Among crop nutrients, nitrogen has the most complex chemistry and behavior in soil, gives the largest yield responses, and is the most difficult to manage. Managing Nitrogen in Crop Production condenses the latest research and thinking from leading experts in nitrogen. The result will increase your understanding of nitrogen and your odds of managing it successfully.

Peter Scharf is the Nutrient Management Specialist, University of Missouri. His work is focused on developing and promoting strategies to optimize nutrient application rates while minimizing nutrient movement to surface and groundwater.