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Effect of Nitrogen Sources and Rates on Dry Matter Yield of Hybrid Bermudagrass

Applied Research

Brian Haller
CEA-STAFF CHAIR
University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
SEARCY

Abstract

The effectiveness of different nitrogen fertilizer sources for summer forage production is often discussed. There is debate whether urea nitrogen is less effective than ammonium nitrate for bermudagrass production. Most research shows either no or small differences in forage yield between these sources, yet the belief persists that much of the N in urea will be lost during hot summer weather. Further, new additives are available that reduce N volatilization losses from urea potentially improving its effectiveness for summer forage production. This study was initiated to compare the forage yield response of hybrid bermudagrass to ammonium nitrate, urea, urea with two N loss preventative additives, and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN 32%) applied at three N rates.  Treatments were arranged as a randomized complete block design with four replications. The plots were harvested 4 times and clipped to a height of approximately 3 inches.  Nitrogen sources were not significantly different for dry matter yield.  Nitrogen rate did significantly influence yield with dry matter increasing with increasing N rate. The biggest DM increase per unit of N was from the 30 lb N per acre rate followed by the 60 lb N rate.   It should be noted that each nitrogen application received rainfall within 5 days after nitrogen application. 

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Authors: Brian Haller, John Jennings, Kenny Simon, Leo Espinoza, Andrew Bolton, Matthew Davis, Brett Gordon, Danny Griffin, Amy Heck, Michelle Mobley, Kyle Sanders, Andrew Sayger
  1. Haller, B. CEA-STAFF CHAIR, , Arkansas, 72143
  2. Jennings, J. Extension Forage Specialist, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas, 72204
  3. Simon, K. Instructor Forages, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas, 72204
  4. Espinoza, L. Extension Soils Specialist, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas, 72204
  5. Bolton, A. County Extension Agent - Agriculture, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas, 72204
  6. Davis, M. County Extension Agent - Staff Chair, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas, 72112
  7. Gordon, B. County Extension Agent - Staff Chair, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas, 72006
  8. Griffin, D. County Extension Agent - Staff Chair, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas, 72031
  9. Heck, A. County Extension Agent - Staff Chair, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas, 72543
  10. Mobley, M. County Extension Agent - Staff Chair, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas, 72501
  11. Sanders, K. County Extension Agent - Agriculture, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas, 72086
  12. Sayger, A. County Extension Agent - Agriculture, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas, 72029