Bio-Gel® on Corn Development
This spring, here at Midwestern BioAg, we have been monitoring the efficiency of our soil health solutions and measuring the improvements to yield and soil for our 2025 season. To be as transparent as we can, we want to report those findings to you. We take pride in the success of our farmers, and our transformative soil health solutions; the results below are a testament to the difference Midwestern BioAg can have on your fields and yields.
The first stage of development of any crop is germination. During germination there is development of the first initial root, called a radicle, and then the first leaf, known as the cotyledon. The development of the radicle and cotyledon occur within the first 7-10 days after planting, determined by soil and weather conditions. The image below displays this first stage of corn development. Ensuring good radicle development improves the root system as the plant ages. Better root systems account for better uptake of available nutrients within the soil and a healthier plant.
Left: GSP (2.5 g/a 7-17-3 + 1 Prolouge + 1 pt Accomplish Max)
Right: Bio-Gel® RootSurge™ + GSP
Although each farm is unique, and requires different solutions for each acre farmed, many fields share regional similarities and therefore share similar solutions to maximize their yield and soil health. The grower standard treatment (left) for the 2025 growing season on corn consists of: 2.5 gal/ac of 7-17-3, 1 pint/ac Prologue, and 1 pint/ac of Accomplish Max. The treatment portion of the field received the same grower standard plan, as well as an additional 2 qt/ac of Bio-Gel RootSurge. The image was taken 7 days after planting and the treatment seedlings show stronger radicle development and cotyledon development.
Left to Right: 2 qt/ac of Bio-Gel NSurge treatment + pre-emerge; 1 qt/ac of Bio-Gel NSurge treatment + pre-emerge; Control with pre-emerge no Bio-Gel
In the image above, the corn seedlings are starting to exit the emergence stage with at least one leaf collared. The leftmost seedling was treated with 2 qt/ac of Bio Gel® NSurge™ and the standard treatment of pre-emergence. The middle seedling was treated with only 1 qt/ac of Bio-Gel NSurge and the standard treatment of pre-emergence. The rightmost seedling was the control group, treated with pre-emergence only. As you can see, the root length and root thickness are superior in the seedlings treated with Bio-Gel NSurge. The stem length and leaf growth are also superior, with the leftmost seedling having noticeably more growth than the control. This vigorous growth demonstrates the better yield potential through our Bio-Gel NSurge product.
The graph above demonstrates the 17% improvement of volumetric water content as well as 6% lower temperatures due to the combined treatment of Bio-Gel NSurge, and Root Surge. This can be crucial when dealing with dry seasons and drought conditions. In summer months like July and August, even a single degree increase overnight can mean loss of yield. With the application of Bio-Gel NSurge and Bio-Gel RootSurge, you can improve your soil health, maintain water content, lower soil temperature, and boost your yields.
Bio-Gel NSurge with UAN on the right control on the left.
This image shows a larger sample of corn seedlings, now beyond the emergence stage. The seedlings left of center are the control group and treated with a UAN solution. The seedlings on the right were treated with a UAN solution, as well as our Bio-Gel NSurge product. The difference in the leaf vigor may not be as severe, although there is a noticeable difference. However, the difference in root growth is substantial. The control roots extend at their maximum, around 6 inches. The Bio-Gel NSurge treated seedlings have much fuller root systems and extend as far as 10 inches. This is a model of the strong foundations Midwestern BioAg can build in your fields.
Maximize your nutrient efficiency and unlock in-season yield potential – apply Bio-Gel NSurge and Zone with your side-dress passes. Give your crop the targeted nitrogen support and soil activation it needs, right when it matters most.
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