2023
BRANDT Research and Development Results
Trial Overview
2023 Climate Data - BRANDT Research Farm April
May
Pleasant Plains
Pleasant Plains
June
July
Pleasant Plains
Pleasant Plains
August
September
Pleasant Plains
Rainfall
2
10.0”
Pleasant Plains
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6.0”
5.0”
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2.0”
1.5”
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Contents Corn and Soybean Planting Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Soybean Variety Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Corn Hybrid Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Soybean Starter and BRANDT EnzUp Trial . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Nitrogen Timing and Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Soybean Inoculation + Mo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Continuous Corn Nitrogen Rate x MicroSURGE . . . . . . . 13
Soybean Foliar Nutrition to BRANDT Smart System . . . 37
Talc USA Planter Box Inoculants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2019 - 2022 Multi-Location BRANDT Smart System Trials on Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . 38
- Community Trial MicroSURGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - Third Party Replicated Corn Inoculant Trials . . . . . . . 15 Skip-Row Solar Corridor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Corn BRANDT EnzUp Trials - Corn Response to BRANDT EnzUp P DS . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - BRANDT EnzUp Zn with Starter Fertilizer . . . . . . . . 20 - Third Party BRANDT EnzUp Zn & BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - BRANDT Community Trial with BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 - On-Farm Trial: Split-Planter EnzUp SeedFlow Zn . . . 23 Zinc Plays an Important Role in Corn Production . . . . . 24 Early Vegetative Foliar Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Progressive Foliar x Plant Population x Row Spacing . 28 Boron in High-Yield Corn Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Corn Yield Response to Boron at VT/R1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Purdue University BRANDT Smart K B Trials . . . . . . . . . 31
2023 Weather in Pleasant Plains Precipitation (in)
Avg Air Temp (°F)
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1.8
90
1.6
80
1.4
70
1.2
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30
0.4
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9/21
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8/24
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8/3
7/27
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5/11
5/4
4/27
4/20
4/13
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3/30
0 temp (°F)
Weather maps can be found at: https://water.weather.gov/precip/ Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring Program. Illinois Climate Network. (2015). Illinois State Water Survey, 2204 Griffith Drive, Champaign, IL 61820-7495. https://dx.doi.org/10.13012/J8MW2F2Q
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Trial Overview
2023 BRANDT Research Results As we look to 2024, we will expand on the base findings from years past and incorporate new products and practices as the
We are pleased to release the 2023 BRANDT research results to you, our customers, partners and colleagues. This year’s results are a collaboration of trials and insights from the BRANDT Research Farm, BRANDT Community Trials and Third-Party Cooperators. Our goal every year is to refine products and practices and make new discoveries that make our customers
industry is continuously improving. Last, we are excited to see the Evelyn Brandt Thomas Ag Innovation Center at the Pleasant Plains, IL BRANDT Research Farm moving along through construction. This facility will increase our research and partnerships that, ultimately, benefit our customers.
more profitable. Positive trends that have been established and proven were present again in 2023, such as early planting date, fall nitrogen, ATS, early season nutrition and season-long nutrition management with crop protection applications. A couple of highlights on corn this year were early season zinc (Zn) nutrition, specifically our new planter box option, BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn and the combination of BRANDT Smart K B with a fungicide application. On soybean, seed treatments continue to provide early plant health and vigor; also, season-long foliar management with nutrition and crop protection into the early reproductive stages yielded a return on investment.
BRANDT Research Farm Team Brian Haschemeyer - VP BRANDT Discovery & Innovation Eric Winans, Ph.D. - Research Farm Manager, Technical Agronomist Tom Kimes - Operations Manager, Research Farm Steve Clement – Technical Systems Advisor
We experienced some weather extremes, which have become more frequent. Periods of heavy rainfall proceeded a lengthy period of almost no rain. The research farm mostly missed the extreme wind event that hit hard throughout parts of central Illinois. These extremes provide learning experiences as we test ways to best manage through challenging climate scenarios.
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n Corn Foliar Trials n BRANDT Smart System
n Corn Solar Maximization
n High-Yield Corn Acre
n Short Corn Management
n Corn Nitrogen Timing
n B and Fungicide Timing
n Skip Row
n C/C vs C/S
n Continuous Corn
n 20” vs 30”
n BRANDT Rezadone
n 20” vs 30”
n N-Serve vs Centuro
n Foliar Nutrition
n Planter Box
n 42K vs 50K
n Pre vs Split
n Foliar Micros & Stimulants
n Starter
n No-Till vs Strip-Till vs
n BRANDT EnzUp P DS
n Foliar Timing
n Fall NH
3
vs Spring 28%
Conventional
n Strip-Till vs Conventional
1
2 n Corn Foliar Stimulant
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3 n C/C DKC Hybrids
4 n C/C DKC Hybrids
n N Rate x MicroSURGE
Trial Overview
BRANDT Discovery and Innovation Team
BRANDT Agronomic Services Team
Brian Haschemeyer - VP BRANDT Discovery & Innovation
Kyle McClelland - Seed and Technical Agronomy Manager
Eric Winans, Ph.D. - Research Farm Manager, Technical Agronomist
Brian Dintelmann - Technical Agronomist
Tom Kimes - Operations Manager, Research Farm
Derek Rapp - Technical Agronomist
Ed Corrigan - Technical Agronomist, Midwest
Steve Clement - Technical Systems Advisor
Brad Walker - Technical Agronomist, Great Plains Brad Bergefurd - Technical Agronomist, Eastern Corn Belt Greg Jackson - Technical Agronomist, East Coast and Delta John Weber - Crop Protectant Manager, Technical Agronomist, PNW Raquel Gomez - Technical Agronomist, West Coast Natalie Starich - Technical Data Specialist Freddy Rosas - Research Associate, West Coast
The marks BRANDT, BRANDT Smart Trio, Battleground, EnzUp, Sequestar and Smart System are registered trademarks of BRANDT Consolidated, Inc. All other trademarks, product names and company names that appear on this document are the property of their respective owners or licensees, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by BRANDT Consolidated, Inc.
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n High-Yield
Soybean Acre
n Soybean Optimization
n BRANDT
n 20” vs 30”
Rezadone
n 80, 100, 120, 140, &
n Planter Box n Foliar Micros &
Stimulants
n Short Corn Management n 1st Year Corn
160K
n 20” vs 30”
n Progressive Fungicide,
n 42K vs 50K
BRANDT Smart Trio & BRANDT Smart K B
n Starter
n BRANDT
EnzUp P DS
n Corn Spacing x Pop n 20” vs 30”
n Soybean Planting Date
n Starter x Zn Response
n Planter Box Treatments
n Nodule Enhancement
n Corn Planting Date
n Starter x Zn Response
n Planter Box Treatments
n N-Fixers
n 36, 40, 44, & 48K n Progressive Foliar
n Foliar Timing
n No-Till vs
Conventional
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n Asgrow Varieties
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n Asgrow Varieties
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n C/S DKC Hybrids
n C/S DKC Hybrids
n Battleground Seed
Treatment
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Planting
Fall
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn and Soybean Planting Date Location: BRANDT Research Farm – Pleasant Plains, IL 2023 Planting Date Trials: ■
Corn yields were maximized in 2023 when planted on March 30, yielding 49.8 bu/ac more than corn planted on May 11 when ATS was applied.
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The application of ammonium thiosulfate (ATS) at planting was most responsive at the March 30 planting date, increasing yield by 40.1 bu/ac. ATS has consistently increased corn yields at the research farm when planted early due to lack of sulfur mineralization in cooler soils. Additionally, ATS lowers the pH near the band of application making other elements like zinc more plant available.
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Minimal yield differences were observed between soybean planting dates in 2023 with the highest yield produced by the April 26 planted crop. The air temperature dropped below 30°F at the research farm on April 7 and April 24 including light frost damage to the cotyledons of the March 30 planted soybean.
2023 Corn Planting Date Study: Corn planted every two weeks from March 30 to May 11.
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2023 Soybean Planting Date Study:
At each planting date, corn was evaluated for its yield response to 10 gal ATS applied 2x0 at planting. 2023 Corn Planting Date Trials
■ Soybean planted every two weeks from March 30 to May 11. 2023 Soybean Planting Date Trials
None 300
100
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ATS
278.6
250
265.6 264.1
238.5
262.3 255.6
231.2
83.6
85.1
89.9
80
83.0
228.8
200
60
150 40
100 20
50 0 bu/ac
30-Mar
13-Apr
26-Apr
11-May
Notes: Previous crop: Soybean; Planting date: variable; Hybrid: DKC6434RIB; Planting rate: 44,000 plants/ac; Fall fertility: 25-75-150 suspension; Nitrogen: 160 lbs/ac as spring 28%; Starter: 2.5 gal/ac BRANDT 5-12-0 in-furrow; V5 foliar: BRANDT Smart Trio with herbicide; V12 foliar: Trivapro, Warrior, BRANDT Smart K B, BRANDT Smart Trio
6
0 bu/ac
30-Mar
13-Apr
26-Apr
11-May
Notes: Previous crop: Corn; Planting date: variable; Variety: AG35XF1; Planting rate: 120,000 plants/ac; Fall fertility: 25-75-150 suspension; Starter: 2.5 gal/ac BRANDT 5-12-0 in-furrow; V3 foliar: BRANDT Smart Trio with herbicide; R3 foliar: Fungicide, Insecticide, BRANDT Smart K B, BRANDT Smart Trio; R5 foliar: insecticide.
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Planting
Pleasant Plains Research Farm Historical Planting Data: ■
Historical planting date data from the research farm shows that corn and soybean both follow a similar yield decline as planting date is delayed.
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Soybean tended to benefit more than corn from being planted within the last two weeks of March and first week of April. Soybean can be more resilient than corn in cooler planting conditions and do not always require a perfect stand like corn to maximize yield.
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On average, for both corn and soybean, 95% of maximum yield was achieved if planted by April 26, 90% of maximum yield was achieved if planted by May 7, and 80% of maximum yield was achieved if planted by May 29. However, the variance in yield potential drastically increased as planting date was delayed.
Pleasant Plains Research Farm Historical Planting Date: Planting date yield data from 2016-2022 for corn and soybean shown as percent of maximum yield. Pleasant Plains Research Farm Historical Planting Data
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Corn 100
Soybean
90 80 70 60 50 40 yield % of max
15-Mar
30-Mar
14-Apr
29-Apr
14-May
29-May
13-Jun
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Corn
BRANDT Corn Production Base Applications The BRANDT base applications reflect a high yield management recommendation that can be implemented in parts or as a whole to fit within a grower’s current program. Applications for 2023 were: ■
Conventional fall tillage
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25-75-150 suspension in fall with BRANDT Rezadone™
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Fall NH3 with N-Serve – 160 lbs N/ac
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10 gal/ac Ammonium Thiosulfate (ATS, 12-0-0-26S) at planting (2x0)
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2.5 gal/ac 5-12-0 in-furrow
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BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn planter box treatment
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44,000 plants/ac
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Pre-emergent herbicide
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Post herbicide with 1 qt/ac BRANDT Smart Trio® and 1 pt/ac BRANDT Smart B-Mo
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Fungicide, insecticide, 1 qt/ac BRANDT Smart K B, and 1 qt/ac BRANDT Smart Trio V12-R1
We have illustrated the production practices as they relate to application timing. Please note how many important decisions are made before and at planting.
Early Vegetative Foliar Nutrition
Nitrogen Timing and Source
pg. 24-29
pg. 12
Hybrid Response pg. 10-11
Nitrogen Rate pg. 13
Planting Date pg. 6-7
Seed Applied Solutions pg. 13-15
BRANDT EnzUp pg. 18-23
Population and Row Spacing pg. 28
COVER CROP/ TILLAGE
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NPK
VE
V1
V2
V4
V8
Corn
Top 5 Corn Insights 1. Highest corn yields continue to be achieved with early planting dates, and the response to ATS and starter fertilizer is greatest when planting early into cooler soils. 2. Nitrogen was best managed when banded beneath the future crop row in the fall and protected with a nitrification inhibitor. Soil moisture was not adequate to sufficiently move sidedressed nitrogen to the rooting zone. 3. Zinc application through the planter box, in-furrow, or early foliar all had positive impacts on yield. 4. Early fungicide and foliar nutrition helped prime the plant to better withstand the drought conditions through midvegetative stages. 5. Season-long foliar management was a viable tool for addressing transient nutrient deficiencies during periods of peak demand, especially in dry soil condition and at high plant populations.
Foliar Boron and Crop Protection pg. 28-31
V12
VT
R1
R2
R4
R6
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Corn
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn Hybrid Comparison Location: BRANDT Research Farm – Pleasant Plains, IL Summary: ■
Hybrid selection is a crucial decision that requires careful consideration of trait packages, agronomic performance, and pest resistance.
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Among the hybrids tested at the Pleasant Plains research farm in 2023, the yield difference between the top and lowest performing hybrids was 55.9 bu/ac in 1st year corn and 37.3 bu/ac in continuous corn.
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Averaged across the common hybrids in both the 1st year and continuous corn trials, the response to rotation was 9.5 bu/ac in 2023.
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The top performing hybrids at Pleasant Plains were DKC68-35RIB, DKC67-37RIB, CP5497VT2P, B14R22Q, and DKC66-06RIB, all yielding above 270 bu/ac on rotated ground.
DEKALB Hybrids – 1st Year Corn 300
DKC67-94RIB
282.3
270.1
DKC67-37RIB
266.1
277.9
DKC66-18RIB
DKC114-99RIB
266.0
DKC65-95RIB
266.1
DKC64-21RIB
DKC66-06RIB
263.2
DKC114-99RIB
262.6
272.4
269.9
DKC64-22RIB
DKC62-70RIB
257.6
238.9
DKC111-35RIB
233.8
240.3
226.4
DKC59-82RIB
258.3
255.0
DKC108-64RIB
200
247.1
250
150
DKC68-35RIB
DKC117-78RIB
DKC113-83RIB
DKC110-41RIB
50
DKC110-10RIB
100
0 bu/ac
DEKALB Hybrids – Continuous Corn 300
255.8
239.3
262.0
249.1
DKC66-06RIB
265.6
248.6
DKC66-04RIB
DKC62-69RIB
255.7
249.7
DKC111-35RIB
DKC115-33RIB
245.6
DKC111-33RIB
259.1
251.2
DKC110-10RIB
DKC65-84RIB
251.4
DKC59-81RIB
256.0
246.7
DKC108-64RIB
228.8
243.9
DKC107-33RIB
227.9
200
248.7
250
150
DKC119-30RIB
DKC68-48RIB
DKC68-34RIB
DKC67-94RIB
DKC67-37RIB
DKC62-70RIB
50
DKC105-33RIB
100
0 bu/ac
Notes: Previous crop: Corn; Planting date: 4/25/2023; Planting rate: 44,000 plants/ac; Fall fertility: 25-75-150 suspension; Nitrogen: 160 lb N/ac as fall NH3; V5 foliar: BRANDT Smart Trio with herbicide; V12 foliar: Trivapro, Warrior, BRANDT Smart K B, BRANDT Smart Trio
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Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn
BRANDT Community Trial Hybrid Comparison Location: 19 Total Central IL Plot Locations Summary: ■
In the Community Trials, the average difference between the top and lowest performing hybrids was 34.3 bu/ac in the south and 32.7 bu/ac in the north.
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Plant health hybrids preformed the best in 2023 across the central Illinois area.
BRANDT Corn Community Trial Plot Average – South DEKALB
Brevant
Croplan
260
254.0
250
241.4
240.6
DKC67-94RIB
TRECEPTARIB
TRECEPTARIB
VT2PRIB
DKC66-06RIB
CP5588VT2P
VT2PRIB
AcreMax (AM)
CP5497VT2P
GENVT2PRIB
B14H38AM
DKC64-22RIB
AcreMax (AM)
242.2
245.2
B13K20AM
249.2
245.3
VT2PRIB
GENVT2PRIB
AcreMax (AM)
GENVT2PRIB
CP5208VT2P
DKC111-35RIB
B10H24AM
219.7 DKC62-70RIB
239.6
GENSSRIB
bu/ac
GENVT2PRIB
200
234.7 DKC110-10RIB
210
DKC59-82RIB
220
233.4
230
231.7
231.5
240
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In the 12 BRANDT South Community Trials, DKC 66-06RIB, CP5497VT2P and B13K20AM rounded out the top 3.
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Average of 12 Locations in the south (Raymond, Franklin, Auburn, Williamsville x2, New Berlin, Mt. Auburn x2, Niantic, Oakford, Lincoln, and Ashland)
BRANDT Corn Community Trial Plot Average - North DEKALB
Brevant
Croplan
280
267.2 243.4
243.3
255.7
262.3
266.3 248.2
DKC 66-06RIB
DKC 65-84RIB
B14H38Q
DKC 64-22RIB
B13K20Q
CP 5320SSPRO
DKC 62-69RIB
B10Y21Q
DKC 110-10RIB
DKC 59-82RIB
CP 4930DGVT2P
DKC 108-64RIB
244.8 DKC 111-35RIB
256.1
247.7
235.4
234.4
200
241.4 CP 4652SSPRO
220
240.8 DKC 56-26RIB
240
243.3
260
180 bu/ac
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In the 7 BRANDT North Community trials, DKC66-06RIB, CP5320SSPRO and DCK64-22RIB rounded out the top 3.
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Average of 7 Locations in the north (Fairbury, Monticello, Lexington, Cropsey, Gridley x2 and Towanda)
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Corn
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Nitrogen Timing and Source Location: BRANDT Research Farm – Pleasant Plains, IL Summary: ■
To maximize yield potential, the corn crop requires a significant amount of N available in the soil near the row once the nodal root system begins to develop.
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Nitrogen stabilizers or split applications of N can be used to better time the availability of applied N with crop demand in-season.
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All nitrogen treatments produced similar yields except when applying all the N between the rows at the time of planting.
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With the dry weather following planting in 2023, it is suspected that there was insufficient soil moisture to move N to the roots when applied between the crop rows.
Treatments: ■
All treatments were balanced for 160 lbs N/ac.
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Fall: NH3 band injected directly below the future crop row with N-Serve (1 qt/ac) or Centuro (5 gal/ton).
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Spring: UAN-28 applied with coulter directly between the rows with Anvol (0.75 qt/ton) immediately following planting.
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Sidedress: UAN-28 applied with coulter directly between the rows with Anvol (0.75 qt/ton) at the V4 growth stage.
Treatment
Yield (bu/ac)
233.6
160 lbs N Spring 28%
220.1
100 lbs N Spring 28% + 60 lbs N sidedress
226.9
120
90
118
100 lbs N Fall NH3 with N-Serve + 60 lbs N sidedress
4
232.7
NH4
102
160 lbs N Fall NH3 with N-Serve
NO3 150
33
233.2
26
160 lbs N Fall NH3 with Centuro
Nitrogen Availability at Planting
81
60
30
4 12
0 ppm
0N
100 N N-Serve
160 N N-Serve
160 N Centuro
Nitrogen applied as NH3 in fall. *Soil samples pulled from the 0-12” depth at the time of planting Notes: Previous crop: Corn; Planting date: 4/10/2022; Hybrid: DKC6269RIB; Planting rate: 44,000 plants/ac; Fall fertility: 25-75-150 suspension; Nitrogen: variable; V5 foliar: BRANDT Smart Trio with herbicide; V12 foliar: Trivapro, Warrior, BRANDT Smart K B, BRANDT Smart Trio
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Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn
Continuous Corn Nitrogen Rate x MicroSURGE® Location: BRANDT Research Farm – Pleasant Plains, IL Summary: ■
MicroSURGE dry corn inoculant contains Azospirillum sp. which colonizes at the root surfaces and fixes atmospheric N into ammoniacal N than can be taken up and utilized by the plants.
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Averaged across N rates, MicroSURGE increased corn yields by 10 bu/ac.
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The greatest yield increase, in response to MicroSURGE, was at the 150 lbs N rate.
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It is expected that N supplied by biological N fixation can help meet crop N demand in environments where N is limiting. However, it is not likely that biological N fixation can serve as an adequate replacement to synthetic N fertilizer in low-N environments.
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Optimal N rate was between 150-200 lb N/ac.
TREATMENTS: ■
17th consecutive year of continuous corn.
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Fall applied NH3 with N-Serve for 0-300 lbs of total N.
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Within each N rate, corn was assessed for its yield response to MicroSURGE dry corn inoculant.
Continuous Corn Nitrogen Rate x MicroSURGE Control 300
N Fixation from Atmosphere
Talc 80/20 + MicroSURGE
Colonizes The Root
Root
250
1 O AZ
200
N2
2
Fixes Atmospheric Nitrogen
150 NO3- NH + 4
3
100
50 bu/ac
H+ (Acidification)
Roots Take Up NH4+ and NO3-
0
50
100
150
200
250
NH3
NH
+ 4 Ammonium
Nitrifying Bacteria
300
N Rate (lbs/ac)
AZO
= Azospirillum sp.
NO3-
Notes: Previous crop: Corn; Planting date: 4/10/2022; Hybrid: DKC6269RIB; Planting rate: 44,000 plants/ac; Fall fertility: none; Nitrogen: 160 lbs N as fall NH3; V5 foliar: BRANDT Smart Trio with herbicide; V12 foliar: Trivapro, Warrior, BRANDT Smart K B, BRANDT Smart Trio
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Corn
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Talc USA Planter Box Inoculants Location: BRANDT Research Farm – Pleasant Plains, IL Summary: ■
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N Fixation from Atmosphere
Azospirillum sp. from MicroSURGE dry corn inoculant colonizes root surfaces and establishes symbiotic association with corn plants by fixing nitrogen from the atmosphere into ammoniacal nitrogen that the plants can utilize (Figure 1).
Colonizes The Root
Root
O AZ
Encompass® dry corn inoculation contains two species of Azospirillum sp. and three species of Pseudomonas sp. Pseudomonas sp. that colonize root surfaces and releases organic acids which can release immobile nutrients in the soil by lowering the pH for plant uptake (Figure 2).
N2
2
NO3- NH + 4
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A side-by-side comparison at the research farm in 2023 showed a 3 bu/ac yield increase in response to MicroSURGE and no yield change with the application of Encompass.
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AZO
Talc 80/20 + MicroSURGE or Encompass dry inoculant at 2 oz/unit of seed.
Fixes Atmospheric Nitrogen
H+ (Acidification)
Roots Take Up NH4+ and NO3-
Treatments: ■
NH3
NH
+ 4 Ammonium
Nitrifying Bacteria
NO3-
= Azospirillum sp.
Figure 1
All treatments, including the control, received 10 gal ATS applied 2x0 and 2.5 gal BRANDT 5-12-0 in-furrow.
Nutrient Mobilization Colonizes The Root
Talc USA Planter Box Inoculants Root
1
260.3
260
1
M
PS
259 2 Organic Acids
H+ Acidification Sidesphores
258
Soil Particle
3
256
255 bu/ac
Control
Roots Take Up Mobilized Nutrients
256.8
257.3
257
Talc 80/20 + Encompass
PSM
Talc 80/20 + MicroSURGE
Notes: Previous crop: Soybean; Planting date: 4/13/2023; Hybrid: DKC64-34RIB; Planting rate: 44,000 plants/ac; Fall fertility: 25-75-150 suspension; Nitrogen: 160 lbs/ac as spring 28%; Starter: 2.5 gal/ac BRANDT 5-12-0 in-furrow and 10 gal/ac ATS 2x0; V5 foliar: BRANDT Smart Trio with herbicide; V12 foliar: Trivapro, Warrior, BRANDT Smart K B, BRANDT Smart Trio
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Figure 2
= Psuedomonas sp.
Immobile Nutrients Mobile Nutrients
(P2O5, Zn, Mn, Fe, etc.)
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Talc 80/20 + MicroSURGE - Community Trials 2023
Early Reproductive
Corn
Location: Average of 10 Central IL Locations
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Summary:
9.5
8
7.8
6
+1.2 bu/ac avg 4.0
0.8
2
4.1
4
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At each BRANDT Community Trial location, an agronomic trial is added on.
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Hybrid: DKC 64-22RIB
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80/20 + MicroSURGE Rate: 2 oz/unit
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20’x~600’ treated vs non-treated side by side, on farm research.
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Results across 10 central Illinois locations show there was variability in yield responses from MicroSURGE. 5 of 10 locations resulted in a positive yield increase.
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80/20 + MicroSURGE = 242.9 bu/ac average
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Non-treated = 241.7 bu/ac average
-0.4
-1.1
-5.2
-3.7
Ashland
Williamsville
Niantic
New Berlin
Fairbury
Franklin
Oakford
Cooksville
-6 bu/ac
Auburn
-4
Gridley
-2
-4.3
0
Talc USA Encompass and MicroSURGE
Location: BRANDT Third Party Corn Inoculant Trials
Summary: ■
There was considerable variation across 4 locations in response to dry or liquid corn inoculants, with the greatest responses occurring at the Missouri location.
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MicroSURGE and Encompass liquid in-furrow applications tended to outperform planter box application to the seed with Talc 80/20.
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MicroSURGE dry corn inoculant produced the most consistent yield increases across the 4 locations.
Treatments: ■
MicroSURGE or Encompass dry inoculant applied with Talc 80/20 at 2 oz/unit of seed.
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MicroSURGE liquid (12.8 fl oz/ac) and Encompass liquid (16 fl oz/ac) applied in-furrow.
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All plots were treated with 10-34-0 at 5 gal/ac in-furrow.
Location
Treatment Encompass Dry
Encompass Liquid
MicroSURGE Dry
MicroSURGE Liquid
------------------------------------ Yield change from control (bu/ac) -----------------------------------Champaign, IL
-3.0
-1.0
2.0
1.0
Holden, MO
3.6
9.4
3.2
10.4
Holy Ridge, MS
0.3
2.4
1.0
-0.7
Holdrege, NE
0.3
1.6
3.5
0.6
Average
0.3
3.1
2.4
2.8
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Corn
Fall
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Skip-Row Solar Corridor Location: BRANDT Research Farm – Pleasant Plains, IL
Summary: ■
The concept of skip-row solar corridor planting configurations is to allow more sunlight to reach the lower canopy, which is the source of energy for the lower stalk and roots.
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Two studies were established at the research farm in 2023 to evaluate any yield advantage to different row spacings, plant populations, fertilizer placement, and hybrid selection in a skip-row solar corridor system.
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In Trial 1, skipping every third row decreased yield by 9.1 and 23 bu/ac in 20” and 30” row spacings, respectively. In skip-row configurations, yield was increased by 8.7-17 bu/ac when fertilizer was concentrated to only the planted rows rather than every row.
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Skip-row configuration decreased yield across the 5 hybrids in Trial 2, and the yield decrease was more drastic as the in-row population increased. Similar or higher yields were achieved for 3 of the 5 hybrids in skip-rows when the in-row population was maintained at 44,000 plants/ac (29,333 plants/ac total population), suggesting the skip-row solar corridor may require a lower total population than in standard 30” row spacing to achieve maximum yield.
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Past research farm data has shown that narrowing row spacing (i.e., switching from 30” to 20” rows) increases the optimal plant population because the plant-to-plant spacing within the row decreases. Opposite of narrowing row spacing, switching to a skip-row configuration increases the plant-to-plant competition within the row.
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Multi-year data has shown that sizable yield increases can be achieved with skip-row configurations at high seeding rates when under optimal growing conditions.
Trial 1: Row Spacing x Fertilizer Placement x Skip-Row ■
20” rows, 20” skip-row, 30” rows, 30” skip-row.
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Fall NH3 banded under every row (30” spacing) vs. concentrated under planted skip-rows.
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Total population of 44,000 plants/ac for each row configuration.
Row Configuration
NH3 Placement
In-Row Population (plants/ac)
Yield (bu/ac)
30” rows
Every row
44,000
251.7
30” Skip-row 2x
Every row
66,000
228.7
30” Skip-row 2x
Skip-row
66,000
237.4
30” Skip-row 3x2x
Every row
61,600
224.8
30” Skip-row 3x2x
Skip-row
61,600
241.8
20” rows
Every row
44,000
250.8
20” Skip-row 2x
Every row
66,000
241.7
Notes: Previous crop: corn; Planting date: 4/20/2023; Hybrid: DKC66-17RIB; Planting rate: 44,000 plants/ac; Fall fertility: 25-75-150 suspension; Nitrogen: 160 lbs/ac as fall NH3; Starter: 10 gal ATS 2x0 and 2.5 gal BRANDT 5-12-0 in-furrow; Planter box: BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn; V5 Foliar: BRANDT Smart Trio with herbicide; V12 Foliar: BRANDT Smart K B, BRANDT Smart Trio, Fungicide, Insecticide
2x = 3x2x =
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Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn
Trial 2: Hybrid x Population x Skip-Row ■
Hybrids DKC64-21RIB, DKC64-34RIB, DKC66-04RIB, DKC67-94RIB, DKC68-48RIB.
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In-row population range from 44,000 – 66,000 plants/ac.
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Standard 30” row spacing vs 2x skip-row configuration. Treatment
In-Row Population (plants/ac)
Total Population (plants/ac)
30” rows 44k
44,000
44,000
30” Skip-row 44k
44,000
29,333
30” Skip-row 55k
55,000
36,666
30” Skip-row 66k
66,000
44,000
2023 Skip Row Solar Corridor Standard 44k
Skip 44k
Skip 55k
Skip 66k
240
187.8
197.4
198.6
208.4
187.5
194.6
207.0
200.5 168.5
189.5
192.1
140
192.2
204.4
202.3
196.0
179.3
194.2
204.3
160
209.3
199.3
206.3
193.8
180
218.7
200
221.3
220
120 100 bu/ac
DKC64-21RIB
DKC64-34RIB
DKC66-04RIB
DKC67-94RIB
DKC68-48RIB
Average
Notes: Previous crop: corn; Planting date: 4/26/2023; Hybrid: multiple; Planting rate: variable; Fall fertility: 25-75-150 suspension; Nitrogen: 160 lbs/ac as fall NH3; Starter: 10 gal ATS 2x0 and 2.5 gal BRANDT 5-12-0 in-furrow; Planter box: BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn; V5 Foliar: BRANDT Smart Trio with herbicide; V12 Foliar: BRANDT Smart K B, BRANDT Smart Trio, Fungicide, Insecticide
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Corn
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn Response to BRANDT® EnzUp® P DS Location: 14 Locations
Summary: BRANDT EnzUp P DS (12-58-0) contains phosphatase enzymes which converts tied up organic phosphate into soluble, bio-available phosphate that is immediately available for plant use.
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Across 14 comparisons from 2021-2023 BRANDT EnzUp P DS increased corn grain yield by an average of 4.4 bu/ac. At the 5 lb/ac rate, BRANDT EnzUp P DS increased average yield by 5.7 bu/ac.
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Fertilizer
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Pi
P P
Averaged across 6 trials in 2023, application of BRANDT EnzUp P DS in-furrow at 5 lbs/ac increase yield by 5.1 bu/ac compared to no starter fertilizer and by 2.5 bu/ac compared to 5 gal/ac 10-34-0. BRANDT EnzUp P DS applied at 2 lbs/ac in combination with 3 gal/ac 10-34-0 increased yield by 6.4 bu/ac compared to no starter fertilizer and by 3.8 bu/ac compared to 5 gal/ac 10-34-0.
Pi
P
P
Inorganic
Organic
Enzyme
P
Pi
Pi
P
P
Pi Pi
Phosphatase Products
Substrate Active site
Organic
Corn Response to EnzUp P DS – 2021-2023
P
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BRANDT EnzUp P DS applied in-furrow at planting at 2.5 or 5 lbs/ac.
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Data includes BRANDT EnzUp P DS compared to grower standard starter program, applied in addition to grower standard starter program, and compared to no starter fertilizer.
Inorganic Enzyme
Enzyme
Enzyme
Pi
BRANDT EnzUp P DS - Yield Advantage 2021-2023 2.5 lbs
5 lbs
20
15.8
15
10
9.4
MS-23
8.8
CO-23
8.8
7.1
4.9
MI-21
4.2
-0.6
IL-23
2.7
-4.0
MI-21
1.2
0.2
-4.5
0
6.9
5
IN-23
NE-23
MO-23
-5 bu/ac
18
IN-23
NE-21
MO-21
CO-21
NE-21
MO-21
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn
Location: 6 Independent Researcher Locations
Treatment Location
Untreated
10-34-0 (5 gal)
BRANDT EnzUp P DS (5 lb)
10-34-0 (3 gal) + BRANDT EnzUp P DS (2 lb)
---------------------------------------- Grain Yield (bu/ac) ----------------------------------------Champaign, IL
265.0
262.0
261.0
264.0
West Lafayette, IN
288.6
298.2
297.4
294.2
Wanatah, IN
272.4
268.1
273.2
272.6
Holden, MO
165.4
169.0
174.8
180.5
Holly Ridge, MS
199.2
203.5
206.3
206.4
Holdrege, NE
260.5
266.1
269.3
271.8
Average
241.9
244.5
247.0
248.3
BRANDT EnzUp P DS compared to 10-34-0: ■
6 replicated field trials in 2023.
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In-furrow treatments included 10-34-0 at 5 gal/ac, BRANDT EnzUp P DS at 5 lbs/ac, and 10-34-0 at 3 gal/ac with BRANDT EnzUp P DS at 2 lbs/ac compared to an untreated control with no starter fertilizer.
BRANDT EnzUp P DS vs. 10-34-0 - Average Yield 250
248.3
244.5
241.9
240
247.0
245
235
230 bu/ac
Untreated
10-34-0
BRANDT EnzUp P DS
10-34-0 + BRANDT EnzUp P DS
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Corn
Fall
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
BRANDT EnzUp Zn with Starter Fertilizer Location: BRANDT Research Farm – Pleasant Plains, IL
Summary: ■
Starter fertilizers can help meet early-season crop nutrient demand prior to adequate development of its nodal root system.
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Zinc is the most common micronutrient deficiency in corn and is important for nitrogen assimilation, protein metabolism, and auxin synthesis. Auxins are growth hormones that stimulate cell elongation, which is why Zn is especially important during rapid vegetative growth and dry-matter accumulation.
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Soil temperature impacts Zn availability, which is why even in soils with adequate zinc levels we see responses to row-applied zinc when planting early. Additionally, high soluble phosphate levels (e.g., starter fertilizers) can induce zinc deficiency.
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Growth responses from Zn at planting were observed at the research farm through longer internodes and taller plants.
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Minimal response was observed from phosphorus containing starter fertilizers 5-12-0 and BRANDT EnzUp P DS at planting without the addition of Zn.
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Compared to 5-12-0 starter fertilizer alone, BRANDT® Sequestar® 9% Zn, BRANDT EnzUp Zn, and BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn increased yield by 6.6, 9, and 12.1 bu/ac, respectively.
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BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn is a convenient product for planter box application that combines Zn and enzymes in a dry powder micronutrient encapsulation for improved seed retention and fluency.
Treatments: ■
5-12-0, BRANDT Sequestar 9% Zn, BRANDT EnzUp Zn, and BRANDT EnzUp P DS were applied in-furrow with the planter in 5 gal water/ac.
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BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn was applied to the seed in the planter box at 2 oz/unit of seed.
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All treatments, including the untreated plot, received 10 gal ATS applied 2x0 with the planter.
Treatment
Rate
Yield (bu/ac)
Untreated
-
259.0
5-12-0
2.5 gal/ac
261.0
2.5 gal + 1 qt/ac
267.6
5-12-0 + BRANDT Sequestar 9% Zn 5-12-0 + BRANDT EnzUp Zn 5-12-0 + BRANDT SeedFlow Zn BRANDT EnzUp P DS BRANDT EnzUp P DS + BRANDT EnzUp Zn
2.5 gal + 1 qt/ac
270.0
2.5 gal/ac + 2 oz/unit
273.1
2.5 lbs/ac
257.5
2.5 lbs + 1 qt/ac
258.6
Mannanase enzyme - breaks down starches in the exudate that surrounds the outermost layer of the root tips. This draws water and nutrients to the root zone and releases sugars to the plant. This boosts root growth and increases microbial activity.
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Bio-Available Nutrients
Enzymes Organic Residue
Lipase enzyme -– its primary function is to break down lipids in root exudates and organic residue in the soil allowing for better water flow and nutrient uptake by the roots.
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn
Corn Starter + BRANDT EnzUp Trial 275
273.1
270
258.6
257.5
259.0
261.0
260
255
270.0
267.6
265
250 bu/ac
Untreated
5-12-0
5-12-0 + BRANDT 5-12-0 + 5-12-0 + BRANDT Sequestar 9% Zn BRANDT EnzUp Zn SeedFlow Zn
BRANDT EnzUp P DS
BRANDT EnzUp P DS + BRANDT EnzUp Zn
Notes: Previous crop: soybean; Planting date: 4/13/2023; Hybrid: DKC64-34RIB; Planting rate: 44,000 plants/ac; Fall fertility: 25-75-150 suspension; Nitrogen: 160 lbs/ac as spring 28%; Starter: 10 gal ATS 2x0; V5 foliar: BRANDT Smart Trio with herbicide; V12 foliar: Trivapro, Warrior, BRANDT Smart K B, BRANDT Smart Trio
BRANDT SeedFlow technology dry powder micronutrient encapsulation for improved seed retention and fluency. ■
Film forming dry powder.
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Improves retention of micronutrients to the seed.
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Improves overall seed fluency properties.
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Reduces dust-off and residual build-up in planters.
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Natural and biodegradable.
BRANDT Sequestar 9% Zn
Zn
Zn
Zn Zn
Zn
BRANDT SeedFlow Micronutrient Encapsulating Technology
BRANDT EnzUp Zn
BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn
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Corn
Fall
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Third Party BRANDT EnzUp Zn & BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn Trials Location: 5 Locations Summary:
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Across 5 environments in 2023, BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn increased yield by 7.0 bu/ac and BRANDT EnzUp Zn increased yield by 12.7 bu/ac.
12.7
13.6 7.0
1.6
Catlin, IL
10.6
0 bu/ac
8.2
5
10.5
22
10
8.0
BRANDT EnzUp Zn (1 qt/ac) and BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn (2 oz/unit) applied in addition to 5 gal/ac 10-34-0 in-furrow.
15
3.0
■
BRANDT EnzUp Zn
20
3.4
Treatments:
25
11.5
At three of the five locations, minimal or slightly negative yield responses were observed in response to the application of 10-34-0 starter fertilizer without the application of Zn. High soluble phosphate levels near the crop row can reduce Zn uptake, inducing Zn deficiency. Starter fertilizers need to be well-balanced for maximum crop uptake and response.
BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn 30
27.9
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BRANDT EnzUp Zn and BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn Trials
Champaign, Great Wanatah, West Average IL Bend, KS IN Lafayette, IN
Fall
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn
BRANDT Community Trial with BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn Location: Average of 13 Locations throughout Central IL Summary:
BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn - Community Trials 2023
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At each BRANDT Community Trial location, an agronomic trial is added on.
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Hybrid: DKC 64-22RIB
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BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn Rate: 2 oz/unit
9
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20’x~600’ treated vs non-treated side by side, on farm research.
6
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Results across 13 central Illinois locations show some variability in yield response. 8 of 13 locations resulted in a positive yield increase. With an average yield increase of 2.4 bu/ac
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13.9
12
10
Franklin
Auburn
-1.7
-2.9
-3.4
-4.9
Lincoln
-5.5
3.6
Greenview
5.3
3.5
Oakford
Cropsey
Raymond
Lexington
Mt. Auburn
Lexington
Mt. Auburn
Non-treated = 238.3 bu/ac average
Mt. Auburn
-6 bu/ac
Williamsville
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BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn = 240.7 bu/ac average
0
2.1
■
1.2
3
-3
9.8
+2.4 bu/ac avg
On-Farm Trial: Split-Planter BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn Summary:
Location: McLean County, IL – Gridley
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Planting Date: May 4, 2023
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Harvest Date: November 1, 2023
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Seeding Rate: 34,000 seeds/ac
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Hybrid/Variety: DKC 62-69 RIB
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Split-Planter - BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn vs Untreated 220
+4.4 bu/ac 215
Previous Crop: Soybeans
Grain Yield (bu/ac)
Yield change from control
BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn
26.34
2 oz/ unit
214.1
4.4
Untreated
26.71
-
209.7
-
214.1
Rate/ ac
210
205
200 bu/ac
209.7
Acres Harvested
Treatment
Untreated
BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn
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Corn
Fall
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Early Early Vegetative Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Zinc Plays an Important Role in Corn Production Role of Zinc (Zn) in Corn Zinc is critical for the development of corn and has several important roles including: ■
Enzymatic functions - Many enzymes include zinc as a cofactor, like alcohol dehydrogenase, superoxide dismutase, carbonic anhydrase, and RNA polymerase. In these cases, it is indirectly evident that zinc deficiency inhibits protein synthesis.
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Nitrogen assimilation and protein metabolism – Approximately 10% of proteins in plants require Zn for structural function and integrity. Low Zn supply limits the plant’s ability to convert amino acids to proteins. Additionally, the rate of protein synthesis is drastically reduced in Zn deficient plants.
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Auxin metabolism – Zn deficiency causes reduced auxin levels, leading to little leaf syndrome, stunted growth, and reduced shoot elongation. An example is indole acetic acid (IAA). Indole requires Zn to produce tryptophan which leads to IAA. Reduced Zn leads to higher stress responses, causing production of more free radicals, leading to the degradation of IAA.
Growth Stages Where Zinc is Critical. Zinc is a vital micronutrient for corn throughout its growth, but there are certain key stages where its availability is particularly critical: Germination and Seedling Stage: n During germination and early seedling growth, zinc is crucial for root development and the function of enzymes that drive growth and energy production. ■
Vegetative Growth Stage (V3-V8): n As the corn enters the rapid vegetative growth phase (from the third leaf stage (V3) to around the eighth leaf stage (V8), zinc is essential for the formation of chlorophyll and carbohydrate metabolism. ■
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Reproductive Stage (Tasseling and Silking): n During the reproductive phase, particularly at tasseling and silking, zinc plays a vital role in pollen formation and viability.
Grain Filling Stage: n In the grain filling stage, zinc is important for the development and maturation of kernels. It contributes to protein synthesis and the formation of starch in the kernels, impacting the final yield and quality of the grain. ■
Conditions Leading to Zn Deficiencies ■
Diffusion is the primary mechanism for transporting Zn to plant roots, so any factor that inhibits root development will impair Zn uptake.
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Climatic factors resulting in reduced Zn uptake include cold, wet soils particularly early in the growing season. Plants may outgrow this early-season deficiency; however, some yield loss may have already occurred.
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Waterlogged soils can also have lower available Zn levels due to the reduced conditions and subsequent precipitation of insoluble Zn compounds.
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High soil phosphorous (P) levels and P fertilization rates can induce Zn deficiency in soils with marginal levels of Zn.
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High soil pH decreases soluble zinc in soils, pH’s greater than 7 are often associated with Zn deficiency.
This young corn plant shows typical zinc deficiency symptoms. Note the broad white stripes on both sides of the midrib of the leaf. Photo Credit: Purdue University Department of Agriculture
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Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Early Vegetative Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Identifying Best Criteria for Zinc Applications to Corn There are several criteria growers can look at to determine if crops are going to be responsive to Zn applications. One of the most common resources are published soil test levels and tissue test levels. Soil test values for critical levels vary but are often reported to be between 0.75 to 1.5 ppm of available Zn (M3 Test). The optimal published zinc concentrations tissue test typically ranges from 30 to 70 ppm for modern high yield corn varieties.
Year
Location
Corn
Soil Levels (Melich 3)
P:Zn Ratio
Whole Plant (Zn, ppm)
Tissue Test (Zn, ppm)
Zn, ppm
P, ppm
Soil
@ V4 - 6
@ R1
2020
Sutherland, IA
0.37*
27.2
74:1**
@ V4 - 6
17.9
2020
Elsworth, MN
1.4
61.3
44:1**
-
19.8
2021
Adrian, MN
3.3
44.2
13:1
39.5 @ V6
27.8
2021
Calument, IA
1.3
62.4
48:1**
32.0 @ V6
17.4
2022
Canton, SD
0.5*
20.5
41:1**
38.9 @ V4-5
19.6
2022
Canistota, SD
1.02*
23.5
23:1**
39.8 @ V4-5
25.2
While all macronutrients impact the overall Zn uptake and usage, the correlation between Zn and phosphate is stronger and thus it is useful and should be considered.
2022
Sioux Falls, SD
0.55*
8.1
15:1
59.4 @ V4-5
25.9
2022
Wilmot, SD
0.92*
19.1
21:1**
87.7 @ V4-5
22.4
2023
Canistota, SD
0.82*
18.3
22.3**
-
28.5
2023
Sioux Falls, SD
1.67
9.1
5.4
-
28.1
The ideal P:Zn ratios for soil test are subject to debate, for the purpose of discussion the following criteria below have been highlighted in figure 2 as the ideal ratio ranges for growing corn. Perhaps the best decisions can be made by leveraging soil level information in conjunction with P:Zn ratios and NPK fertility program for a field. Figure 1 overlays P and Zn soil test level with
2023
Renner, SD
1.54
12.6
8.2
-
35.2
2023
Wilmot, SD
2.54
22.8
9.0
-
27.1
15:1 P:Zn P, ppm
Soluble P, ppm
80
More Likely to be Zn Responsive
60
o ati
or ef
40
R :Zn
P
on lZ
a
Ide
Less Likely to be Zn Responsive 0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
BRANDT Smart Trio, 2 qt/ac
BRANDT Smart Zn, 1 qt/ac
Year
Location
2020
Sutherland, IA
9.0*
-
2020
Elsworth, MN
5.2*
-
-
2021
Adrian, MN
8.6*
-
6.3
2021
Calument, IA
12.6*
-
8.1*
2022
Canton, SD
8.1
7.3
6.2
2022
Canistota, SD
9.4*
9.9*
9.7*
-
2022
Sioux Falls, SD
10.9
-
11.0
2022
Wilmot, SD
1.4
-
5.9*
2023
Canistota, SD
-0.6
7.4
-
2023
Sioux Falls, SD
5.0
3.0
-
2023
Renner, SD
15.4
22.7*
-
2023
Wilmot, SD
11.3
10.2*
-
Average
8.0
10.2
7.9
1 Yield based 0.23 % of an acre hand harvest, grain yield corrected 15.5% moisture content. Six replications. 2 *Treatment differences significant from the UTC at the 0.1 level
20
0
Treatment1 BRANDT Smart Trio, 1 qt/ac
---------Yield change1 from control (bu/ac) ---------
Figure 1: P and Zn Soil Test vs P:Zn Soil Test Ratios 8:1 P:Zn P, ppm 100
#* < 1.5 ppm Zinc #** > 15:1 P:Zn Ratio
5
5.5
6
6.5
7
Soluble Zn, ppm
Figure 2 indicates values that fall in the Zinc Responsive Zone highlighted by the blue box (tissue test values <1.5ppm or those that P:Zn ratio > 15:1) have a stronger probability to be responsiveness to zinc applications. Plot based on Mehlich 3 Soil Test Methods
Summary: Application of BRANDT Smart Trio or BRANDT Smart Zn at V4 to V5 boosted yield across all locations by an average of 8.6 bu/ac compared to control. ■
23 out of 24 treatments (95%) responded positively to foliar BRANDT Smart Trio and BRANDT Smart Zn at V4 to V5. There was a statistically significant yield increase at a 90% confidence level for 10 of 24 treatments (41%).
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Soil test levels below 1.5ppm Zn and P:Zn ratios above 15:1 were good predictive tools that the fields would be responsive to foliar applications of zinc. However, sites that had values above 1.5 ppm Zn soil test values and P:Zn ratios that were ideal also reported improved yield results with foliar Zn applications.
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There was a significant decrease in Zn levels for the whole plant analysis (V4 – 6) vs tissue test values at R1, with R1 values being much lower. Utilizing whole plant analysis at early V stages may not be a good predictor when used alone. This dynamic should be explored more.
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11 of 12 locations had Zn tissue test levels below 30 ppm at R1. Fields sites that have historically shown tissue test values <30 ppm Zn may be good candidates for zinc applications.
proposed sufficiency ranges for P:Zn. Research Trial Results A zinc fertility study was carried out across 12 locations in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. The study included 24 treatments of foliar zinc applications utilizing BRANDT Smart Trio and BRANDT Smart Zn. Phosphate (P) application rates were in sufficient amounts as not to be limiting at all sites. Nitrogen (N) application consisted of 180- 240 lbs/ac N dependent on location and grower. 8 sites exhibited low to moderate soil zinc deficiencies with soil test values < 1.5 ppm of Zn and / or P:Zn soil ratios higher 15:1. Further, 11 of the 12 sites had Zn tissue test levels below 30 ppm at R1. Soil and Tissue Test Values Indicated in table to the right.
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Corn
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Early Vegetative Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Early Vegetative Foliar Nutrition Location: BRANDT Research Farm – Pleasant Plains, IL Summary: During the hot and dry conditions experienced through the early vegetative growth stages at the research farm, foliar nutrition and crop protection products were evaluated for their ability to assist the crop in mitigating stress and overcoming transient nutrient deficiencies. Foliar application of micronutrients or fungicide at the V5 growth stage increased corn yield. ■
The combination of BRANDT Smart Trio and BRANDT Smart K B increased yield by 24 bu/ac when applied with or without fungicide.
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The application of Trivapro fungicide alone increased yield by 19 bu/ac.
■
Zinc (Zn) is the most common micronutrient deficiency in corn and plays a critical role in nitrogen assimilation and synthesis of auxins.
■
Manganese (Mn) is an essential micronutrient for photosynthesis and chloroplast development.
Trial 1 – DKC62-69RIB V5 Foliar: All foliar treatment applied at V5 growth stage with 20 gal water/ac. Treatment
Rate/ac
Grain Yield (bu/ac)
Yield Change from Control
230.7
Untreated BRANDT Smart Trio
1 qt
234.6
3.9
BRANDT Smart Trio
2 qt
243.3
12.6
BRANDT Smart Sulfur Plus
1 qt
244.2
13.5
1 qt + 1 qt
254.6
23.9
13.7 fl oz
250.4
19.7
13.7 fl oz + 1 qt + 1 qt
255.0
24.3
BRANDT Smart Trio + BRANDT Smart K B Fungicide (Trivapro) Fungicide + BRANDT Smart Trio + BRANDT Smart K B
Trial 1 – V5 Foliar 260
255.0
230.7
234.6
230
244.2
243.3
240
250.4
254.6
250
220 bu/ac
Untreated
BRANDT Smart Trio BRANDT Smart Trio (1 qt) (2 qt)
BRANDT Smart Sulfur Plus
BRANDT Smart Trio + BRANDT Smart K B
Trivapro Trivapro + BRANDT Smart Trio + BRANDT Smart K B
Notes: Previous crop: Corn; Planting date: 4/10/2022; Hybrid: DKC62-69RIB; Planting rate: 44,000 plants/ac; Fall fertility: 25-75-150 suspension; Nitrogen: 160 lbs N as fall NH3; Starter: 10 gal ATS 2x0 and 2.5 gal BRANDT 5-12-0 in-furrow; Planter box: BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn; R1 foliar: Trivapro & Warrior
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Early Early Vegetative Vegetative
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn
Trial 2 – DKC67-94RIB V6 Foliar: All foliar treatment applied at V6 growth stage with 20 gal water/ac. Treatment
Rate/ac
Grain Yield (bu/ac)
Yield Change from Untreated Avg
268.9
Untreated
V8 Zn Tissue Test (ppm)
V8 Mn Tissue Test (ppm)
32
66
BRANDT Smart Zn
1 qt
268.9
0.1
96
59
BRANDT Smart Mn
1 qt
278.9
10.1
31
178
BRANDT Smart Trio
1 qt
272.9
4.1
73
119
BRANDT Smart Quatro Plus
1 qt
271.8
3.0
62
106
BRANDT Smart Sulfur Plus
1 qt
273.0
4.2
51
108
20
74
268.7
Untreated
Trial 2 – V6 Foliar 280
278.9
275
BRANDT Smart Zn
268.7
268.9
Untreated
273.0
268.9
265
271.8
272.9
270
260 bu/ac
BRANDT Smart Mn
BRANDT Smart Trio
BRANDT Smart Quatro Plus
BRANDT Smart Sulfur Plus
Untreated
Notes: Previous crop: soybean; Planting date: 4/15/2022; Hybrid: DKC67-94RIB; Planting rate: 44,000 plants/ac; Fall fertility: 25-75-150 suspension; Nitrogen: 160 lbs N as fall NH3; Starter: 10 gal ATS 2x0 and 2.5 gal BRANDT 5-12-0 in-furrow; Planter box: BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn; R1 foliar: Trivapro & Warrior
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Corn
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Progressive Foliar x Plant Population x Row Spacing Location: BRANDT Research Farm – Pleasant Plains, IL
Summary: ■
Historical grain yield increases in corn have been matched with higher planting populations. Higher stands of corn require hybrids with greater density stress tolerance and precision placement of nutrition.
■
Narrower row spacing has been proven to be a better arrangement of higher plant populations and was the case at the research farm in 2023. The greatest responses to 20-inch rows were at planting densities of 44,000 and 48,000 plants/ac, which are well above typical seeding rates in the Corn Belt.
■
Averaged across plant populations and row spacing, application of fungicide with BRANDT Smart System products increased yield by 20.6 bu/ac when applied at V5 and an additional 8.8 bu/ac when a second application was made at V12. On average, there was no response to a third foliar application made at R2. However, the response to the 3-pass system was greatest at 52,000 plants/ac in 20-inch rows and 48,000 plants/ac in 30-inch rows, where crowding stress was the highest.
Treatments: ■
20- vs 30-inch row spacing
■
36,000, 40,000, 44,000, 48,000, and 52,000 plants/ac
Foliar Treatments and average yield across plant populations and row arrangements. Treatment
Timing
Product
Yield (bu/ac)
No Foliar
-
-
251.8
1 Pass
V5
Fungicide + BRANDT Smart Trio (1 qt/ac) + BRANDT Smart K B (1 qt/ac)
272.4
2 Pass
V5 + V12
Fungicide + BRANDT Smart Trio (1 qt/ac) + BRANDT Smart K B (1 qt/ac)
281.2
3 Pass
V5 + V12 + R2
Fungicide + BRANDT Smart Trio (1 qt/ac) + BRANDT Smart K B (1 qt/ac)
281.1
Average Yield at Each Population and Row Spacing Across Foliar Treatments 20-inch 300
30-inch
290
280.2
280
278.7
276.0
273.8 273.8
270
267.2 260
264.8 258.6
250 bu/ac
36,000
40,000
44,000 population
28
48,000
52,000
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn
20-Inch Rows No Foliar
1 Pass
2 Pass
3 Pass
300
294.9
274.4
204.2
200
260.9
279.9
286.0
274.3
264.0
282.5
291.0
283.2
264.1
279.4
281.0
225
255.5
250
279.5
275
175 150 bu/ac
40,000
44,000
48,000
population
52,000
30-Inch Rows No Foliar
1 Pass
2 Pass
3 Pass
300
279.2
273.1
260.3
246.4
266.7
275.6
258.2
268.4
282.6
282.8
271.8
258.1
225
283.9
285.7
263.9
250
281.1
275
200 175 150 bu/ac
36,000
40,000
population
44,000
48,000
Notes: Previous crop: soybean; Planting date: 4/12/2022; Hybrid: DKC66-04RIB; Planting rate: variable; Fall fertility: 25-75-150 suspension; Nitrogen: 160 lbs/ac as fall NH3
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Corn
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Late Vegetative
Boron in High-Yield Corn Production Boron’s Role in Corn Growth: ■
Critical growth stages: Boron is crucial in high-yielding scenarios, especially between the V10-V14 growth stages. Severe deficiencies (below 6 ppm, as per tissue tests) can lead to poor pollination due to delayed tassel development and reduced pollen viability.
■
Peak accumulation period: A substantial 65% of a corn crop’s total B is absorbed over just 1/5th of its growing season directly ahead of pollination, emphasizing the high demand for B ahead of reproductive growth (Figure 1).
■
Kernel development: Insufficient boron in the plant (below 9 ppm) from the blister (R2) to dough (R4) stages can hinder kernel development. Boron facilitates carbohydrate metabolism and sugar transport through membranes.
■
Availability in the soil: Boron deficiency correlates with soil type, organic matter, rainfall, and pH. It’s highly soluble and easily leached in well-drained or excessively irrigated soils. Its availability decreases in alkaline-calcareous soils and under drought conditions.
Boron Synergism with Potassium and Fungicides: ■
Why consider potassium application with boron: Potassium (K), like B, is in peak demand directly ahead of tassel and is vital for sugar transport in the plant. Nearly 75% of a corn crop’s total K requirement is accumulated prior to tassel (Figure 1), and, even with adequate soil test levels, potassium uptake through the roots may not be sufficient during periods of peak demand.
■
Synergistic response with fungicide: Boron applications typically perform well in combination with fungicides. A net positive increase in photosynthesis and carbohydrate production from the fungicide in combination with improved sugar movement and partitioning from the B and K can effectively improve yields.
Effective Application Strategies: ■
Optimal timing: The best results for boron application are seen between V10 and flowering (VT/R1), aligning with its peak demand and often coinciding with fungicide and insecticide treatments.
■
Product selection: Choose boron products that ensure effective mobility within the plant. BRANDT Smart K B, with BRANDT Smart System delivery technology, prevents B from binding to cell walls, enhancing translocation to developing kernels and growing points.
Grain Tassel, Cob, Husk Leaves Stalk and Leaf Sheaths Leaf Blades
K Uptake, g K2O ha -1
16
1.0
12
50
100
Grain Tassel, Cob, Husk Leaves Stalk and Leaf Sheaths Leaf Blades
75 0.8 B Uptake, oz B/A
20
1.2
100
Percent of total, %
24
Boron Uptake and Demand
75
0.6
50
0.4
8
25
25 0.2
4
0
0
Ross R. Bender, Jason W. Haegele, Matias L. Ruffo, and Fred E. Below. 2013 Nutrient Uptake, Partitioning, and Remobilization in Modern, Transgenic Insect-Protected Maize Hybrids
GDDF
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
VE V2
V4 V6
V10 V14 VT/R1 R2 Growth Stage
R4 R5
R6
0.0
GDDF
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
VE V2
V4 V6
V10 V14 VT/R1 R2 Growth Stage
R4 R5
R6
Figure 1. The seasonal accumulation and partitioning of K and B in corn. (Bender et al., 2013)
30
0
Ross R. Bender, Jason W. Haegele, Matias L. Ruffo, and Fred E. Below. 2013 Nutrient Uptake, Partitioning, and Remobilization in Modern, Transgenic Insect-Protected Maize Hybrids
Percent of total, %
Potassium Uptake and Demand
Fall
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Early Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Late Vegetative
Corn
Corn Yield Response to Boron at VT/R1 Summary: Application of BRANDT Smart K B at VT/R1 boosted yield by an average of 8.8 bu/ac compared to fungicide alone. ■
■
Fungicide, K, and B played a large role in stress mitigation and late-season plant health during the dry conditions experienced in central Illinois in 2023. Because of the high demand for K and B prior to pollination, a foliar application can help overcome periods of transient deficiency and assist grain fill.
Location: BRANDT Research Farm – Pleasant Plains, IL Treatments Product
Rate
Yield
Yield Advantage
Untreated
-
271.5
10% B
1 qt
271.4
-0.1
BRANDT Smart B-Mo
1 pt
272.2
+0.7
BRANDT Smart K B
1 qt
280.3
+8.8
BRANDT Smart K B + BRANDT Smart Trio
1 qt + 1 qt
278.6
+7.1
Purdue University Smart K B Trials Summary: ■
■
Across 3 Indiana locations, application of BRANDT Smart K B with fungicide at R1 growth stage increased yield by 19.4 bu/ac compared to the untreated control.
Purdue University BRANDT Smart K B Trials Untreated 300
Fungicide + BRANDT Smart K B
270.9
251.5
265.9
290.9
276.2
253.3
258.4
200
227.4
Research was conducted by Dr. Dan Quinn, extension corn specialist at Purdue University, as part of an on-farm Intensive Corn Management study.
257.9
■
250.8
Treatments:
263.4
250
Fungicide
286.6
Fungicide alone increased yield by 7.1-25.9 bu/ac between the 3 locations.
Location: 3 Locations in Indiana
150
■
Large-plot field research trials arranged in a randomized complete block design with 4-5 replications at each location.
100
■
Hybrid P1108Q planted at a target population of 32,000 plants/ac.
50
■
BRANDT Smart K B (1 qt/ac) applied in addition to Delaro Complete fungicide (8 oz/ac) at the R1 growth stage compared to plots receiving fungicide alone or no fungicide.
0 bu/ac
Butlerville, IN
Columbia City, West Lafayette, IN IN
Average
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Soybean
BRANDT Production Base Applications The BRANDT base applications reflect a high yield management recommendation that can be implemented in parts or as a whole to fit within a grower’s current program. Applications for 2023 were: ■
Conventional fall tillage
■
120,000 plants/ac seeding rate
■
25-75-150 suspension in fall with BRANDT Rezadone
■
Pre-emergent herbicide
■
10 gal/ac ATS at planting (2x0)
■
■
2.5 gal/ac 5-12-0 in furrow
Post herbicide with 1 qt/ac BRANDT Smart Trio and 1 pt/ac BRANDT Smart B-Mo at V3
■
BRANDT Battleground® seed treatment
■
■
BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn planter box treatment
Fungicide, insecticide, 1 qt/ac BRANDT Smart Trio, and 1 qt/ac BRANDT Smart K B at R3
Foliar Nutrition with and Crop Protection
Planting Date
pg. 37-39
pg. 6-7
Variety Trials pg. 34
In-Furrow pg. 35
BRANDT Seed Applied Solutions pg. 35-36
COVER CROP /TILLAGE
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NPK
VE
VC
V1
V3
V8
R1
R2
Soybean
Top 5 Soybean Insights 1. With the use of a good seed treatment, soybean can be resilient in early planting conditions. Historical research farm data continues to show that maximum soybean yield is achieved when planted in early April. 2. Variety selection was crucial. Longer maturity varieties took better advantage of late-season rains to maximize yields. 3. The combination of starter fertilizer and planter box treatment including molybdenum and inoculant impacted nodule production and early vegetative growth and color. 4. Foliar application during flowering and beginning pod development continues to provide the largest impact on yield by reducing flower and pod abortion and protecting the trifoliates near the middle of the plant. 5. Foliar applications near R4-R5 aided in protecting against pod-feeding insects, extending photosynthetic capacity, and assisting carbohydrate partitioning to the pods.
R3
R4
R5
R6
R8
33
Soybean
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Soybean Variety Trials Location: BRANDT Research Farm – Pleasant Plains, IL
Summary: ■
At the Pleasant Plains research farm in 2023, the yield difference between the top and lowest performing variety was 28.5 bu/ac among Asgrow varieties and 24.6 bu/ac among the varieties in our trait and brand comparison trial.
■
Within each soybean brand, the longer maturity varieties tended to be the highest yielding.
80
Brevant
NK
Xitavo
83.8 75.7 86.2 82.4 82.0 80.2 77.8 77.5 76.1
73.6 70.6
79.9
90.5 95.2 87.8 89.5
93.9 90.1
93.8 82.5 77.2 82.0 83.8
77.2
78.4
78.0
79.2
79.1
76.7
78.2
60
Croplan
40
bu/ac
20
0
AG35XF1 XO4084E XO3922E XO3752E XO3483E XO3224E XO3131E XO3014E XO2963E NK40-P5E3 NK39-M8XF NK39-J2E3 NK37-C1E3 NK37-B7XFS CP3940XF CP3620E CP3550XF CP3422E B402EE B392EE B342EE B310EE AG35XF1
AG40XF4
AG40XF1
AG39XF3
AG38XF3
AG38XF1
AG35XF4
AG35XF1
AG33XF3
AG31XF2
AG30XF4
AG29XF4
AG29XF3
AG28XF3
AG27XF3
0
AG26XF3
20
55.7
40
73.4
75.9
60
83.9
80
84.2
Asgrow/Check 100
81.0
100
83.2
2023 Variety and Brand Comparison
81.8
2023 Soybean Variety Trials - Asgrow
bu/ac
Notes: Previous crop: Corn; Planting date: 4/29/2023; Planting rate: 120,000 plants/ac; Fall fertility: 25-75-150 suspension; Starter: 10 gal/ac ATS 2x0 and 2.5 gal/ac 5-12-0 in-furrow; Planter box: BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn; V3 foliar: BRANDT Smart Trio with herbicide; R3 foliar: Fungicide, Insecticide, BRANDT Smart K B, BRANDT Smart Trio
Location: Average of 6 Central IL Locations Summary: ■
Brevant
NK
Xitavo
XF
73.9
75.6
76.8
77.1
77.1
78.3
76.6
B392EE
NK39-J2E3
XO3752E
S35-E3
XO3651E
XO3483E
NK33-W2E3
B342EE
AG39XF3
75.7
80.3
AG38XF1
NK37-B7XFS
AG35XF1
69
AG38XF3
73.3
73
79.9
77
E3
78.8
AG33XF3
79.3
81.8
81
AG27XF3
In the Community Trials AG 33XF3, AG 27XF3, and AG 39XF3 were the top yielding XtendFlex varieties and NK S35-E3, XO3483E, and XO3752E were the top yielding Enlist E3 varieties.
Asgrow 85
81.4
■
In the 6 BRANDT South Community Trials, the average XtendFlex Soybean out yielded Enlist E3 by 2.9 bu/ac. This was a 2X increase compared to the 2 years prior.
BRANDT Community Trial Plot Average
65 bu/ac
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*checks were established at each location
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Soybean
Soybean Starter and BRANDT EnzUp Trial Location: BRANDT Research Farm – Pleasant Plains, IL
Summary: ■
As in corn, zinc is vital in soybean for nitrogen assimilation, protein metabolism, and auxin synthesis. Zinc applications can help drive protein levels in soybean seeds as it is critical for the conversion of some amino acids into proteins.
■
Compared to 5-12-0 starter fertilizer alone, BRANDT Sequestar 9% Zn, BRANDT EnzUp Zn, and BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn increased yield by 5.4, 6.4, and 8.3 bu/ac, respectively.
■
BRANDT EnzUp P DS, which contains phosphorus solubilizing enzymes, increased yield by 5.8 bu/ac compared to 5-12-0 starter fertilizer.
Treatments: ■
5-12-0, BRANDT Sequestar 9% Zn, BRANDT EnzUp Zn, and BRANDT EnzUp P DS were applied in-furrow with the planter in 5 gal water/ac.
■
BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn was applied to the seed in the planter box at 2 oz/unit of seed.
■
All treatments, including the untreated plot, received 10 gal ATS applied 2x0 with the planter.
Treatment 5-12-0 5-12-0 + BRANDT Sequestar 9% Zn 5-12-0 + BRANDT EnzUp Zn 5-12-0 + BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn BRANDT EnzUp P DS BRANDT EnzUp P DS + BRANDT EnzUp Zn
Rate
Yield (bu/ac)
Yield Advantage
2.5 gal/ac
75.6
2.5 gal + 1 qt/ac
81.0
+5.4
2.5 gal + 1 qt/ac
82.0
+6.4
2.5 gal/ac + 2 oz/unit
83.9
+8.3
2.5 lbs/ac
81.4
+5.8
2.5 lbs + 1 qt/ac
80.0
+4.4
Soybean Starter + BRANDT EnzUp Trial 85
83.9
82
80.0
81.4
82.0
81.0
79
76
75.6
73
70 bu/ac
5-12-0
5-12-0 + Sequestar 9% Zn
5-12-0 + BRANDT EnzUp Zn
5-12-0 + BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn
BRANDT BRANDT EnzUp P DS EnzUp P DS + BRANDT EnzUp Zn
No Starter
BRANDT EnzUp P DS 2.5 lbs/ac
Notes: Previous crop: Corn; Planting date: 4/13/2023; Variety: AG35XF1; Planting rate: 120,000 plants/ac; Fall fertility: 25-75-150 suspension; Starter: 10 gal/ac ATS 2x0; V3 foliar: BRANDT Smart Trio with herbicide; R3 foliar: Fungicide, Insecticide, BRANDT Smart K B, BRANDT Smart Trio
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Soybean
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Soybean Inoculation + Mo Location: BRANDT Research Farm – Pleasant Plains, IL
Summary:
Nodulization
■
This study was implemented at the research farm to evaluate any impact from soybean inoculants and Mo on grain yield.
■
Bradyrhizobium japonicum in MicroSURGE dry soybean inoculant is the bacteria responsible for colonizing the roots of soybean and forming the nodules where atmospheric nitrogen is fixed into ammoniacal N for the plant.
■
■
Colonizes The Root
Root Poor Nodulation
Molybdenum requirement for legumes is greater than that of grass crops because of its involvement in biological N2 fixation. Molybdenum is a cofactor for nitrogenase, the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia.
1 A
BR
Good Nodulation
2 Rhizobial Infection
All treatments increase yield over the control, with the greatest yield increases being driven by BRANDT SeedZone Mo, Mo trioxide planter box treatment, and Encompass dry inoculant.
NH4+
3 Nodule Formation
Treatments: ■
Talc 80/20 + MicroSURGE, Encompass, or Mo Trioxide applied to the planter box at 2 oz/unit of seed.
■
BRANDT SeedZone Mo seed treatment applied to the seed at 2 fl oz/cwt.
■
All treatments, including the untreated plot, received 2.5 gal 5-12-0 in-furrow and 10 gal ATS applied 2x0 with the planter.
N2
NH
+ 4
BRA
= Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Atmospheric Nitrogen
Location: Average of 13 locations throughout central IL
Soybean Inoculation + Mo
BRANDT SeedZone Mo - Community Trials 2023
85
6
5.8
5 82
4
81.9
-0.5
-0.7
-0.9
-1.3
-2.2
-3.0
-3.3
-0.2
Gridley
Waverly
Ashland
Mt. Auburn
Greenview
bu/ac
Gridley
Control
Niantic
BRANDT BRANDT BRANDT SeedZone Mo SeedZone Mo SeedZone Mo + MicroSURGE + Encompass
Lexington
Talc 80/20 + Mo trioxide
Williamsville
36
-4 Talc 80/20 + Encompass
Mt. Auburn
70 Talc 80/20 + MicroSURGE
3.5
-3
Auburn
-2
Lincoln
-1
1.0
0
Mt. Auburn
77.1
73
bu/ac
+0.0 bu/ac avg
1
0.9
2
0.8
80.3
79.2
78.2
76
80.1
81.3
79
3
Fall
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Soybean
Soybean Foliar Nutrition to BRANDT® Smart System® Location: BRANDT Research Farm – Pleasant Plains, IL
Summary: ■
The application of BRANDT Smart Quatro® Plus or BRANDT Smart Sulfur Plus at V4 increased average yield by 6.5 or 5.5 bu/ac, respectively.
■
Application of Zn, Mn, B, and Mo during early vegetative stages can assist with nodule formation, nitrogen utilization, herbicide metabolism, and photosynthesis.
■
At R3, the application of BRANDT Smart K B and BRANDT Smart Trio with fungicide increased yield by 5.5 bu/ac compared to the untreated control and 3.2 bu/ac compared to fungicide alone.
■
Application of BRANDT N-Boost 5 with fungicide increased yield by 2.5 bu/ac compared to fungicide alone.
■
BRANDT Smart System products are designed for superior compatibility with crop protection products and maximum foliar uptake.
■
Pairing BRANDT Smart K B with a fungicide application improves plant health and photosynthesis, maximizes nodule production and plant utilization of N, and assists pod fill.
V4 Foliar Trial: Treatment
R3 Foliar Trial: Yield Change from Untreated Avg
Yield
BRANDT Smart Zn
1 qt
74.3
+1.7
Miravis Top
13.7 oz
80.4
+2.3
BRANDT Smart Mn
1 qt
75.3
+2.7
BRANDT Smart Quatro Plus
+5.5
79.1
+6.5
13.7 oz + 1 qt + 1 qt
83.6
1 qt
Miravis Top + BRANDT Smart K B + BRANDT Smart Trio
BRANDT Smart Sulfur Plus
1 qt
78.1
+5.5
Miravis Top + BRANDT Smart K B + BRANDT Smart Trio + BRANDT N-Boost 5
13.7 oz + 1 qt + 1 qt + 2 qt
85.4
+7.3
Miravis Top + N-Boost 5
13.7 oz + 2 qt
82.9
+4.8
Untreated
Untreated
72.7
Product
Rate
Untreated
72.5
All treatments were applied at the V4 growth stage in 20 gal water/ac. Notes: Previous crop: Corn; Planting date: 4/11/2023; Variety: AG38XF1; Planting rate: 120,000 plants/ac; Fall fertility: 25-75-150 suspension; Starter: 10 gal/ac ATS 2x0 and 2.5 gal/ac 5-12-0 in-furrow; Planter box: BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn; R2 foliar: Fungicide & insecticide.
Yield
Yield Advantage
Rate
78.1
All treatments were applied at the R3 growth stage in 20 gal water/ac. Notes :Previous crop: Corn; Planting date: 4/11/2023; Variety: AG38XF1; Planting rate: 120,000 plants/ac; Fall fertility: 25-75-150 suspension; Starter: 10 gal/ac ATS 2x0 and 2.5 gal/ac 5-12-0 in-furrow; Planter box: BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn; R2 foliar: Insecticide.
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Soybean
Fall
Early Vegetative
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
2019 - 2022 Multi-Location BRANDT Smart System Trials on Soybeans Trial data consists of 15 locations, 57 comparisons, each comparison and has 6 replications per trial. Summary:
Table 1. Contract Researchers Used in the Trials State
Contract Researcher Company
Irrigated
CO
Irrigation Research Foundation
Yes
IL
University of Illinois
No
IL
Cropsmith Inc
No
IN
IMPACT AG Services, Inc.
No
KS
Performance Crop Research
Yes
MI
North Central Research Station
No
MN
Riverton Research Inc.
No
MO
Plant Research Service, LLC
No
MS
Delta Crop and Research, Inc.
No
ND
AGVISE Research
No
NE
Elite Research
Yes
SD
SGS North America
No
TN
Agricenter International
No
VA
Rountree Research & Consulting
No
WI
Ag Research Wisconsin
No
BRANDT Smart System applications during vegetative stages (V3 to V5) improved overall yields as follows: ■
3.2 bu/ac average yield increase over 17 locations for BRANDT Smart Quatro Plus.
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1.8 bu/ac average yield increase over 12 locations for BRANDT Smart Sulfur Plus.
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1.8 bu/ac average yield increase over 4 locations for BRANDT Smart Mn Plus.
BRANDT Smart System applications during reproductive stage (R3) improved overall yields as follows: ■
3.7 bu/ac average yield increase over 3 locations for BRANDT Smart KB.
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2.1 bu/ac average yield increase over 10 locations for BRANDT Smart KB and BRANDT Smart Trio.
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2.6 bu/ac average yield increase over 15 locations for BRANDT Smart B-Mo + BRANDT Smart Trio.
Trial data consists of 15 locations, 57 comparisons, each comparison and has 6 replications per trial.
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Early Vegetative
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Reproductive
Late Vegetative
Soybean
V4 BRANDT Smart System Application Yield Advantage BRANDT Smart Quatro Plus (1 qt/ac)
BRANDT Smart Sulfur Plus (1 qt/ac)
BRANDT Smart Mn Plus (1 qt/ac)
15 12
IN-22
IL-22
MS-21
IN-22
MO-22
VA-20
MI-22
MI-22
VA-21
CO-22
MO-19
MO-20
IN-22
IL-21
TN-21
IN-22
MI-22
MI-22
CO-20
IL-19
VA-21
MS-21
MO-21
SD-22
MO-22
IL-22
ND-22
MS-20
MO-21
KS-19
KS-22
WI-22
WI-21
WI-22
MO-20
SD-22
WI-21
KS-22
MN-21
-3
ND-22
0
MN-20
3
MO-22
6
MN-21
9
-6 bu/ac
R3 BRANDT Smart System Application Yield Advantage BRANDT Smart K B (1 qt/ac)
BRANDT Smart K B (1 qt/ac) + BRANDT Smart Trio (1 qt/ac)
BRANDT Smart B-Mo (1 qt/ac) + BRANDT Smart Trio (1 qt/ac) 12 10 8
TN-21
MO-20
WI-22
IL-22
KS-19
IL-20
SD-21
SD-22
MO-22
IL-20
SD-22
MO-22
IL-22
MN-21
IL-19
MI-21
IL-21
ND-22
KS-20
-2 bu/ac
SD-21
0
WI-22
2
MN-21
ND-22
4
IL-20 IL-19
6
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