Agriculture needs to become increasingly efficient to feed a growing population. As an essential element for crop growth, boron has a vital role to play.
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Mato Grosso, Brazil (2021-2022): Granubor increased yield by 19.5%
Sinop, MT – Brazil (2022-2024): Treatments increased yield over the control in both foliar and when applied via soil
Tennessee, USA (1994): Treatments increased yield over the control
Cotton requires an adequate supply of boron—especially during the boll development stage—or boll shed may occur, which reduces yields.
U.S. Borax continually conduct field trials to better understand the use of boron and its benefit to agriculture. Learn about some of our current research.
See how refined boron improved coffee yield and quality over a two-year period.
Discover the key findings in a U.S. Borax study (partnering with the University of Missouri) on the impact of borate soil-type fertilizers on corn crops.
Hear the key results of a two-year rice trial, conducted by U.S. Borax and the International Rice Research Institute, on the effect of borates on rice quality and yield in China.
A U.S. Borax customer who decided to switch to nonrefined mineral borates sees a real difference in crop yield.
To determine the optimum rate and method of applying sufficient boron for optimum yields, growers need to know the relative boron needs for their crops.
Animal manures contain varying concentrations of most plant nutrients.
One of the world's foremost experts in the agricultural uses of boron, Dr. Patrick Brown is a distinguished professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of California Davis. In this video, he discusses the science and importance of borates in agriculture. By completing this video and quiz, you c...
A summary of U.S. Borax's agriculture product portfolio--Anhybor, Granubor, Fertibor, Liquibor, Optibor for ag, Solubor, Solubor Flow, and Zincubor.
Solubor is manufactured to combine the highest concentration of boron with the maximum possible dispersion and solubility in water. It has a number of different uses in agro-industrial markets, in addition to its long established role in farm sprays.