What crops benefit from inoculants and how can they affect yield?
Doug Tigges, U.S. sales manager for XiteBio Technologies, says the first question he typically receives from growers is whether an inoculant or biological product is easy to use. How it fits into the management of crops grown on the farm. and whether it provides a return on investment.
In this report: commodity classic In Houston, Texas, Tigges told Real Agriculture’s Bernard Tobin that the inoculant is compatible with almost all crops grown in Canada and the United States. “We’re talking about corn, soybeans, wheat, pulse crops, tubers like potatoes and sugar beets, and vegetables,” he says.
Headquartered in Winnipeg, MB, XiteBio is led by President and CEO Dr. Manas Banerjee and offers a full line of inoculants and biologics. “It is very important to him that it is scientifically proven to provide a good return on investment for the grower as well,” Tigges says.
From a bottom-line perspective, Tigges says that for crops like soybeans, producers can expect to spend the equivalent of one-third of a bushel of soybeans to get 1.5 to 2.5 bushels of profit from an inoculant product. says. “These can be applied by the retailer, they can be used by growers if they have seed treatment equipment, or they can be used in the furrow. There are many different ways to utilize the products. There are many ways to do this, but at the end of the day, the product needs to be easy to use and show a return on investment.
One of the key benefits of inoculants is their ability to aid root development and early plant growth, Tigges says. “Stand establishment is important, and when you get corn or any other crop, a fast start usually results in a strong finish. This means that the yield will increase.” Watch the video below.
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