John Jones is an assistant professor in crop sciences and a soil fertility extension specialist at the University of Illinois. He discusses nutrient use efficiency (NUE) in crop management, focusing on optimizing crop production profitability while reducing nutrient losses to the environment. Jones explains the importance of effective and efficient fertilizer applications, the relationship between yield and nitrogen use efficiency, and the impact of soil and fertilizer-derived nutrients on crop yield. He also highlights the significance of precision agriculture and sustainability metrics in improving nutrient management practices.
Originally recorded for the 2025 Crop Management Conference