Keys to Successful Wheat Production

Keys to Successful Wheat Production

Optimizing Wheat Production withWolf Trax Innovative Nutrients

How to optimize wheat yield

Grain Yield

Vegetative Growth# kernels per head

Emergence# plants per unit area

Reproductive# and size of kernels

ENSURE RAPID, EARLY AND EVEN EMERGENCE

Strategy #1

Reality #1: Young seedlings are most vulnerable at planting and

through the winter

Young seedling stress

• Excessive moisture or drought = slow seedling growth and limited nutrient availability

• To preserve yield potential, seedlings have to overcome the disadvantages of early stresses

• Excellent seed varieties and seed protection options for growers to ensure fast and even germination and strong seedling growth

REVISIT YOUR CROP’S NUTRIENT NEEDSCONSIDER HOW MICRONUTRIENTS CAN IMPROVE GROWTH & GRAIN FILL

Strategy #2

Reality #2: Many growers don’t soil test regularly – or understand importance of

micronutrient fertilizers

Quiz Time: Have you seen the following in your wheat fields?

Leaf and stem distortions?

Increased disease incidence?

Copper problems are common!

35 % of soils in Central Wheat Beltand Atlantic Coastal Plain test marginal for Copper

Source: USA – Kubota survey of Cu levels in indicator plants

Role of Copper in plants• Essential in photosynthesis

and respiration• Vital component of lignen,

which forms in cell walls and is key to fighting pathogenic fungi

• One of least abundant micronutrients found in plant tissues

Copper – Important when Needed

• Important minor nutrients can greatly impact yield • In wheat, copper deficiency affects flowering and the reproductive

process more than vegetative growth. • Vital component in cell wall development and assists in managing

fungal infection. • When copper levels are insufficient, wheat yields can be markedly

reduced without much visual effect on how the leaves in the field. • While low level copper levels can impact wheat crops, other

micronutrients like zinc and boron have a role in proper crop development and yield potential as well.

Other important Micros• Zinc

– Zinc is an essential part of growth, development and reproduction in plants

– Deficiency symptoms may be stunted plants, chlorosis

• Manganese, Boron and Iron are also important micronutrients

Zinc deficiency in barley. Zinc deficient leaf showing initial symptoms of pale yellow linear chlorotic areas.Source: www.extension.uidaho.edu/nutrient/crop_nutrient

WHEN do Plants Need a Micronutrient? • Micronutrients are needed WEEKS before symptoms occur• Plants are under stress before symptoms are even visible• Attempting to correct deficiencies or “just-in-time”

applications WILL rob yield

BUT…Soil applied micronutrients are not always effective in treating micronutrient deficiencies

Here’s why…1. Sparse distribution in the field2. Immobile nutrients – in the soil AND plant3. Tie-up with the soil (high pH is worse)

So what tools can wheat growers use to treat micronutrient deficiencies?

Wolf Trax® Innovative Nutrients

– Copper DDP (57.5%)– Zinc DDP (62%)– Magnesium DDP (20.0%)– Manganese DDP (33%)– Boron DDP (18.5%)

– Iron DDP (47%)– Calcium DDP (27%)

Wolf Trax DDP Nutrients feature two patented technologies that make them a better micronutrient source for your wheat crop!

Innovative EvenCoat™ Technology

• A more efficient application option• Patented Coating Technology

• Each and every fertilizer granule is coated• Improves distribution in the field• Use less nutrient to get better uptake

Granular fertilizer coated with DDP

For a demonstration of EvenCoat technology, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WPPFkQlgHw

Innovative PlantActiv™ Formulation

• Wolf Trax DDP Nutrients have been designed for optimum plant availability

• Chemical Formulation• Dual-Action™ formulation• Resist Soil Tie-Up

• Physical Formulation• Ideal particle size for uptake

DDP = “Dry Dispersible Powder” Technology

DDP Nutrients deliver early nutrition

Highly Effective PlantActiv™ formulation

+Better distribution with

EvenCoat™ Technology=

Earlier delivery of nutrients

153 granules of fertilizer throughout rooting depth, all coated with DDP Micronutrients mean better

root interception (15x5x3 inch soil profile)

2 granules of micronutrient are sparsely distributed and

leave micronutrient fertilization to chance

DDP Coating of 0.9 lb/ac on 150 lb/ac34-17 dry blend

Typical granular

micronutrient at 5 lb/ac

VS

Wolf Trax Copper DDP is more effective

• Copper is the most immobile micronutrient. This makes relatively sparse granular copper applications challenging for young roots to find. – Wolf Trax Copper DDP with EvenCoat™ Technology maximizes root

uptake of copper

• Once in the plant, copper does not easily move into new leaves, therefore, a copper supply is needed throughout the growing season.– This can only be accomplished with an effective soil application, like

Wolf Trax Copper DDP.

When to use Wolf Trax Copper DDP

Consider Wolf Trax Copper DDP if you have:• Low Organic, Sandy soils• Fields that have experienced low copper soil or tissue

levels; – where past wheat crops have exhibited copper deficiency

symptoms or – where past wheat crops have had good vegetative growth yet

disappointing yields

Field Results with Wolf Trax DDP

Early delivery of Wolf Trax Cu DDP applied at planting result in several days differences in crop maturity and more rigorous stands in this wheat field.

Field Tested.. Proven Results

RETHINK YOUR PHOSPHOROUSNEW TOOLS IN A NEW ERA

Food for thought…

Scientific research shows….

• EARLY uptake of phosphorus is critical to plant growth – By the time plants attain about 25% of their total

dry weight, they have accumulated as much as 75% of their phosphorus requirement (McKenzie, R. H. and Middleton, A. Agri-Facts)

This graph demonstrates how the plant gobbles up massive amounts of P in the first 3 weeks

Introducing….

• A new phosphorus based fertilizer from Wolf Trax

• Based on DDP technology platform

• Designed for better delivery of early-season nutrition

An Ideal Combination of Nutrients

• Nu-Trax P+ features the CropStart™ Nutrient Package

– Custom blend of phosphorus, zinc, manganese and nitrogen

– These nutrients are known to be needed by young seedlings, but are difficult

to access early in the season

This blend was scientifically designed for optimal early-season growth

Delivers early-season nutrition

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Field Results 2014

Wheat treated with Nu-Trax P+ shows longer, more developed roots.Wetaskawin, AB June 2014

Field Results 2014

Nu-Trax P+ as a fertilizer coating has a positive impact on root proliferation in wheat. Vauxhall AB 2013

Field Results 2014

• University of Maryland conducted a study in no-till/min till wheat

• Nu-Trax P+ applied at 2.1 lb/ac

• Harvested July 2014 Control Nu-Trax P+

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• Just 2 lb/ac of Nu-Trax P+ fertilizer puts YOU in charge of delivering the nutrition your crops need for a strong start!

In Summary 1) Drive rapid, early and even plant emergence with good

quality seed and seed protection products2) Consider improved early-delivery of essential

nutrients to your crop with Wolf Trax DDP products3) Rethink your Phos…