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In the Green: Boron’s Role as an Essential Micronutrient

:: Wednesday, September 6, 2017
In the Green: Boron’s Role as an Essential Micronutrient
Animals and vegetables are alike in at least one important way: They both need minerals to survive. People didn't know about mineral nutrients such as boron when they first started growing crops more than 10,000 years ago. Now we know that macronutrients and micronutrients are essential.
 

Eucalyptus Trees from Metamorphic Rock

:: Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Eucalyptus Trees from Metamorphic Rock
Prized by the paper industry, eucalyptus grows quickly in its native Australia. When enterprising growers transplanted the crop to Portugal, however, they quickly learned it suffered from boron deficiency in its new environment.
 

Got Alfalfa?

:: Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Got Alfalfa?
Even if you're not a farmer, you should care about alfalfa. Learn how this critical crop enhances bovine and human nutrition. 
 

Cotton: Mother of Invention

:: Wednesday, August 2, 2017 :: Posted By Punit Antal
Cotton: Mother of Invention
Two and a half centuries ago, cotton production was responsible for a level of invention and ingenuity that changed the world. Its cultivation has been transformed by many of the new technologies, including boron supplementation, that have evolved as a result.
 

Can't Beet This

:: Monday, July 31, 2017
Can't Beet This
Sugarbeet is one of the most boron-intensive crops known today. If sugarbeets are boron deficient, yield will be reduced even if physical symptoms do not show. Learn how to avoid this hidden hunger and ensure the best possible yield.
 

Supporting Cocoa Farms and Families: Boron for Better Crops and Profits

:: Sunday, July 30, 2017 :: Posted By Weng Kee Ch'ng
Supporting Cocoa Farms and Families: Boron for Better Crops and Profits
Even as the market for cocoa expands, Indonesian cocoa farms are struggling to build their crops and profits. The Community Solutions International (CSI) program Cocoa Care provides training and resources to help Indonesian cocoa farming families turn their farms into profitable, sustainable businesses. U.S. Borax is pitching in to help farmers learn how boron can boost cocoa yields.
 

Supplementing with Borates: What Are You REALLY Putting into Your Soil?

:: Friday, July 28, 2017
Supplementing with Borates: What Are You REALLY Putting into Your Soil?
Growers know the value of healthy soil, but the quality of the products you use to supplement soil can vary dramatically. Learn the difference between raw and refined borates.

Need a Quick-Acting Boron Supplement? Spray It!

:: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Need a Quick-Acting Boron Supplement? Spray It!
Foliar application of nutrients is convenient, simple, and economical. Learn how to get the best benefits from including boron in your sprayable fertilizers.

Is Your Crop Susceptible to Boron Deficiency?

:: Thursday, June 29, 2017
Is Your Crop Susceptible to Boron Deficiency?
If you’re seeing signs that your crop isn’t healthy, testing can confirm whether a boron deficiency exists – and help you take steps to ensure each harvest is better than the last.

Best Bets for Boron in Bulk Blending

:: Saturday, June 10, 2017
Best Bets for Boron in Bulk Blending
What you need to know about bulk blending boron into your soil supplement mix.
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