Although organic matter usually represents just 3 percent to 6 percent of healthy soil, it can greatly affect field and crop productivity. Soil organic matter originates from decomposing plants and animals, and according to a Cornell University guide, it physically, biologically and chemically benefits the soil. From a physical perspective, organic matter enables soils to hold water, makes clay soils …

Yesterday marked the annual Earth Day activities. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day symbolizes a time for discussing and honoring our environment. Throughout the week, you likely heard about sustainability and environmental issues, especially because at least 1 billion people were estimated to observe Earth Day. With this participation, Earth Day represents the world’s largest civic celebration. It’s been said …

A couple of weeks ago, we shared about the Yield BoosterTM product from available from BigYield.us®. It supplies nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and seven micronutrients that support plant growth and yield potential. Boron, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, sodium molybate and zinc are the seven micronutrients found in the Yield Booster micronutrient blend. As one of the seven Yield Booster micronutrients, manganese has …

Without a doubt, non-GMO agriculture, ingredients and food products have received a lot of attention lately. In March, Mintel, a market research company, shared that newly launched products have increasingly used a non-GMO or GMO-free claim. In fact, the Mintel data suggest that non-GMO claim use has increased quickly. For context, 15.7 percent of new U.S. products made a non-GMO …

Among crop producers, harvesting a high-yielding crop is a benchmark for success. Various practices and tools are evaluated based on whether they maximize yields and improve profitability potential. At BigYield.us®, we view supplementing micronutrient levels as one – in many cases, untapped – strategy to increase yields. The Yield BoosterTM product from BigYield.us blends the three macronutrients – nitrogen, phosphorus …

U.S. producers have become increasingly reliant on foreign countries as markets for the soybeans that they raise. In 2005, the U.S. exported an estimated 30.5 percent of the soybeans produced domestically in that year. By 2014, U.S. soybean exports grew to represent 45.9 percent of the more than 108 million metric tons produced that year. Between 2005 and 2014, exports …

As cold-processor sweeteners, BigCorn300TM, BigWheat150TM and BigSoy100TM available from BigYield.usTM contribute to plant health in many ways. For example, they act as a carbon source. The added carbon can make plants more productive; improve soil structure; and provide a food source for beneficial soil bacteria, fungi and other creatures. Greater carbon levels in soil can also contribute to enhanced drainage. …