1. Variable Rate Nitrogen Fertilizer for Corn Grown in Kentucky

In Kentucky, nitrogen recommendations for corn have historically been based on soil type. soil drainage class, and previous crop rather than on an anticipated yield or yield potential. Because of the growing popularity of yield monitors and GPS technology, corn producers are now accurately mapping yield variations within fields. A three year study was conducted in the karst region of western Kentucky to determine if past yield history (collected with a yield monitor using GPS) could be used as a...