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    SZ vs. DAP Blend – AgriFacts

    3.2 BU/AC

    Increase with MicroEssentials SZ over DAP + AS + ZnSO₄

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    Objective

    Evaluate the yield response of corn to MicroEssentials® SZ® (12-40-0-10S-1Zn) compared to DAP (18-46-0) + AS (21-0-0-24S) + ZnSO₄ (0-0-0-16S-36Zn).

    OVERVIEW

    • Balanced crop nutrition is critical for corn production.
    • MicroEssentials® SZ® supplies nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), sulfur (S) and zinc (Zn) in one nutritionally balanced granule.
    • The MicroEssentials® proprietary Fusion® technology process creates a unique chemistry that results in increased nutrient uptake and crop yield compared to alternative sources.

    TRIAL DETAILS

    Crop: Corn (Zea mays)

    Years: 2008-2013

    Locations: 44 trials across the U.S. and Canada United States: AL, AR, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SC, SD, TX and WI
    Canada: MB and ON

    Data Source: Field studies conducted by university and/or third-party, independent researchers.

    Cropping Conditions:

    P Rate: 65–90 lbs P₂O₅/ac
    – Balanced across all treatments

    Zn Rate: DAP blend – 5 lbs Zn/ac


    Results


    SUMMARY

    • MicroEssentials® SZ® outperformed DAP + AS + ZnSO₄ by 3.2 bu/ac (2.0%) on average, across all locations.
    • Access additional yield data, and calculate your ROI potential at MicroEssentials – Performance.