Corn (IMAGE) Stanford University Caption A scientific report of three corn-growing regions of the world finds massive imbalances in nitrogen fertilizer use, resulting in malnourishment in some areas and pollution problems in others. Credit Scott Bauer, Agricultural Research Service, USDA Usage Restrictions Credit: Scott Bauer, Agricultural Research Service, USDA License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.