Chambersburg

I went north today.  Harvest is virtually done.  Wheat is sowed.  Nitrogen is being applied, in fact that was the main farming activity observed.  Keep in mind that only 2 forms of nitrogen should be used in the fall.  Ammonium Sulfate and Anhydrous Ammonia are the only forms that are safe to apply in the fall north of Illinois Route 16.  All others contain nitrates which are subject to leaching.  Di-ammonium Phosphate is also used in the fall mainly as a Phosphate source, but the nitrogen content should be considered in the overall amount of nitrogen applied.