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Crop yields are affected by the rate and method of nitrogen (N) fertilizer application. This study was conducted to determine the effects of applying variable N rates by row on maize grain yields. The effects of variable rates and row application were investigated at the R.L. Westerman Irrigation Research Facility near Stillwater, Oklahoma on a Port-Oscar silt loam (fine-silty, mixed, super active, thermic Cumulic Haplustolls) and at Hennessey, Oklahoma on a Bethany silt loam (fine, mixed, thermic Pachic Paleustolls). For 2005 that was characterized by high yields, significant yield differences occurred in non-fertilized rows adjacent to N (67, 100, 134 kg N ha−1) fertilized rows, but not when adjacent to low N [34 and 67 (some cases) kg N ha−1]. In 2006, which had a dry growing season, grain yields were significantly lower than those produced in 2005. With few exceptions, rows receiving N did not produce significantly higher yields in 2006. In 2007, trends were similar to those observed in 2005. Excluding 2006, all site-years showed a significant reduction in yield when N fertilizer was not applied to each row. In order to maximize corn grain yields, N fertilizer should be applied by row, while alternate row N application should be avoided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Past research about the efficiency of nitrogen application in winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) based on source and timing has produced inconsistent results. The majority of the literature used data from few locations over short time periods. This study used a unique data set of yields and nitrogen quantities from 2002–2009 at ten different locations in Oklahoma, USA. The objective of this research was to determine wheat yield response for granular pre-plant, uniform foliar topdress, and variable rate foliar topdress. Topdress liquid nitrogen had a 19% higher NUE than pre-plant urea, and was the most profitable source of nitrogen. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]