THE POWER TO MAKE THINGS GROW
MAGNIFIED NUTRIENTS FOR A
GROWING TOMORROW
HIGH PLAINS PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
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TO GROW, EVERY LIVING THING
NEEDS NUTRIENTS.
They are the building blocks that sustain life.
At Koch Agronomic Services, a global leader
in plant growth solutions, we understand the importance
of nutrients in our world. We’re developing new
technologies and more efficient fertilizers that will
help feed our growing planet.
As part of Koch Industries, Inc., a privately held
company with some 100,000 employees operating in
60 countries across the globe, we have access to an array
of resources. Our research, processes, systems and
people all lead to unexpected innovations.
Koch Agronomic Services will continue to find new ways
to deliver even smarter solutions, helping our world’s
living things thrive today and in the future.
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THE CHALLENGE:
KEEPING NITROGEN AVAILABLE TO NOURISH PLANTS.
Depending on your soil type, your fertilizer is susceptible to losing more than 50% of its nitrogen through three forms of loss.
At Koch Agronomic Services, we’ve developed a line of products to help protect against this loss. Some products protect against
ammonia volatilization with one mode of action, while others provide additional protection against denitrification and
nitrate leaching with two modes of action.
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AMMONIA VOLATILIZATION
This occurs when the soil’s urease enzymes break the urea molecules
into ammonia gas. Up to 40% of surface-applied urea-based nitrogen not
incorporated into the soil via rainfall, irrigation or tillage can be lost through
volatilization. This type of loss can occur with every soil type.
NITRATE LEACHING
This form of nitrogen loss happens when negatively charged nitrate is
moved below the plant’s root zone by percolating water. Leaching is most
common in sandy soils.
DENITRIFICATION
This form of nitrogen loss occurs when nitrate nitrogen is converted back
to gaseous forms. The nitrogen diffuses out of the soil and is lost into
the atmosphere. Denitrification occurs in soils that are poorly drained or
become waterlogged.
THE SOLUTION:
NITROGEN STABILIZER TECHNOLOGY.
Let’s make nitrogen loss one less thing to worry about. Whether you’re losing nitrogen through ammonia volatilization or need
additional protection against denitrification and nitrate leaching, we have you covered. Here are our products that offer you
the security you need:
AGROTAIN® NITROGEN STABILIZER
AGROTAIN® nitrogen stabilizer is the original, most research-proven urease
inhibitor technology on the market. With 20 years of trials and real-world results
on millions of acres worldwide, it’s the one growers trust to protect their nitrogen
investment and yield potential every time.
Single mode of action to control volatilization
AGROTAIN® PLUS NITROGEN STABILIZER
AGROTAIN® PLUS nitrogen stabilizer contains the premier urease enzyme
inhibitor technology and a proven nitrification inhibitor that protects nitrogen
from ammonia volatilization, denitrification and nitrate leaching. Featuring
two modes of action, it can be combined with UAN or liquid manure to
protect against all three forms of nitrogen loss.
Dual mode of action to control all three forms of loss
SUPERU® FERTILIZER
SUPERU® fertilizer is a finished, stabilized fertilizer product that contains
both a urease and a nitrification inhibitor to protect nitrogen against
denitrification, nitrate leaching and ammonia volatilization. It contains the
highest concentration (46%) of nitrogen available in a stabilized granular
fertilizer that protects against all three forms of nitrogen loss.
Dual mode of action to control all three forms of loss
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There is a common belief in the marketplace that AGROTAIN®
AGROTAIN® ULTRA nitrogen stabilizer reduces the activity of
nitrogen stabilizer only provides protection against nitrogen loss
urease enzymes, giving the soil more time to replace the consumed
for 10 to 14 days after application. THIS IS A MYTH.
hydrogen ions. When urea-based fertilizers are treated with
AGROTAIN® ULTRA nitrogen stabilizer, a urease inhibitor for
AGROTAIN® ULTRA nitrogen stabilizer, it helps maintain the proper
urea and urea-ammonium nitrate (UAN) fertilizers, can stabilize
pH levels to avoid the volatilization losses that can occur.
your nitrogen no matter how long it takes to move below the
surface. This performance is made possible by the inhibitor
slowing urea hydrolysis. By slowing this process, the soil has the
Reaction 1: CO(NH 2) 2 + H + + 2H 2O
ability to resist changes in pH in the immediate vicinity of the
Reaction 2: NH 4+
2NH 4+ + HCO 3-
NH 3(gas) + H +
urea; resulting in lower ammonia volatilization loss and a higher
crop yield potential.
A compilation of studies revealed that, on average, 40 percent of
REALITY CHECK
surface-applied nitrogen in urea-based fertilizers can be lost within
When granular urea and UAN fertilizers are surface-applied,
several days through ammonia volatilization if it is not incorporated
an enzyme known as urease breaks apart the urea-nitrogen
into the soil. When urea was treated with AGROTAIN® ULTRA
(Reaction 1). This process consumes hydrogen ions (H+) in the
nitrogen stabilizer, only about 10 percent was lost* (Figure 2).
soil, increasing pH values up to 9.0 or higher in the surrounding
Furthermore, the losses reached a plateau demonstrating the long-
soil. As a result, there is a shift in balance between ammonium
lasting effect.
of ammonia gas that can be lost into the atmosphere. When soil
YIELDS VALUE EVERY TIME.
AGROTAIN®
pH exceeds 7.5, a considerable amount of soil nitrogen is in the
ammonia form (Figure 1).
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in the marketplace to control ammonia volatilization.
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Just how much of a problem is ammonia volatilization?
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Figure 2.
Equilibrium
Results
from a number of university research
studies
between ammonium(NH4+)
have
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and ammonia (NH3) at
different
soil pH levels.
volatilization
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Bottom line, AGROTAIN® ULTRA nitrogen stabilizer is scientifically
proven to significantly reduce nitrogen loss from ammonia volatilization
when urea-based fertilizers are surface-applied and not incorporated.
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The fact is, AGROTAIN® stabilizer is able to provide
protection for well past 14 days. Here’s how it works:
when granular urea and liquid UAN fertilizers are
surface-applied, the urease enzyme breaks apart the
urea-nitrogen. AGROTAIN® nitrogen stabilizer reduces
the activity of urease enzymes. By slowing this activity,
the soil has the ability to resist changes in the pH
in the immediate vicinity of the urea, resulting in a
lower ammonia volatilization loss and an optimal
crop yield potential.
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NITROGEN ISN’T THE ONLY THING YOU STAND TO LOSE.
When there isn’t enough nitrogen available for plants during their major growth period, it means lost yield potential.
AGROTAIN® nitrogen stabilizer is proven to optimize yields in situations where nitrogen loss is a limiting factor.
Soft Red Winter Wheat Yield Benefit with AGROTAIN®
Wheat Yield Benefit of AGROTAIN®
Missouri
Illinois
• Across three different application times, AGROTAIN treated UAN consistently
resulted in higher yields compared to untreated UAN.
®
80
• Urea treated with AGROTAIN® stabilizer consistently resulted in higher yields
compared to untreated urea.
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UAN
UAN+AGROTAIN® stabilizer
75
Urea
Urea+AGROTAIN® stabilizer
75
65
Yield (bu/acre)
Yield (bu/acre)
70
60
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70
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January
February
50
March
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Time top-dress application
• Three-year average study
• Nitrogen rate of 70 lbs N/acre
• Treatments were broadcast in the spring
• Source: Scharf, 2007, University of Missouri.
90
lbs N/acre
• Average results across two locations
(Brownstown and Dixon Springs)
120
• Treatments were broadcast in late March
• Source: Ebelhar and Hart, 2007, University of Illinois.
Corn Yield Benefit with AGROTAIN®
Bromegrass Yield Benefit with AGROTAIN®
Missouri
Kansas
• AGROTAIN treated urea yielded an average of 11 bu/acre increase
compared to untreated nitrogen.
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• Across this four-year study, urea treated with AGROTAIN® stabilizer tended to
have higher yields compared to untreated urea and very similar yield to AN.
11,000
166
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Ammonium nitrate
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9,000
160
Yield (lbs/acre)
Yield (bu/acre)
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158
156
7,000
154
5,000
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Urea
Urea+AGROTAIN® stabilizer
• Data was collected from studies conducted in
• Experimental sites with yield response
1992, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006
smaller than 40 bu/acre were removed by
• Experimental sites with no response to nitrogen
the researcher
application were removed by the researcher
• Source: Scharf, 2007, University of Missouri.
3,000
1 Year
2 Year
• Nitrogen rate of 90 lbs N/acre
• Treatments were broadcast in middle March
3 Year
4 Year
Average
• Source: Lamond et al., 1997,
Kansas State University.
The underlying data was provided by the University of Missouri, University of Illinois and Kansas State University under a Research Trial Financial Support Agreement with Koch Agronomic Services, LLC, and
neither the University of Missouri, University of Illinois and Kansas State University nor the individual researchers referenced endorse or recommend any product or service.
PRODUCT // AGROTAIN®
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AGROTAIN®
FORMULATIONS OF AGROTAIN®.
The entire line of AGROTAIN® nitrogen stabilizer products helps control ammonia volatilization with the only urease
inhibitor defined by the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO). AGROTAIN® stabilizer comes
in a variety of formulations to meet the needs of your specific operation — taking into account your blending and
application method.
NEW AGROTAIN® ADVANCED 1.0
NEW AGROTAIN® DRI-MAXX
AGROTAIN® ADVANCED 1.0 stabilizer is an innovative
new liquid formulation of AGROTAIN® stabilizer with
an increased concentration. This patented technology
offers reduced buildup while blending and spreading with
less product to store and handle.
AGROTAIN® DRI-MAXX stabilizer is our improved,
patented dry formulation. This highly concentrated dry
formulation offers improved handling characteristics as
well as better flowability. This product adheres to the
urea granules without adding additional moisture to the
blend, resulting in minimal buildup.
UREA
2 qts. per ton
UREA
2.5 lbs. per ton
UAN (28-32%)
1 qt. per ton
UAN (28-32%)
1.25 lbs. per ton
AGROTAIN® ULTRA
AGROTAIN® ULTRA stabilizer is a liquid formulation
urease inhibitor that protects against ammonia
volatilization. It can be blended with urea or UAN.
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UREA
3 qts. per ton
UAN (28-32%)
1.5 qts. per ton
PRODUCT // AGROTAIN®
“
”
“[AGROTAIN®] works very well for us in custom application. And we also deliver [AGROTAIN®] to
our growers that they’ll apply themselves. The products are formulated very well. They do exactly
what they’re supposed to. They give us that peace of mind to stretch out the window of when
nitrogen gets in the soil as opposed to just what could happen naturally with the weather.”
Steve Mossbarger, Crop Protection Services
Washington Court House, OH
LOWER TEMPERATURES, STILL A RISK OF NITROGEN LOSS.
A 2011 study by Dr. Rick Engel proved that surface-applied urea still loses a significant amount of
nitrogen due to ammonia volatilization in cold weather. Luckily, Engel’s study also showed a product
that protects against this loss — AGROTAIN® nitrogen stabilizer.
At one of the locations in the Engel cold weather study, untreated urea lost about 44% of its nitrogen through
ammonia volatilization after nine weeks (63 days), while urea treated with AGROTAIN® stabilizer only lost about 12%.
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its nitrogen through volatilization after nine weeks (63 days) while
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The underlying data was provided by Montana State University under a Research Trial Financial Support Agreement with Koch Agronomic Services, LLC, and neither Montana State University nor the
individual researchers referenced endorse or recommend any product or service.
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AGROTAIN® PLUS
3 WAYS TO LOSE NITROGEN. 1 REMARKABLE WAY TO KEEP IT.
AGROTAIN® PLUS nitrogen stabilizer contains the premier urease enzyme inhibitor technology and a proven
nitrification inhibitor that protects nitrogen from ammonia volatilization, denitrification and nitrate leaching.
AGROTAIN® PLUS treated UAN helps control all three forms of loss so more nitrogen is available for plant uptake
when it is needed, leading to better plant health and optimal yield potential.
UAN
15 lbs. per ton
MANURE
3–5 lbs. per acre
“
”
“We’re getting 25 [more] bushels of yield off the same pounds of nitrogen. We’ve really,
really increased our efficiency. And with the environmental issues and concerns we have, we
just felt like it was a great success. That was what we were looking for, to make [nitrogen]
available, keep it there, and to gain efficiency. And I certainly think we’ve done that.”
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David Burrier, Union Bridge, MD
on why he uses AGROTAIN® and AGROTAIN® PLUS stabilizers on his farm.
PRODUCT // AGROTAIN® PLUS
Soft Red Winter Wheat Yield Benefit with
AGROTAIN® PLUS
Sorghum Yield Benefit with AGROTAIN® PLUS
Kansas
Sorghum Yield Benefit with AGROTAIN® PLUS
Illinois
Kansas
• AGROTAIN® PLUS treated UAN resulted in a 13 bu/acre yield advantage
• Across all three nitrogen rates, UAN treated with AGROTAIN® PLUS stabilizer
resulted in higher yields compared to untreated UAN.
70
102
92
UAN
UAN+AGROTAIN® PLUS stabilizer
92
82
Yield Yield
(bu/acre)
(bu/acre)
72
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68
66
64
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72
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62
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42
60
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32
58
32
60
90
lbs N/acre
• Nitrogen applied at three different rates
• Average results across two locations
(Brownstown and Dixon Springs) and time
of application (February and March)
120
• Treatments were broadcast
• Source: Ebelhar and Hart, 2007, University of Illinois.
Corn Yield Benefit with AGROTAIN® PLUS
Illinois
• On average, AGROTAIN® treated UAN resulted in a higher yield compared to
untreated UAN, indicating the value of a urease inhibitor to protect the nitrogen
from ammonia volatilization leading to optimized yield potential.
• AGROTAIN® PLUS treated UAN resulted in a higher yield compared to untreated
UAN and AGROTAIN® treated UAN. The study indicates a nitrification inhibitor to
protect against nitrate leaching and denitrification was needed to gain the
highest yield.
180
UAN
UAN+AGROTAIN® stabilizer
UAN+AGROTAIN® PLUS stabilizer
160
Yield (bu/acre)
compared to untreated UAN.
• AGROTAIN® PLUS treated UAN resulted in a 13 bu/acre yield advantage
compared to untreated UAN.
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UAN
UAN
•
•
•
•
Nitrogen rate of 80 lbs N/acre
Sorghum planted on May 19
Nitrogen rate of 80 lbs N/acre
Sorghum planted on May 19
UAN + AGROTAIN® PLUS
stabilizer
UAN + AGROTAIN® PLUS
• Treatments broadcaststabilizer
in mid-June
• Source: Weber et al., 2008, Kansas State University.
• Treatments broadcast in mid-June
• Source: Weber et al., 2008, Kansas State University.
YOU CAN’T PREDICT
THE WEATHER.
YOU CAN PROTECT
YOUR NITROGEN.
There are a number of weather conditions that can
lead to you losing more than 50% of your nitrogen.
When there’s no rain or too much rain, your nitrogen
investment is disappearing. Protect your nitrogen
investment with AGROTAIN® PLUS nitrogen stabilizer,
no matter what Mother Nature brings.
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120
MANAGE
YOUR MANURE
100
80
60
1 Year
2 Year
• Nitrogen rate of 120 lbs N/acre
• Treatments were broadcast at pre-plant
3 Year
Average
• Source: Ebelhar and Hart, 2009, University of Illinois.
Applying livestock manure to
crops is a cost-efficient way to
fertilize. Unfortunately, when
manure remains untreated, it’s like leaving a gate
open to nitrogen loss. And when nitrogen isn’t
available for your crops, your yield could be impacted.
AGROTAIN® PLUS nitrogen stabilizer is a convenient
additive with dual inhibitors for increased protection
against all three forms of nitrogen loss. Just add a
small amount to manure pits and keep more of your
nitrogen right where it belongs.
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SUPERU®
WHEN NITROGEN LOSS IS DOWN, YOUR PRODUCTIVITY IS UP.
SUPERU® fertilizer is in a class by itself. It’s the highest concentration of nitrogen available in a finished, granular
fertilizer product (46%) that’s scientifically proven to protect against all three forms of nitrogen loss.
SUPERU® fertilizer takes efficiency and productivity to new levels. Each blue granule is uniform in size, so you get
broader, more even spread patterns, allowing you to cover more acres in a day. It’s also completely soluble, making
it readily plant-available.
SUPERU® fertilizer is backed by 15 years of research and hundreds of trials. It gives the grower peace of mind and
the flexibility to choose how and when to apply.
“
”
“We’ve decided to use technology to advance our production. And most farmers need to
educate themselves on what products are out there so they can increase their production
yields. SUPERU® is one of the products that really advanced our production on the farm
and we’ve been happy [with it].”
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John Germs, grower
Saskatoon, SK
PRODUCT // SUPERU®
®
Corn
Corn Yield
Yield Benefit
Benefit with
with SUPERU
SUPERU®
Corn Yield Benefit with SUPERU®
Illinois
Illinois
Illinois
• SUPERU® fertilizer resulted in a 21 bu/acre yield advantage compared to
untreated
urea.
Corn
Yield
Benefit with SUPERU®
Illinois
170
• SUPERU® fertilizer resulted in a 21 bu/acre yield advantage compared to
untreated
165 urea.
• Across the five-year study, SUPERU®® fertilizer averaged a 5 bu/acre yield
• Across
the compared
five-year study,
SUPERUurea
fertilizer
a 5 bu/acre
yield
advantage
to untreated
and a 4averaged
bu/acre yield
advantage
advantage
compared
compared to
ESN®®. to untreated urea and a 4 bu/acre yield advantage
compared to ESN .
• The SUPERU®® fertilizer yield advantage compared to AGROTAIN®® treated
yield
advantage
compared
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in addition to ammonia volatilization was needed to optimize yield potential.
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150
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145
130
140
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Urea
135 • No-till site
• Treatments were broadcast at planting
• Source: Ebelhar et al., 2006, University of Illinois.
• Average across five nitrogen rates
130
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SUPERU® fertilizer
• No-till site
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Sorghum Yield Benefit with SUPERU®
Tall Fescue Yield Benefit with SUPERU®
Kansas
Tennessee
• SUPERU® fertilizer resulted in a yield advantage compared to untreated urea
Kansas
and ESN®.
• SUPERU® fertilizer resulted in a yield advantage compared to untreated urea
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and ESN
110 .
• The potential for ammonia volatilization loss in pasture is high due to the high
urease activity in this system.
• On average, urea treated with SUPERU® fertilizer tended to have similar to
better yields compared to ammonium nitrate.
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• Treatments were broadcast in September
Crossville
• Source: Bates and Beeler, 2008,
University of Tennessee.
The underlying data was provided by the University of Illinois, University of Tennessee and Kansas State University under a Research Trial Financial Support Agreement with Koch Agronomic Services, LLC,
and neither the University of Illinois, University of Tennessee and Kansas State University nor the individual researchers referenced endorse or recommend any product or service.
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NITAMIN®
TARGETED FOLIAR NITROGEN.
NITAMIN® fertilizer provides the targeted foliar nutrition that your crop needs when it’s needed.
• Targeted: Applied directly to the leaf surface for rapid absorption and green-up
• Steady-Delivery®: High nitrogen concentration, stays soluble longer, enhanced foliar uptake
• Crop Safe: Low salt index, low ammonia and low biuret levels improve crop safety
• Flexible: Compatible with a wide range of micronutrients and crop protection chemicals
CROP SAFETY
ENHANCED ABSORPTION
Reduced leaf burn potential when using NITAMIN® fertilizer.
Illustrates enhanced nitrogen uptake from NITAMIN® fertilizer.
3.0
Urea
NITAMIN® fertilizer
Control
2.5
Study conducted on almonds.
2.0
1.5
1.0
4.5
NITAMIN® fertilizer
Urea
4.0
Total Leaf N (%)
Leaf Burn (% of leaf area)
3.5
Study conducted on citrus.
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
0.5
1.5
0
0.0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Time (day)
Source: Hulst Research Farm Services – California.
Source: University of Florida, Dr. Gene Albrigo, Dr. Jim Syvertsen.
The underlying data was provided by Hulst Research Farm Services and the University of Florida under a Research Trial Financial Support Agreement with Koch Agronomic Services, LLC, and neither Hulst Research Farm Services and the
University of Florida nor the individual researchers referenced endorse or recommend any product or service.
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PRODUCT // NITAMIN®
Winter Wheat Yield Benefit with NITAMIN®
Corn Yield Benefit with NITAMIN®
Missouri
Missouri
• NITAMIN fertilizer proved to increase the yield of winter wheat when applied
at flag leaf.
• Across both years, the application of NITAMIN® fertilizer at tasseling produced
higher corn yields.
®
35
170
Control
1 gal NITAMIN® fertilizer
2 gal NITAMIN® fertilizer
160
30
Yield (bu/acre)
Yield (bu/acre)
150
25
20
140
130
120
15
110
10
Control
100
NITAMIN® fertilizer
• 20 lbs N/acre was applied in October 2008
through conventional fertilizer
• NITAMIN® fertilizer was applied at flag leaf
at 1 gal/acre
2008
2009
• N rate 2008: 200 lbs/acre applied
after planting
• N rate 2009: 189 lbs/acre applied
after planting
• Source: Nelson, 2010, University of Missouri.
Average
• NITAMIN fertilizer applied at tasseling
• Adapted from Nelson, 2009,
University of Missouri.
®
Iowa
Forage Yield Increase with NITAMIN®®
Forage
Yield Increase with NITAMIN
Wisconsin
• Foliar application of NITAMIN® fertilizer applied at growth stage VT/R1 resulted
in higher corn yield.
• Yield advantage of 700 lbs/acre
• Yield advantage of 700 lbs/acre
Corn Yield Benefit with NITAMIN®
214
212
3.0
3.0
Control
NITAMIN® fertilizer
Yield
Yield
(ton/acre)
(ton/acre)
208
206
204
2.0
2.0
1.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
202
0.5
0.5
200
0.0
0.0
Control
Control
NITAMIN
Control ® fertilizer
NITAMIN® fertilizer
2.5
2.5
210
Yield (bu/acre)
Wisconsin
NITAMIN ® fertilizer
NITAMIN® fertilizer rate (gal/acre)
• NITAMIN® fertilizer was applied at VT/R1
growth stage at a rate of 2 gal/acre
• No statistical analysis was reported for
average results
• Source: Robertson, 2008,
Iowa State University.
•
••
•
Cut 1
Cut 1
Cut 2
Cut 2
Timothy-brome pasture
All treatments received
Timothy-brome
pasture soil-applied nitrogen
at
rate of 80 received
lbs/acre through
ureanitrogen
All atreatments
soil-applied
(40
lbs
at
green-up
andthrough
40 lbs following
the
at a rate of 80 lbs/acre
urea
second
cutting)
(40
lbs at
green-up and 40 lbs following the
second cutting)
Cut 3
Cut 3
Total
Total
• NITAMIN® fertilizer treatment had NITAMIN®
® 3 gal/acre 10 days prior to
fertilizer treatment had NITAMIN®
• applied
NITAMINat
each
cutting
applied
at 3 gal/acre 10 days prior to
• each
Source:
Wolkowski,
2008,
cutting
of Wisconsin.
• University
Source: Wolkowski,
2008,
University of Wisconsin.
The underlying data was provided by the University of Missouri, Iowa State University and University of Wisconsin under a Research Trial Financial Support Agreement with Koch Agronomic Services, LLC,
and neither the University of Missouri, Iowa State University and University of Wisconsin nor the individual researchers referenced endorse or recommend any product or service.
PRODUCT // NITAMIN®
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NOTES:
Actual results may vary based on a number of factors, including environmental conditions. Yield benefits from application of stabilizer products
to nitrogen fertilizer will only occur if nitrogen loss is a limiting factor.
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