As harvest winds down, farmers reflect on the growing season and evaluate what went well and what changes to make for next year. Looking at yield data for each field can help evaluate hybrids, find areas that would benefit from tiling, and find other areas that need attention. Farmers must look at the complete system contributing to higher yields and greater profits.
Growers who work with Yield Profit Challenge can expect improved soil health, energy, and life from their soil. They can expect to begin seeing better plant health, bigger roots, and overall better resistance to disease and drought. the program has significant increases in phosphorus (up to 47%), potassium (upto 40%), and nitrogen (1.5x multiplier) overall.
Yield Profit Challenge utilizes a diverse line of products to help growers achieve success. Sea 90 improves fertilizer efficiently and maximizes yield potential and can significantly reduce the need for potash, micro nutrients and adds 40# of Nitrogen. Pro-Soil Ag and Ocean Blue Ag blends feed the native bacteria and fungi already present in the soil and unlocks nutrients and protect the roots from diseases and pests.
Yield Profit Challenge had another successful year in plot trials utilizing these products. 2022 data showed an increase in corn yield of 60 plus bushels per acre, this brings the 6-year average of plot trials to a 49.1-bushel advantage for the Yield Profit Challenge program. Soybeans showed an increase of 10 plus bushels per acre.
As farmers look to the 2023 growing season, managing higher input prices are top of mind. Finding ways to cut costs without decreasing productivity, while maintaining higher yields and greater profits will be a key to future success.
To learn how you can increase fertilizer efficiency, reduce input costs, and GROW YOUR PROFITS visit yieldprofitag.com or call (309) 339-2954.