AgroLiquid understands growers’ challenges and offers solutions to save time, have fewer headaches, and ultimately be more profitable. We spoke with two of our regional agronomists, John Leif and Reid Abbott, to learn how AgroLiquid products are making a difference for growers.
Lower Rates
One of the biggest advantages of AgroLiquid products, according to John Leif, is lower use rates compared to traditional commodity fertilizers.
“This allows the grower to cover more acres in a tank full of fertilizer and potentially do a better job coordinating refilling seed boxes and fertilizer tanks,” he said. “For example, if a grower is using five gallons per acre of 10-34-0 at planting, Pro-Germinator will provide comparable nutritional performance with two gallons per acre, allowing the grower to cover over two times the number of acres with one tankful of Pro-Germinator.”
Leif explained that lower use rates for AgroLiquid products will often lead to lower cost per acre for fertilizer inputs, as many AgroLiquid products have similar cost per acre as compared to commodity fertilizers.
“Using the example of five gallons/acre of 10-34-0 compared to two gallons of Pro-Germinator, the cost per acre is lower with Pro-Germinator using current average retail prices,” he said.
In addition, AgroLiquid nutrients mix well together. Most mixes come directly from the manufacturing facility, so there is no need to measure and mix multiple products in the field.
“Of course, this is a time and headache saving as well,” Leif added.
Save Time
In his work, Reid Abbot has seen growers able to reduce or eliminate a dry application. Instead of fall or early spring spreading and incorporation, they can apply nutrients with their planter, saving significant time. Rate reductions are also common.
“Growers already using planter-applied products can often decrease their program from 20-30 gallons to 10-15 gallons,” he said. “This reduces the amount of product needed, the frequency of refills, and the number of trucks on the farm, allowing them to cover more acres. It saves time, handling, and resources.”
Abbot said that sometimes getting growers to believe in these reductions can be a challenge, as many have followed programs without considering soil tests or carryover nutrients.
“This can lead to over-application of nitrogen or phosphorus,” he said. “Soil testing can show what they really need or don’t need, allowing them to save money and reallocate it to secondary or micronutrients, or other areas of their operation.
Know Your Ground
Abbott suggests that growers don’t just hit the easy button with soil fertility.
“Take soil samples and avoid complacency,” he said. “For large operations, with so many decisions to make, it’s tempting to handle fertilization with a dry spread application. But this prioritizes economy of scale over individual acre needs and leaves potential yield on the table.”
Treating each acre independently, understanding not just the nutrients but also their balance, and matching application methods to specific needs is helpful for the yield.
“Adopting best practices will make a significant difference in a grower’s final yield,” Abbott said, “and AgroLiquid can help.”
Leif points to a crop nutrition plan to help growers achieve their best yields.
“Developing a thorough crop nutrition plan that accounts for crops, yield goals, and soil nutrient levels will provide the best opportunity for a successful growing season,” he said. “A grower can customize AgroLiquid products and use rates to meet their goals.”
Summing it up
AgroLiquid helps you save time:
- Lower application rates mean fewer refills and more acres covered per tank
- Eliminating dry fertilizer applications saves time on spreading and incorporation
- Pre-mixed nutrients reduce time spent measuring and mixing in the field
- Reduced number of trucks on the farm streamlines operations
Save headaches:
- Pre-mixed nutrients simplify fertilizer management
- Lower application rates can ease coordination of seed and fertilizer refills
- Reduced field operations mean fewer things to manage
- Soil testing and tailored nutrition plans reduce guesswork and potential over-application
and save money:
- Lower use rates often translate to lower cost per acre compared to traditional fertilizers
- Eliminating unnecessary dry fertilizer applications saves on product and application costs
- Specific nutrient application prevents over-spending on fertilizer
- Reallocating savings to secondary or micronutrients or other areas of the operation maximizes ROI
- Increased yields through tailored nutrition plans contribute to greater profitability
So many advantages! They range from lower application rates and costs savings to better mixing and reduced field work – and so many in between. With soil testing, crop nutrition plans, and a focus on individual acre needs, growers can get the best yield with the least expense. Ready to get started? We’d love to work with you on your growing needs – contact your AgroLiquid rep today.
