2021 BRANDT Research and Development Farm Results Pleasant Plains and Lexington, IL
Trial Overview
2021 Climate Data April
May
Location
Average Temp
Average Solar Rad
Pleasant Plains
53.6º
19.8
Lexington
52.4º
19.1
Location
Average Temp
Average Solar Rad
Pleasant Plains
62.0º
19.8
Lexington
60.4º
19.7
Lexington - 2.2”
Lexington - 4.9”
Pleasant Plains - 2.6”
Pleasant Plains - 4.2”
June
July
Location
Average Temp
Average Solar Rad
Pleasant Plains
75.4º
22.9
Lexington
74.6º
23.3
Location
Average Temp
Average Solar Rad
Pleasant Plains
75.2º
21.8
Lexington
74.0º
21.2
Lexington - 8.9”
Lexington - 3.5”
Pleasant Plains - 8.5”
Pleasant Plains - 16.3”
August
September
Location
Average Temp
Average Solar Rad
Pleasant Plains
75.8º
22.1
Lexington
74.8º
21.5
Location
Average Temp
Average Solar Rad
Pleasant Plains
70.4º
19.1
Lexington
69.6º
19.1
Lexington - 3.52”
Lexington - 1.6”
Pleasant Plains - 10.3”
Rainfall
2
10.0”
Pleasant Plains - 6.7”
8.0”
6.0”
5.0”
4.0”
3.0”
2.0”
1.5”
1.0”
0.5”
Trial Overview
2021 BRANDT Research Results
Contents
To say 2021 was a challenging year would be an understatement, but resilience and perseverance are two common traits within our industry.
Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
It is our culture to be forward-thinking and focus on the positive outcomes of the season. Challenges always bring opportunities to learn and that is always the case within our research.
P&K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
As BRANDT continues to grow and evolve with the ever-changing agriculture industry, we expanded the research results within this annual publication to encompass insights from other geographies. It is shared knowledge and findings that make our products and recommendations the best in the business.
Solar Maximization and Intercropping Trials . . . 12
We learned a lot in 2021. Mother Nature blessed us with ample rainfall - too much at times - throughout central Illinois. Supply chain issues made weed control and fungicide applications difficult. But, when it came to harvest we experienced results to be proud of and learned a few things to make the next season better. That’s the long-term goal: To do things better than we did the season before. Thank you for your business in 2021. Please enjoy our research results and reach out to your BRANDT representative with questions or for additional information. Brian Haschemeyer - VP BRANDT Discovery & Innovation Ed Corrigan – Senior Technical Agronomist
Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) . . . . . . . . . 11
Hybrid Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Planting Date Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Response to ATS - Multi Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 BRANDT In-Furrow Product Trial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Corn V4 Foliar Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Progressive Foliar Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Response to Fungicide and BRANDT Products . . 20 Corn and Soybean Yield Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Management Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Dan Froelich – Technical Agronomist Steve Clement – Technical Systems Advisor Weather maps can be found at: https://water.weather.gov/precip/ Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring Program. Illinois Climate Network. (2015). Illinois State Water Survey, 2204 Griffith Drive, Champaign, IL 61820-7495. https://dx.doi.org/10.13012/J8MW2F2Q
Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Variety Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Seed Treatment Trial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Planting Date Trial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Response to In-Furrow Treatments . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Progressive Foliar Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Soybean Fungicide Trial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 BRANDT Smart System on Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . 33
Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Trial Overview
Pleasant Plains, IL Omission Trials - Standard Treatment Fall NH3
Spring NH3
Total Nutrition
Planting Date
Population
Harvest Date
160 Units
None
Corn: 190-50-150-30S Soybeans: 24-72-144-30S
4/5/21 - 4/16/21
Corn: 42,000 Soybeans: 120,000
9/14/21 - 9/22/21
Fungicide/Insecticide/Nutrition Application
Herbicide/Nutrition Application
Corn: Hero , BRANDT Smart B-Mo, Revytek , BRANDT Smart Trio Soybeans: Hero, BRANDT Smart Trio, BRANDT Smart K B & Revytek ®
™
Corn: (Pre-emergent) Resicore®; (Post-applied) BRANDT Smart Trio & BRANDT Smart B-Mo Soybeans: (Pre-emergent) Zidua® + Metribuzin; (Post-applied), BRANDT Smart Trio & BRANDT Smart B-Mo, Liberty®, Outlook®
®
Trial Parameters Block 1 - Continuous Corn • • • •
Block 2 - Continuous Corn
Foliar Nutritional Stimulants Foliar V4 Stage Conventional Till 42,000 Population
• • • •
Block 5 - First Year Soybeans • • • •
Variety Trials 30” Row Width Conventional Till 120,000 Population
• • • •
Variety Trials 30” Row Width Conventional Till 120,000 Population
• • • •
Fungicide Sulfur Response at Plant Conventional Till vs No Till 120,000 Population Foliar Nutritionals
• • • •
• • • •
Progressive Foliar Treatments Sulfur Response at Plant Conventional Till vs No Till 120,000 Population
Nutrient Response 0 to 300 Units of N (no P&K) Conventional Till 42,000 Population
Block 8 - First Year Corn
Hybrid Trials 30” Row Width Strip Till 42,000 Population
• • • •
Block 11 - Continuous Corn
Fall NH3 Sulfur Response at Plant Conventional Till 42,000 Population
Block 14 - First Year Soybeans • • • •
Block 4 - Continuous Corn
Hybrid Trials 30” Row Width Conventional Till 42,000 Population
Block 7 - First Year Corn • • • •
Block 10 - Intercropping
Fall NH3 Solar Maximization Conventional Till 42,000 Population
Block 13 - First Year Soybeans • • • • •
• • • •
Block 6 - First Year Soybeans
Block 9 - Intercropping • • • •
Block 3 - Continuous Corn
Hybrid Trials 30” Row Width Conventional Till 42,000 Population
Fall NH3 Sulfur Response at Plant Conventional Till vs No Till 42,000 Population
Hybrid Trials 30” Row Width Strip Till 42,000 Population
Block 12 - Continuous Corn • • • •
Fall NH3 vs 28% Sulfur Response at Plant Conventional Till vs No Till 42,000 Population
Block 15 - First Year Corn
Block 16 - First Year Corn
• High Yield Trial
• • • •
• 20” vs 30” Row Width • Fungicide Response vs Population • 34,000 to 54,000 Population
Sulfur Response at Plant Foliar Nutritional Stimulants 42,000 Population Fungicide Trials
Planting Date Trials
Pipeline
• Corn and Soybeans - 4/5/21 - 5/24/21
• Population - 42,000 Corn and 120,000 Soybeans
8
7
30” 30” DKC Hybrid DKC Hybrid Performance Performance Trials 1st Year Trials 1st Year Corn Strip Till Corn Strip Till 42 K 42 K
16
15
20” vs 30” Hybrid Trials 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54 vs Fungicide 30” Corn Stimulant Trials Fungicide V5 Strip Tillage Systems
4
6 Asgrow Flex Soybean Variety Trials Late Maturity
14
30” Soybean Progressive Management Trials
5 Asgrow 30” Flex Soybean Variety Trials Early Maturity
13
4
3 N Rates
12
30” Soybean Tillage vs Foliar Product Trials
Hybrid Performance
2
11
30” Corn Tillage vs N Source Trials
30” DKC Hybrid Performance Trials
10
30” Corn Progressive Management Trials
1 Plant Stimulant Trial
9
Block 9 & 10 Solar Maximization Trials 20” & 30” Corn & Soybeans Skip Row 30”
Trial Overview
Lexington, IL Omission Trials - Standard Treatment Total Nutrition
Planting Date
Population
Harvest Date
Corn: 200/240-92-120-30S Soybeans: 15-68-120-30s
Corn: 4/27/21 - 5/1/21 Soybeans: 4/19/21 - 4/22/21
Corn: 37,000 Soybeans: 125,000
Corn: 9/15/21 Soybeans: 11/8/21
Fall NH3
Preplant 28%
At Plant Nutrition
Side Dress 28%
Corn: 160 units
40-60 units rotation dependent
0
0
Fungicide/Insecticide/Nutrition Application
Herbicide/Nutrition Application
Corn: Hero, BRANDT Smart K B, BRANDT Smart Trio, BRANDT Smart Fe Veltyma Soybeans: Hero, BRANDT Smart Trio, BRANDT Smart K B, Revytek
Corn: Resicore, Splitshot, BRANDT Smart Trio & BRANDT Smart K B Soybeans: (Pre-emergent) - Zidua Pro, (Post-applied) - Liberty, BRANDT Smart Trio, BRANDT Smart K B, & BRANDT Smart Fe
Trial Parameters Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 4
• Variety Trials • Traits and RMs • Solar Maximization
• Hybrid Trials • Starter Fertilizers
• BRANDT Community Trial
• BRANDT Community Trial
Block 5
Block 6
Block 7
Block 8
• Fungicide Trials • Fungicide Timings • Number of Applications
• Planting Date Trial • Foliar Nutrient Trials
• Foliar Nutrient Trials • Various Products and
• Nitrogen Trials
Block 9
Block 10
Block 11
Block 12
• Foliar Nutrient Trials • Various Products and
• Seed Treatments • Starter Fertilizers
• Sulfur Trials
• Fungicide Trials • Various Products and
w/ and w/o BRANDT micros
Application Timings
Hybrid 2 Arrangement
Variety Arrangement
• Variable Rate and Timings
Application Timings
Application Timings
We use an omission style plot technique at our research farms to determine the value of each individual application as it is omitted. We can then analyze the data to determine yield and return on investment outcomes. The goal is to develop local insights to maximize yield and return on every acre. Throughout the book, there are areas where an economic analysis is paired with yield. For consistency, we use the 2021 harvest crop insurance price of $5.37/bu for corn and $12.30/bu for soybeans.
1
2 Solar & Variety Trial
7
Corn Hybrid Trial & Starter Fertilizer Trial
8 Soybean Foliar Trial
4
3 Corn Community Trial
9 Corn Nitrogen Trial
5 Soybean Community Trial
10 Corn Foliar Trial
Soybean Seed Treatment Trial & Soybean Starter Trial
6 Soybean Fungicide Trial
11
Soybean Planting Date & Boron Trial
12 Sulfur Trials
Corn Fungicide Trials
5
Corn
BRANDT Corn Production Base Applications The BRANDT base applications reflect a high yield management recommendation that can be implemented in parts or as a whole to fit within a grower’s current program. Applications for 2021 were: ■
15-50-150 suspension in fall
■
Fall NH3 – 160 units
■
Band at plant 14-0-0-30S (2x0)
■
2.5 gal/ac in furrow starter + BRANDT® EnzUp® Zn
■
42,000 population
■
Conventional till in fall, Salford in fall
■
Plant on top of RTK ammonia line
■
Pre-emergent herbicide at plant with water
■
BRANDT Smart Trio, BRANDT Smart B-Mo
■
Fungicide at R1 + BRANDT Smart K B + insecticide
We have illustrated the production practices as they relate to application timing. Please note how many important decisions are made before and at planting.
Nitrogen Rate pg. 11
P&K Rate
BRANDT Smart Trio and Herbicide
pg. 10
pg. 18
Fungicide Application w/ BRANDT Smart System Boron Products
Planting Date pg. 15
pg. 20
Hybrid Selection pg. 13
Population Rate pg. 13
BRANDT EnzUp pg. 14 & 17
At Planting Nutrition pg. 16
COVER CROP/ TILLAGE
6
NPK
VE
V1
V2
V4
V8
Corn
Production Practice Rankings
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
10 yr Avg
10 yr ROI
1
Planting Date
67.6
99.6
94.2
41.8
97.3
47.0
36.4
100.2
72.9
127.7
78.5
$$$
2
Hybrid Variance
39.3
18.1
11.5
47.1
33.1
35.1
65.3
66.3
38.7
79.8
44.6
$$$
3
Solar Maximization
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
39.6
34.8
37.2
$$$
4
Nitrogen Rate
16.3
47.8
36.1
35.7
31.2
15.1
14.9
12.6
36.4
77.5
31.1
3.7
5
Crop Rotation Penalty
10.3
6.3
20.3
33.6
9.9
21.9
11.2
37.1
63
24.1
28.5
$$$
6
Strobilurin Response
51.7
13.4
14.3
21.2
27.2
17.0
24.8
46.8
32.6
36.8
27.3
4.7
7
Tillage System
n/a
n/a
19.7
15.0
19.5
18.8
22.1
19.8
38.3
52.1
25.7
7.7
8
P&K Rate
23.3
10.7
16.7
10.1
14.1
16.0
24.1
8.3
66.0
34.3
22.8
2.2
9
BRANDT Smart Trio
22.0
22.1
34.1
17.5
15.8
6.5
15.1
9.6
33.4
10.1
18.4
21.9
10
Population Rate
3.7
32.5
27.3
40.4
12.3
16.6
7.0
19.5
7.5
22.9
18.5
2.2
11
Row Width 20" vs 30"
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
10.8
4.1
36.5
36.0
6.8
13.7
18.0
$$$
12
Nitrogen Timing
n/a
23
20.5
7.6
16.3
2
21.7
0
30.4
17.1
17.3
$$$
13
Banding Nitrogen
n/a
13.0
15.4
22.9
11.9
20.9
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
16.8
$$$
14
Starter (28% + ATS at Plant)
4.0
11.1
13.6
13.6
13.4
6.7
21.3
15.5
18.8
29.1
13.8
4.9
15
Boron at Tassel
4.0
n/a
9.3
5.9
6.8
12.4
n/a
8.5
6.3
7.1
7.5
10.0
16
Zinc (1qt/ac)
8.1
4.6
20.7
5.0
1.2
4.1
4.1
5.8
7.4
3.9
6.9
5.9
The ROI (Return On Investment) listed is calculated using the 2021 fall crop insurance price of $5.37 per bushel, multiplied by the yield response per acre, minus the cost per acre of a practice. For every dollar invested per acre in a practice, the ROI factor is how many dollars you get in return. We use a symbol of $$$ for practices that had no measurable cost per acre, but offer the best ROI.
V12
VT
R1
R2
R4
R6
7
We Have Determined the “Top 5” Corn Grower Insights Based on BRANDT Research Farm Data 1. Planting early in ideal conditions continually produces the highest yields. The addition of ATS at planting adds additional yield and ROI. 2. Hybrid selection and placement was highly favorable in 2021. 3. In 2021, the MRTN (Maximum Return to Nitrogen) was higher than in past years. Higher nitrogen rates increased yield on corn acres due to increased rainfall and late disease pressure. 4. Response to fungicide was significant on our research farms and on local grower acres. 5. Early nutrition, banded or broadcast, around the planting window increased soil activity and produced a positive response in establishing the young plants.
2021 Production Practice Rankings vs 10 Year Average Production Practice Rankings $421.4
140
100
$360
127.7
120
$199.8
$180
$59.0
$120
Nitrogen Banding Starter Boron Timing Nitrogen (28%-Sulfur at at Plant) Tassel
$30.8 6.9 3.9
$36.2
7.5 7.1
13.8 29.1
16.8 0
0
BRANDT Population Row Smart Rate Width Trio 20 vs 30
17.3 17.1
18.0 13.7
22.9
P&K Rate
18.5
22.8 34.3
25.7
Solar Nitrogen Crop Strobilurin Tillage MaximizRate Rotation Response System ation Penalty
$65.8 $94.2 $54.4 $96.6 $93.0 $90.3 18.4 10.1
52.1
27.3 36.8
Date
Hybrid Variance
28.5 24.1
bu/ac Planting
$240
$153.3 $119.8 $115.4 31.1
0
37.2 34.8
44.6
20
$121.9
77.5
79.8
78.5
40
8
$300
$239.5
80 60
10 Year Average 2021 10 Year ROI/ac @ $5.37/bu $420
$60 $0
Zinc $/ac (1qt/ac)
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn
Corn Revenue ■
With great yields and favorable markets, 2021 corn revenue was at an all time high on the research farm
■
Although commodity grain prices are favorable there were still plenty of challenges in 2021 that will be with growers through the 2022 season
■
The BRANDT Research and Development Farm has continued to provide valued insights in how to maximize the value of your input cost in central Illinois
■
Foliar products such as fungicide, insecticide, and nutritionals provided up to 25% of the yield and profitability lift to achieve the record level of revenue
Multi-Year Yield Response to Rotation - Pleasant Plains 1st Year Corn Yield 1st Year Corn $
Continuous Corn Yield Continuous Corn $
2011
2012
$1600 $1400 $1200
245.2
2010
$1382 $1272 278.3
2009
229.6
2008
130.0 140.3
2007
146
100 bu/ac
152.7
125
244.2
175 150
250.5 272.4
200
$804 $733
209.8
222.3
243.4
250.5 256.8
$1019 $964
$709 $680
257.2 267.1
$979 $988
$794 $768
$1170 $916 293.1
$1286 $900
$1097 $952 281.3
$1335 $823 256.3
241.0 261.8
260.6 267.2
225
250.6 253.6
250
$825 $815
$959 $925
$1010 $970 287.9 299.1
275
$829 $796
286.8 307.1
300
$898 $865
$1000 $800 $600 $400 $200
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
$0 $/ac
9
Corn
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn P&K Phosphorus and potassium are two elements that are essential in maintaining and increasing soil productivity to support current and future corn yields. ■
One of our longest running trials on the research farm demonstrates the importance of routine P&K fertilization
■
The University of Illinois has clear guidelines to help determine an accurate grain removal fertilizer strategy Response to P&K Applications - Lexington
2021 Yield Response to 8 Year P&K Grain Removal Program - Pleasant Plains 246.4
240 230
240 230 220
210
210
190 180
170
170 160
160 Zero P&K for 8 Years
Grain Removal P&K Program
bu/ac
185.0
180
bu/ac
203.8
190
200
207.1
208.2
200
222.5
220
No P&K
200 + 200 Application
Grain Average Yield of All Removal P&K Trials at Lexington Program Research Farm
Fertilizer Rate Examples Based on U of I Recommendations Crop
Nutrients Removed
Fertilizer or
Corn Yield
P2O5
K2O
DAP
MAP
Potash
300
111
72
241
213
120
275
102
66
221
196
110
250
93
60
201
178
100
225
83
54
181
160
90
200
74
48
161
142
80
(bu/ac)
(lbs/ac)
(lbs/ac)
Crop
Nutrients Removed
Fertilizer or
Soybean Yield
P2O5
K2O
DAP
MAP
Potash
100
75
117
163
144
195
90
68
105
147
130
176
80
60
94
130
115
156
70
53
82
114
101
137
(bu/ac)
(lbs/ac)
(lbs/ac)
Two Crop Combined Fertilizer Maintenance Corn
Soybeans
DAP
250
70
315
(bu/ac)
10
+
(bu/ac)
=
or
MAP
Potash
279
237
(lbs/ac)
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn
Corn Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) ■
The MRTN was higher at the Pleasant Plains Research Farm than in past years. Higher nitrogen rates increased corn yields due to increased rainfall and late disease pressure
■
As we have seen in past years, the MRTN range for the research farm falls between 175 and 225 lbs of nitrogen
■
The University of Illinois has developed an app to assist in determining the MRTN on your farm Fall Applied - 2021 Corn Yield Response to Different N Rates - Lexington
Spring Applied - 2021 Corn Yield Response to Different N Rates - Lexington
300
300
231.9
240
244.8
257.2 240
210.0
224.7
199.1
180
180
120
120
98.5
127.0 60
60
0
0 bu/ac
248.7
229.0
0 lbs N
150 lbs N Preplant
200 lbs N Preplant
300 lbs 180 lbs N Fall N Preplant + 60 lbs N Preplant
bu/ac
0 lbs N
150 lbs N Fall
200 lbs N Fall
300 lbs N Fall
180 lbs N Fall + 60 lbs N Preplant
2021 Corn Yield Response to N Rate Continuous Corn - Pleasant Plains 250
209.8 200
223.1
225.5
270 lbs of N
300 lbs of N
208.2
150
148.0 100
50
52.0 0 bu/ac
0 lbs of N
100 lbs of N
170 lbs of N
220 lbs of N
11
Corn
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Solar Maximization and Intercropping Trials Two trial types were studied in 2021 relating to maximizing solar opportunity: Skip row planting and intercropping.
Skip Row Planting ■
Every third row is not planted
■
Produced highest yield on first year corn when compared to a 20” row variable population and 30” row standard population
■
Other studies have determined skip row planting could be beneficial under drought conditions
Intercropping In our 2021 intercropping system, we added variable rate planting populations. We increased population on the outer rows of the corn crop to maximize the number of plants exposed to the increased sunlight. ■
Both 20” and 30” row width with variable population produced the highest yield in this trial Corn on Corn Solar Maximization
400
300
350
270
223.3
247.3
150
90 60
50
30 30” Skip Row Corn 60k Pop
20” Row Variable Pop 42-58k Pop
30” Row Standard Pop 42k Pop
0 bu/ac
30” Row Variable Pop 42-58k Pop
20” Row Standard Pop 42k Pop
58K
54K
20” Row, Variable Pop, Intercropped
50K
46K
44K
42K
42K
44K
46K
50K
54K
58K
30” Row, Skip Row, 60k Pop, Intercropped
12
20” Row Variable Pop 42-58k Pop
180
120
100
0
30” Row Standard Pop 42k Pop
210
150
bu/ac
245.7
200
240
269.2
327.4
250
331.0
300
281.8
1st Year Corn Solar Maximization
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn
Corn Hybrid Selection As noted in our “Top 5 Grower Insights”, hybrid selection always ranks among the most important decision on your farm. We work with our partners to determine the best hybrids for our geography. Long term observations: ■
Hybrids with a longer relative maturity are yielding higher
■
Select a hybrid that has good standability for your soils
■
Higher disease ratings are becoming increasingly important with different and new diseases showing up in the area, such as tar spot and southern rust
Corn Hybrid and Crop Rotation Trial - Pleasant Plains Continuous Corn
310 290
250 230 210 190 170 150
248.6
270
Average 268.9 244.8 DKC69-98 Trecepta 256.4 225.2 275.1 DKC69-99 SS 252.0 298.4 DKC68-48 SS 263.6 299.9 DKC68-69 VT2 257.9 DKC67-37 SS 284.1 249.4 DKC67-94 Trecepta 303.8 276.9 DKC66-18 VT2 285.6 265.9 260.1 DKC66-17 SS 213.1 DKC65-95 VT2 253.8 243.3 DKC65-84 SS 265.6 264.0 DKC64-65 VT2 268.5 251.2 288.2 DKC64-64 SS 256.5 266.2 DKC63-90 SS 258.5 254.6 DKC63-91 VT2 254.0 224.0 DKC63-57 VT2 210.2 DKC62-89 Trecepta 265.5 232.3 DKC61-41 VT2 260.8 231.7 DKC61-40 SS 264.9 250.3 DKC60-80 VT2 259.0 244.5 244.2 DKC59-82 VT2 225.3 N/A DKC59-81 SS 212.2 N/A CP5550 VT2
330
1st Year Corn
bu/ac
Corn Hybrid and Population Study - Lexington 270
255.1
261.6
269.2
234.5
209.9
208.6
200.0
190
215.9
221.3
217.3
220.7
225.8
243.2
210
229.4
246.7
230
253.7
250
37,000
3 Pop Avg
170 150 bu/ac
46,000 42,000
37,000
DKC 61-41RIB
3 Pop Avg
46,000 42,000 37,000 DKC 63-90RIB
3 Pop Avg
46,000 42,000
DKC 64-65RIB
46,000
42,000 37,000 DKC 69-95RIB
3 Pop Avg
13
Corn
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST Corn Seed Overtreatment In 2019, BRANDT launched a product line with a new enzyme technology - BRANDT EnzUp - which is designed for a soil application to benefit young plants. That same technology will soon be available as a corn overtreat product to accommodate grower demand. BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST contains a proprietary enzyme technology that enhances seed development to get the crop off to a fast and healthy start. This formulation is designed for use as a seed treatment on all soil types.
286.1
170 150 bu/ac
3.5 Advantage
IL, 2021 (bu/ac) BRANDT ENZUP GRAIN ST
254.1 250.6
Control
Corn
BRANDT ENZUP GRAIN ST
186.3
210
Control
184.2
190
14
bu/ac
192.1 6.5 Advantage 198.6 192.1
5.0 Advantage 226.6
BRANDT ENZUP GRAIN ST Control
150
196.3
BRANDT ENZUP GRAIN ST
Average of 6 Trials
BRANDT Dry Planter Box
Check
170
4.2 Advantage
Control
250.6
230
254.1
250
2.1 Advantage
BRANDT ENZUP GRAIN ST
Check
BRANDT Experimental Seed Treatments - Lexington
264.9
224.6
Control
BRANDT Competitor Competitor EnzUp Grain ST
270
229.2
BRANDT ENZUP GRAIN ST Control
Check
290
4.6 Advantage
IL, 2021 (bu/ac)
WI, 2021 (bu/ac)
285.5
295.1
Control
Corn
Corn
293.1
BRANDT ENZUP GRAIN ST
OH, 2021 (bu/ac)
287.3
190
9.0 Advantage
IL, 2021 (bu/ac)
Corn
297.6
250
210
Corn
IN, 2021 (bu/ac)
270
230
Field Trials
Corn
290
286.1
BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST is compatible with most fungicides and insecticide seed treatments. It may also be applied as an overtreatment if preferred.
BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST Corn Seed Overtreatment - Pleasant Plains
221.6
BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST Seed Coating
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn
Corn Planting Date Trials ■
6 years of planting date trial data points to April as the top yielding month to plant corn in central Illinois
■
The addition of early season sulfur provides a significant yield increase due to lack of sulfur mineralization from the cooler soils
■
The key is to plant when soil conditions are favorable
Corn Yield Response to Planting Date - Pleasant Plains 2021 ATS (2x0)
2021 No ATS
2020 Trial
2019 Trial
2018 Trial
2017 Trial
2016 Trial
360 325
324.7
290
260.6
260.5
255 220 185
253.0
235.9
220.2 218.4
213.8
197.0 192.8
150 115 80 bu/ac
Mar Mar Mar Apr 15 22 28 03
Apr 11
Apr 12
Apr 13
Apr 21
Apr 25
Apr May May May May May May May May May May Jun 26 06 07 09 11 16 19 21 24 26 31 02
Jun 03
Jun 04
Jun 07
Top Yield by Year (April 3 - 13)
15
Corn
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn Response to Ammonium Thiosulfate (ATS) – Multi Year This is the sixth year for monitoring corn yield response to ATS. Sulfur management plays a significant role in our high yield environment at the Pleasant Plains research farm. Ammonium Thiosulfate is 12-0-0-26S. Of that, 50% of the sulfur is in the elemental form and 50% in the sulfate form. This is important because only sulfate is readily available to the plant. Elemental sulfur slowly converts to sulfate over time. This provides a very effective, slow release capability. ■
The 6 year average yield advantage to 10 gal/ac of ATS is 14.5 bu/ac
■
In this specific trial ATS was applied 2 x 0 at planting
■
We have had success with both banded and broadcast ATS application scenarios
Sulfur Rate vs Applied Rate of DAP - Lexington 400 lbs DAP
200 lbs DAP
260
+32.6 bu/ac
240
+8.6 bu/ac
220 200 180
ATS mixes perfectly with 28% N and together makes a great combination for a spring application to feed the crop at early development stages.
+10.4 bu/ac
+2.6 bu/ac
160 140 120 100 bu/ac
No ATS
5 gal ATS
10 gal ATS
6 Year Corn Yield Response to ATS Applied at Planting - Pleasant Plains No ATS
ATS
290
+14.5 bu/ac
266.1
268.4
280.6
287.2
287.6
285.8
277.9
274.8
240
223.1
230
252.2
250
264.9
260
276.1
270
281.5
280
300.5
300
220 bu/ac
16
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
6 Year Average
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn
BRANDT In-Furrow Product Trial Pins BRANDT Trial Represent Locations
The addition of early season nutrition has been a key component to increased yields on our research farms and trials throughout corn growing regions. Nutrient availability is determined by environmental conditions such as temperature and moisture. By introducing nutrition near the seed, during or near the time of planting, we can introduce needed nutrients earlier when soil activity is minimal. ■
BRANDT 5-12-0-4S continues to show promising results on our research farms and on-farm trials. Three years of data shows an average yield increase of 8.2 bu/ac
■
BRANDT EnzUp Zn introduces enzymes to assist water and nutrient uptake. Zinc is essential to early growth development and improves early plant vigor and establishment
Multi-State Trials
BRANDT 5-12-0-4S Product Trial - Pleasant Plains
BRANDT In-Furrow Zn Product Trial - Pleasant Plains
330
330
+9.5 bu/ac
310
250
230
230
210
210
190
190
170
170
150
Check
bu/ac
150
BRANDT 5-12-0-4S 2.5 gal/ac
bu/ac
BRANDT EnzUp Zn 1 qt/ac
BRANDT Sequestar 9% Zn 1 qt/ac
5.4
25
14.3
4.6
4.5
4.6
9.6
4.4
7.3 2019
4.9
4.8
10
2018
5.1
16.6
15
5
5.3
23.6
5.2 5.0
0
Check
BRANDT EnzUp Corn - Multi-Year, Multi-State Data - 92 Total Trials
BRANDT 5-12-0-4S + BRANDT EnzUp Zn 4 Year Yield Advantage - Lexington
20
287.0
270
288.9
250
+1.5 bu/ac
285.5
285.5
270
+3.4 bu/ac
290
295.0
290
310
4.2
2020 bushel increase
2021
Average
4.0
2017
2018
2019
2020
Average
bushel increase
17
Corn
Early Vegetative
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn V4 Foliar Trials BRANDT Smart Trio has been our flagship foliar micronutrient product since its development nearly 15 years ago. ■
■
Success is achieved at various application rates. Increased application rates may be needed on soil types where deficiencies are present
2021 BRANDT Smart Trio Rate Trial - Continuous Corn - Pleasant Plains
The 2 qt/ac application rate has consistently been the highest yielding on our research farm. The recommended rate is 1-2 qt/ac
310
330
210
263.9
BRANDT Smart Trio 1 qt/ac
190 170 150
254.1
245
BRANDT Smart Trio 2 qt/ac
278.2
265
288.3
230
250
+10.1 bu/ac
291.2
270
285.7
270 250
255
+13.0 bu/ac
290
BRANDT Smart Trio on Corn/Soybean Rotation - Lexington
260
+7.0 bu/ac
bu/ac
BRANDT Smart Trio 1 gal/ac
Check
240 235 230
Check No Treatment
bu/ac
BRANDT Smart Trio 1 qt
14 Year Yield Increase with BRANDT Smart Trio @ 1 qt/ac on Continuous Corn 40
34.1
30
23.0
0 bu/ac
18
22.1
17.5
15.9
20 10
22.0
4.4
33.4
15.8
18.6
15.1 6.5
7.1
9.6 2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
10.1 2020
2021
14 Year Average
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Corn
Progressive Foliar Management The objective of this trial is to push the limits of yield through multiple applications of crop protection and nutritional products. Then analyze the correlation between yield and return on investment for each application.
Corn Post Application Trip Trial ■
Not only did each additional application increase yield, it also increased the return
■
The timing of applications is critical to meet seasonal nutrient demand, but also to alleviate stresses caused by pests
■
Four, or even five applications across a field after emergence is not common practice, and can be profitable under the right conditions
Treatment
Timing
Product
Yield Increase
$/acre
Treatment 1
At Planting
10 Gallon ATS
7.2
$38.66
Treatment 2
V5 Foliar
Treatment 1 + BRANDT Smart Trio (1qt/ac) + BRANDT Smart B-Mo (1pt/ac) + Fungicide
50.1
$269.04
Treatment 3
V10 Foliar
Treatment 1 & 2 + BRANDT Smart Trio (1qt/ac) + BRANDT Smart B-Mo (1pt/ac)
52.8
$283.54
Treatment 4
V14 Foliar
Treatment 1, 2 & 3 + BRANDT Smart Trio (1qt/ac) + BRANDT Smart K B (1qt/ac)
58.4
$313.61
Treatment 5
VT Foliar
Treatment 1, 2, 3 & 4 + BRANDT Smart Trio (1qt/ac) + BRANDT Smart K B (1qt/ac) + Fungicide
62.4
$335.09
Treatment 6
R2 Foliar
Treatment 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 + BRANDT Smart Trio (1qt/ac) + BRANDT Smart K B (1qt/ac)
66.7
$358.18
Corn on Corn Progressive Foliar Management +50.1 bu/ac $269.04
300
+66.7bu/ac $358.18 287.4
279.1
220.7
200
+62.4 bu/ac $335.09
227.9
220
273.5
+7.2 bu/ac $38.66
240
270.8
260
+58.4 bu/ac $313.61
283.1
280
+52.8 bu/ac $283.54
180 160 140 120 bu/ac
No ATS
10 Gallon ATS Treatment 1
V5 Foliar Treatment 2
V10 Foliar Treatment 3
V14 Foliar Treatment 4
VT Foliar Treatment 5
R2 Foliar Treatment 6
19
Corn
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Late Vegetative
Early Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Response to Fungicide and BRANDT Products ■
Early and increased applications of fungicides with BRANDT foliar nutrient products increased yields under both 20” and 30” row planting scenarios
■
We observed increased disease pressure in 2021
■
Tar Spot was observed on our research farm for the first time
■
Multiple and earlier applications of fungicides take a preventative approach to disease management. Additionally, we are able to spoon feed essential nutrients during the same application
Corn Yield Response to Fungicide and BRANDT Products at Various Application Timings and Planting Populations - 30” rows - Pleasant Plains
Corn Yield Response to Fungicide and BRANDT Products at Various Application Timings and Planting Populations - 20” rows - Pleasant Plains 34,000
38,000
42,000
46,000
50,000
330 310
219.4 270 219.0 218.0 250 214.9 211.0
266.2 265.9 265.6
258.2 258.0 252.7
230
210
316.7 313.2 299.6 299.2 297.2 293.0
282.4 281.3 278.5
268.2 263.3 262.0
290 224.5
34,000
54,000
310
264.2
270 250
219.5
230 217.2
170 194.1 Double Application at V5 and V12
Triple Application at V5, V12 and R1
251.5
250.0 247.8 243.4
210
Single Application at V5
296.4 288.3 277.6
269.4
170 No Application
46,000
269.9 265.1 262.8
290
190
150
42,000
330
190
bu/ac
38,000
198.2
150
Single Application at V5
No Application
bu/ac
Double Application at V5 and V12
Triple Application at V5, V12 and R1
2021 Corn Fungicide Trial - Lexington
255.1
258.8
Average of R2 Treatments
Fungicide Product 3 @ R2
249.4 Fungicide Product 2 @ R2
Fungicide Product 1 @ R2
Average of VT Treatments
257.2
258.0
Fungicide Product 3 @ VT
No Treatment
258.0
Fungicide Product 2 @ VT
* Fungicide products used in trial: Veltyma, Delaro Complete, Trivapro
223.5
256.5
Fungicide Product 1 @ VT
20
259.4
bu/ac
No Treatment
150
Fungicide Product 3 @ V10
170
229.9
Fungicide Product 2 @ V10
190
Fungicide No Treatment
210
Average of V10 Treatments
243.0
Fungicide Product 1 @ V10
230
243.7
240.7
232.9
250
247.5
270
Corn
Soybeans
2007-2021 Yield & Revenue 15 Year Crop Revenue - Pleasant Plains Gross Soybean $
Gross 1st Year Corn $
$1600
$1335
$1400
$1382
$1286
$1200 $1000
$979
$959 $825 $829
$977
$800 $600 $400
$587
$1019 $881
$1020
$709 $816
$742
$687
$1010 $898
$692
$794
$804
$848
$791
2016
2017
$1097
$1170
$1069 $885
$843
$765
$457
$200 $0 $/ac
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2018
2019
2020
2021
Multi-Year Yield Response to Rotation - Pleasant Plains 1st Year Corn Yield Soybean Yield
Continuous Corn Yield
229.6
245.2 278.3
293.1
87.0
83.9
82.7
98.1
81.1
80.0
77.7
84.6
79.5
46.4
2011
244.2 281.3
287.9 299.1
250.5 272.4
257.2 267.1
209.8 243.4
250.5 256.8
2010
73.3
2009
84.0
2008
68.7
2007
61.0
0 bu/ac
60.9
50
130.0 140.3
100
146.0
152.7
150
222.3
256.3
241.0 261.8
260.6 267.2
200
250.6 253.6
250
286.8 307.1
300
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
21
Management Practices
Evolution of Management Practices Environment
2012
2013
2014
2015
Record warm temperatures and dry spring creating perfect soil conditions. Light frost April 9. The warm and dry spring led into a very dry and hot summer. An early dry harvest.
A moderately cool and moist winter led to a cool and wet spring. Light rains in April and late May with cloudy conditions. A cloudy summer was warm with ample moisture slowing crop maturity. Warm and dry harvest conditions through the fall.
A cold winter led to an early spring with warm temperatures and dry soils. A rainy May and June turned into a moderate temperature summer with ample moisture. The fall began dry and quickly moved into a cold and rainy late harvest.
A moderately cool/moist winter led to a cool/dry spring. Light rains fell in April and May making good planting conditions with slow corn emergence due to the cold. June was unusually wet with 20 plus inches for the month. July and August were dry and cooler than normal.
A record rainfall in late December flushed a lot of residue and mobile nutrients into the watersheds. Even with this loss of nutrients, the soil conditions at planting time were excellent. A 45 day dry spell starting in June led to one of the wettest July's on record with above average temps.
• Early planting maximized yields except for scattered frosted fields
• Fall applied nitrogen moved deeper into the 2nd foot of soils
• Banding beats broadcast nitrogen applications at plant
• Even emergence fields were critical for top yields
• Plant early for the best yields
• Corn tasseling followed potash applications
• Crops suffered from transient nutrient deficiencies until June
• Late side-dress nitrogen applications did not perform well
• At plant applications of nitrogen, sulfur, and zinc were valuable
• Higher plant densities and narrow rows maximized the nutrition
• Early growth stage applications of nutrients and stimulants added yield
• Sulfur is needed on corn and soybeans
• Fungicides applied at VT slowed plant metabolism and drought stress
Identified Practices
• Sulfur applications with zinc maximized yields • Foliar insecticides improved yields and reduced green stem syndrome
• Late applied side dress nitrogen had no effect on yield
• Hormone applications need adequate nutrition to perform
• Banded nitrogen at planting time improved nitrogen efficiency • Hybrids with early plant vigor maximized yields • Insect damage was minimal in 2015 due to the wet June • Cover crops improved soybean yields
2016
• Mobile nutrient management had the best ROI • Strobilurin and boron applications greatly improved yields by reducing stress on corn and soybeans • At plant applications of nutrients were the most efficient due to the dry June weather • Cover crops improved soybean yields
Advancing Practices
• Apply sulfur
• Hormones assist plants
• Banding at plant
• Even corn emergence
• Even corn emergence
• Fungicides reduce stress
• Apply sulfur
• Early foliar applications
• Band nitrogen at plant
• Band nitrogen at plant
• Potash reduces stress
• Split apply nitrogen
• VOTiVO® treated seed
• Early flowering
• Higher populations
• High populations
• Cover crop allelopathy did not affect soybeans
• Cover crop allelopathy did not affect soybeans
• Lower pH of foliar insecticides
• Apply side dress nitrogen early
• Strip till provided better plant health
• Allelopathy in corn was stopped by strip tillage
• Allelopathy in corn was stopped by strip tillage
• Narrow row shading improves yields
• Long maturity soybeans
• Sulfur at plant on soybeans
• Amplified boron deficiency
• Amplified boron deficiency
• Strobilurins stopped frost damage • Cover crops absorb unused nutrition
22
• Seed treatments • Foliar applications mitigate transient nutrient deficiencies
• Crown rot controlled with potash
• Zinc at plant continues to improve yields • Plant soybeans by the end of April to maximize yields
• Zinc at plant continues to improve yields • Plant soybeans by the end of April to maximize yields
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
A mild and dry winter led to an early spring warm up. Excellent soil conditions for early April planting was interrupted on April 27 with heavy rains over 7 days. A dry summer with periods of high night time heat stressed crops through August.
A mild and near record dry fall and winter preceded gentle rains in February and March that recharged soils for planting. Excellent soil planting conditions and near perfect emergence set the stage for top yields.
Wet conditions began on Halloween 2018 which impeded harvest, tillage and fertilizer applications. Wet conditions continued through the winter to spring. This made for unprecedented late and unfavorable planting conditions.
Soybean stubble was dry enough to apply NH3 early November 2019. Corn stalk ground was damp which limited tillage and fall ammonia. It was late March before soils began to dry out enough for tillage or spring ammonia. The soil temperature at 4” remained near 50° from early April to mid May.
Fall NH3 and tillage was achieved on soybean ground. Corn ground held off until spring due to damp conditions under residue. The soil temperature at 4” remained near 50° from early April to mid May. Excessive rains though June/July.
• Plant early for the best yields
• Plant early for the best yields
• Sulfur management had the best ROI
• Yellow corn from sulfur deficiency was the talk of the state! Must apply sulfur at planting
• Must apply sulfur “at plant” in a sulfate form. Early and late application timing failed due to rainfall
• Planting early April into the 50° soils. Soils were mellow with only some fields dry enough to plant
• Using a strip freshener bar before planting provided a better planting environment. Planting began in early April into the 50° soils. Soils were mellow with only some fields dry enough to plant
• Strobilurin and boron applications greatly improved yields by reducing stress on corn and soybeans • At plant applications of nutrients were the most efficient due to the dry May to August weather • Cover crops improved soybean yields
• Strobilurin and boron improved yields by reducing disease and stress on corn and soybeans • At plant applications of nutrients were the most efficient due to the dry June to August weather • The coldest April on record pushed record yields in conventional tilled fields
• Strobilurin and boron improved yields by reducing disease and stress on corn and bean • At plant applications of nutrients were the most efficient due to a wet spring followed by a dry June • Foliar applications of micronutrients, hormones, and fungicides drove yields
• It was imperative to “prime” the soil with nutrients to feed the young plants and the microbial population using enzymes • Applications of N, P, and S at planting time assisted the mineralization process until soil temps elevated to the 70° • Corn plants improved with early stress reducing applications of foliar nutrients and fungicides • The carbon penalty of corn on corn immobilized high amounts of N and S. Sidedressing N and S improved yields
• It was imperative to “prime” the soil with nutrients to feed the young plants and the microbial population using enzymes, sulfur, iron, zinc and starter fertilizer • Small corn & soybean plants with limited soil mineralization improved with early stress reducing applications of foliar nutrients containing zinc, manganese, sulfur • The carbon penalty of corn on corn immobilized small amounts of nitrogen and sulfur. Sidedressing nitrogen and sulfur in April & May improved yields due to the wet July • Stalk residue in no till soybeans reduced early plant growth, which increased the risk of weed outbreaks
• Even corn emergence • Band nitrogen at plant • Terminate cover crops in mid March • Protect early planted crops with foliar insecticides • Increase B applications; amplified boron deficiency • Sulfur at plant continues to improve yields and mineralization • Plant soybeans by mid April to maximize yields
• Near perfect corn emergence
• Plant soybeans first
• Prime soil with enzymes
• Prime soil with enzymes
• Band nitrogen at plant
• Band nitrogen at plant
• Band N & S at plant
• Protect early planted soybean with foliar insecticides and seed treatments
• Foliar insecticides on soybeans
• Nitrogen/sulfur, zinc at planting
• Wet soils at planting respond to fungicide seed treatments
• Cold soils respond to fungicide seed treatments
• Terminate cover crops early • Protect early planted soybeans with foliar insecticides and seed treatments • Sulfur at plant continues to improve yields and starts early season mineralization
• Sulfur at plant continues to improve yields and starts early season mineralization
• Multiple post foliar applications of nutrients turns poverty peas into prairie pearls
• Multiple post foliar applications of nutrients turns poverty peas into prairie pearls
• Soybean seed treatments containing Methylotrophs improve rooting & nodules
• Sulfur at plant continues to improve yields and starts early season mineralization • Multiple post foliar applications of nutrients turns poverty peas into prairie pearls • Help eliminate early stress with fungicide & BRANDT Smart B-Mo
• Freshen the strip • Soybean seed treatments containing Methylotrophs improve rooting & nodules • Sulfur at plant continues to improve yields and starts early season mineralization • Multiple post foliar applications of nutrients turns poverty peas into prairie pearls • Help eliminate early stress with fungicide & BRANDT Smart Trio
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Soybeans
BRANDT Production Base Applications The BRANDT omission trial design is based on providing all the treatments and then removing one to see what value each practice has on yield of that phenotype. This creates an environment where the yield responses reflect the total high management system rather than a limited response due to some or all parts of the system. ■
15-50-150 suspension in fall
■
120,000 population
■
10 gal/ac ATS at plant (2x0)
■
BRANDT Battleground® seed treatment
■
Conventional tillage
■
Spring applied pre-emergent herbicide prior to plant
■
Post applied herbicide tank mixes + BRANDT Smart Trio plus BRANDT Smart B-Mo at 3rd trifoliate
■
Foliar insecticide at R1 plus 1 qt/ac BRANDT Smart Trio plus 1 qt/ac BRANDT Smart K B
■
Strobilurin at R3/insecticide + 1 qt/ac BRANDT Smart Trio plus 1 qt/ac BRANDT Smart K B
Post Applications
Planting Date
pg. 31
pg. 29
Variety pg. 27
BRANDT Smart System with Post Applied Herbicide
Seed Treatment pg. 28
In-Furrow Treatment
pg. 33
pg. 30
COVER CROP /TILLAGE
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NPK
VE
VC
V1
V3
V8
R1
R2
Soybeans
Production Practice Rankings
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
10 yr Avg
10 yr ROI
6.8
8.3
13.6
11
45.3
51.8
23.9
18.1
8.5
15.1
20.2
$$$
1
Planting Date
2
Variety
14.6
19.3
17.5
7
12.4
23.5
16.7
12.5
11.5
26.2
17.0
$$$
3
Maturity
10.2
13
8.5
0
12.4
23.5
16.7
12.5
5.5
26.2
13.2
$$$
4
BRANDT Smart B-Mo at R2-R4
n/a
1
7.4
n/a
2
10.3
6.3
5.2
12.9
7.5
10.6
9.3
5
Seed Treatment
11.9
7.4
5.5
8.5
12.9
7.5
16.3
24.4
7.2
3.4
10.1
5.3
6
P&K Rate
3.5
4
5.2
n/a
n/a
15.4
n/a
9
15.4
n/a
9.0
1
7
Strobilurin
4
3.1
6.5
3.2
9.1
4.2
10
8.7
17.1
15.7
8.2
2.9
8
Foliar Insecticide
5.7
4.9
3.4
n/a
2.9
5.1
n/a
n/a
3.4
3
7.2
5.2
9
Sulfur (ATS)
n/a
3.8
4.8
4.8
8.8
12.2
14.1
8.1
1.9
2.7
6.8
6.2
10
BRANDT Smart Trio
3.9
3.4
3.3
n/a
n/a
2
2.8
6.5
2
2.8
6.1
5.9
11
Cover Crop
n/a
n/a
n/a
9.5
0
1.4
-2
n/a
n/a
n/a
3.0
1.6
12
Row Width 20" vs 30"
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
2.8
1.3
5
2.1
n/a
2.2
2.7
$$$
13
Population
2.8
3.6
0
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
2.1
n/a
n/a
2.2
1.9
The ROI (Return On Investment) listed is calculated using the 2020 fall crop insurance price of $12.30 per bushel, multiplied by the yield response per acre, minus the cost per acre of a practice. For every dollar invested per acre in a practice, the ROI factor is how many dollars you get in return. We use a symbol of $$$ for practices that had no measurable cost per acre, but offer the best ROI.
Fungicide plus BRANDT Smart B-Mo at R2-R4 pg. 32 & 33
R3
R4
R5
R6
R8
25
We Have Determined the “Top 5” Soybean Grower Insights Based on BRANDT Research Farm Data 1. Six years of planting date data suggests early planting with ATS produces the highest yields. 2. Residue reduction - managing corn residue from prior crop. 3. Starter fertilizers combined with BRANDT EnzUp technology increases early soil activity and added nutrition to set the foundation for healthy plants. 4. There are great genetics and high yield producers in a wide range of maturities. However, we consistently see the higher yielding soybeans from the 3.6 to 4.1 RM range. 5. Fungicide combined with BRANDT foliar products continue to generate increased yield and return at the research farm.
2021 Production Practice Rankings vs 10 Year Average Production Practice Rankings
$125.4 $108.7
$120
$81.3
$72.4
$70.7 $20.5
BRANDT Smart B-Mo at R2-R4
Seed Treatment
P&K Rate
0
0 Strobilurin
Foliar Sulfur(ATS) Insecticide
BRANDT Smart Trio
Cover Crop
$17.1 2.2
Maturity
2.7
Variety
$33.0 2.2
Planting Date
3.0
6.1
2.8
6.8
2.7
7.2
3.0
8.0
3.4
26
$78.8
0
0 bu/ac
$59.9 9.0
10.1
10.6
7.5
5
$180
15.7
$162.7 13.2
10
$300
$240
$208.9 17.0
15.1
15
20.2
20
26.2
$249.0
26.2
25
Average 2021 10 Year ROI/ac @ $12.30/bu
Row Width 20 vs 30
Population
$60
$0 $/ac
100
96.2
97.5 95.9
95
90
89.6
88.6
38XF1 Border 41XF2 40XF1
85.6
85.8
37XF1
37XF2
38XF1
39XF1
86.8 36XF1
83.8
87.3
33XF2
35XF1
84.5 32XF2
89.1
84.0 38XF1 Border
31XF2
38XF1 Border
86.9
B300EE
30XF2
B310EE
86.7 88.3 89.0
85.7 63.1
62.7
68.1
70.6
70.0
73.7
79.7
78.0 80.9 71.0 74.7
35XF1
27XF2
28XF2
29XF2
31XF2
35XF1
36XF1
37XF2
CP3252XF
CP3752XF
35XF1
NK29-A5E3
NK35-J6E3S
64.0 NK31-M7E3
60
29XF2
76.5
40
29XF1
B310EE
45
35XF1
B340EE
50
79.9
55
86.8
85
Croplan Xtendflex NK Enlist E3 Brevant Enlist E3® Asgrow XtendFlex®
28XF2
80
81.1
65
86.3
85
77.6 27XF1
60
72.3
70
27XF2
75
79.8
65
81.4 80
70.2 26XF1
70
38XF1 Border 75
107.6 105
Brevant Enlist E3® Asgrow XtendFlex®
Soybeans Early Reproductive Late Vegetative Early Vegetative
Pre-Planting or At-Planting Fall
Soybean Variety Trials Soybean Variety and Trait Performance 110
bu/ac
Soybean Variety and Trait Performance - Lexington
90
bu/ac
27
Soybeans
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Soybean Seed Treatment Trial Soybean seed treatment technologies continue to improve at a rapid pace. BRANDT is aligned with leading seed treatment technology partners to offer BRANDT Battleground as a total package offering to protect and enhance early soybean growth. Additionally, BRANDT is currently developing and testing proprietary enzyme and nutrient combinations to further advance soybean yields. Soybean Yield Response to BRANDT Battleground Seed Treatments - Pleasant Plains
Soybean Yield Response to BRANDT EnzUp and Nutrient Seed Treatments - Pleasant Plains
110
110
105
105
100
100
95
95
82.0
60
BRANDT Battleground Gold + BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST
BRANDT Battleground Gold + BRANDT Mo ST (Experimental)
BRANDT Battleground Gold + BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST+ BRANDT Mo ST (Experimental)
75 70
65 bu/ac
82.0
70
80
82.2
75
85
81.4
78.8
80.7
80
90
80.4
85
+2.6 bu/ac +$31.98
79.8
+1.9 bu/ac +$23.37
90
65 Untreated
BRANDT Battleground Gold
60
BRANDT Battleground Platinum
bu/ac Untreated
BRANDT Battleground Gold
10 Year Yield Response to All Research Farm Soybean Seed Treatments - Pleasant Plains 25
24.4
20
7.2
7.5
8.5
3.4
5.5
7.4
5
0 bu/ac
28
2012
2013
2014
10.1
12.9
11.9
10
16.3
15
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
10 Year Average
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Soybeans
Soybean Planting Date Trial ■
Seed treatment was BRANDT Battleground Gold
■
Early April planting at both research farms generated the highest yield
■
Added nutrition, such as ATS, at planting added additional yield
Soybean Planting Date - Lexington 90
83.7
80
81.1
78.5 71.5
70
69.5
60 50 40 30 20 10
18.9
0 bu/ac
Mar 10
Apr 05
Apr 19
Apr 22
May 14
May 25
Soybean Yield Response to Planting Date - Pleasant Plains 2021 ATS
2021 No ATS
2020 Trial
2019 Trial
2018 Trial
2017 Trial
2016 Trial
120 110
94.4
100 90
84.5
91.7
80
80.9
70
83.9
81.8
83.6
81.3
79.3 78.9
60 50 40 bu/ac
Mar 15
Mar 22
Mar 28
Apr 03
Apr 11
Apr 12
Apr 13
Apr 21
Apr 25
Apr May May May May May May May May May May 26 06 07 09 11 17 19 21 24 26 31
Jun 02
Jun 04
Jun 07
29
Soybeans
Fall
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Soybean Response to In-Furrow Treatments ■
It has been well established that earlier planting dates with added nutrition on soybeans have increased yield
■
As growers plant soybeans earlier into cool wet soils the response to in-furrow starter applications is more likely to be greater
5-12-0-4S In-Furrow Starter Response - Pleasant Plains 90
86
In-furrow starter applications have increase leaf surface area on early vegetative growth and established a better root system vs control
82 80 78
78.8
5 year average yield increase to in-furrow applications with BRANDT 5-12-0 4S has been 7.8 bu/ac
84
83.0
■
87.5
■
88
76 74
Check
bu/ac
2.5 gal BRANDT 5-12-0-4S
Check
Soybean Response to ATS at Planting - Pleasant Plains Without ATS
With ATS
120
+7.8 bu/ac
100
78.7
86.5
94.4
91.7
89.2
87.4
80.9
72.8
60.1
40
95.6
72.3
60
81.6
80
20 0 bu/ac
30
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
5 Year Average
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Early Reproductive
Late Vegetative
Soybeans
Progressive Foliar Trials ■
Foliar application trials over the last 4 years provided 25% of the final yield
■
Planting soybeans earlier in combination with a longer maturity soybean maximizes the foliar treatments
■
Foliar applications from R3 to R6 stage maximizes yield and improves protein content of soybeans
■
Increasing one pod per plant increases soybean yield by two bushels per acre, so adding 5 pods at the top of the plant can increase yields 10 bushel per acre
Treatment
Timing
Product
Yield Increase
$/acre
Treatment 1
V5 Foliar
BRANDT Smart Trio (1qt/ac) + BRANDT Smart B-Mo (1qt/ac)
6.1
$75.03
Treatment 2
R1 Foliar
Treatment 1 + BRANDT Smart Trio (1qt/ac) + BRANDT Smart K B (1qt/ac) + Insecticide + Fungicide
17.9
$220.17
Treatment 3
R3 Foliar
Treatment 1 & 2 + BRANDT Smart Trio (1qt/ac) + BRANDT Smart K B (1qt/ac) + Insecticide
21.3
$261.99
Treatment 4
R5 Foliar
Treatment 1, 2 & 3 + BRANDT Smart Trio (1qt/ac) + BRANDT Smart K B (1qt/ac) + N Boost (1qt/ac) + Insecticide
29
$356.70
Smart Trio + BRANDT Smart K B 97.2 BRANDT + Strobilurin (1qt + 1qt) + Insecticide
BRANDT Smart Trio + BRANDT Smart K B (1qt + 1qt) + Insecticide
BRANDT Smart Trio + BRANDT Smart K B + N-Boost (1qt + 1qt + 1qt) + Insecticide
80
79.3
75 70 65 60 bu/ac
No Foliar
108.3
Smart Trio (1qt) + 85.4 BRANDT BRANDT Smart B-Mo (1qt)
V5 + R1 Foliar
V5 + R1 + R3
V5 + R1 + R3 + R5
95
85
Multi-Year Progressive Foliar Trials
V5 Foliar
100
90
100.6
2021 Soybean Progressive Foliar Trials
2017
2018
2019
2021
120
109.0
110 100
95.6
97.2
90
81.6 80 70
79.3 68.1
60
66.3
50 bu/ac
100.0
No Foliar
85.4 72.8 70.4
V5 Foliar
77.8
102.7 100.6 88.1
108.3 93.9 88.7
80.9
75.5
V5 + R1 Foliar
V5 + R1 + R3
V5 + R1 + R3 + R5
31
Soybeans
Fall
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Early Reproductive Reproductive
Soybean Fungicide Trial ■
Matching an insecticide and nutritional to the fungicide improves photosynthesis, disease resistance, and maximizes nitrogen manufacturing and utilization
■
Foliar insecticides not only protect the plant from leaf and pod feeding but can also reduce rootworm egg lay and root damage in the following year of corn
■
By adding the new BRANDT Smart K B to a fungicide application, the plant can more efficiently move sugars from leaves to pods as well as up-regulate nodule production of nitrogen using the boron and molybdenum in BRANDT Smart K B
■
Zinc, manganese, and boron are key nutrients to assist the fungicide to minimize disease infestations in plants, so consider adding BRANDT Smart Trio to the BRANDT Smart K B
Soybean plants are on average 3 to 5 feet tall and can have up to 20 nodes on the main stem. The plant has the ability to produce 600 pods per plant, but on average there are 50 to 100 pods per plant. Most pods are set on the lowest nodes to middle of the plant. The easiest way to increase yield is to focus on increasing the pod count per node from the center of the plant to the top.
R3 Foliar Trials with Fungicide/Insecticide
Response to Fungicide, Insecticide, BRANDT Smart Trio, BRANDT Smart K B at R3
100
100
98
60
92
86
88.6
88
91.4
90
90.8
80
72.9
94
98.2
96.4
96
40
20
84 82 80 bu/ac
32
Check
BRANDT Smart B-Mo 1 pt/ac
BRANDT Smart K B 1 qt/ac
Check
0 bu/ac
Untreated
Fungicide, Insecticide and BRANDT Product
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Early Early Reproductive Reproductive
Late Vegetative
Soybeans
BRANDT® Smart System® on Soybeans ■
Foliar applied BRANDT Smart System products were trialed with the University of Illinois in a high fertility and management system to evaluate the responsiveness to micronutrients at R3 timing with fungicide and insecticide
■
BRANDT Smart System micronutrients are designed for maximum foliar uptake and compatibility with post applied pesticides
■
Post application of BRANDT Smart Trio and BRANDT Smart B-Mo/BRANDT Smart K B with fungicide and insecticide application averaged a 2.3 bu/ac yield increase of fungicide and insecticide over 9 total trials in 3 years
■
The average grower return on investment in these trials is approximately $20 to $30/acre
■
Earlier vegetative timings of BRANDT Smart System can also have a significant impact on plant growth particularly in known geographies and soil conditions that have yield-limiting micronutrient deficiencies. The most common micronutrient deficiencies in early vegetative soybeans include Mn, Fe, Zn and B
3 Year Average +2.3 bu/ac 2019 Fungicide + Insecticide +
BRANDT Smart System
Fungicide + Insecticide
2019 - 2021
70.5
Yorkville Kendall
66.7
2019 - 2021
2020 Fungicide + Insecticide +
BRANDT Smart System
Fungicide + Insecticide
Champaign Champaign
72.2
70.5 2020 - 2021
Nashville
2021 Fungicide + Insecticide +
BRANDT Smart System
Fungicide + Insecticide
Washington
82.2
2019
Ewing Franklin
80.9
Research Conducted By Dr. Fred Below and Logan Woodward
33
Wheat
Pre-Planting or At-Planting
Fall
Early Vegetative
Late Vegetative
Early Reproductive
BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST Trials New for 2022, BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST is a seed treatment with enzyme technology for wheat and corn that improves early plant vigor and health. ■
Average yield increase was 3.7 bu/ac over 30 trials. Of the 30 trials, 20 were replicated plot design and 10 were large block grower, 20 acres, side by side trials. The average grower return on investment in these trials is approximately $20 to 30/acre with a win rate was 72% in 2021/22 winter wheat growing season.
■
Yield improvement was determined to be a result of better establishment, root growth and vigor.
■
BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST is mixed with and applied at the same time as most fungicides and insecticide seed treatments. It may also ® EnzUp® Grain ST: Replicated Trials BRANDT be applied as an over-treatment if preferred.
■
Do you have an interest in running a 20 acre side by side trial? If, YES, please contact your BRANDT representative.
Wheat Trial Locations State
Yield Change (bu/ac)
BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST: Grower Trials - Yield Results 14 12
-3.2
WI
-0.7
MN
0.4
WA
0.5
TN
0.7
WA
1.2
10.2
MT OH
8
KS
11.5
10
MB
2.1 2.2 2.3 3.4
NE
3.9
4
MN
-1.7
KY
WI
-0.5
-1.9
-4 bu/ac
CO
MD
4.1 4.2 4.4
TX
4.5
LA
6.0
MO
7.2
CO
8.6
TN
11.1
AZ
COAverage OH
DE
PA
OH
3.7
TX
0 -2
4
3.7
1.5
2
KS
5.6
IA
4.4
6
11.9
Average NJ 3.7
BRANDT Trials
BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST: Replicated Trials - Yield Results 14 12
MN
KS
TX
TX
3.7
NE
6.0
IA
4.5
KS
4.4
OH
4.2
MT
4.1
WA
3.4
TN
2.3
WA
2.2
MN
2.1
WI
1.2
MB
0.7
34
-0.7
-4 bu/ac
-3.2
-2
0.5
0
0.4
2
3.9
4
7.2
6
8.6
8
11.9
11.1
10
LA
MO
CO
TN
AZ Average
Summary On behalf of BRANDT we want to thank you, our customers, for your business. Our valued relationship is built on sound agronomic and business practices so that we can grow our crops and businesses for future generations. Navigating challenges, as we did in 2021, takes teamwork to achieve the positive results we have experienced. We stand ready to navigate all challenges as we enter the 2022 growing season. This is the 17th year of production at our Pleasant Plains, IL farm and 10th year for Lexington, IL. Parts of the data set will look familiar as we continue to build on our multi-year trends, but there are some new products and practices we are experimenting with that show some positive results. We focus on practices and outcomes that benefit your operation and we also take risks to push the limits of production agriculture. In 2021, we were fortunate to have favorable weather conditions. When paired with our production methods, resulted in very good yields at both of our farms. These yields combined with grain prices increased revenue on the farms as well. We were glad to welcome everyone back for in-person BRANDT Agronomy Days in 2021. These are important events that give our customers valuable interaction with BRANDT agronomy experts. Our research farm is always available for private tours. Work with your BRANDT representative on those arrangements. There is more research and demonstrations on the farm than are represented in this book and some of the early season observations can prove valuable for in-season applications to increase yield. Several practices that are common on your farms today started on our research farms. The addition of early season ATS applications has increased every season and now we looked to fine tune the rates to generate maximum return on those applications. BRANDT Smart System products with herbicide applications started with our flagship product, BRANDT Smart Trio, and continue to evolve with new chemistries in the market to battle weed resistance. We continually analyze new fungicide chemistries and application timings to protect yield. As noted, tar spot was first observed on the research farm this year. We value our relationship with industry partners and work closely with them to bring the best recommendations to your farms. We hope you benefit from our research farm results and please contact your BRANDT representative with questions or further detailed information. Also, please plan to attend our annual agronomy day and schedule a private tour of the farm with one of our agronomists or team members. We wish you a successful, prosperous, and healthy 2022. Team BRANDT
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