Central Missouri corn farm demonstrating use of Elm Ag products with synthetic nitrogen side by side
Background
Central Missouri corn farm with side by side fields. Elm Dirt applied field with 30 lbs synthetic nitrogen compared to 150 lbs synthetic nitrogen applied to comparison field.
Elm Dirt applied field’s soil considered low quality with average yields around 130 bushels per acre
Results
Demonstrated the successful combination of Elm Dirt products in conjunction with synthetic fertilizer
Observed benefits outside of just fertilizer benefits. Elm Dirt applied field had 50% less signs of disease spots on corn leaves and 75% less Japanese beetles on corn silks.
Elm Dirt applied field’s yield met historical average of 130 bushels per acre with 50% savings on input costs.
Areas in field yielded higher than yield contest field
What We Did
5 gallons Corn Regen ED 50 – in furrow
1/2 gallon ED N Boost – in furrow
30 lbs Anhydrous Ammonia – Fall applied
50% less disease spots
75% less Japanese beetles
50% savings
Benefits
1st Year Direct Savings: $40/acre
1st Year Fungicide Savings: $30/acre
Builds year after year
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