Key Results:
- Increased ROI
- Strong root growth
Summary:
The purpose of this trial was to evaluate in-furrow organic biological products and their effect on yield and profitability.
Study Information:
Planted: 05/10/2023 | Harvested: 10/10/2023 | Population: 160,000 Seeds/A. | Row Width: 30 in. | Previous Crop: Corn | Tillage Fall: Fall: Chisel, Spring: Field Cultivation | Brand: 320GH | Soil Type: Nevin (Silty Clay Loam) | Soil Test Values: pH 6.6, O.M. % 4.1, CEC 17 | Percent Base Saturation: Ca 66.2, Mg 21.1, K 5.6, H 7.1 | Parts Per Million: P71, K 372, S 11, Zn 7.3, Mn 54, B 0.6
Other Fertility Notes: Fall of 2020 since any MAP or Potash applications & 3 tons of dry crumbles chicken manure before the 2021 season.
Results:
(Photo Source: Beck's Hybrid)
Both products tested in this study are biologicals.
|
In-Furrow Treatments |
Percent Moisture |
Bu/A |
Bu/A Difference |
Return on Investment |
|
Control |
9.5 |
70.1 |
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2.5 Gal LiquiLife+ |
9.5 |
72.8 |
+2.7 |
+$76.15 |
|
3 oz. Actinovate AG |
9.6 |
67.9 |
-2.2 |
-$94.23 |
|
Soybeans $34.50/bu. LiquiLife+ $6.80/gal. Actinovate AG $6.11/oz. These results are based on the disclosed study parameters and participating sites. |
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