Bio-Forge® Foliar Treatment (2-0-3)

Trial Type

Plant Health (Growth Regulators, Biologicals, etc.)

General Stats

County
Day
Replications
3
Crop
Soybean
Seed Brand
No Value
Variety
No Value
Relative Maturity
1.0
Tillage
Conventional Till
Irrigated
No Value
Drain Tile
No Value
Previous Crop
Corn
Row Sapcing
15"
Plant Population
170000
Plant Date
20/05/2014
Cover Crop
No Value
Seed Treatment
No Value

Soil Stats

Soil Type
Fine
Soil pH
4.0
Organic Matter
No Value

Methodology

Three strips of Bio-Forge® antioxidant were applied at 12 oz/acre on Aug. 8, 2014 to soybeans planted in 15 in. wide rows when the crop was at the R4 growth stage.  The site received approx. 10.8 in. of rain and accumulated 1563 GDD’s from June 1 through August 31.  This was approximately 3.1 in. more precip. and 96 less GDD’s than the 30 yr. avg.  Bio-Forge costs around $10 per acre in product.  With $9.00 soybeans, a 2 bu/ac yield response may be enough to consider an application.

Results

There were long stretches in this field where consistent yield responses over 2 bu/ac were measured, especially in reps 2 and 3.  Based on this yield map, it appears that the responsive areas are largely random and difficult to relate to any particular landscape position or soil type.

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