'Spangler Starbuck' Alfalfa
‘Spangler Starbuck’ Alfalfa 2014-2015 Research Summary
Trial Summary
Researched By: Agri-Tech Consulting Location: Whitewater, WI Growing Season: 2014-2015 Objective: To evaluate the benefit of Komodo® on the vigor of Alfalfa.
Methodology
Results and Conclusions
The vigor rating for alfalfa treated with Komodo was 4.3 — more than a 30% improvement in vigor over the GSP. This study suggests that applications of Komodo can effectively improve the health of alfalfa.
The study began during the 2014 growing season and was conducted through the spring of 2015 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. The test crop was an established field of ‘Spangler Starbuck’ Alfalfa. Soil was composed of Matherton Silt Loam. Alfalfa broke dormancy on May 2, 2015. Harvest cutting occurred on June 1, July 4, August 4 and September 14. Alfalfa was tested for vigor on July 5, 2014 and on May 2, 2015, and reported on a rating scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being optimal.
Treatment Applications
The Grower Standard Practice (GSP) for fertilizing alfalfa in Wisconsin is the following: After first and third cut: 100 pounds per acre (lbs./A) 18-460 (as DAP), 200 lbs/A 0-0-62 (as MOP) and 1 lb./A Boron (as SoluBor). The following treatments were applied on June 14, 2014: 1. GSP 2. Komodo Application — Komodo was applied at 2.0 GPA
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Trial Summary
Researched By: Agri-Tech Consulting Location: Whitewater, WI Growing Season: 2014-2015 Objective: To evaluate the benefit of Komodo® on the vigor of Alfalfa.
Methodology
Results and Conclusions
The vigor rating for alfalfa treated with Komodo was 4.3 — more than a 30% improvement in vigor over the GSP. This study suggests that applications of Komodo can effectively improve the health of alfalfa.
The study began during the 2014 growing season and was conducted through the spring of 2015 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. The test crop was an established field of ‘Spangler Starbuck’ Alfalfa. Soil was composed of Matherton Silt Loam. Alfalfa broke dormancy on May 2, 2015. Harvest cutting occurred on June 1, July 4, August 4 and September 14. Alfalfa was tested for vigor on July 5, 2014 and on May 2, 2015, and reported on a rating scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being optimal.
Treatment Applications
The Grower Standard Practice (GSP) for fertilizing alfalfa in Wisconsin is the following: After first and third cut: 100 pounds per acre (lbs./A) 18-460 (as DAP), 200 lbs/A 0-0-62 (as MOP) and 1 lb./A Boron (as SoluBor). The following treatments were applied on June 14, 2014: 1. GSP 2. Komodo Application — Komodo was applied at 2.0 GPA
To find out more about Nutricor, visit our website at Solutions4Earth.com or call 855-834-3882.
