Get Educated

As growers and agronomists, we’re always watching our crops... scouting fields, checking leaf color, and monitoring growth. These visual cues are important, but they often tell us what is happening, not why. By the time we spot nutrient-related symptoms, it may already be too late to make a difference.

In today’s high-performance cropping systems, timing, nutrient availability, and invisible stressors all play major roles in yield potential. The real question isn’t how tall is the corn, but why is it growing the way it is, and what could be holding it back?

Another agronomy deep-dive brought to you by Crop Cast. In Episode 38, host Sean Nettleton along with Jason Schley and Jaren Schley takes us beyond the basics and into the underground world of roots—specifically, the nodal roots that form during the V4 to V6 stages of corn development. This period marks a major physiological transition in the plant’s life, and the insights shared in this episode are essential listening for anyone who’s serious about maximizing yield potential. Let’s unpack the episode—and dig deeper (pun intended) into why nodal root development during this stage is such a game-changer.

Plants need nitrogen — that’s no secret. But what many growers may not realize is that nitrogen doesn’t directly fuel growth. Instead, crops must first convert nitrogen into amino acids and then into proteins — a process that takes time, energy, and the right enzymatic conditions. This conversion is often a hidden yield drag, especially under stress or in late-season windows when energy reserves are stretched thin.

When it comes to maximizing yield potential in your crop, herbicide programs are a crucial piece of the puzzle. But like any crop input, herbicides can introduce unintended stress. Stress from herbicide applications can reduce yield potential by up to 50%. That’s why recognizing the signs and knowing how to help crops recover quickly is essential for protecting plant health and preserving yield.

Every farmer knows the power of nitrogen. It’s the engine behind green leaves, lush canopies, and vigorous plant growth. But what happens when that power becomes a liability? When nitrate accumulates faster than a plant can convert it into protein, the result isn’t a bumper crop—it’s a hidden drain on yield potential.

By keeping plants fueled when they need it most, AmiNo helps farmers finish strong and harvest the full yield they’ve worked all season to achieve.

Crops are easily stressed. With that stress comes unhealthy plants, lower yields, and less profit. When we think about what’s stressing our plants, pests and diseases usually come to mind first. However, abiotic stress is one of the most overlooked threats to crop productivity.

147 total trials submitted from four US regions. BioBoost Corn and BioBoost Soy have proven to be game-changers for farmers across the United States. With significant yield increases, cost savings, and environmental benefits, BioBoost is helping farmers maximize their ROI while promoting sustainable farming practices.