HIGH MANAGEMENT CORN PROGRAM

Looking for ways to further enhance your corn management program?  We've put together a complete list of the products we are successfully utilizing with our growers.  We  realize every operation is a bit different  and one program certainly doesn't fit everyone's operation, however, this is the base line we utilize to build custom programs.  Take a look at our list and our rational for incorporating them into our program.  Let us know if you see something that might work for you and your operation.

  • FALL BURNDOWN - 32oz of MELTDOWN (Biological Consortium/Stubble Digestor)
  • SPRING BURNDOWN - 24oz of BIOCAST MAX (If not using Infurrow Program)
  • PLANTER BOX TREATMENT (OPTION #1) - BIOBOOST CORN 
  • PLANTER BOX TREATMENT (OPTION #2) - GROWPAK A.I.
  • INFURROW PROGRAM- 64oz HUMICAL, 16oz AMINO, 10oz BLG, 8-16oz ENVIRONOC 401
  • POST CHEMICAL PASS (OPTION #1) - 16oz RELAX RX
  • POST CHEMICAL PASS (OPTION #2) - 32oz ARCHITECH + 32oz XR5-KSB
  • Fungicide Pass (OPTION #1)- 16oz AMINO + 16oz Boron 7%
  • Fungicide Pass - (OPTION #2) -16oz XR5-Boron Duo

Disclaimer: This site may contain
pesticide recommendations that are subject to change at any time. These
recommendations are provided only as a guide. It is always the pesticide
applicator's responsibility, by law, to read and follow all current label
directions for the specific pesticide being used. Due to ever-changing labels
and product registrations, some of the recommendations given on this site may
no longer be legal by the time you read them.

FALL BURNDOWN

Growers looking to incorporate biologicals into their program are doing so with their Fall Burndown pass.  In our opinion, this is the starting point.  Growers who apply MELTDOWN™  in the fall see the visual benefits of this hard working crop residue digester.  In addition to the helping cycle the nutrients in the crop residue and soil, this product reduces hair pinning, aids in better seed singulation in the Spring, and can even eliminate a tillage pass.  See for yourself how MELTDOWN™  can relaim nutrients, lower your fertilizer bill and increase your yields.

FEATURE PRODUCT

MELTDOWN™

MELTDOWN™ breaks down your crop residue and returns nutrients back to your soil faster.  A broadcast application of microbes and other biostimulant technologies act as a catalyst, stimulation the breakdown of residue.  This means you're reclaiming the money you've invested all year long.  On the other hand, if you have undigested residue in your fields, your investment dollars are tied up!

HOW IT WORKS

MELTDOWN™ helps reclaim the money you've already invested by:

1.  Releases locked up nutrients in leftover crop residue.

2.  Cycles nutrients in the soil into plant available form.

3. Breaks down long chain carbons into simple carbons that can be used as a food source for all biology in the soil.

4. Breaks down the cellulose, lignin and chitin helping to reduce hairpinning and improving seed singulation.

APPLICATION RATE

Recommended rate of 32oz/acre as a broadcast fall appllication.  Incorporate MELTDOWN™ with your current Fall Burndown chemical program.  This product is tank mix friendly.   MELTDOWN™  LabelMELTDOWN™  Tech Sheet

PLANTER BOX TREATMENTS

There are alot of Planter Box Treatments out there on the market today.  We believe two of the very best are GroPak A.I from AgXplore and BioBoost from BW Fusion.  GroPak A.I. holds the coveted Beck's PFR Proven title, showing a postiive ROI three years running.  BioBoost which is new to the market has recently gained grower endorsements across the Midwest.  If you are looking for another option to easily incorporate Biologicals into your planting program, these two products do just that.  In addition to Biologicals both of these products included micronutrients, a Biological food source blended into an easy to use dry talc formula.

FEATURE PRODUCT

GroPak A.I.

GroPak A.I. is a planter box seed treatment product specifically formulated with:  ▪ A

micronutrient package

  • Proven biological strains, 
  • A dry talc formulation
  • nCeption technology
  • NTake technology

HOW IT WORKS

carbon sources that increase nutrient absorption, while NTake technology maximizes nutrient mobility to critical plant systems. The biological package promotes nodulation and supports nutrient uptake and utilization. GroPak A.I. is specifically formulated with a micronutrient package combined in a dry talc formulation.

APPLICATION RATE

GroPak A.I.'s recommended rate is 3-6oz per unit of seed.  An effective procedure is to fill the hopper box half full of seed, apply 1/2 of recommended rate and stir completely.  Fill hopper box with remainder of seed and spread balance of recommended dosage of GrowPak A.I. over the remaining seed.

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BIOBOOST™  CORN

BioBoost™ is a groundbreaking planter box treatment boosting germination, accelerates metabolism, and ensures uniform early growth. Environoc® delivers essential microbes and nutrients without  in-furrow application.  Replaces talc/graphite.

HOW IT WORKS

BIOBOOST promotes early vigor and uniform emergence. That means fewer weak plants causing yield drag.  BioBoost's unique nutrient blend works all season long to strengthen cell walls, mitigate stress, boost photosynthesis, and improve water efficiency.  you’ll see a positive change in your root-to-shoot ratio—and in your yields. A little bit goes all the way. Trust the dust 

APPLICATION RATE

Apply one container of BioBoost™ onto the seeds in the pro box before transferring to the planter or seed tender.  For individual seed box per row planters:  Add seeds to box, sprinkle 0.5oz of BioBoost™ on top and mix until evenly distributed.  (0.5oz/ unit of seed; 80K kernels = 1 unit of corn.  140K seeds = 1 unit of soybeans).

INFURROW PROGRAM

(8oz/A Environoc 401 + 64oz/A Humical + 16oz/A Amino + 10oz/A BLG)

Our approach to building an infurrow program for corn or soybeans might look a little different than your standard 10-34-0, 6-24-6 or 3-18-18 fertility program.  We have pulled our traditional NPK starter blends out.  Our infurrow program consists of biologicals, humic/calcium blend, fulvic acids and amino acids.  For growers running a 2x2x2 program we will utilize UAN 28%, ATS and Boron.  For additional product information check out the product description below:

FEATURE PRODUCT

ENVIRONOC 401
Environoc 401 is an organic plant stimulant that promotes thriving soil microbial communities through advanced soil cycling. By enhancing the symbiotic relationship between the soil and plants, growers build a robust ecosystem that encourages natural plant hormone production and root development.. 

HOW IT WORKS

Environoc 401 contains 28 unique bacteria strains that release phosphorus, potassium & zinc.Enhances soil cycling processes for optimal symbiosis between soil & crops.Improves water retention and soil drainage.Nitrogen fixation & mineralization.Enhances seed germination and vigor.

APPLICATION RATE

16oz per acre infurrow or 2x2 application.ENVIRONOC 401 (LABEL)ENVIRONOC 401 (TECH SHEET)

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HUMICAL™

HUMICAL™  is an essential product created to keep your soil healthy and rich with nutrients.  Specially formulated to help improve nutrient uptake which leads to increased yields and better crop quality.

HOW IT WORKS

 Calcium is an essential nutrient for proper soil structure which aids in porosity & oxygen to the soil, benefiting root growth & soil microbes.Calcium aids in plant cell wall development.Calcium is essential for disease resistance and stress tolerance.

APPLICATION RATE

64oz per acre when applying infurrow. 1-3 gal per acre when applying  preplant, or in-season when applying with coulter or Y-drop applications.  ***This product does not mix with Sulfur, Phosphorus, Boron or other sulfate-based micros.  Do not use Humical with Roundup or 2,4-D Amine.HUMICAL™  (LABEL)HUMICAL™  (TECH SHEET)

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BLG™

BLG™  is a fulvic acid blend designed to defend crops against abiotic stress and water deficiency.

HOW IT WORKS

BLG™  helps maintain the relative leaf water content and enhances nutrient transport.Greatly increases the carbon dioxide assimilation rate necessary for photosynthesis.Increases antioxidant enzymes which improve the plant's ability to defend against oxidative stress casued by abiotic stress.

APPLICATION RATE

8-16oz per acre when applying infurrow , banded or Y-drop.  AmiNO™ is the easiest product  to apply.  Mixes with everything!BLG™  (LABEL)BLG™  (TECH SHEET)

CHEMICAL POST PASS

Too many times the opportunity to utilize the chemical pass to enhance crop health becomes a last minute decision.  When spraying post applied chemicals, we are a firm believer that minimizing the stress to the plant is crucial.  We have two programs we like with our post chemical application.  Both products help mitigate abiotic stresses the crop is experiencing.  

PROGRAM #1 - (16oz/A RELAX)

FEATURE PRODUCT

RELAX™

RELAX™ is an innovative product designed to mitigate the negative impacts of abiotic & biotic stress on crops.  It offers frontline defense against the reduction in yield caused  by stressors that include drought, heat, and herbicide applications.

HOW IT WORKS

Supplies essential amino acids and nutrients to accelerate recovery and promote optimal growth under stressful conditions.  Increases antioxidant production and photosynthetic efficiency to enhance crop vitality.Enhances the growth and strength of roots, contributing to overall plant health.Shields crops from abiotic stresses significantly minimizing the risk of yield loss.

APPLICATION RATE

Recommended rate of 16oz/acre as a foliar  post application.  Recommended timing:  V1-R5RELAX™  LabelRELAX™  Tech Sheet

PROGRAM #2 - (32oz/A ARCHITECH + 32oz/A XR5-KSB)

FEATURE PRODUCT

ARCHITECH™

ARCHITECH™ is a nutrient package that supplies N, P, K and key micronutrients during periods of peak demand.  Key nutrients drive higher rates of photosynthesis to preserve yield potential.  ARCHITECH™  also includes GABA whichpromotes plant growth and development and mitgation of abiotic stresses.

HOW IT WORKS

ARCHITECH™  GABA promotes plant growth and development and mitigates abiotic stress.Supplies N, P, K and key micronutrients during periods of peak demand.Key nutrients drive higher rates of photosynthesis to preserve yield potential.

APPLICATION RATE

Recommended rate of 32-64oz per acre for foliar applications.  32-64oz per acre for infurrow applications.ARCHITECH™  LabelARCHITECH™  Tech Sheet

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XR5-KSB

XR5-KSB is a 4-0-20-5S with 0.5 boron that is intended to complement your foliar potassium program. XR5-KSB contains key nutrients often lost to weathering. Our combination of potassium thiosulfate and potassium acetate provides potassium and sulfur safely and efficiently in season.

HOW IT WORKS

nCeption provides carbon sources that increase nutrient absorptionNTake maximizes nutrient mobility to critical plant systems.Combination of Potassium Acetate and Potassium Thiosulfate provides the potassium and sulfur safely and efficiently.

APPLICATION RATE

Recommended rate of 1-4 quarts (32-128oz) per acre with a minimum of 6 gal of water.  (Do not apply when crop is stressed or temperatures are above 90 degrees F).XR5-KSB LabelXR5-KSB Tech Sheet

FUNGICIDE PASS

We believe protecting yield with a mult-mode of action fungicide is critical in achieving high yields.  We also believe incorporating a Boron with this fungicide pass is equally as critical.  Boron is  important for pollination and the  movement of sugars into kernels.  Between V10-R2 growth stages, the corn plant is experiencing peak demand for Boron.  Both Boron products list below also contain Molybdenum, which is necessary to convert nitrates to ammonium, which occurs during the R-stages.  Maximize this pass for maximum yields by adding a pint of high quality Boron with Moylybdenum.  

PROGRAM #1 - (16oz/A AMINO + 16oz/A Boron 7%)

FEATURE PRODUCT

AMINO™

AMINO™  makes nutrient efficiency better than ever.  This state of the art foliar nitrogen product reduces nitrate demand and helps reduce overall nitrogen usage for maximum productivity.

HOW IT WORKS

AmiNO™  helps the plant create vital sugars for better retention of yields in the face of stress.Increases uptake of other nutrients because amino acids create enzymatic reactions, your crop will uptake more nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other minerals from the soil.Decrease nitrate demand on your crops and improve growth & yield.

APPLICATION RATE

16oz per acre when applying infurrow or V3-V8.  32oz per acre when applying V9-R2.  AmiNO™ is the easiest product  to apply.  Mixes with everything!BW AMINO™  (LABEL)BW AMINO™  (TECH SHEET)

FEATURE PRODUCT

BW BORON 7%
BW-Boron 7% is a blend of boron and low-concentrate molybdenum, formulated to provide consistent crop growth under adverse soil conditions


HOW IT WORKS

BW-Boron 7% is essential to transporting sugars throughout plant systemsSupports critical aspects of building strong cell walls, disease resistance, stem branching, nodulations in legume crops, flower development, and pollinationEnhance disease resistance

APPLICATION RATE

16-128oz per acre.  Can be used Broadcast, 2x2, Side-dress, Y-Drop, & Foliar.BW BORON 7% (LABEL)BW BORON 7%   (TECH SHEET)

PROGRAM #2 - (16oz/A XR5 BORON DUO)

FEATURE PRODUCT

 XR⁵ Boron Duo

XR⁵ Boron Duo is a proprietary blend of Boron and Molybdenum designed to be used as a supplement to your regular fertilization.  Powered by nCeption & NTake.

HOW IT WORKS

nCeption provides carbon sources that increase nutrient absorptionNTake maximizes nutrient mobility to critical plant systems.XR⁵ Boron Duo is essential for transporting sugars throughout the plant.XR⁵ Boron Duo helps build strong cell walls, disease resistance, stem branching, flower development, and pollination.

APPLICATION RATE

8-16oz per acre for foliar applications.  Up to two applications per growing season. XR⁵ Boron Duo  Label XR⁵ Boron Duo  Tech Sheet