Soil
Humic Mine Personalities by NMS
Let’s start in the south and work our way north. Terlingua, TX has a vein that would be the southern end of the New Mexico
December 23, 2020
Crop Care
Product Highlight
Humic and Fulvic Acid are natural biological components which enhance microbial delivery of nutrients to the plant. Soil transformation, flocculation, nutrient availability, and organic matter increases are expected along with the plant benefits of health, water uptake, stronger stalks, fibrous root mass, and the foundation of more yield and harvestability with earlier drydown.
Three sources available to order in jugs, totes, or bulk: $9.50-12/A foliar
Yield Igniter by Ag Logics (9-9-3) used at 48oz/Acre in furrow with starter or foliar in most tank mixes with herbicides. USDA and trials report 3:1 ROI with 80% probability: 7.6 bpa corn, 5 bpa soybeans, & similar 3-10% gain in alfalfa.
WholeShot by Nutrient Management Specialists is custom blended for starter concentrate with diverse sources of plant energy and P&K. Similar blends for foliar or side-dress nitrogen stabilizer are made to order.
Nutritional Ag Basic Foliar With Humics and Micro Nutrients 1gal/A applied with Momentum biological fungicide supports plant health and a flourish root hairs, root exudates and microbial food to entice earthworms to the surface. Three years of use has multiplied soil health measures providing drought stress resistance to the following crop in the spongy top soil.
Pillars of Success : Crop care
Starter
feeding
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Starter
Planting in proper conditions with tuned equipment will impact yields. Observing soil temps and weather forecasts will determine the seed’s ability to germinate and emerge with least environmental threats. (Soybeans germinate when soil is 40 degree F and rising; corn soil should be 50 degree F and rising). Phosphorus becomes plant available at 70 degrees and potassium at 85 degrees. Starters with orthophosphates and potassium are plant available immediately. Starters provide the energy the seedling needs for emergence as roots develop. Feeding the soil microbes is an important part of mineral uptake. Various minerals for early growth and even fruit development can be added to the formulation. Generally, starter should be low salt and free of Boron or excess Nitrogen. Humates in furrow or applied dry over the row are a catalyst for feeding the plant as well.
Conklin provides starters and supplemental nutrients recommended according to soil deficiencies and crop needs.
Yield Igniter at 48oz/ acre is proven to compliment 10-34-0. Ag Logics LLC Surefire seed treatment has similar results.
WholeShot is custom formulated concentrate generally 1 gallon/acre to be diluted with water for application.
AgXplore and other companies have formulations to fit custom needs as well. Please ask for more information.
Seed applied dry products by Conklin and LowMuTech also support seed germination with proven yield response..
feeding
Nutrient availability and the 4R’s of application discussed in the Soil section are the basis for feeding the plant nutrients. With regard to timing, V3-V6 is an early plant development stage which determines the yield potential of the crop – for example, corn is determining the girth of the ear. Furthermore its ear length is determined by V10. We want the plant to be happy and healthy to absorb sunlight for energy through its leaves and a healthy stalk for nutrient transfer.
Foliar feeding at V3-V6 must provide a balanced supplement with the ability to enter the leaves. The Fulvic acid has a small molecule size with the enhancements of Yield Igniter or WholeShot performs very well in penetrating the leaves and conveying nutrients. These factors often enhance herbicide efficacy to the weeds. Do not feed cash crop within 2 weeks of herbicide application. In general, feeding intervals should be at least 3 weeks apart for a full season crop. Alfalfa can benefit after each cutting when favorable regrowth is present. Legumes especially thrive with 70% Calcium saturation in soils and Calcium foliar fertilizers (not compatible with glyphosate, phosphate or sulfates).
Side-dressing at V10-VT stage should contain Nitrogen, Stabilizer (Humics, NZone GL by Ag Xplore, or Guardian by Conklin), and Sulfur, and micros (Zinc or Boron) based on soil samples . WholeShot custom blends for foliar applications by ground rigs or aerial in reproductive stages can also be considered. Please request more information below.
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Crop scouting is important to determine threats of weed, insects or fungus pressure to the crop potential. Most applications are designed for effectiveness on the target threat. However, the caretaker should consider the thresholds of the threat and the use of the ‘cides. In many cases, some beneficial herbs, insects, or fungi will be compromised with the application. (Farmers Business Network is my source for nationwide pricing of many crop and livestock care products. I can help you set up a free membership account and support ordering and farm direct shipping.)
Alternatively, formulations for enhancing plant health through aforementioned foliar feeding will also increase BRIX (plant sugar) levels, deterring insect feeding. The feeding also produces root growth, root exudates which feed microbes and enhances the beneficial soil fungi colonies. The continued microbial health deters drought stress and leaf or stalk damages. Momentum is a privately developed Biological and Fungal disease treatment for R1-R5. Momentum is more comprehensive and less cost than commercial fungicides. Momentum goes well with Whole Shot foliar fertilizer.
Try SprayTec : “Fulltec Adjuvant™ is the most complete adjuvant on the market. A multi-function spray adjuvant in convenient packaging with a pretty low use-rate. Making operations more efficient, easier and faster since 1991.” Use FullTec Cube, Fulltec K, Impulse Corn, Fulltec Soy for foliar feeding replacement of fungicides.
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