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In recent weeks, we at BigYield.us have watched spring planting advance throughout the country, and we’re excited about the growing season ahead! As growers like you continue to plant and tend crops this spring, we at BigYield.us emphasize utilizing all the tools that you can to cost-effectively maximize yields. Driving yields and earning a return on yield-enhancement practices are vital …

Kent Kauffman discusses BigSweetYield, the cold-processed sweetener product from BigYield.us. Listen to Kent Kauffman of the BigYield.us team and Kyle Hill, Ag 1280 Farm Director, each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Ag 1280 KDKD-AM. The segments air at 7:15 am and again at 12:15 pm. This segment originally aired on May 19, 2017. Audio Transcription Kyle: Once again we have …

Combining a crop biological and dry fertilizer is an easy way to try biologicals on the farm. As a dry fertilizer amendment, BP FA from BigYield.us enables growers to add a biological with multiple beneficial bacteria to their dry fertilizer. Microbes in the multiple beneficial bacteria blend ensure that nutrients are available for plants to use. They help to protect …

Kent Kauffman discusses aluminum content in soils, and how high aluminum levels can create problems for growers. Listen to Kent Kauffman of the BigYield.us team and Kyle Hill, Ag 1280 Farm Director, each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Ag 1280 KDKD-AM. The segments air at 7:15 am and again at 12:15 pm. This segment originally aired on May 17, 2017. …

The research team at BigYield.us will use a new spray drone this year to enhance its on-farm testing capabilities. The spray drone has a 10-foot boom that enables the research team to spray four 30-inch rows at a time. It also features a 4.4-gallon tank and 44-pound lift capacity. With this equipment, the BigYield.us team can improve its product testing …

Kent Kauffman discusses broadcast burning and the benefits it brings to growers. Listen to Kent Kauffman of the BigYield.us team and Kyle Hill, Ag 1280 Farm Director, each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Ag 1280 KDKD-AM. The segments air at 7:15 am and again at 12:15 pm. This segment originally aired on May 15, 2017. Audio Transcription Kyle: Time once …

Planting season is now well underway! However, getting a crop in the ground has had its fair share of challenges this year. Cool temperatures and rainy weather were two factors that kept equipment from rolling in many areas during the past few weeks. Based on Monday’s planting progress report released by USDA, the challenges have somewhat slowed corn planting. On …

Kent Kauffman discusses the in-furrow applications and BPIF-Soy. Listen to Kent Kauffman of the BigYield.us team and Kyle Hill, Ag 1280 Farm Director, each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Ag 1280 KDKD-AM. The segments air at 7:15 am and again at 12:15 pm. This segment originally aired on May 12, 2017. Audio Transcription Kyle: Once again we have the BigYield …

This spring, we at BigYield.us and our growers have tested the performance of BigYieldCoat Corn +Zn, our dry planter box seed treatment that blends multiple nutrients meant to support corn growth and development. Corn treated with BigYieldCoat Corn +Zn has supported even, quick emergence. Treated corn has also shown thicker stalks and stronger root system development, even in challenging planting …

For in-season, organic weed control, use an in-crop burner to apply heat and manage weed populations. The burner generates heat that will vaporize water from weed cells and ultimately cause the weeds to die. When using an in-crop burner, the growth portion of the crop, such as corn or soybeans, should be taller than where the flame is directed. We …