Cateogries
How Biologicals Help Crops Withstand Drought Conditions
Much of the Midwest and Southern regions are experiencing levels of drought ranging from “abnormally dry” to “exceptional drought.” Learn how microorganisms in biological crop nutrition products improve plants’ stress tolerance and ability to withstand drought conditions.
Guide to BW Fusion’s In-Season Product Lineup
BW Fusion understands the importance of having a complete biological crop nutrition program. That’s why we have a full lineup of in-season products to help you build up walls to protect your plants.
Crop Disease Field Guide
One of the most stressful factors of the growing season is learning how to navigate crop diseases. There are countless diseases that take over fields and lower yield potential—hurting your bottom line. Here is a quick rundown of some of the most common diseases to be on the lookout for in your corn and soybean fields this summer.
Drought vs. Disease: How Weather is Impacting This Year’s Growing Season
Weather is always top-of-mind for growers, and this season is no exception. BW Fusion growers range across the country from regions facing Dust Bowl-like drought conditions to areas receiving high amounts of moisture. Both of these scenarios, and all the variations in between, come with their own set of concerns and crop management considerations.
Field Fiends: Pigweeds
Pigweeds such as waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are sneaky species that have a tendency to make an appearance in fields across the Corn Belt. Learn about these pesky pigweeds and develop your management plan for this season.
Optimize Soil Fertility with BaselineRx
BaselineRx, a new program offered by Agronomy 365, is the key to unlocking a clear understanding of the nutrient levels and health of the soil within your fields. By creating a map of the unique zones that make up your fields and testing each of those zones, you get a more accurate look at what’s happening in your soil.
Zinc: Top 5 Things You Need to Know
When you have a cold, you may look to zinc to help boost your immune system. Similarly, zinc helps protect crops against cold temperatures. That’s not the only function of zinc, though. Zinc is a key component of multiple enzymes responsible for metabolic reactions in all crops. Without these enzymes—a.k.a. without zinc—plant growth and development would stop. Let’s dive into more reasons why zinc is an essential micronutrient.
What People Are Saying About Meltdown
Meltdown is a crop residue solution that breaks down stubble and puts dollars back in your pocket. But does it live up to the hype? From agronomists to real farmers, here’s what real people are saying.
Magnesium: Top 5 Things You Need to Know
We humans look to magnesium to help calm us and lower our stress levels. These are two effects you’ll also feel knowing your crops have enough of this primary micronutrient. From the green appearance magnesium brings to your plants through chlorophyll, to the green dollar bills it brings to your wallet, here’s what you need to know about Mg.
4 Reasons To Incorporate HumiCal Into Your Program
HumiCal provides your field with a water-soluble source of calcium, making it immediately available. It is also specifically formulated to improve nutrient uptake.
7 Reasons Meltdown Is The Ideal Crop Residue Solution
Meltdown is a crop residue management solution that returns nutrients to your ground more quickly. It’s a collection of 100% naturally occurring microbes, nitrogen, and organic acids that improve soil health as well as increase yield potential.
Calcium: Top 5 Things You Need to Know
While some may call it a “secondary nutrient,” there’s no denying the importance of calcium for crop health. It quite literally holds the crop together (well, the cell walls at least). Calcium is essential for plant tissue strength and development, enzyme activation and communicating signals to coordinate cellular functions. Here are five things to remember when it comes to calcium.