1. 1. Agenda Introduction Phosphorus Nutrition What is Nu-Trax P+ Performance in the Field Case Study Q&A
2. 2. Phosphorus Nutrition
3. 3. Phosphorus Phosphorus is one of the major plant nutrients in the soil Phosphorus is essential for cell division and development of the growing tip of the plant For this reason, phosphorus is VITAL for seedlings and young plants
4. 4. Importance of Early Access to Phos
5. 5. Plants Crave Phosphorus Early This graph demonstrates that the plant is very hungry for phosphorus in the first 3 weeks
6. 6. P Timing is Important
7. 7. Early Season P Improves Root Growth
8. 8. Why is early-season nutrition a challenge with granular phosphorus?
9. 9. Current Challenges with Phos Nutrition # 1 Early season P availability can be limited # 2 Phosphorus is relatively immobile in the soil # 3 Phosphorus is easily tied-up
10. 10. # 1 Early season P availability can be limited Planting into cool, wet soils limits nutrient availability When soils are cool and wet, accessing essential nutrients can be difficult for young plants
11. 11. #2 Immobility is a challenge Phosphorus is relatively immobile in the soil Nutrient tends to stay where it is placed
12. 12. #3 - Availability is a challenge Phosphorous is easily tied-up in the soil and quickly becomes unavailable and early phosphorus deficiency can occur
13. 13. The Solution.
14. 14. Introducing. A new phosphorus-based fertilizer from the makers of Wolf Trax Innovative Nutrients Utilizing DDP technology Designed for better delivery of early-season nutrition Applied at or prior to planting
15. 15. Featuring 3 Important Technologies
16. 16. CropStart Nutrient Package The CropStart Nutrient Package is a custom blend of: P2O5 (25%) Zinc (20%) Manganese (5%) Nitrogen (4%) These nutrients are known to be needed by young seedlings, but are difficult to access early in the season or in cold, wet soils
17. 17. EvenCoat Technology Allows nutrient to thoroughly and evenly coat each prill of dry fertilizer in a blend Once applied, Nu-Trax P+ will not come off during transport or handling Even, consistent blends and blanket-like distribution across the field
18. 18. Nu-Trax P+ is formulated as fine powder that is easily coated onto dry fertilizer blends at your fertilizer dealer EvenCoat Technology
19. 19. EvenCoat Demonstration Urea + Iron DDP Urea
20. 20. Benefit of EvenCoat Technology When every granule of dry fertilizer is coated with Nu-Trax P+, young plants can easily access the phosphorus, zinc and other nutrients essential for early-season growth Up to 4 or 5 times more points of interception for P and Zn
21. 21. PlantActiv Formulation Nu-Trax P+ is chemically and physically designed for better micronutrient availability Formulated as a fine powder, the particle size is ideal for plant uptake As a result, nutrients get into the plant quicker
22. 22. Nu-Trax P+ Quick Facts Nu-Trax P+ provides an ideal blend of P, Zn, Mn and N nutrients essential for optimal early growth Nu-Trax P+ is easily coated onto dry fertilizer blends, for blanket-like distribution and more points of interception for young crops Physically and chemically designed the Nu-Trax P+ particle size is optimum for plant uptake
23. 23. When do I use it
24. 24. Recommended Rates 2 lbs/ac coated onto a dry fertilizer blend Rate based on ~ 200-225 lbs of granular fertilizer Replicated field trials and grower-run trials validate the recommended rate Should be applied at or prior to planting This ensures better crop use and less loss to the environment
25. 25. Rate Exercise Fertilizer (rate/ac) Nu-Trax P+ (rate/ac) 300 lbs 2.0 lbs 200 lbs 1.8 2.0 lbs 100 lbs 0.8 - 1.0 lbs
26. 26. Handling and Product Characteristics
27. 27. What does Nu-Trax P+ Look Like? Pink in Color
28. 28. Packaging
29. 29. Fertilizer Coating - Dealer As always do adhesion test
30. 30. Mixing and Operations
31. 31. 2013 Performance in the Field
32. 32. Corn - Indiana 13 bu/ac
33. 33. Wheat Vauxhall, AB 4 bu/ac
34. 34. Wheat - Purple Springs, AB 7 bu/ac
35. 35. Corn - Indiana 23 bu/ac
36. 36. 2014 Early Results
37. 37. Potatoes - California
38. 38. Corn - Kentucky 39
39. 39. Corn - Illinois 40
40. 40. Soybeans Curtice, Ohio 19 bu/ac
41. 41. Soybeans Mentone, Indiana
42. 42. Alfalfa - Kentucky
43. 43. Canola - Alberta 12 bu/ac
44. 44. Wheat - Maryland Ron Mulford (retired researcher) conducted study in no-till/min till wheat Nu-Trax P+ applied at 2.1 lb/ac Harvested July 2014 85 86 87 88 89 90 Control Nu-Trax P+ Yield(bu/ac) Impact of Nu-Trax P+ on Wheat Yield +2.8 bu
45. 45. Just 2 lb/ac of Nu-Trax P+ fertilizer puts YOU in charge of delivering the nutrition your crops need for a strong start!
46. 46. Nutrient Stewardship The Time is Now
47. 47. Over-application and run-off of P is a challenge Growers need to find a better way to use P fertilizer Increasing regulation around the world
48. 48. 4R Nutrient Stewardship An important aspect of utilizing 4R Nutrient Management on a farm is that there is consideration for economic, social and environmental goals
49. 49. Nu-Trax P+ fit in High P Soils
50. 50. Field Background Wolf Trax Specialist Olsen P Soil Test (ppm) Soil Lab Rating Crop Location Mark Goodwin >20 ppm H,VH Wheat Elmcreek, MB
51. 51. Agronomic Recommendation Rate Nu-Trax P+ Supplemental P2O5 2 lbs/ac 0 lbs/ac
52. 52. Early Season Growth 0 5 10 15 20 25 TFW SFW RFW 23 15 8 4 3 2 Impact of Nu-Trax P+ on plant fresh weight (g per 0.5 meter row) in (Wheat 19 DAE) NK + 2 lbs/ac Nu-Trax P+ NK + 35 lbs/ac P2O5
53. 53. Longer, more developed roots 0 10 20 30 40 50 NK + 2 lbs/ac Nu-Trax P+ NK + 35 lbs/ac P2O5 44 30 Impact of Nu-Trax P+ on Root Length (cm) in Wheat 19 DAE
54. 54. Yield Results 98% 99% 100% 101% 102% 103% NK + 2 lbs/ac Nu-Trax P+ NK + 35 lbs/ac P2O5 103% Yield
55. 55. 2 7 12 17 22 NK + 2 lbs/ac Nu-Trax P+ NK + 35 lbs/ac P2O5 UTC 19 18 19 Olsen P How much P left in soil the fall after cropping with Nu-Trax P+ vs MAP?
56. 56. How much P left in soil the fall after cropping with Nu-Trax P+ vs MAP? 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 NK + 2 lbs/ac Nu-Trax P+ NK + 35 lbs/ac P2O5 UTC 613 592 645 Total Soil P - EPA
57. 57. Wrap-Up
58. 58. Something to think about Nu-Trax P+ is great tool for EARLY season nutrition Great fit for growers planting wheat this fall Strong root system is important Spring application opportunity for corn and soybean growers Especially important in cool, wet soils Management tool for areas with P regulations
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