IARN — The weather is dry and much of Iowa is in some sort of drought. Crop stress is never a good thing, especially when the corn is this young and trying to establish. That is why many farmers are being careful on any of their plans that could put additional stress on crops. We have talked with many agronomists who are cautioning farmers to hold off on herbicides, unless absolutely necessary, to avoid undue stress. However, there are some things that need to be taken care of, no matter what. One of those things is side-dressing nitrogen.
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