Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns has announced the release of USDA's Energy Estimator for Nitrogen, a web-based awareness tool that farmers and ranchers can use to identify potential nitrogen cost savings associated with major crops and commercial nitrogen fertilizer applications.
"The Energy Estimator for nitrogen provides our nation's producers with another new tool to reduce their energy costs and protect the environment," said Johanns. "Encouraging proper fertilizer management is part of USDA's comprehensive energy strategy to help farmers and ranchers mitigate the impact of high energy costs."
Information about USDA's Energy Estimator for Nitrogen can be found at http://nfat.sc.egov.usda.gov/ <br>