Jenny Phillips, Marketing • May 18, 2020
The latest technologies for sidedress applications
Research averaged across hybrids and years has shown that corn needs only a small amount of its total nitrogen uptake prior to V6 growth stage. Nitrogen uptake (as well as potassium) begins to increase rapidly, so finding ways to improve nutrient use efficiency during this time is extremely important.
A corn plant also requires approximately 48% of its potassium between V6 and V12. Relying on moisture and diffusion to transport potassium to the root for ultimate uptake is a risky proposition at best. University trials validate that adding potassium to nitrogen solutions will improve nutrient use efficiency, improving yield response. By sidedressing with NACHURS Bio-K, corn farmers capitalize on the potassium-nitrogen synergy.
Humic acid can also enhance efficiency of sidedress nitrogen by enhancing root growth and phosphorus solubilization for greater nutrient and water uptake. It can create a biostimulant effect, promoting more vigorous, healthy plants.
NACHURS offers the latest technologies for sidedress applications:
High K Additive Bio-K Products
NACHURS K-fuse- An excellent alternative to potassium thiosulfate (KTS), NACHURS K-fuse offers the best source of premium potassium (NACHURS Bio-K), along with a boost of sulfur. NACHURS K-fuse is 3x more available in dryer soils with more nutrition supplied per acre. When applying 25 gal/ac or more of UAN the effective rate of NACHURS K-fuse is 4-5 gal/ac.
NACHURS K-flex- For growers applying 25 gal/ac or less of UAN, NACHURS K-flex provides the addition of potassium and sulfur during the critical growth stage. When applying 25 gal/ac or less of UAN NACHURS K-flex can be applied 1-1.5 gal/ac.
NEW! Humic Acid
NACHURS Humi-flex Max- The most concentrated humic acid on the market, NACHURS Hum-flex Max offers superior mixing with high K additive Bio-K products and UAN, ATS, KTS, and micronutrients. In 3rd party studies on corn NACHURS Humi-flex Max had a 87% win rate with a 14 bu/ac increase when applied with UAN.
When combining UAN + a high K additive Bio-K® product + NACHURS Humi-flex Max, you are setting your crop up for maximum yield potential.
Contact your NACHURS Sales Representative for more information.
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