Developing a nitrogen management strategy for winter wheat to enhance economic profit and energy savings using satellite-based management zone mapping at the county scale

Key Points

• Winter wheat production shows potential for improved economic profit and energy savings through enhanced nitrogen management.
• The analysis reports a connection between optimized nitrogen use in winter wheat and increased profitability.
• Assessment using satellite-based mapping allowed for precise management zone identification at the county scale.
• These findings highlight the need for effective nitrogen management strategies to boost agricultural efficiency and sustainability.