Q: Who is eligible?

Field trial design requirements for all trials:<ul><li>Corn grown and harvested for grain only</li><li>Field length strips preferred, minimum of 30 feet wide by 600 feet in length</li><li>Account for all nitrogen sources including manure, alfalfa, legume credits in addition to starter, MAP and DAP</li><li>Rate trials should maintain a minimum 30 lb N/acre rate separation for comparison. Dealer nitrogen program comparisons are also acceptable.</li><li>Keep all other factors consistent across field trial area (hybrid/variety, other nutrients, rates, soils, field history, drainage, topography, equipment)</li><li>Crop adviser submits information to verify accuracy (If a farmer does not have a crop adviser, please contact closest NMI representative for assistance.)</li></ul>*See <a href=\"https://www.mda.state.mn.us/nmiguidelines\">NMI Guidelines</a> for a complete listing of field trial requirements.

Question 1

What products and commodities are eligible?

Accepted Answer

Eligible products for NMI include:

Corn

Question 2

Who is eligible?

Accepted Answer

Field trial design requirements for all trials:

Corn grown and harvested for grain only
Field length strips preferred, minimum of 30 feet wide by 600 feet in length
Account for all nitrogen sources including manure, alfalfa, legume credits in addition to starter, MAP and DAP
Rate trials should maintain a minimum 30 lb N/acre rate separation for comparison. Dealer nitrogen program comparisons are also acceptable.
Keep all other factors consistent across field trial area (hybrid/variety, other nutrients, rates, soils, field history, drainage, topography, equipment)
Crop adviser submits information to verify accuracy (If a farmer does not have a crop adviser, please contact closest NMI representative for assistance.)

*See NMI Guidelines for a complete listing of field trial requirements.

Question 3

When do applications close?

Accepted Answer

March 15, 2023

Question 4

When do applications open?

Accepted Answer

January 12, 2023

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