2. If fertilizing corn at low nitrogen rates (i.e., up to 75 lb./acre), sidedressing permits greater N utilization and thus better yield response than pre-plant application. At full rates (1-1 1/4 lb.
This is important because ammonium is stable in the soil, whereas nitrate is unstable and more susceptible to loss below ground via leaching and denitrification — this helps lead to higher corn ...
The lawn and garden fertilizer plant is home to more than 300 tons of ammonium nitrate, and officials feared a potential explosion. According to local media, the fire started Monday night.