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Macro and micro: The large and small of soil nutrients

:: Monday, January 6, 2025 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Macro and micro: The large and small of soil nutrients
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of products to choose from as you’re planning your fertilization program. From various blends of granular and powder to liquid formulations, there are numerous nutrient variables. How can you cut through the clutter to find out what you really need?

Boron deficiency: Start with your soil

:: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Boron deficiency: Start with your soil
From where your farm is located to the type of soil you have, many factors can affect boron levels. Learn more about what you need to ensure your soil’s boron levels are adequate for your crops.

Fabiano Silvestrin: Cultivating innovation in agriculture

:: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Fabiano Silvestrin: Cultivating innovation in agriculture
Meet Fabiano Silvestrin, a global expert whose deep roots in agriculture and passion for learning drive innovative solutions in crop nutrition and market development.

Boron and its effects on coffee plant nutrition

:: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Boron and its effects on coffee plant nutrition
Research has shown that the coffee plant is one of the most sensitive species to boron deficiency.

U.S. Borax: Refined, quality borates

:: Thursday, August 1, 2024 :: Posted By Roger Gunning
U.S. Borax: Refined, quality borates
Investing in premium fertilizers can helps ensure a bountiful harvest. If you’re looking for both the best value and highest quality fertilizer for your fields, U.S. Borax’s unique refining process produces a superior boron over the competition.

Boron in crops: An overview

:: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Boron in crops: An overview
Boron (B) is an essential micronutrient for all plant species. In agriculture, boron is one of the most deficient minerals in soil around the world.
 

Boron mobility vs immobility in plant species

:: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Boron mobility vs immobility in plant species
Boron (B) deficiency is directly affected by boron mobility or immobility in plants. In those species in which boron is immobile in the phloem, foliar-applied boron will not be translocated from the site of application. This means there is not enough boron to adequately supply the plant cells that are required for tissue formation. In those species where boron is immobile via phloem, boron must be applied via soil.

CRMA's affect on borate fertilizer supply

:: Thursday, May 2, 2024 :: Posted By Javier Jusué de Olives
CRMA's affect on borate fertilizer supply
European farmers have a new challenge: The Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), which states that no more than 65% of your annual consumption of a strategic raw materials, including borates, can come from a single third country.

Reading the signs for boron deficiency in pepper plants

:: Monday, April 1, 2024 :: Posted By Abigail Jiang
Reading the signs for boron deficiency in pepper plants
The leaves of pepper plants provide a narrative to its nutrient needs. Boron deficiency often shows up in the leaves as loss of color, yellowing, and leaf cupping. Observation of plant leaves allows producers to gain early and valuable insights into plant nutrition. This proactive approach can let producers know that an application of boron may be needed.

Boron and molybdenum for legume root nodule formation

:: Monday, March 11, 2024 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Boron and molybdenum for legume root nodule formation
Boron is an important micronutrient for the development of nitrogen-fixing root nodules in legumes.
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