Effects of CoRoNTM Slow-Release Foliar Nitrogen Fertilization On Corn Growth.

In modern crop production if one can increase the efficiency of nitrogen fertilizer utilization by plants while decreasing the environmental impact of nitrogen, the potential exists to decrease production costs and improve environmental stewardship.  CoRoN™ 25-0-0-.05B is a controlled release, foliar applied nitrogen fertilizer that has been shown to promote uniform plant growth and efficient nutrient utilization with little crop injury over the past decade.  This poster examines the effects of CoRoN™ applied to corn at various stages of growth.  The treatment will range from 2-5 gallons per acre foliar application at V-6 to V-8 for use as a planned partial nitrogen replacement.  Data collected will be growth stages, plant height, stalk diameter, projected grain yield, plant tissue analysis, and corn dry weight estimates.  Data from my 2010 internship in Minnesota will be shown along with supporting data from land grant universities in the Midwest of the past 5 years.