The purpose of this study is to compare various foliarapplied applications of sugar products, made at the R1 growth stage, and their impact on yield and profitability.

2018 Southern Illinois Soybean Sugar Study - Foliar

Sugar is a hot topic in production agriculture. In this study, four sugar containing products were applied at the R1 growth stage, all of which resulted in a positive return on investment. When sugar is applied in-furrow, it’s believed that not only do the plants utilize the sugars, but most importantly, soil microbes utilize the sugar as a food source. Foliar-applied sugar, on the other hand, can provide benefits in other ways. Research has found that foliar-applied sugar can help increase the number of beneficial insects while also pr oviding an additional sugar source to the plant. Sugar is used to increase energy storage and help the plant more efficiently transfer energy. It’s believed that applications of sugar during periods of cloudy weather can help a plant continue functioning during times of lower photosynthesis.

Fall: Vertical-Till/In-Line Rip, Spring: Vertical-Till | 

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