Potato Grower

Is your residue a problem or an opportunity? Science Driven Nutrition Science Driven Solutions © 2014 Agro-K Corporation AGRO-K CORpORAtiOn 8030 Main Street, NE • Minneapolis, MN 55432 800-328-2418 • www.agro-k.com Crop residue is an untapped financial resource that is often overlooked. The per acre nutrient value of corn residue at 200 Bu/Ac is approximate $183. The value of wheat stubble at 75 Bu/A is $86. Significant units of nitrogen, phosphate, potassium and sulfur are tied up in the residue. Extracting these nutrients on a timely basis leads to improved fertilizer efficiency and increased profitability. But often the full value of these nutrients are not released early enough in the growing season and therefore aren't of significant value to the current crop. Bio-Mulch ™ is the answer. Bio-Mulch ™ is a unique blend of nutrients and fermentation enzymes designed to increase existing local populations of cellulose digesting microbes. Rapidly increasing cellulose digesting microbes speeds residue decomposition and nutrient release. Applying Bio-Mulch broadcast, foliar or impregnated on dry fertilizer, post-harvest or pre-plant on stover or stubble accelerates the release of valuable nutrients tied up in the residue. Releasing residue bound nutrients earlier in the growing season supports developing crops better by providing access to more plant- available nutrients. Bio-Mulch provides these grower benefits: • Accelerate nutrient release from stover and stubble • Influence the timing of nutrient release so it happens earlier in the growing season • Reduce residue particle size, including root balls • Increase friability of residue • Increase tillage and harvest efficiency Cash-in on the full value of your residue with Bio-Mulch ™ Crop Yield $ Value of Residue from Previous Crop Corn 200 BU/ A $183/ A Wheat 75 BU/ A $86/ A International Plant Nutrition Institute Bio-Mulch ™

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