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At AgroLiquid, we study a variety of crops in detail to determine the best fertilizer combinations. All of our fertilizer research is carefully documented, including what fertilizers we use, when, on what crops, and how those crops grow. Much of our research is conducted at our 1,000 acre research facility, the North Central Research Station (NCRS). We also partner with farmers, growers, and ranchers across the country to conduct fertilizer research in other climates and soil types. This helps us perfect our fertilizer programs, and develop the most efficient combinations for all types of crops.

Soybean Yield Response to Potassium Application

This trial evaluated three soybean varieties to see their response the the addition of 3 gal/A Kapitalize applied at planting in a 2×2 band.

Crops: Soybean and Soybeans. States / Provinces: North Carolina. Nutrients: Potassium. Years: 2024. Applications: Planter and Planting.

Nutrient Effects on Nitrogen Utilization

This trial tested the relationship between a nitrogen application in conjunction with Micro 1000 (10 micro and secondary nutrient package) and LiberateCa (calcium).

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Iowa. Nutrients: Calcium, Micronutrients, and Nitrogen. Years: 2024. Applications: Planter and Planting.

Late Season Foliar Applications on Corn

Phosphorus management is a hot topic in the industry, especially in areas that are at higher risk of movement to waterways. One management option is to delay a portion of the nutrient application later in season when there is demand. This trial evaluated foliar applications at pollination, brown silk, or both.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Maryland. Years: 2024. Applications: Foliar.

Corn Yield Response to Potassium Application

This trial evaluated three corn hybrids to see their response the the addition of 5 gal/A Kapitalize applied at planting in a 2×2 band.

This trial was established in soils with good potassium levels but low calcium levels. Even with the higher potassium levels, past in-season tissue reports were low in potassium. Therefore, the recommendation for Kapitalize was made to provide additional potassium and calcium to see if there was a yield benefit.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: North Carolina. Nutrients: Calcium and Potassium. Years: 2024. Applications: Planter and Planting.

Corn Price : Fertilizer Budget Challenge

This trial was established to see yield impact on spending more when corn prices are high and what that return on fertilizer investment would be. Based on 250 bu/A corn yield goal we sent potential fall corn prices of $4, $6, and $8 per bushel. Using 20% of the potential crop income that gave a fertilizer budget of $200, $300 and $400 per acre.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Alabama. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2024.

Corn Fertilizer Economic Challenge

Crop and fertilizer prices vary from year to year, however in order to remain profitable on the farm you have to made adjustments to fit the current year’s budget. In this trial four grower-agronomists developed a fertility program based on the local Arkansas soil test. Each person build the fertility program and spend dollars as they found necessary with a goal to earn the highest return on fertilizer investment.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Arkansas. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2024.

In-Furrow Soybean Nutrition

In a quest for higher bean yields, there is interest in pushing beans harder with “higher octant” blends at planting. The objective in this study was to add to our understanding of soybean fertilizer sensitivity.

Crops: Soybean and Soybeans. States / Provinces: Minnesota. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2024. Applications: Planter and Planting.

Fertility Programs for Reduced Irrigation and Population

As water well production slows and regulations increase in areas of heavy groundwater use, growers are forced to cut back plant populations to match irrigation capacities. In this multi-year study, AgroLiquid aims to provide answers for growers on how fertility programs can be adjusted to match these population and irrigation reductions.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Colorado. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2024.

Individual Product In-Furrow Corn

The objective of this trial was to evaluate the efficacy of individual AgroLiquid products that are normally used as part of a blend for in-furrow applications in corn.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Illinois. Nutrients: Calcium and Sulfur. Years: 2024. Applications: Planter and Planting.

Soybean Planter-Time Programs

The objective of this trial was to establish a value for planter-time products in Nebraska on soybeans. Products such as Pro-Germinator, Micro 500, and LiberateCa have historically shown great benefits when applied at planting in soybeans.

Crops: Soybean and Soybeans. States / Provinces: Nebraska. Nutrients: Calcium, Micronutrients, and Phosphorus. Years: 2024. Applications: Planter and Planting.

Soybean: Foliar Programs

The objective of this trial was to establish a value for foliar programs in Nebraska. Products such as fertiRain, Sure-K, NResponse, and microLink Mn and B have proven to increase yield when applied foliar at R1.

Crops: Soybeans. States / Provinces: Nebraska. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2024. Applications: Foliar.

Corn: Planter-Time Additives

The objective of this trial was to establish a value for planter-time product additives in Nebraska. Products such as Micro 500, LiberateCa, and individual microLink micronutrients added to in-furrow applications have been proven to increase yields.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Nebraska. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2024. Applications: Planter and Planting.

V5 Corn Foliar Programs

The objective of this trial was to establish the value of foliar programs on early season corn. For many growers, V5 can be a convenient timing for adding foliar nutrition to a postemergence application of herbicide.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Nebraska. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2024. Applications: Foliar.

Dryland Canola Nutrition

The objective of this study was to expand on previous research by banding dry fertilizer at planting compared to several combinations of dry banding plus liquid in-furrow or dry banding with no in-furrow liquid followed by streaming on liquid at bolting/first flower.

Crops: Canola. States / Provinces: Alberta. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2024. Applications: Planter and Planting.

Canola Foliar Research

This third party research study in Alberta looked at several AgroLiquid foliar treatments at 20% flowering. The objective was to see what products and/or combinations would be the most effective at increasing Canola yield.

Crops: Canola. States / Provinces: Alberta. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2024. Applications: Foliar.

Foliar Potassium and Calcium in Tomatoes

The objective of this trial was to compare the performance of SEK-24 (experimental formulation of Kapitalize with improved storage characteristics) + FertiRain to Kapitalize + FertiRain or a combination of Sure-K + Liberate Ca + fertiRain when applied as a foliar treatment.

Crops: Tomatoes. States / Provinces: Indiana. Nutrients: Calcium and Potassium. Years: 2024.

In-Furrow Fertilizer Components in Corn

The objective of this trial was to evaluate the benefit of adding sulfur (eNhance) or fulvic acid and biologicals (C-Tech) to in-furrow application of Pro-Germinator.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Maryland. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2024. Applications: Planter and Planting.

Foliar Phosphorus in Apples

The objective of this research was to evaluate Pro-Germinator and spring-uP as foliar phosphorus sources in Gala apples.

Crops: Apples. States / Provinces: New York. Nutrients: Phosphorus. Years: 2024. Applications: Foliar.

Foliar Fertilizers in Corn

Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron, and sulfur are nutrients that can potentially improve corn yield when applied as a foliar treatment. The objective of this trial was to evaluate the effect of FertiRain, Iron, PrimAgro P and various combinations on corn yield when applied as a foliar treatment.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Maryland. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2024. Applications: Foliar.

Fertilizer Programs for Corn Silage

The objective of this trial was to evaluate a corn silage nutrition program developed based on soil test reports and grower yield goals, compared to a grower standard program. The grower standard program included phosphorus, nitrogen, and a foliar biological product. Forage samples were analyzed for quality components. Milk production was estimated using the Wisconsin Milk 2024 computer model.

Crops: Corn and Silage Corn. States / Provinces: New York. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2024. Applications: Planter, Planting, and Side Dress.

Effect of C-Tech on Corn Silage

Corn silage production requires high yield and good forage quality to provide high value nutrition to dairy cows. The objective of this trial was to evaluate the effect of using C-Tech, a fulvic acid + biological product applied in-furrow, compared to a grower standard program. The grower standard program included phosphorus and nitrogen.

Crops: Corn and Silage Corn. Nutrients: Biologicals. Years: 2024. Applications: Planter and Planting.

At-Plant Sulfur Application in Soybeans

Soybeans require sulfur for nitrogen utilization and various physiological processes. The objective of this trial was to evaluate accesS applied at planting as a sulfur source in soybeans.

Crops: Soybean and Soybeans. States / Provinces: Maryland. Nutrients: Sulfur. Years: 2024. Applications: Planter and Planting.

At-Plant Nitrogen and Sulfur in Soybeans

Adding supplemental nitrogen has been a management tool for trying to achieve high yields in soybeans. Although soybeans fix nitrogen from the air, some research suggests that supplemental nitrogen may have value in achieving very high yields.

Crops: Soybean and Soybeans. States / Provinces: Maryland. Nutrients: Nitrogen and Sulfur. Years: 2024. Applications: Broadcast, Planter, and Planting.

Almond Yield Trail 2024

The goal of this trial was to measure the efficacy and efficiency of AgroLiquid products compared with the grower’s standard fertilizer program. The aim was to maintain yield with far less pounds of applied fertilizer per acre than the grower standard.

Crops: Almonds. States / Provinces: California. Nutrients: Micronutrients, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Phosphorus, Potassium, Potassium, Programs, and Sulfur. Years: 2024. Applications: Foliar and Irrigation.

Almond Trial ROI 2024

This is the second year comparing the grower standard program against an AgroLiquid program. This trial demonstrates that AgroLiquid returns higher yields per acre, and has a better ROI when comparing to the grower standard.

Crops: Almonds. States / Provinces: California. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2024. Applications: Foliar and Irrigation.

Soybean Micronutrient In-Furrow Study

To evaluate the use of micronutrients placed in-furrow and its effect on soybean yields.

Crops: Soybean. States / Provinces: Michigan. Nutrients: Micronutrients. Years: 2024. Applications: Planter and Planting.

Nitrogen Product and Enhancement Comparison

High NRG-N compared to 28% UAN and additional AccesS sidedressed on corn.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Michigan. Nutrients: Nitrogen and Sulfur. Years: 2024. Applications: Side Dress and Y-Drop.

Foliar Nitrogen Application Comparison In Corn

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Michigan. Nutrients: Nitrogen. Years: 2008. Applications: Foliar.

Irrigated vs Dryland ROI Analysis_PTI Farm

The objective of this trial is to evaluate the difference in return on investment of at-plant FurrowJet® and Conceal® (Figures 1-2.) nutritional programs in both irrigated and dryland environments.

Crops: Soybeans. States / Provinces: Illinois. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2023.

High Management Irrigated Soybeans_PTI Farm

An evaluation of the yield and economic impact of a soybean liquid starter fertilizer and foliar nutritional program from AgroLiquid in a high management irrigated environment.

Crops: Soybeans. States / Provinces: Illinois. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar and Planter.

High Management Dryland Soybeans_PTI Farm

Evaluation of the yield and economic impact of a soybean liquid starter fertilizer and foliar nutritional program from AgroLiquid in a high management irrigated environment.

Crops: Soybeans. States / Provinces: Illinois. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar and Planter.

High Management Irrigated Corn_PTI Farm

Evaluation of the yield and economic impact of a corn liquid starter fertilizer and foliar nutritional program from AgroLiquid in a high management irrigated environment.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Illinois. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar, Planter, and Side Dress.

High Management Dryland Corn_PTI Farm

Evaluation of the yield and economic impact of a corn liquid starter fertilizer and foliar nutritional program from AgroLiquid in a high management dryland environment.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Illinois. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar, Planter, and Side Dress.

Tissue PPM Zinc Following Foliar Application on Corn

The objective of this trial was to determine the change in zinc tissue levels in corn after foliar application of microLink Zn.

This multi-site trial was established at nine locations.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, and Tennessee. Nutrients: Micronutrients. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar.

Corn Fertilizer Program Comparisons – XtremeAg Tennessee

In this grower field trial an AgroLiquid program was developed to compare to the grower standard fertility program.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Tennessee. Nutrients: Calcium, Micronutrients, Multinutrient, Phosphorus, and Programs. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar, Planter, and Planting.

Peanut Fertility Program – XtremeAg Georgia

This peanut trial was established to evaluate the yield benefits for foliar applications of AgroLiquid products on peanuts.

Crops: Peanuts. States / Provinces: Georgia. Nutrients: Calcium and Potassium. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar.

Corn Fertilizer Program Comparisons – XtremeAg Illinois

This grower corn trial compared a grower standard fertility program to different combinations of AgroLiquid products. Utilizing a soil test and the grower standard practice, key AgroLiquid products were placed into the program.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Illinois. Nutrients: Calcium, Micronutrients, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Programs. Years: 2023. Applications: Planter, Planting, and Y-Drop.

Peanut Foliar Fertilizer Comparison

This trial evaluates two AgroLiquid foliar combinations applied with fungicide applications throughout the season.

Crops: Peanuts. States / Provinces: Georgia. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar.

Corn Fertilizer Program Comparison – Georgia

This corn trial was established looking at two different comparisons:

First, a comparison of planter fertilizer program was made comparing 3 gal/A Pro-Germinator to 2

gal/A Pro-Germinator + 1 gal/A Spring-uP.

Second, a comparison between UAN and UAN with an experimental product, eN-22.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Georgia. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2023. Applications: Planter and Planting.

Foliar Comparison on Cotton – Mississippi

This trial was established in Mississippi to evaluate different foliar fertilizer applications applied throughout the season.

Crops: Cotton. States / Provinces: Mississippi. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar.

Soybean Fertilizer Program Comparisons – XtremeAg Maryland

This soybean trial was established to compare a grower standard fertilizer program to an AgroLiquid fertility program. The program addressed the soils needs and replaced key products in the grower standard program.

Crops: Soybean and Soybeans. States / Provinces: Maryland. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar, Planter, and Planting.

Corn Program Comparison – XtremeAg Maryland

This corn trial was established utilizing key AgroLiquid products placed into the grower standard practice. Each treatment builds off the previous.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Maryland. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar, Planter, Planting, and Side Dress.

Change in Tissue Test Levels Following Foliar Applications

This trial evaluates tissue response to foliar applications of microLink Zinc, Boron or Manganese.

States / Provinces: Michigan. Nutrients: Micronutrients. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar.

Rice Fertilizer Applications – XtremeAg

In this Arkansas rice trial, evaluations on different foliar applications of AgroLiquid products throughout the season were made to see the effects it would have on final rice yield.

Crops: Rice. States / Provinces: Arkansas. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar.

Cotton Fertilizer Programs – XtremeAg

This experiment compared a grower standard cotton program to and AgroLiquid fertility program planter and foliar applied.

Crops: Cotton. States / Provinces: Arkansas. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar, Planter, and Planting.

Soybean Fertilizer Program Comparison – Xtreme Ag_North Carolina

This trial evaluated fertility programs for high yielding soybeans. Two AgroLiquid programs were developed in comparison to the grower standard practice.

Crops: Soybean and Soybeans. States / Provinces: North Carolina. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar, Planter, and Planting.

Corn Fertilizer Program Comparisons – XtremeAg

This trial evaluated an AgroLiquid fertility program against the grower standard, along with an AgroLiquid program with additional potassium and calcium to address the growers concerns of low tissue levels in season.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: North Carolina. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2023. Applications: Planter and Planting.

Wheat Foliar Fertilizer Program Comparisons

This trial evaluates the yield response from foliar applications of micronutrients and sulfur applied on winter wheat. Applications were made at flagleaf.

Crops: Wheat - Winter. States / Provinces: Alabama. Nutrients: Micronutrients, Multinutrient, and Sulfur. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar.

Corn Fertilizer Program Comparison vs Grower Standard – Xtreme Ag

This trial with XtremeAg grower Henderson Farms evaluated where AgroLiquid best fits into the grower standard fertility program.

Crops: Corn. States / Provinces: Alabama. Nutrients: Programs. Years: 2023.

Foliar Potassium on Soybeans – XtremeAg

This trial was established to compare AgroLiquid’s foliar potassium products Sure-K and Kapitalize to the grower standard application of potassium acetate.

Additionally, costs analysis was completed looking at yield revenue minus the cost of product.

Crops: Soybean and Soybeans. States / Provinces: Iowa. Nutrients: Potassium. Years: 2023. Applications: Foliar.