In today’s agricultural landscape, nitrogen fixing biologicals are gaining attention for their potential to supplement synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. With various products making bold claims, it’s essential to understand their true capabilities.
What Our Research Reveals
Through thousands of research plots, we’ve discovered that while some nitrogen fixing bacteria are effective, they don’t completely replace synthetic nitrogen. Instead, they play a significant role in supplementing it.
Understanding the Types of Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria
There are two primary types of nitrogen fixing bacteria:
- Rhizospheric Bacteria: These grow in the soil.
- Endophytic Bacteria: These grow inside the plant.
Why Endophytic Bacteria Are More Effective
Endophytic bacteria, which grow inside the plant, tend to be more successful at fixing nitrogen and boosting crop yield compared to rhizospheric bacteria. Here’s why:
- Internal Nitrogen Fixation: Endophytic bacteria fix nitrogen as the plant breathes, meaning the longer they are inside the plant, the more nitrogen is converted from the atmosphere.
- Resilience: These bacteria thrive under a wide range of growing conditions, continuously fixing nitrogen as long as the plant is alive and breathing.
In contrast, rhizospheric bacteria are susceptible to environmental conditions such as flooding, drought, heat, and soil crusting, which can limit their effectiveness.
Introducing PheNom from Dakota Bio
PheNom from Dakota Bio doesn’t replace synthetic nitrogen outright but significantly enhances the plant’s ability to utilize available nitrogen more effectively. By promoting natural nitrogen fixation and improving nutrient uptake, PheNom reduces the need for additional nitrogen fertilizers, leading to more efficient and sustainable crop production.
The Power of PheNom
Think of it this way: PheNom can supply high volumes of nitrogen during crucial growth stages like earfill when it’s most needed. Applying nitrogen at this time is challenging, but PheNom allows you to apply it with your planter or sprayer much earlier in the growing season, ensuring your crops have the nitrogen they need when they need it.
Proven Benefits Across Multiple Crops
PheNom has been extensively tested on professional research farms across the United States, demonstrating increased nitrogen fixation and yield in various crops, including:
- Corn
- Soybeans
- Spring Wheat
- Winter Wheat
- Alfalfa
- Turf
- Hay
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Field Peas
- Ornamental Plants
Embrace Sustainable Farming with PheNom
By integrating PheNom into your farming practices, you can enhance nitrogen utilization, reduce dependency on synthetic fertilizers, and contribute to a more sustainable agricultural future.
Ready to Transform Your Crop Production?
Discover how PheNom from Dakota Bio can revolutionize your nitrogen management strategy. Contact us today to learn more and start optimizing your crop yields.
