When it rains, growers should think about the nitrogen already applied. Saturated soils, especially silt loams to silty clays, can quietly drive denitrification, converting plant-available nitrates into gases and reducing yield potential. Managing timing, using nitrification inhibitors, improving drainage, and soil sampling after wet periods can help quantify losses and guide next steps with Sentinel. Sentinel’s All-N adds modeling and remote sensing to support smarter nitrog

A potential “Super El Niño” in 2026 could bring major shifts for growers, from drought relief to excess rainfall, saturated soils, nitrogen loss, and higher disease pressure. With weather patterns expected to change through summer and winter, flexible nitrogen and water management will be critical. Sentinel’s All-N and Nave’s Hydroflow help farmers model scenarios, monitor field impacts, and adjust decisions in real time.

As corn gets established, early nitrogen and water needs remain low. Seedlings rely mostly on moisture for germination and nutrients stored in the kernel. Too much water or nitrogen too soon can stunt roots, create anaerobic conditions, and increase nitrogen loss. Maintaining a balanced “Goldilocks” environment supports root growth, beneficial biology, and better timing for inputs as corn approaches V6.