Completed Competitive Grant

Reducing anhydrous ammonia application by optimizing distribution

Project ID: 2000-34

Abstract

Anhydrous ammonia is one of the most popular ways to fertilize U.S. crops. As it has risen in cost, farmers and researchers have been seeking more efficient ways to apply this nitrogen fertilizer.

Lead investigator: H. Mark Hanna, ISU Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, et al

Year of grant completion: 2003

This competitive grant project was part of the Leopold Center's Initiative.

Topics: Nutrient management

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