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Zinc DDP for 2016 season:

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NitrogenPotassiumPhosphorusZincSulfurOver the last ten years many Corn Farmers have expanded their complete crop fertility program to include: SulfurZincIn addition to the very important nutrients: N-P-K

TIMING has become IMPORTANT

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VALUEEarly soil application of Zinc DDPProper root developmentMitigates risk of planting early into cooler soils, which limits zinc availabilityEnables the seedling to withstand lower air temperaturesVALUEMid_season-Grain FillIt is necessary for proper crop maturation AND starch formation

3Importance of Early Delivery of ZincZINC - Better Root Development can have Significant BenefitsBetter water utilizationBetter utilization of other applied N-P-K-S fertilizersHigher yield potential

Broadcast, Pre-plant application of Zinc DDP coated on N-P-K dry fertilizer

REDUNDANT FROM PART 1 OF WEBINAR??4Trial 1YieldTreatmentBu/acreControl183.6Zinc seed treatment200.1Zn DDP209.3Trial 2BroadcastYieldFertilizerBu/acreControl179.8Zn DDP190.5Significance 0.0583DDP Nutrients Perform

Zinc trials University of Kentucky high pH, high phosphorus soils

High phosphorus soils may need additional zinc5Whats Causing Zinc Deficiency?Larger, healthier roots can extract more nutrients from soilsUniversity of Illinois: Hybrids with insecticide traits removed up to 27% more zinc per bushel

Is Zinc Extra or Essential?Zinc DDP can be a low cost inputHaving sufficient zinc allows crop to maximize macronutrients appliedEarly season zinc can enhance root growth, that makes water and fertilizer utilization increase Cutting back may save $5-15/ac . . . at what cost?Higher input efficiency, better overall ROI

7Why is Timing Important?Most micronutrients DO NOT move well within the plant or soilImmobile within PLANTBoronZincCopperManganeseIronImmobile within SOILZincCopperManganeseIronPhosphorus

No zinc to new growth

1.) Foliar applications can be beneficial to address low nutrient levels

2.) Foliar applications can be the most expensive application of nutrient/elemental unit Value: Early, Soil-apply Zinc2/3 of the volume of a foliar zinc application at the five- or six-leaf (V5 or V6) stage will hit the ground and not correct tissue levels. . . so you may need to make multiple applications.

A soil application is the most economical way of applying zinc, because it ensures new growth also has access to the zinc later on in the season. Waiting to see a deficiency to apply zinc 9

Nutrients move naturally through xylem as the plant growsZnZnPPPPPPOne issue with soil applied micronutrients has beenscarcityZn

Zinc UtilizationThe zinc needed for grain fill can only come from the soil . . . Very little Zinc mobility within the plant

11Value: Apply Zinc Before NeededDelivery needs to occur BEFORE needed for biological processesFixing deficiencies or just-in-time applications WILL rob yielddont wait until foliar applications to address microsThe micronutrient is needed WEEKS before deficiency symptomsMost often a Hidden Hunger is not deficient

Know your Soil

Consider adding micronutrients to your soil analysis

Think about ZINC (even with high soil zinc levels) when:Soils contain High to Very High phosphorus levelsHigh soil pH above 6.9Consistently use insecticide trait corn hybrids

Other situations:Low organic matter soilsSandy soils

Use Proven TechnologyWolf Trax Zinc DDP (62%) has been field-proven in performance for 10+ yearsMore than 20 million acres of Wolf Trax DDP Nutrients appliedUnique technologies ensure early plant availability and uptake

14EvenCoat TechnologyPatented Coating TechnologyEach and every fertilizer granule is coated with Wolf Trax DDP NutrientProvides more feeding sites for plants and closer proximity to roots Blanket-like distribution in the field and better uptake by the plantAllows for tailored blends

Wolf Trax utilizes N,P,K as the delivery system

This innovation delivers a more efficient option for growers where every fertiliser prill is coated resulting in better distribution in the field and improved plant uptake.

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PlantActiv FormulationDDP Nutrients have been designed for optimum plant availability Chemical FormulationDUAL ACTION AvailabilityResists soil tie-upPhysical FormulationIdeal particle size for plant uptakeDDP = Dry Dispersible Powder Technology

At Wolf Trax, our innovative approach means that we custom-designed a micronutrient product to do something in the soil, and in the plant. As a result we formulated a micronutrient product, called DDP, to resist soil tie-up and get into the plant quickly, .16DDP Nutrients offer a better solutionBetter distribution with EvenCoat Technology+Highly effective PlantActiv Formulation= Earlier delivery of nutrients

153 granules of fertilizer throughout rooting depth, all coated with DDP Micronutrients mean better root interception (15x5x3 inch soil profile)2 granules of micronutrient are sparsely distributed and leave micronutrient fertilization to chance

DDP Coating of 0.9 lb/ac on 150 lb/ac34-17 dry blendTypical granular micronutrient at 5 lb/ac

17Comparison Zinc DDP Versus GranularTreatmentsRateZinc granular5 lb Elemental/acZinc DDP 0.90 lb/acUntreated 0

Considerations for 2016Zinc DDPWolf Trax DDP Nutrients can be added to existing fertilizer application, so economical for growerGuaranteed to fix a deficiencyDesigned for better, quicker plant uptake than granular zinc products = better use of fertilizer dollars

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