Stabilized enzyme technology is ready for its debut in side-dress fertilizer applications in 2024. Helena Agri-Enterprises is announcing today the expansion of its Zypro® soil amendment label to include the common practice, which produced an 83 percent win rate and 5.8 bushel/acre yield increase in research trials in corn. Mike Powell, Senior Brand Manager of BioScience with Helena Products Group, says the label revision is intended to help farmers improve nutrient management on more acres.
“We’ve been testing this application of Zypro for several years because we know a lot of row crop farmers rely on side-dress as a way to efficiently deliver nitrogen early in the season,” says Powell. “By adding Zypro, you’re not only placing fertilizer in the right place at the right time, but you’re also using enzyme technology to create a more productive soil environment. This has a direct impact on how effective your roots are at feeding the growing crop.”
The United States Department of Agriculture cites enzymes as a key indicator of soil health. While native enzymes only survive in the soil for a few days, the stabilized phospholipase enzymes in Zypro produce chemical reactions in the soil for up to 60 days. They optimize the microbial community and improve nutrient cycling in the soil to enhance root effectiveness and strengthen early-season development and yield potential.
“Enzymes are known to boost natural processes in the soil,” says Powell. “What we offer with Zypro is a consistent way to produce those benefits using VersaShield® Formulation Technology. Through this patented production process, the enzymes in Zypro are stabilized to work with a variety of different products in all types of growing conditions and last longer in the soil.”
In fertilizer applications, VersaShield Formulation Technology enables Zypro to start working immediately, dispersing quickly through the soil for maximum effect in the root zone. It creates formulation longevity for a longer shelf life and extended application window. It also makes Zypro compatibile with other common tank-mix partners like fungicides and insecticides. According to Powell, the process provides a “seamless, cost-effective way to get more out of your side-dress fertilizer applications.”
Zypro has been used on over four million acres since its introduction in 2018. In addition to side-dress, Zypro can be applied through drip or flood irrigation and in-furrow applications. For more fertilizer recommendations and to make Zypro a part of your side-dress applications this season, visit HelenaAgri.com to find your local Helena representative.
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