The purpose of this study is to compare the use of different sugar products, applied in-furrow, and their impact on yield and profitability.

2018 Southern Kentucky Corn Sugar Study - In-Furrow

The addition of sugar to a starter fertilizer has shown some promise, and this year was no exception. Feed Grade Dextrose showed a 7.8 Bu./A. yield advantage over the control. Sugar can act as an immediate energy source for native microorganisms in the soil. This is like a shot of adrenaline that helps jump start their activity and promotes biological processes, like organic matter mineralization. That, in turn, feeds the seedlings and allows for a more vigorous start.

 Pre: 7.5 oz. Verdict®, 24 oz. Roundup PowerMAX®, 10 oz. Shredder® 2,4-D LV6 Post: 18 oz. Armezon® Pro, 24 oz. Roundup PowerMAX®, 2 lb. Atrazine | 

 5 gal. PureGrade® Diamond 6-24-6 In-Furrow | 

Syntose FA™, Feed Grade Dextrose, eXceed™ Nano Brown Sugar, Carbose

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2018 Southern Kentucky Corn Sugar Study - In-furrow

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