Event information
Location
Self-guided, online course
Contact
Brad Carlson, [email protected]
Ryan Miller, [email protected]
Advanced Nitrogen Smart: Variable rate nitrogen
Variable rate nitrogen (VRN) technology has been around for several decades. While interest in it may have waned, you'll learn what the research says about these technologies and take a look at their potential use in the future.
Learn more about
- Zone management
- Active sensing technology
- How to use the Pre-sidedress nitrogen test (PSNT)
- How crop models are used in VRN
- Potential for VRN going forward
It is strongly recommended that you complete both the Fundamentals course and A deep dive into the 4Rs before taking this course.
Cost
Free
Thanks to generous support from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.
Registration
This is a self-paced course. You may register at any point and complete the course before the end of the following calendar year.
If you need to leave the course before you finish, you may come back anytime. Your progress is automatically saved and you should return where you left off.
Accommodations
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.
Online enrollment instructions
- When you click on the "Register" button, you will go to the enrollment page. Select the "Reducing nitrate to water" section and then "Add to cart." Proceed to "Checkout."
- After you have clicked "Checkout," you will either log in or create a new University of Minnesota guest account to access the course.
- Note that your email address will be used as your UMN "internet ID" for this course. Please also note that University passwords must be 16 characters long. We recommend using a phrase you can remember.
- After creating your course login information, you will be directed back to the enrollment checkout process. Fill in only the required information as indicated by an asterisk (*) and "Continue checkout."
- You're now enrolled in the course! You will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the course.
Go to the course page
You may be interested in other online Advanced Nitrogen Smart courses or attending one in-person. Visit the course page for more information.