2016 RESULTS
BRANDT Research & Development Farms ®
2016 ILLINOIS PERCENT OF NORMAL RAIN APRIL
MAY
Springfield
Springfield
JUNE
JULY
2016 Rainfall Percent of Normal 300% to 400% 200% to 300% 150% to 200%
Springfield
125% to 150% 110% to 125%
Springfield
100% to 110% 90% to 100% 75% to 90% 50% to 75% 25% to 50% 10% to 25%
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
Springfield
Precipitation data from NWS AHPS http://water.weather.gov/precip
Springfield
BRANDT Professional Agriculture is proud to present the 2016 trial results from Pleasant Plains, IL and Lexington, IL
Contents
Research Farms. Both locations focus on products and practices that can be
BRANDT Total Acre Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
implemented into everyday farming operations. Advances in
Crop Rotation Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
agriculture move at a rapid pace and it is our job to test and
Nitrogen Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
understand these technologies to better your operations and ultimately your profitability. It is important to produce local data, under the same conditions our customers face, to assist in making informed decisions. We have two of the largest and most dynamic research farms in Illinois. Our goal is to stay ahead of agriculture trends so that you are never behind. We continue to produce best agronomic practices while being
Cover Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Starter Performance Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Strobilurin Fungicide on Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Population Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 BRANDT Foliar Nutrients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
mindful of environmental impact by implementing 4R Nutri-
Evolution of Best Management Practices . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ent Stewardship Certification by our employees and locations
BRANDT Total Acre Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
(learn more at www.keepit4rcrop.org). Also, our employees and facilities stay current with the latest best management
Variety Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
practices with guidelines and certification process organized by
Strobilurin Fungicide on Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
ResponsibleAg (learn more at www.respsonsibleag.com). Please enjoy our 2016 results and discuss with your BRANDT representative ways we can work together to improve yields and profitability on your farm. Ed Corrigan, Technical Agronomist Dan Froelich, Technical Agronomist Kyle McClelland, Technical Agronomist
Soybean Seed Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Foliar Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 2016 Trial Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 2016 Grower Observations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
WEATHER: We experienced a little bit of everything throughout the market area, but for the most part the season climate factors were good to us. We saw periods of little rainfall early on, which led to some plant stress. Adequate moisture at pollination and grain fill helped to save this years crop. Fall conditions for harvest and fall nutrition and field work made for a successful fall. Three consecutive years of above average yields have left the soils “tight� as some of you may have experienced during fall tillage or ammonia applications with tractors pulling hard. This could play a major role in 2017 depending on the freeze/thaw throughout the winter months.
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BRANDT RESEARCH FARMS 200 TRIALS 30” Corn Cover Crops Strip Till vs Conventional Till 4 Hybrid Groups NH3 Fall/Spring, Broadcast 28% Sidedress, Starter Mixes 42,000 Population 10th and 12th Year Corn
PLEASANT PLAINS
9
10
1
11
2
Plant Stimulant Trials
12
3
20” vs 30” CROPLAN® Hybrid Performance Corn on Corn
4
30” DEKALB® Hybrid Performance Trials
N Rate Cover Crops Demo
2
1
Tillage, Insecticide & High Yield Corn Hybrid Population, Row Width & Fungicide
Nitrogen Trials
LEXING TO N Soybean Seed Treatments Stress Mitigation, High Yield Soybeans
4
Corn Pipeline 3
4
Soybean Pipeline
Cover Crop
30” Corn Stimulant @ V5 Trials Fungicide @ VT Strip Till
13
20” vs 30” Hybrid Trials 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48 vs Fungicide
30” Soybean Seed Treatment Tillage Sulfur QuickRoots® Trials
14
5
15
6
20” vs 30” CROPLAN® Performance Trials 1 yr corn
30” Soybean Tillage Cover Crops Response Starter Hormones
16
7
30” DEKALB® Hybrid Performance Trials 1 yr corn Strip Till 34, 38, 42
There were some definite highlights this year at the BRANDT Research Farms. As with any research, we get excited about outcomes that we expected to happen, but even more so at the unexpected and determining why. We take pride in producing local data under the same conditions as all of you. 2016 brought battles with weed resistance, insect and disease pressure as well as other environmental stresses. We can’t talk about a growing season without Mother Nature. In 2016, she threw a little bit of everything at us — from talks of drought to extended periods of heat, but overall she was pretty good to us. Conditions did favor outbreaks of pests in the forms of weeds, insects and fungi, but with proper management none were a significant detriment to yield.
Pipeline
8
ASGROW® Extend Soybean Variety Trials Roundup Ready 2 XTend®
20” vs 30” Soybean Trials Insecticide @ R1
We continue to fine tune production agriculture with the understanding of maximizing yield and ROI, increasing soil health and being stewards of the environment. Our employees and locations are taking a leadership role in ResponsibleAg and Nutrient Stewardship. We are pleased to share with you the results from our Pleasant Plains, IL and Lexington, IL Research Farms. For economic analysis and return/acre we used the 2016 fall crop insurance price of $3.49 for corn and $9.75 for soybeans.
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BRANDT TOTAL ACRE CORN ®
®
BRANDT Total Acre is an omission style trial system that is focused on exposing the differences between hybrid phenotypes. The “omission design” is based on providing all the treatments and then removing one to see what value each practice has on yield of that phenotype. This creates an environment where the yield responses are reflective of the total high management system rather than a limited response due to a lack of some or all the parts of the system.
BRANDT Omission Design Standard Treatment n
15-50-150 suspension fall with Brash® herbicide
n
Fall NH3 – 150 units
n
Band @ plant 25-0-0-9S (2x0)
n
2.5 gal/ac in furrow starter
n
42,000 population
n
QuickRoots® seed treatment
n
Conventional till in fall, salford in spring
n
Plant on ammonia line
n
Pre-emerge at plant with water
n
32 oz glyphosate, BRANDT Smart Trio®, BRANDT Smart B™
n
Fungicide at VT plus BRANDT Smart B
Corn Yield Planting Date Trial DKC 63-72 Pleasant Plains 252.3
238.2
229.2
BU/AC
188.7 155.0
April 13
April 25
May 6
May 19
May 31
It is well documented that early planting favors higher yields like we saw in 2016. This is the case more often than not, but there are factors that could change this outcome. Here are some things to remember: n It is important to monitor soil temperatures and long-term forecast n
Typically, yield potential declines significantly after May 1
n
Avoid “mudding in” early, planting late is the better decision
n
Mineralization was high in 2016
6
ROI calculated using $3.49 bu corn
PLEASANT PLAINS TOTAL ACRE POLE POSITIONS
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
6 YR AVG
6 YR ROI
1. Planting Date
n/a
67.6
99.6
94.2
41.8
45.3
69.7
$$$
2. Hybrid Variance
56.2
16.3
47.8
36.1
35.7
31.2
37.2
$$$
3. Nitrogen Rate
18.3
39.3
18.1
11.5
47.1
12.4
24.5
$$$
4. Strobilurin Response
14.1
51.7
13.4
14.3
21.2
27.2
23.7
2.7
5. Population Rate
13.9
3.7
32.5
27.3
40.4
12.3
21.7
1.7
6. BRANDT Smart Trio
15.9
22.0
22.1
34.1
17.5
15.8
21.2
18.5
7. Tillage System
n/a
n/a
n/a
19.7
15.0
19.5
18.1
3.5
8. P&K Rate
27.4
23.3
10.7
16.7
10.1
14.1
17.1
1.0
9. Nitrogen Timing
n/a
n/a
23.0
20.5
7.6
16.3
16.9
$$$
10. Banding Nitrogen
n/a
n/a
13.0
15.4
22.9
11.9
15.8
$$$
11. Soil Insecticide
20.6
12.3
8.1
11.5
n/a
n/a
13.1
2.2
12. Starter (28% Sulfur at Plant) 13. Zinc (1 qt/ac) 14. BRANDT Smart B at Tassel
4.5
4.0
11.1
13.6
13.6
13.4
10.0
2.3
10.9
8.1
4.6
20.7
5.0
1.2
8.4
4.7
7.0
4.0
n/a
9.3
5.9
6.8
6.6
5.8
BRANDT Total Acre Management Vs Traditional Management
260.7
249.0
244.9
248.3 DKC 62-77 Traditional
DKC 63-71 BRANDT Total Acre
DKC 63-71 Traditional
DKC 64-87 BRANDT Total Acre
The BRANDT Total Acre management system is designed to manage every variable within a field to maximize that field’s potential. Matching genetics, nutrition and crop protection to soil type and management practices, such as tillage, will insure the highest possible yield is extracted from each field on your farm. The chart above illustrates yield in the same field/same genetics using two different management styles: BRANDT Total Acre management vs traditional management.
13.6 BU/AC
254.0
258.6 DKC 62-77 BRANDT Total Acre
YIELD INCREASE
262.6
268.5
Lexington
BU/AC
75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30
BRANDT TOTAL ACRE CORN ON CORN TRIAL EVIDENCE
DKC 64-87 Traditional
Average BRANDT Total Acre
Average Traditional
Examples of BRANDT Total Acre Management: n
Matching nutrition to genetics and soil types
n
Foliar fungicide/insecticide with BRANDT foliar nutritionals
n
Use of sulfur and starter fertilizers
n
Banding nutrition vs broadcast
n
Balanced nutrition system
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CROP ROTATION TRIALS There are several influencing factors to rotating crops: Specifically, break disease/pest cycles, market prices, increase soil health and increasing productivity. Current market conditions and surveys report that we’ll likely have an increase in soybean acres throughout the cornbelt region. This market driven change may be as good economically as it is agronomically. Soils are currently “tight” making nutrient availability more difficult. Rotating to soybeans in 2017 could provide our soils some much needed relief while using our best practices to produce a successful ROI soybean crop.
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Crop Rotation - 10 Year Historical
00
$
1st year corn
$
Corn on corn
$1400 $1200
50
$800
00
$600
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Pleasant Plains We have 10 years of crop rotation data averages at our Pleasant Plains farm. Important observations: n
1st year corn out yields multi-year corn
n
Increasing yield increases gross revenue
4 consecutive years of good to excellent yields will start to significantly impact soil/plant health if not managed properly n
2012 drought has led to 4 years of loose soils and high mineralization
n
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2012
2013
2014
2015
257.2
267.1
209.8
243.4
286.8
307.1
250.5
256.8
130
140.3
146
222.3
152.7
256.3
241
261.8
260.6
267.2
250.6
00
BU/AC
50
253.6
$400
2016
$200 $0
GROSS $/AC
$1000
CROP ROTATION TRIAL EVIDENCE
280.9 262.9
8 P
10
z2
09 P EX
27 79 N LA
240.1
242.0
246.9 10 N
61 CR OP
90 CR OP
LA
N
52
95 LA
N
48 CR OP
LA
EX
261.9
261.8 BU/AC N CR OP
LA CR OP
EX
Pleasant Plains Overall, yields in 2016 were good. Some hybrids handled the stress better through the drought period of 2016 and those ended up being the highest yielding.
BU/AC
244.7
With QuickRoots
65
z2 10
EX
QuickRoots® Trial
Without QuickRoots
94
8
241.9
245.7 09 P
27
N
79
10
LA
N
61
CR OP
90 LA CR OP
LA
N
52
95 48 N
LA
CR OP
94
BU/AC 65 N CR OP
LA CR OP
Continuous Corn
243.9
251.0
257.2
257.7
1st Year Corn
P
290 280 270 260 250 240 230 220 210
285.2
CROPLAN® Hybrid and Crop Rotation
254.0
n
Match hybrids to management
n
Diversify hybrids across fields/farms
n
Understand historical characteristics of your fields
63-72, 20 inch rows, corn on corn
Without QuickRoots
With QuickRoots
253.7
265.6
63-72, 20 inch rows, 1st year corn
Pleasant Plains Improved nutrient uptake, including nitrogen, phosphate and potassium n
n
Enhanced nutrient capability which supports root and shoot growth
The talc-based dry planter box formulation uniformly coats seeds n
A wettable powder formulation makes application more convenient n
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NITROGEN STUDY
Broadcast
Band
Broadcast
Band
Broadcast
Band
Broadcast
Band
Broadcast
Band
Band
171.2
195.5
216.0
193.1
224.4
204.0
202.6
215.3
220.1
226.0
203.1
213.8
214.8
222.1
BU/AC
0
224.2
227.5
0
253.0
0
233.2
Broadcast Spring 28%
224.8
Banded Spring 28%
236.7
Spring NH3 with Broadcast Spring 28%
239.9
Fall NH3 with Broadcast Spring 28%
250.2
Spring NH3 with Banded Spring 28%
247.0
Fall NH3 with Banded Spring 28%
234.8
Nitrogen Timing & Tillage Systems
0
0
Broadcast
25-0-0-8S Band vs Broadcast at plant
0
0
Conventional Till/No Fungicide
10
Conventional Till/Fungicide
Strip Till/Fungicide
Strip Till/Cover Crop/Fungicide
NITROGEN TRIAL EVIDENCE
50 0
BU/AC
00
0
200.0
Nitrogen Rate Trial Block 4 Pleasant Plains Economics, the environment and yield are the important factors in N rate selection.
112.9
50
216.8
188.2
00
219.4
50
Considerations for determining proper N rate: Only apply as much as the crop needs — Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN)
n
100
200
250
300
n
Utilize multiple timings to achieve most efficient N
n
Use data collection to keep historical records
n
Consider variable rate technology (VRT)
Fall Applied NH3 - 4 Row Trials
Starter at Plant 0
100 200 250
0
100
200
100
0
200
100
0
300 250 200 100
UNITS OF TOTAL NITROGEN
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NITROGEN TRIAL EVIDENCE
285.000000 280.416667 275.833333 271.250000 266.666667 262.083333 257.500000 252.916667 248.333333 243.750000 239.166667 234.583333 230.000000 BU/AC
4R Nitrogen Management Lexington Results from our 2016 nitrogen 4R management trails were very similar to 2015. This is the likely outcome for several reasons: n
266.7 100% NH3 @ V5
260.3 100% Y DropÂŽ 28% @ V5
262.9
Fall NH3 had the time and conditions to convert to usable N
n Providing nutrition at the proper placement where the plant can easily get it
Cover crops are a good source to uptake remaining post-season nutrition and hold it for upcoming season n
4R nutrient management has been key to achieving high yields while lessening the environmental impact in our watersheds, lakes and rivers.
100% Y DropÂŽ 28% @ V10
265.1 100% NH3 @ V5
249.3 100% Y Drop 28% @ V5
265.5 25% Spring NH3 75% Sidedress NH3
252.2 75% Spring NH3 25% Sidedress NH3
260.8 50% Fall NH3, 25% Spring NH3, 25% Sidedress NH3
265.5 50% Fall NH3, 50% Sidedress NH3
273.9 50% Fall NH3, 50% Spring NH3
273.7 100% Sidedress 28% @ V5
269.3 100% Sidedress NH3 @ V5
274.6 100% Spring Broadcast 28%
248.9 100% Spring NH3
278.6 100% Fall NH3 12
COVER CROPS Allelopathy refers to the beneficial or harmful effects of one plant on another plant, both crop and weed species, from the release of biochemicals, known as allelochemicals, from plant parts by leaching, root exudation, volatilization, residue decomposition, and other processes in both natural and agricultural systems. Cover crops are one of the practices recommended by the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy to improve water quality at home and downstream by reducing nitrogen and phosphorus levels in our lakes, streams, and rivers. Many different types of plants fall under the cover crop umbrella such as ryegrass, brassicas, legumes, sudan, winter peas, etc. When it came time to pick a winter cover crop for our trial system at Pleasant Plains, we turned to the most widely used cover crop in our area – cereal rye. Cereal rye can be seeded later in fall than other cover crops and still provide considerable dry matter, an extensive soil-holding root system, significant reduction of nitrate leaching and exceptional weed suppression. A good stand is critical for a successful cover crop, making cereal rye an easy choice for local producers. Recommendations for Corn Going to Soybeans: In 2016, we saw a positive yield response in trials where cereal rye was used as the cover crop prior to soybean planting. Cereal rye is a
No cover crop in winter. Corn flowered 1 week earlier.
cool season annual grass that is very flexible to work with and has a strong winter-hardiness. Excellent germination and early vigor allows for later fall planting if necessary. Recommendations for Soybeans Going to Corn or Corn on Corn: 2016 trials at the BRANDT Research Farm showed that corn planted into cereal rye cover crop had a negative response due to the allelopathic effect produced by the cereal rye. However, oats may be the better choice of cover crop ahead of corn with some reported yield increases. Oats are a low water use crop that do a great job at capturing unused nutrients and holding soil.
Response to Tillage and Cover Crops on Corn BU/AC Conventional Till
236.9 222.0
Strip Till No Till
200.7
Cover Crop
Cereal Rye cover crop in winter slowed the maturity.
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STARTER PERFORMANCE TRIALS Part of achieving maximum yield is to lessen or not allow the plant to undergo periods of stress. Outside of weather, there are many variables we can control. In this section we are going to look at early stage insecticides and nutrition applied as a starter fertilizer.
282
279.6
Insecticide Trial
278
Lexington
280.4
280 276
276.3
Soil applied insecticide in corn production mainly focuses on corn rootworm control, but also allows for control of many harmful secondary insects. n
A good tool for fields planted continuous corn
n
Soil insecticides target the larvae stage of corn rootworm
n
Weather can play a role in effectiveness
In high pressure/high rootworm populations, additional action may be necessary n
n
Dekalb 64-87 SS/RIB planted
270
BU/AC
272 268
272.4
274
No Insecticide Applied
295.000000
Aztec HC
Capture LFR
Ethos XB
269.285714
The combination of N and S showed the largest return in 2015 compared to S alone as the leader in 2016 Applied 2 x 0
n
ATS was the source of S and 28% the source of N
260.714286 252.142857
N is often readily available at this stage, but this is where we are seeing more and more S deficiency — that is why we see a larger response to the S applications. n
243.571429 235.000000
14
264.9
n
BU/AC
n
278.1
Lexington
273.9
277.857143 268.7
Starter Fertilizer Trial
276.1
286.428571
No Starter
14# S 2x0
15# N 2x0
15# N & 14# S
QuickRoots 15# N & 14# S
STARTER TRIAL EVIDENCE
28% and BRANDT SEQUESTAR ZN with Sulfur (ATS)
28% and BRANDT SEQUESTAR ZN without Sulfur (ATS)
100% Orthophosphate
264.000000 264.000000
n
263.090909 263.090909
Stable at low temperatures
262.181818 262.181818
n
261.272727 261.272727
Low salt
235 235
Compatible with sulfur products
n
260.363636 260.363636
Valuable source of P at early growth stages
n
259.454545 259.454545
n
230 230
BRANDT 4-24-0 proprietary formulation
258.545455 258.545455
n
13.4 BU/AC
BU/AC
Pleasant Plains Pipeline BRANDT has been working with a new starter fertilizer that has shown promising results the last two seasons.
225 225
BRANDT ® 4-24-0 as Starter
257.636364 257.636364
A good ROI application
Sulfur + N
256.727273 256.727273
High rates may be necessary to correct deficiencies
n
255.818182 255.818182
Apply sulfur when the crop can use it
n
YIELD INCREASE
231.9
254.909091 254.909091
n
No Sulfur
254.000000 254.000000
Atmospheric sulfur is decreasing, contributing to S deficiencies in crop production
220 220
218.5
Lexington
n
215 215
210 210
BU/AC
Sulfur vs No Sulfur at Plant Sulfur has become one of the most beneficial applications in terms of crop response and ROI. Sulfur is mobile in the soil and therefore can be easily lost, so timing of application is important. Applying S at-planting or as a starter is important for early season growth.
28% and BRANDT SEQUESTAR ZN with Sulfur (ATS)
263.1 BRANDT 4-24-0
YIELD INCREASE
5.7 BU/AC
257.4 Check
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Strobilurins, one of the most important classes of agricultural fungicides, are used for protection from disease and must be applied before the disease has spread heavily through the crop. These fungicides are responsible for reducing stress by decreasing ethylene gas in the plant (sometimes referred to as plant health). The reduction of ethylene slows the maturity of the plant allowing for increased nutrient efficiency in the plant. When plants are heavily stressed from weather, disease, etc., the amount of ethylene in the plant rises and speeds up maturity, reducing yields.
BRANDT® Smart B™ Yield Response at Tassel No Strobilurin
20” 36K
20” 39K
20” 42K
20” 45K
20” 48K
30” 39K
217.2 30” 42K
30” 45K
30” 48K
251.9 227.5
222.6
231.3
247.3
249.2
242.9
237.3 225.1
212.2 20” 36K
250.5
253.6
260.7
261.3 239.6
229.5
227.9
232.7
242.5
254.2
256.6
Strobilurin + BRANDT SMART B
Average
Strobilurin and BRANDT Smart B at VT vs No Fungicide
Pleasant Plains n Apply at VT to lessen any period of stress that may reduce yield. Don’t wait for disease to be present.
Pleasant Plains
Always use a BRANDT boron product as a companion. Boron is essential at R stages and is often deficient. n
n
Strobilurin fungicide was applied over multiple corn-on-corn and first year corn trials. All resulted in yield and ROI increase with the averages graphed below.
280 Higher yield response is typically seen in seasons with280 periods
of weather related stress. n
Must contain a strobilurin derived fungicide.
260 260
No Strobilurin @ VT
263.1
Strobilurin & Brandt Smart B @ VT
240 240
241.9 235.3
220 220 200 200 180 180 16
BU/AC
BU/AC
80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 00
STROBILURIN FUNGICIDE ON CORN
215.3
Corn/Corn 48 Trial Average
1st Year Corn 22 Trial Average
Strobilurin Fungicide on Corn vs No Fungicide Lexington
Average
BU/AC YIELD INCREASE
22.1
11 year average
Pleasant Plains Over many years the benefits of the strobiliurin fungicide plus BRANDT Smart B or in early years, N-BoronÂŽ, has been a consistent yield response and a good ROI. As we look at the 2016 season, the stress drought period early in the season and late season wet conditions proved to be a great indicator that the response would be significant.
27.2
2016
2015
21.2
2014
14.3 13.4
2013
51.7
2012
14.2
2011
35.0
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
18.9 10.2 8.8 28.3 17
60
50
40
11 Year Strobilurin and BRANDT Smart B at Tassel
30
DKC 62-77
BU/AC
20
DKC 63-71
10.5
10
DKC 64-87
YIELD INCREASE
268.9
275.5
267.9
264.5
83.0
BU/AC
279.4
Without Fungicide
273.3
277.6
285.1
With Fungicide
0
90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50
STROBILURIN TRIAL EVIDENCE
POPULATION STUDIES Increasing ears per acre has always been the major driver of increased bushels/acre. The ability of individual hybrids to handle the intense stress caused by population has been, and will continue to be, researched heavily. BRANDT is testing for hybrids that can handle higher population stress and turn extra ears/acre into extra bushels/acre. BRANDT recognizes certain genetics and certain phenotypes can achieve this while some cannot. The objective of this data is providing local research that helps refine population response under top management.
DKC 58-06 SS/RIB
DKC 61-54 SS/RIB
DKC 62-77 SS/RIB
DKC 63-60 SS/RIB
DKC 64-87 SS/RIB
Pleasant Plains n
Match population to genetics, soil type and fertility program
n
Determine best population to achieve ROI
n
Higher population does not always mean higher yield
Keep a good history of how hybrids react on your farm and management practices n
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265.5
265.1
266.9
271.5
276.6
279.5
273.3
271.9
276.7
271.5
270.3
264.5
261.3
267.8
271.7
270.2
261.9
255.5
253.8
248.8
BU/AC
244.4
255.1
256.1
266.4
269.0
42,000
266.3
279.4
38,000
280.8
34,000
275.2
286.9
Corn Population Trials
DKC 60-87 SS/RIB
DKC 64-34 SS/RIB
DKC 66-74 SS/RIB
P1197 AMXT
P1311 AMXT
BRANDT FOLIAR NUTRIENTS
Pleasant Plains BRANDT Smart Trio has been rigorously tested since it was first formulated and marketed in 2008. Today, it is still our flagship foliar nutrient package providing a significant yield response and return on investment. It is also the cornerstone for newer foliar formulations such as BRANDT Smart B and BRANDT Smart Quatro.ÂŽ
327.0 294.3 261.6 228.9 196.2 163.5 130.8 98.1 65.4 32.7 0.0
BRANDT SMART TRIOÂŽ 9 Year Results
Glyphosate at 32 oz/ac
Glyphosate plus 32 oz/ac BRANDT Smart Trio
BU/AC
233.3 237.7
2008
257.3 264.4
2009
We are continuing work with this product to determine if earlier applications will prove more beneficial.
142.0 2010
165.0 239.1 255.1
2011
114.0 2012
136.0 290.0
2013
312.1 292.4
2014
326.5 259.4
2015
276.9 251.2
2016
267.0 231.0
9 year average
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EVOLUTION OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES When we look back, we see patterns or trends in practices that have brought us to the production levels we see today. Environmental factors are always a key element in the outcome of a successful harvest, but unpredictable.
2009
2010
A repeat of 2008 - cool/damp spring that evolved into a wet summer and fall. Delayed planting in no till. Minimized nutrient mineralization and tightened soils. Insects at silking caused Diplodia. Too wet for fall tillage.
Collapsed soils from the wet winter immobilized nitrogen into the residue. Soil mineralization was shut down. The summer nights were hot and humid. Drying trend for harvest. Tillage used to reduce residue/soil density layers.
Light rains during April and May combined with a warming trend into summer. Timely rains with a hot summer produced high heat unit numbers and sped up crop progress. Drying trend for fall harvest.
Residue begins to create plant health issues.
Sulfur, zinc, manganese, boron deficiencies.
Planting date affected corn yields in corn on corn.
Maturity vs fungicide and insecticide response.
Nitrogen immobilized by residue
Split timing of nitrogen and banding near planting.
Yield response to micronutrients vs nitrogen rate.
Higher P&K rates needed to maximize higher populations.
Foliar insects attack soybeans at flowering.
Hybrid rooting response to damp/tight soils.
Narrow rows compliment shorter hybrids and lower N rates.
Ear worm and Japanese beetles attacking silks and husk cause Diplodia. Potash applications responsible for standability at harvest.
ADVANCING PRACTICES
IDENTIFIED PRACTICES
ENVIRONMENT
The established trials combined with environmental pressures result in practices we identify as noteworthy, allowing us to implement new practices in the next growing season. Below is a timeline of how our best management practices have evolved over the last 8 growing seasons.
Soybeans respond to total management system.
2011
Applying 210 units of nitrogen/acre maximized yields.
2012 Record warm temperatures and dry spring creating perfect soil conditions. Light frost April 9. The warm and dry spring led into a very dry and hot summer. An early dry harvest!
Early planting maximized yields except for scattered frosted fields. Corn tasseling followed potash applications. Fungicides applied at VT slowed plant metabolism and drought stress Sulfur applications with zinc maximized yields. Foliar insecticides improved yields and reduced “green stem syndrome�
BRANDT SMART TRIO
Nitrogen immobilization
Zinc at planting
Apply sulfur
RR2Y Trait
Soybean fungicides
Soybean maturity
Fungicides reduce stress
Strobilurin at tassel
Split nitrogen applications
Potash applications
Potash reduces stress
Residue management
Narrow rows
Omission plots
Early flowering
Phenotype vs nutrient interactions
Soybean seed treatments
Short hybrids with narrow rows
Lower pH of foliar insecticides
Plant soybeans early Narrower rows to maximize rooting
Late nitrogen applications worked
Narrow row shading improves yields Strobilurins stopped frost damage Cover crops absorb unused nutrition
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FARMING PRACTICES TIMELINE
2013
2014
A moderately cool and moist winter led to a cool and wet spring. Light rains in April and late May with cloudy conditions. A cloudy summer was warm with ample moisture slowing crop maturity. Warm and dry harvest conditions through the fall.
A cold winter led to an early spring with warm temperatures and dry soils. A rainy May and June turned into a moderate temperature summer and ample moisture. The fall began dry and quickly moved into a cold and rainy late harvest.
Fall applied nitrogen moved deeper into the second foot of soils. Crops suffered from transient nutrient deficiencies until June. At plant applications of nitrogen, sulfur, and zinc were valuable. Early growth stage applications of nutrients and stimulants added yield. Late applied side dress nitrogen had no effect on yield.
2015 A moderately cool/moist winter led to a cool/dry spring. Light rains fell in April and May making good planting conditions with slow corn emergence due to the cold. June was unusually wet with more than 20” for the month. July and August were dry and cooler than normal.
A normal/average winter led into spring with good workable soil conditions with adequate warmth and moisture for early planting. Drought conditions were experienced from midMay through June. Rains came steadily around the 4th of July and continued through the rest of the growing season.
Banding beats broadcast nitrogen applications at plant.
Even emergence fields were critical for top yields.
Early planting date promoting even emergence
Late side dress nitrogen applications did not perform well.
Banded nitrogen at planting time improved nitrogen efficiency.
Starter application of 4-24-0 with S
Higher plant densities and narrow rows maximized the nutrition.
Hybrids with early plant vigor maximized yields.
Sulfur is needed on corn and soybeans.
Insect damage was minimal in 2015 due to the wet June.
Spraying crop protection early before stress BRANDT foliar products, specifically B with fungicide
Hormone applications need adequate nutrition to perform.
Cover crops improved soybean yields.
Hormones assist plants
Banding at plant
Even corn emergence
Apply sulfur
Early foliar applications
Band nitrogen at plant
Split apply nitrogen
PONCHO®/VOTiVO® treated seed
Cover crop allelopathy did not effect soybeans
High populations
Allelopathy in corn was stopped by strip tillage
Higher populations Apply sidedress nitrogen early Long maturity soybeans Seed treatments Foliar applications mitigate transient nutrient deficiencies
2016
Strip till provided better plant health
Amplified boron deficiency
Sulfur “at plant” on soybeans
Zinc at plant continues to improve yields.
Crown rot controlled with potash
Plant soybeans by the end of April to maximize yields
Fall ammonia with supplemental N banded in season
20” rows yielded higher than 30” rows under 2016 growing conditions Nutrition placement, i.e. banding or foliar, increased yield over broadcast methods Early kill of cereal rye cover crop had less impact on yield Soils are “tightening” due to 4 years of high yield in our area
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BRANDT TOTAL ACRE SOYBEANS ®
®
BRANDT Total Acre is an omission style trial system that is focused on exposing the difference between varieties. The “omission design” is based on providing all the treatments and then removing one to see what value each practice has on yield of that variety. This creates an environment where yield responses are reflective of the total high management system rather than a limited response due to a lack of some or all the parts of the system.
BRANDT Omission Design Standard Treatment n
15-50-150 suspension fall with Brash herbicide
n
120,000 population
n
3 gal ATS at plant 2x0
n
PONCHO/VOTiVO seed treatment
n
QuickRoots seed treatment
n
Cover Crop- cereal rye
n
Glyphosate burn down prior to plant
Post applied herbicide tank mixes plus BRANDT Smart Trio plus BRANDT Smart B @ 1st trifoliate n
n Foliar insecticide @ R1 plus 1 qt BRANDT Smart Trio plus 1 pt BRANDT Smart B n Strobilurin @ R2/insecticide plus 1qt BRANDT Smart Trio plus 1 pt BRANDT Smart B
Soybean Planting Date Trial - AG 4135 Pleasant Plains 100.8
90.9
82.5
BU/AC
74.0 55.5
April 13
April 25
May 6
May 19
May 31
Conditions in early spring are typically more favorable for germination. As we saw in corn, the earlier planting date yielded the highest. This is a result of early moisture, soil temperature and available nutrition. n
Use a variety with high RM when planting early
n
Monitor long-term forecast for best planting conditions
n
May need to increase population if planting at a later date
n There is potential for a larger ROI in soybeans in 2017 if the soybean remains strong n
Population: 120,000
n
Be ready to protect early planted beans from insects
n
Seed treatments are a “must” for early planting success
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BRANDT TOTAL ACRE SOYBEANS TRIAL EVIDENCE ROI calculated using $9.75 bu soybeans
PLEASANT PLAINS TOTAL ACRE POLE POSITIONS
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
6 YR AVG
6 YR ROI
n/a
6.8
8.3
13.6
11.0
45.3
17.0
$$$
1. Planting date 2. Variety
25.6
14.6
19.3
17.5
7.0
12.4
16.1
$$$
3. Maturity
17.0
10.2
13.0
8.5
0
12.4
10.2
$$$
6.1
11.9
7.4
5.5
8.5
12.9
8.7
5.5
4. Seed Treatment 5. Sulfur (ATS at plant)
n/a
n/a
3.8
4.8
4.8
8.8
5.6
11.3
6. Strobilurin
n/a
4.0
3.1
6.5
3.2
9.1
5.2
3.4
7.
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
9.5
0
4.8
2.9
3.5
5.7
4.9
3.4
n/a
2.9
4.1
8.0
Cover Crop
8. Foliar Insecticide 9. P&K Rate
1.6
3.5
4.0
5.2
n/a
n/a
3.6
0.7
10. Manni-Plex® B Mo at R2-R4
n/a
n/a
1.0
7.4
n/a
2.0
3.5
6.8
11. BRANDT Smart Trio
3.2
3.9
3.4
3.3
n/a
n/a
3.5
8.4
12. Population
2.5
2.8
3.6
0
n/a
n/a
2.2
2.2
Soybean Variety Maturity Yield Response Pleasant Plains 94
BU/AC
88 81
81
82
3.2
3.4
3.5
82
3.6
3.8
84 85
3.9
4.0
4.2
A higher RM soybean will perform the best in most cases. If the ability to plant early is there, consider moving to a 3.9 RM soybean or higher. As the planting window closes, a shorter maturing variety will be necessary. n
Pick the right RM for your planting date and management style
In the above chart, Asgrow 36X6 was a strong variety among the 3.9 RM or lower n
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VARIETY PERFORMANCE BRANDT recognizes the future of soybean breeding will be in the Roundup Ready 2 XTEND® soybean germplasm base. We heavily tested those varieties in 2016 on the BRANDT Research Farm as well as in BRANDT Community Trials around our trade area. Dicamba will be a new tool in fighting herbicide resistant weeds in unison with our layered residual approach to fight resistance and prevent future resistance.
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For more yield data on Roundup Ready 2 XTEND soybeans, go to www.brandt.co/harvest
99.0
87.0
88.2
87.2
93.8
85.3
84.0
82.4
81.7
80.9
0
81.4
92.2
0
87.6
Asgrow® Roundup Ready 2 XTend® Soybean Variety Trial
AG E
BORDER AV ER
32 38 AG
AG
38
32
32 38 AG
X6 42 AG
X6 AG
BU/AC 24
40
X7 39 AG
X6 38 AG
X6 36 AG
X7
X6 34
35 AG
AG
AG
X6
32 38 AG
0
BORDER
0
32
0
BU/AC
0
VARIETY PERFORMANCE TRIAL EVIDENCE
10 Year Average All Soybean Plots Pleasant Plains, $9.75 bu crop insurance price
2015
87.0
2014
46.4
BU/AC
0
$692
$742
68.7
60.9
0
$587
61.0
$457
73.3
$687
79.5
$881
77.7
$1020
84.0
0
$848
$816
Gross $/ac
0
0
$977
Bu/ac Yield
84.6
0
0
0
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
20” vs 30” Row Soybean Trial
0
Pleasant Plains
95.6
97.7
89.1
88.3
30”
87.2
20”
84.3
30”
88.0
20”
88.4 83.0
5
BORDER
0
BU/AC
0
30”
20”
30”
BORDER
5
5
2016
20” 25
Strobilurins, one of the most important classes of agricultural fungicides, are used for protection from disease and must be applied before the disease has spread heavily through the crop. These fungicides are responsible for reducing stress by increasing photosynthesis and decreasing ethylene gas in the plant. The reduction of ethylene slows the maturity of the plant allowing for increased nutrient efficiency in the plant. When plants are heavily stressed from weather, disease, etc., the amount of ethylene in the plant rises and speeds up maturity, reducing yields.
Fungicide with BRANDTŽ Smart B™ Response on Soybeans - 9 Year Study
2009
2010
2012
Pleasant Plains There was a significant response to strobilurin fungicide with BRANDT Smart B applications both at the research farm and throughout our market area. Apply at early stage (R1-R3) before disease pressure is high
Addition of BRANDT Smart B provides needed nutrition during reproductive stage n
n
Effective across all populations and row widths
n
High management practices equals higher yield increase
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68.8
73.9
82.3
91.4 80.0
84.0 75.4
81.9 71.4
74.5 2011
45.5
49.5
60.0
62.3
261.3
67.5
70.5 59.2
64.7
78.0
BU/AC
86.0
5.1
Untreated
2008
n
YIELD INCREASE
Strobilurin + BRANDT Smart B + IST
BU/AC
00 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
STROBILURIN FUNGICIDE ON SOYBEANS
2013
2014
2015
2016
9 Year Average
Fungicide with BRANDT Smart B Yield Increase and ROI $/ac - 9 Year Study
8.0
$35
6.5
$24
5.5
$36
$12
2012
2013
$0
2010
2011
3.1
2.3
3.0 2009
4.0
4.0
$8 $2
2008
$27
5.1
ROI $/ac
$61
$65
9.1
Yield increase from Strobilurin + Boron + IST
BU/AC
0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
FUNGICIDE ON SOYBEANS TRIAL EVIDENCE
2014
2015
2016
9 Year Average
Pleasant Plains During periods of low commodity prices, it is logical to look at ways to cut costs. Stobilurin fungicide applications are often looked at as a place to cut. Historical data would suggest otherwise. n
Strobilurin fungicide will produce a positive ROI
Periods of stress, such as drought, wet or other external pressures will typically see a higher yield increase than normal years n
Plan for it and budget for it early . . . don’t wait for disease to be present n
Look at addition of foliar insecticide during the time of application n
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SOYBEAN SEED TREATMENT Seed treatments have become an effective way to control pests (disease and insects) and also start off the growing season with a more vigorous crop. In today’s high yielding environments containing large amounts of surface residue, it’s very important to keep up with the latest information on what’s available and how seed treatments are performing.
Soybean Seed Treatments with Sulfur Across Tillages
0
94.4
101.6
84.8
89.3
91.1
93.4
96.0
78.4 BU/AC
0
84.6
0
87.1
92.3
0
95.9
PONCHO/VOTiVO+ Sulfur
91.4
No Treatment, Sulfur
95.9
0
106.3
Acceleron® Standard + Sulfur
99.9
PONCHO/VOTiVO+ ILeVO®+ Sulfur
0
0
Conventional Till No Fungicide at R2
Conventional Till with Fungicide at R2
No Till with Fungicide at R2
Cover Crop with Fungicide at R2
Pleasant Plains Soybean seed treatments is an area of advancing technologies. It’s normal to have two or three, sometimes four different technologies on the seed. Acceleron Standard and PONCHO/VOTiVO have been clear winners in past years, but the addition of ILeVO for SDS has added another layer of protection to limit the amount of stress on the plant. n
You must use soybean seed treatments to achieve desired yield
Consider multiple modes of action to alleviate stress throughout the season n
The combination of Acceleron, PONCHO/VOTiVO and ILeVO out yielded the untreated by 16.8 bushels. That’s a +$163.80 at $9.75/bu. n
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SOYBEAN SEED TREATMENT TRIAL EVIDENCE
Soybean Seed Treatment Results
0
83.1
0
AG 32X6 Acceleron PONCHO/ VOTiVO
AG 32X6 Acceleron PONCHO/ VOTiVO inoculant
AG 32X6 Acceleron PONCHO/ VOTiVO ILeVO
AG 32X6 Acceleron PONCHO/ VOTiVO ILeVO inoculant
BU/AC
0
66.3
0
81.6
75.2
0
79.9
0
79.3
Lexington
0
0
AG 32X6 Untreated
AG 32X6 Acceleron
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FOLIAR APPLICATIONS Weather, insects, disease and herbicides create short term stress sometimes referred to as transient stress. Emerging university trial results demonstrate the role micronutrients play to assist plants through transient stress periods. BRANDT Smart Trio provides sulfur, zinc, manganese and boron to stimulate plant growth and increase metabolism of post applied herbicides. BRANDT Smart System technology protects the nutrition and herbicide efficacy, allowing for improved plant utilization.
0
78.0
76.3
72.9
BU/AC
0
70.4
0
71.2
0
2014
2015
Lexington n
Long history of yield increase and ROI
Additional B and Mo from Manni-Plex B-Moly adds additional yield above BRANDT Smart Trio alone n
Nutrients help mitigate herbicide stress and increase plant health n
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2016
Average
83.1
83.0
0
80.9
With BRANDT Smart Trio and Manni-Plex B Moly
87.4
With BRANDT Smart Trio
88.4
Without BRANDT Smart Trio
85.7
0
90.6
Foliar Micronutrients with Herbicide Application
STRESS MITIGATION TRIAL EVIDENCE
87.5 87.0 86.5 86.0 85.5 85.0 84.5 84.0 83.5 83.0 82.5 87.5 87.0 86.5 86.0 85.5 85.0 84.5 84.0 83.5 83.0 82.5
Foliar Insecticide on Soybeans @ R1 BU/AC
87.2 Insecticide
84.3 No Insecticide
Pleasant Plains At the research farm in 2016, insect pressure met the threshold where a foliar insecticide became necessary. Spidermites had the largest impact on plant health among other feeding insects present. n
Scout and spray early before yield is impacted
n Determine insects present and threshold before spraying — good IPM practice n
Choose appropriate chemistry
n
Use as an opportunity to tank mix fungicide and foliar nutrients
Add BRANDT® Smart System® products to reduce PH of solution and increase insect control n
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TRIAL PARAMETERS In any research farm there are applications that are standards and variables. Through this year’s book, we brought attention to the products or practices that were being trialed in the specific blocks. The information highlighted in the graphs points directly to the information we were seeking. In addition to the variables tested were “grower standard” applications to grow a successful crop, but also give a real-life picture of how the different variables effect the overall outcome. Below and on the next page are detailed charts outlining the variables and grower standards throughout the BRANDT Research Farms. Our farms are so extensive that it’s difficult to describe each trial in great detail, so please consult your BRANDT representative for further details or clarification.
Pleasant Plains
Tillage
Fall 2015 NH3 Fall 2015 other NPK
Planting Population Harvest Date Herbicide/Nutrition Applications
Fungicide/Insecticide/ Nutrition Application
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CORN
Spring 2016 NH3 Total Nutrition
STROBILURIN FUNGICIDE
STRESS MIT. STIMULANTS
CROP ROTATION & VARIETY
VARIETY & MATURITY
CORN
CORN
CORN & BEANS
CORN & BEANS
CORN & BEANS
CORN
CORN
STRIP TILL
CONVENTIONAL STRIP TILL NO TILL
CONVENTIONAL STRIP TILL
CONVENTIONAL STRIP TILL
CONVENTIONAL
CONVENTIONAL
CONVENTIONAL NO TILL COVER CROP
150 UNITS NH3 WITH N-SERVE®
150 UNITS NH3 WITH N-SERVE®
150 UNITS NH3 WITH N-SERVE®
150 UNITS NH3 WITH N-SERVE®
150 UNITS NH3 WITH N-SERVE®
NONE
NONE
NONE
VARIOUS
150-50-150
150-50-150
150-50-150
150-50-150
150-50-150
NONE
150 UNITS NH3 WITH N-SERVE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
TRIALED
190-50-150-8S
190-50-150-8S
190-50-150-8S
190-50-150-8S
15-50-150
15-50-150
4/14/16
4/14/16
4/14/16
4/14/16
4/14/16
42,000
42,000
42,000
42,000
34/38/42,000
9/7/16
9/14/16
9/14/16
9/14/16
9/14/16
VARIOUS TRIALS
PREEMERGENT: BRASH® & ACURON® POST APPLIED: GLYPHOSATE BRANDT SMART TRIO® BRANDT SMART B™
PREEMERGENT: PREEMERGENT: BRASH® & ANTHEM BRASH® & ANTHEM POST APPLIED: POST APPLIED: GLYPHOSATE GLYPHOSATE BRANDT BRANDT SMART TRIO® SMART TRIO® BRANDT SMART B™ BRANDT SMART B™
TRIVAPRO® TRIVAPRO® TRIVAPRO® TRIVAPRO® TRIVAPRO® HERO® HERO® HERO® HERO® HERO® BRANDT SMART B™ BRANDT SMART B™ BRANDT SMART B™ BRANDT SMART B™ BRANDT SMART B™
QUADRIS TOP® QUADRIS TOP® HERO® HERO® BRANDT SMART B™ BRANDT SMART B™
PREEMERGENT: PREEMERGENT: PREEMERGENT: BRASH® & ACURON® BRASH® & ACURON® BRASH® & ACURON® POST APPLIED: POST APPLIED: POST APPLIED: GLYPHOSATE GLYPHOSATE GLYPHOSATE BRANDT BRANDT BRANDT SMART TRIO® SMART TRIO® SMART TRIO® BRANDT SMART B™ BRANDT SMART B™ BRANDT SMART B™
SOYBEANS
2015 Crop
Planting Date
BRANDT TOTAL ACRE
NITROGEN STUDY
TRIAL
STRESS MITIGATION
4/21/16
4/21/16
120,000
120,000
9/26/16
9/26/16
RESOURCE STATISTICS
Lexington APPLICATION 2015 CROP Planting Date
TILLAGE, INSECTICIDE & HIGH YIELD
NITROGEN TRIALS
HYBRID POP, ROW WIDTH & FUNGICIDE
PIPELINE
SEED TREATMENT
STRESS MITIGATION HIGH YIELD
PIPELINE
SOYBEANS
SOYBEANS
CORN
SOYBEANS
CORN
CORN
CORN
5/6/16
5/6/16
4/20/16
4/25/16
5/6/16
5/6/16
5/10/16
Herbicide Program
Total Nitrogen Fertility (Total Acre Treatment)
Traditional Fertility
Total Nitrogen Fertility (Traditional Treatment)
2.5 QT ACURON® FB 3.6 QT HALEX® GT
2.5 QT ACURON® FB 3.6 QT HALEX® GT
2.5 QT ACURON® FB 3.6 QT HALEX® GT
QUILT® XCEL, BRANDT SMART B-MO™ & INSECTICIDE
QUILT® XCEL, BRANDT SMART B-MO™ & INSECTICIDE
QUILT® XCEL, BRANDT SMART B-MO™ & INSECTICIDE
QUILT® XCEL, BRANDT SMART B-MO™ & INSECTICIDE
VARIABLE RATE APPLIED DAP 160 LB POTASH 200 LB
VARIABLE RATE APPLIED DAP 160 LB POTASH 200 LB
VARIABLE RATE APPLIED DAP 160 LB POTASH 200 LB
VARIABLE RATE APPLIED DAP 160 LB POTASH 200 LB
120 LB FALL 2015 W/ N-SERVE® 45 LB PRE PLANT 15 LB AS STARTER 60 LB SIDE DRESS
120 LB FALL 2015 W/ N-SERVE® 45 LB PRE PLANT 15 LB AS STARTER 60 LB SIDE DRESS
120 LB FALL 2015 W/ N-SERVE® 45 LB PRE PLANT 15 LB AS STARTER 60 LB SIDE DRESS
QUADRIS® TOP SB, BRANDT SMART B-MO™ & INSECTICIDE
QUADRIS® TOP SB, BRANDT SMART B-MO™ & INSECTICIDE
QUADRIS® TOP SB, BRANDT SMART B-MO™ & INSECTICIDE
NONE
NONE
NONE
120 LB FALL 2015 W/ N-SERVE® 45 LB PRE PLANT 15 LB AS STARTER 60 LB SIDE DRESS
NONE
NONE
NONE
DAP FLAT RATE DAP FLAT RATE DAP FLAT RATE DAP FLAT RATE 150 LB 150 LB 150 LB 150 LB POTASH FLAT RATE POTASH FLAT RATE POTASH FLAT RATE POTASH FLAT RATE 200 LB 200 LB 200 LB 200 LB
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
180 LB FALL 2015 W/ N-SERVE® 60 LB PRE PLANT
180 LB FALL 2015 W/ N-SERVE® 60 LB PRE PLANT
180 LB FALL 2015 W/ N-SERVE® 60 LB PRE PLANT
180 LB FALL 2015 W/ N-SERVE® 60 LB PRE PLANT
SOYBEANS
Total Acre Fertility
CORN
Fungicide Program
2.5 QT ACURON® FB 3.6 QT HALEX® GT
2 PT BOUNDARY® FB 2 PT BOUNDARY® FB 2 PT BOUNDARY® FB 2.5 PT PREFIX® & 2.5 PT PREFIX® & 2.5 PT PREFIX® & 22 OZ GLYPHOSATE 22 OZ GLYPHOSATE 22 OZ GLYPHOSATE 0.6 OZ CADET® 0.6 OZ CADET® 0.6 OZ CADET® W/ INSECTICIDE W/ INSECTICIDE W/ INSECTICIDE
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GROWER OBSERVATIONS
2016 Corn Grower Observations to Increasing Yields
2016 Soybean Grower Observations to Increasing Yields
n
Plant early according to climate conditions
n
Plant early with an associated RM variety
n
Apply crop protection products early before stress is achieved
n
Develop a good herbicide strategy to match field conditions
n
Supplemental nutrition - sidedress N and S, BRANDT foliar nutrients with herbicide and fungicide
n
Foliar strobilurin fungicide with insecticide early minimized periods of stress
Don’t penny pinch your way to profitability, yield is the number 1 determinant of ROI
n
BRANDT foliar nutritionals and seed treatments are an easy ROI
n
Plan early and implement a well rounded strategy
n
High management equals high yields
n
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Summary On behalf of BRANDT, we want to thank you, our customers, for your business. We hope you have enjoyed and benefited from this 2016 BRANDT Research Farm results book. This is the 12th year for the Pleasant Plains Farm! At both Pleasant Plains and Lexington we continue to build on a solid database of multiyear results that you can count on. During the summer we held educational Agronomy Days at each farm. Eric Snodgrass, Director of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the U of I talked to us about “forecasting the forecast” for impact on market conditions. At Lexington, Jason Barickman, Illinois State Senator, 53rd District, discussed the impact of Illinois politics on agriculture. Be sure to join us in 2017 for Agronomy Days! This book is packed with valuable data and insights. You need to dig deep to uncover them all. Some insights are subtle. For example, in the corn and soybean omission trials, planting date takes the first position. We all know planting date is very important, but an insight is in the value of fall fieldwork and nutrient applications to make sure we are “ready” for the ideal planting date in the spring. Many growers are aware of the value that fungicide applications provided on both corn and soybeans in 2016, often in the absence of disease symptoms. Looking at the 11 year average data, you can see the value every year. Fungicide applications should be in your crop plan for 2017. BRANDT is blessed with a great team to organize and implement the farms and the publication of this book. Ed Corrigan is the Manager of the Pleasant Plains Farm and Dan Froelich leads the Lexington group. They are joined by many BRANDT employees to produce this fine work. Thanks to all. As you read the book, you noticed some new names for Brandt products such as BRANDT Smart B and BRANDT Smart Quatro. BRANDT is a world leader in the development and distribution of foliar nutritional products. Most of the development and production happens right here in central Illinois. These are new products that you will have the opportunity to use in 2017. Crop budgets are tighter this year. Good choices become more important and the economics of each choice has to work. That is why BRANDT invests in these farms: To give our customers insights and data to make good business decisions. Our BRANDT locations stand ready to serve you and help you with choices and implementation in 2017. Here’s to farming for success and profit in 2017.
Tim McArdle General Manager
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