HIGH MANAGEMENT SOYBEAN PROGRAM

Looking for ways to further enhance your current soybeans 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)
  • SEED TREATMENT - 2oz/CWT BW SEED TREATMENT + 2oz/CWT PHYCOTERRA ST
  • PLANTER BOX TREATMENT (OPTION #1) - BIOBOOST SOYBEANS
  • 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) - 32oz ONWARD MAX + 32oz XR5-KSB

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 STARTING with their Fall Burndown pass. In our opinion, this is an excellent entry point. Growers who apply MELTDOWN™ in the fall get to see the visual benefits of this hard-working crop residue digester. In addition to 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.

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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. Releasing locked up nutrients in leftover crop residue.
  2. Cycling nutrients in the soil into plant available forms.
  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 application. Incorporate MELTDOWN™ with your current Fall Burndown chemical program. This product is tank mix friendly.

MELTDOWN™ Label

MELTDOWN™ Tech Sheet

SPRING BURNDOWN


If you are looking for ways to improve fertilizer efficiency and unlock the existing fertility in your soils, this innovative product from BW Fusion is the answer. BIOCAST MAX™ provides two proprietary microbial teams to break down and cycle existing crop residue while also helping solubilize 9 key nutrients vital for crop development. This product has been shown to displace up to 15lbs/acre of nitrogen & 35lbs/acre of phosphorus. Essentially, BIOCAST MAX™ not only increases your fertilizer efficiency it pays for itself!

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BIOCAST MAX™


BIOCAST MAX™ is an innovative biostimulator powered by two proprietary microbial teams for soil & in-crop applications. Suitable for a wide range of crops, it’s the only biological on the market to release nine critical nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, calcium, iron, manganese, molybdenum & carbon.




HOW IT WORKS

BIOCAST MAX™ fuels your fields in three ways:

  1. Releases nutrients from crop residue and converts complex carbons into food sources while solubilizing nutrients tied up in the soil.
  2. Significantly lowers the need for commercial fertilizer by substituting nitrogen applications by an estimated 15lbs/acre & phosphorus by 35lbs/acre.
  3. Increases Yield. Growers can expect an approximate 2-5% increase in crop yields.
    (The average Y-drop yield advantage is +9 bushel/acre.)

APPLICATION RATE

Recommended rate of 32oz/acre as a broadcast preemerge application.
24oz/acre recommended for Y-drop and side-dress applications.
Do not mix with Gramoxone herbicide. Store above freezing temperatures.

BIOCAST MAX™ Label
BIOCAST MAX™ Tech Sheet

SEED TREATMENTS

We utilize both Phycoterra ST and BW Seed Treatment in our custom soybean seed treatment blends. We believe one of the easiest ways to incorporate biologicals into your operation is by placing them directly on your seed. Phycoterra ST’s unique blend of microalgal provides multiple quality carbon sources to feed your native soil microbes, while BW Seed Treatment provides a consortium of biological strains to increase the microbial bacteria in your soil profile. Utilize them independently or include them both for a powerful one-two punch!

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PhycoTerra ST®

One of the easiest ways to improve stand establishment and seedling vigor is to add a product like Phycoterra ST to your seed treatment blend.






HOW IT WORKS

PhycoTerra Seed Treatment feeds the beneficial microbes in the spermosphere — your seed’s first interaction with the soil. This unique mode of action coats the seed with an innovative microalgal formulation providing a quality carbon source which increases stand establishment and vigor.

APPLICATION RATE

PhycoTerra ST is suitable for all crops at a use rate of 1 to 5oz per hundred weight (CWT). Applied on the seed as a treatment or in a tank mix with other treatments such as fungicides, insecticides and biologicals. Always perform a jar test to ensure compatibility.

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BW SEED TREATMENT

Looking for the easy button to incorporate biologicals into your seed treatment blend. BW Fusion, which started as a biological company, has one of the best biological products on the market.

HOW IT WORKS

BW Seed Treatment, powered by Environoc, a cutting-edge technology, taps into the strength of diverse living organisms to supercharge your seed’s early growth & ensure top-notch stand establishment. It’s a “pro-biotic” for your seeds, creating a vibrant seedling environment that aids in rapid seedling, resulting in strong roots and vitality.

APPLICATION RATE

BW Seed Treatment designed for corn, soybeans & wheat should be applied by seed treater at 1.5–2.0oz per hundred weight (CWT). Compatible with other on-seed products. Do not freeze. Always perform a jar test to ensure compatibility.

PLANTER BOX TREATMENTS

There are a lot 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 positive 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.

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GROPAK A.I.

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

  • A micronutrient package
  • Proven biological strains
  • AgXception technology
  • nCeption technology

HOW IT WORKS

AgX technology nCeption, provides 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 thoroughly. Fill hopper box with remainder of seed and spread balance of recommended dosage of GroPak A.I. over the remaining see

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BIOBOOST™ SOY

BioBoost™ is a groundbreaking planter box treatment boosting amino acid uptake, carbon exudates, micronutrient metabolism, and overall plant health. Environoc® delivers essential living microbes for a superior Biological foundation. 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 seed in the planter box before transferring to the planter or seed tender. For individual seed box type planters: Add seed to box, sprinkle 0.5oz of BioBoost™ on top of seed. (0.5oz/unit of seed; 80k seeds/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 in-furrow 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 in-furrow 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:

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ENVIRONOC 401
Environoc 401 is an organic plant microbial formulation that delivers 80+ strains of microbes (including microbial consortia) through enhanced soil biology benefiting the symbiotic relationships between the plant and soil. Contains a complex ecosystem that encourages natural systems that promote biological development, performance and root growth.



HOW IT WORKS

  • Environoc 401 contains 28 unique bacterial strains that assist in:
  • Phosphorus solubilization & zinc chelation.
  • Nitrogen fixation and increased efficiency.
  • Improves water retention and germination across soybean seed & all crops.
  • Optimizes the soil’s ability to release nutrients.
  • Enhances 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 a suspended product created to keep your soil healthy and unlock nutrients. Formulated with calcium and organic acids, this product builds soil structure, increases yields and water use, and improves root and overall crop quality.



HOW IT WORKS

Calcium is an essential nutrient for proper cell wall integrity.
Increases water uptake in roots, benefitting growth & soil microbiota.
HUMICAL’s humic and fulvic acid content also helps with:
Improved cation exchange capacity.
Increased nutrient availability.
Resistance and stress tolerance.

APPLICATION RATE

64oz per acre when applying infurrow. If 2x2 band has been established, apply 1gal per acre in the 2x2. DO NOT mix with sulfur. This product is compatible with most P starter fertilizers & water-soluble P sources. Do not mix with glyphosate or 2-4D herbicides.


HUMICAL™ (LABEL)
HUMICAL™ (TECH SHEET)

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BW AMINO™

 AminoN™ makes nutrient efficiency easier than ever. This additive is built from the highest quality amino acids for superior performance and plant productivity.



HOW IT WORKS

  • AminoN™ helps the plant create vital proteins for growth and development.
  • Increases chelation, improving nutrient uptake
  • Enhances water and nutrient movement across membranes.
  • Reduces plant stress while boosting metabolism and hormone activity.
  • Can improve growth and yield.
  • Delivers a positive ROI on your crops and improves growth & yield.

APPLICATION RATE

16oz per acre when applying infurrow (vs 32oz-50oz for other amino products like Vega, Xtend). Note the extremely high quality of the product.Mixes with everything!BW AMINO™ (LABEL)BW AMINO™ (TECH SHEET)

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BLG™

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

HOW IT WORKS

  • Helps maintain the relative leaf water content.
  • Stimulates the carbon dioxide reduction process and photosynthesis.
  • Activates enzymes and balances ion transfer in cells.
  • Improves plant’s ability to defend against oxidative stress caused by abiotic stress.

APPLICATION RATE

8–16oz per acre when applying infurrow.If applying BW AMINO™, reduce rate of BLG™ to 8oz/A.BW AMINO™ & BLG™ are both low viscosity & easy to apply. Mixes well 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)

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BW 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

RELAX™:

  • 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

RELAX™ Label

RELAX™ Tech Sheet

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

FEATURE PRODUCT

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 which promotes plant growth and development and mitigation 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 in-furrow applications. ARCHITECH™ Label ARCHITECH™ 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 absorption
  • NTake 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 Label XR5-KSB Tech Sheet

RECOMMENDED FUNGICIDE PASS

We believe protecting yield with a multi-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. Fully utilize this pass for maximum yields by adding a pint of high quality Boron with Molybdenum.

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

FEATURE PRODUCT

BW 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)

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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 systems
  • Supports critical aspects of building strong cell walls, disease resistance, stem health, and pollination in legume crops, flower development and pollen tube growth.
  • Enhances 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 - (32oz/A ONWARD MAX + 32oz/A XR5-KSB)

FEATURE PRODUCT

ONWARD MAX

ONWARDMAX™ (OnWard Max is an EPA registered, reproductive plant growth regulator (PGR) developed to reduce stress & protect yield potential. This product includes a fortified biostimulant pkg. with: Kinetin, GABA & Choline Chloride. OnWard Max is a late season PGR specifically for reproductive plant health.


HOW IT WORKS

ONWARDMAX™

  • Supports the development of reproductive tissues, pollination of flowers & retention of seeds.
  • Increases flowering and bloom retention.
  • Increases test weight potential.
  • Promotes grain and pod fill

APPLICATION RATE

Recommended rate of 6.4oz with fungicide application. ONWARDMAX™ Label ONWARDMAX™ 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 absorption
  • NTake 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 Label XR5-KSB Tech Sheet