John Ortiz

Four Questions about Soil Carbon and its Role in Agricultural Productivity

Soil Carbon

Throughout the world, soil resources store a significant carbon load. Relative to the atmosphere, the soil contains three times as much carbon, according to a 2012 publication from the United Nations. However, the report also summarizes research that suggests that soil carbon levels have declined. One study quantified that the global carbon supply held in soil and vegetative resources had …

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Soybean Planting at The Farm Research Center

Soybean Planting at The Farm Research Center

John Ortiz of BigYield.us talks about planting the first soybean plot at The Farm Research Center

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In Furrow Corn Comparison

In Furrow Corn Comparison

John Ortiz and Bill Cook of BigYield.us show a comparison between corn planted with our in-furrow corn application and without our application.

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Four Questions about Brix Levels and Their Role in Crop Performance

Four Questions about Brix Levels

A cold-processed sweetener, BigSoy100TM functions as a yield-enhancing product formulated to aid soybean genetics in reaching their full productive potential. BigSoy100TM provides soybean plants with an energy boost, improves a plant’s Brix level and enhances yields. The following four questions further explain the role that Brix readings have in optimizing plant health and performance. 1. What does the Brix level mean? Brix readings …

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BigCorn300 Mixing Simulation

BigCorn300 Mixing Simulation

Bill Cook and John Ortiz of BigYield.us give a jar test mixing simulation for mixing BigCorn300 with BigBioYield and Slow Release Nitrogen.

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Three Ways to Apply BigBioYield Crop Biologicals

Three Ways to Apply BigBioYield

Crop biologicals like BigBioYieldTM provide several benefits for growers. They protect crops from diseases; unlock nutrients bound to the soil; promote a healthy, strong root system; and help to manage pest pressures. Another benefit involves producers having the flexibility to choose from multiple BigBioYieldTM biological application methods. To apply biologicals, several options are available. First, the biological may be applied …

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Kellen Bounous Discusses BigSoy100 on Soybeans

Kellen Bounous Discusses BigSoy100 on Soybeans

BigSoy100 is a cold processed sweetener that provides an energy shot to your soybean plant, as well as increasing the BRIX level and contributing to insect control.

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Planning for Pest Management

Planning for Pest Management

Use BigBioYieldTM Crop Biologicals to Minimize Pest-Related Damages Crop biologicals create a growing environment that can maximize yields and enable growers to efficiently use inputs. They protect crops from diseases; unlock nutrients bound to the soil; and promote a healthy, strong root system. Producers can also benefit from using biologicals as a component of their pest management plans. In two …

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BigBioYield Offers SDS Defense Tool for Looming Disaster in Yield

SDS BigBioYield

Crop biological products are natural inputs comprised of bacterial strains that support a healthy soil environment, promote plant vigor and boost yield potential. BigBioYield, a crop biological from Missouri-based BigYield.us, combines multiple beneficial bacterial strains into a polymicrobial blend. In soybeans, applying BigBioYield can aid growers in managing soybean sudden death syndrome (SDS), a disease that can have an economically …

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Are Poor Yields Due to Short Drought Periods a Thing of the Past? We Think So!

Drought Stricken Soybeans

As farmers we try to do everything possible to see our crops succeed.  We take care in choosing the right seed, soil and chemical treatments.  However, no matter how much we do to try and ensure success there are always factors that we cannot control. Drought is one of those factors.  Here at Big Yield we are working to change …

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