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Dig deeper into the science, strategies and solutions behind nitrogen loss.

Nitrogen is one of your most valuable inputs—and one of the most at risk. Below the Surface is your destination for trusted insights into how nitrogen stabilizers can help protect your investment, reduce environmental loss, and maximize yield potential.

Whether you're a farmer making input decisions or a retailer supporting customers, you'll find agronomic advice, product comparisons, field data, and real-world success stories that go beyond the basics—getting to what really matters, below the surface.

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Whether new to nitrogen stabilizers or brushing up on the fundamentals, this section offers straightforward explanations of how stabilizers work, why they matter, and how they fit into a modern fertility plan. 

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Nitrogen Stabilzer Benefits

If you’re planning to apply nitrogen fertilizer this year, now is a great time to consider the benefits of protecting that application with a proven nitrogen stabilizer.

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Effective Nitrogen Stabilizers

Ty Stender, Nutrient Maximizer development specialist, Corteva Agriscience, shares five key differentiators in nitrogen stabilizers on the market.

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Optimize Nitrogen for Corn Crop

Nitrogen fertilizer efficiency is a top concern for farmers. Here is what they need to know about optimizing nitrogen this season.

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Explore the topics that matter—season after season.

From best practices in nitrogen management to tips for optimizing stabilizer use, these articles give you timely, practical insights you can apply in the field or at the counter.

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See nitrogen stabilizers in action.

Get a closer look at how nitrogen stabilizers work, hear from retailers and farmers in the field, and discover how small changes can make a big impact—above and below the surface.

Conversations that go beyond the basics.

Tune in as agronomists, retailers, and producers dig into nitrogen strategy, soil health, and seasonal advice. Listen anytime, anywhere.

Backed by science. Proven in the field.

Access trial results, university research, and side-by-side comparisons that show the measurable difference nitrogen stabilizers can make across crops, soil types, and seasons.

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Spring Trial Results Show Value of N-Serve®

Nutrient Maximizer Sales Team members recently sat down with us to talk about the results they’re seeing so far in on-farm trials. 

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Fall Fertilizer Q&A

Whether your customers are using anhydrous ammonia or liquid manure this fall, it’s important to ensure their investment pays off and nitrogen is still available for next year’s corn crop. 

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Purdue Data Breakdown - Instinct NXTGEN®

Recent Purdue University trial data proves the power of Instinct NXTGEN nitrogen stabilizer. 

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Put knowledge to work.

Calculators and other tools to help you choose the right solution—and get the most from every pound of nitrogen applied. 

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Nitrogen Loss Calculator

Calculate how much applied nitrogen your farm is losing over time without nitrogen stabilizers. 

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Nitrogen Profit Calculator

Calculate how much nitrogen stabilizers can add to your farm’s bottom line. 

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Do not fall-apply anhydrous ammonia south of Highway 16 in the state of Illinois.

™®Instinct NXTGEN is not registered for sale or use in all states. Contact your state pesticide regulatory agency to determine if a product is registered for sale or use in your state. Federal law does not require any person who applies or supervises the use of Instinct NXTGEN to be certified in accordance with EPA regulations and state, territorial and tribal laws. Some states may have additional requirements related to liquid manure and nitrogen stabilizers. Be sure to consult your state or local Extension service to understand your requirements. When applying Instinct NXTGEN to deep pits, appropriate manure agitation safety steps should be followed: Instinct NXTGEN should be applied directly to the deep pit prior to pumping the pit; a thorough agitation system must be operating in order to evenly distribute Instinct NXTGEN within the deep pit; applicators and handlers of Instinct NXTGEN and manure treated with Instinct NXTGEN are required to use proper protective equipment as stated on the product label; air ventilation systems must be operational inside barns. Always read and follow label directions.