Why it Pays to Test Your Soil Nitrogen

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026

Time:  1:00 PM (CST)  

Spring planting is right around the corner - join Iowa Farm Bureau and Iowa State University (ISU) for a special webinar, “Why it Pays to Test Your Soil Nitrogen,” on March 27 at 1:00 p.m. This free webinar provides new ISU data and tools regarding this season’s nitrate trends that can help farmers maximize ROI, reduce unnecessary fertilizer costs, and make more confident fertility decisions this planting season.

With fertilizer prices still elevated, on-going supply-chain uncertainties limiting product availability, and unusual soil nitrogen levels reported across Iowa this winter, a soil nitrate test could uncover the hidden savings already in your soil. We’ll show you how strategic soil nitrate testing can help stretch fertility budgets without sacrificing yield goals.

Participants will hear from leading ISU researchers—Dr. Matt Helmers, Dr. Mike Castellano and Dr. Richard Roth—who will break down what’s driving this winter’s unusual soil N levels – and what that means for your spring rates, timing and budget. You’ll learn strategies to determine how much nitrogen your soil is already providing – and where you can reduce rates without risking yield.

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For more information, or for issues with registering, please contact Zach Brummer at (zbrummer@ifbf.org).