Vitazyme Biostimulant (In-Furrow)( 35-55 bu/A Medium Yield Zone)

Treatment Information
Three strips of Vitazyme biostimulant were applied in-furrow at
13 oz ac-1 during planting.

Agronomic and Weather Information
Soybeans with a 1.9 maturity rating were planted in 30” rows on May 19
at 140,000 seeds ac-1. Seed was treated with insecticide, fungicide, and a
B.japonicum inoculant. In addition, 3 gal 10-34-0 were applied in-furrow
ac-1. The field was strip-tilled after corn harvest in 2015 and field cultivated
in the spring. The three treatment strips each received 13 oz Vitazyme
Biostimulant ac-1 in the furrow. The field received approx. 9.36 in. of rain
and accumulated 1844 GDDs from June 1 through August 31. This was close
to normal precip. and warmer and the average of 10.6 in. and 1668 GDDs.

Results
On average, the soybeans receiving Vitazyme biostimulant yielded no
differently than those without. However, the product appeared to perform
well in places, especially within reps 2 and 3. A foliar application at R1 in
addition to the in-furrow produced the best results in this field (shown in
another report). This field had substantial white mold and brown stem rot.
Perhaps the Vitazyme biostimulant helped the crop overcome this stress.
Future trials are of interest, especially in fields where disease pressure could
be high.