In 2023, wheat was planted on 650,000 ac in Ohio which was the highest in the past decade. As more acreage is being planted in wheat, it is critical to refine nutrient management practices on site-specific basis to improve the economic returns and sustain environmental quality. Current nitrogen (N) recommendations in Ohio are based on yield goal approach. In this project, we are aiming to improve the recommendations by revisiting rate and timing of N application with economic return prospective.
The study includes 3 different N rates applied at 3 different timings (fall, early spring and late spring). This experiment also includes sulfur treatments to evaluate if sulfur is needed for wheat production in Ohio.
Project timeline: 2024 to 2027
Funding source: Ohio Corn and Wheat: Small Grains Checkoff
