Switching to any new product can be nerve-wracking. No matter how amazing it may sound, the risk of evolving from the status quo always feels big at the beginning. That goes for cell phones, car brands, work boots, and yes, ag technology.
In this era of agriculture, more innovation than ever is happening to solve some of the biggest problems the sector faces - including phosphorus efficiency.
But migrating to a different phosphorus fertilizer product can feel like a giant hurdle. What if it doesn't work? What if it harms yields? Given current prices and conditions, is it worth the risk?
Phospholutions, a sustainable fertilizer technology company, has found a way to take that risk out of the equation for new adopters - so farmers can confidently jump into new fertilizer tech and be fully protected from potential losses.
When it comes to phosphorus fertilizer, farmers have heard the recommendation for years to apply, apply, apply. Sure, they want to be efficient and avoid unnecessary applications, in theory. But they also don't want to risk the crop not getting . (As little as 10% of conventional phosphorus fertilizer is actually used by the crop.)
In fact, one study showed that even if a soil report indicated sufficient phosphorus levels, only about one-third of farmers would choose not to apply more phosphorus. With margins as tight as they are, it's no wonder most farmers don't think it's worth the risk to underapply - and end up with a nutrient-depleted crop.
But there's a big tradeoff with this status quo: phosphorus overapplication, inefficiency, and runoff. That's why Phospholutions developed RhizoSorb: a proven fertilizer technology to reduce phosphorus use by 50% .
RhizoSorb is integrated directly into the phosphate granule at processing facilities. Then, growers apply to their fields via any standard equipment they already use for dry granular fertilizer applications. No coating or mix-in. No extra work in the field. No changes to application tactics.
After more than 500 trials throughout 14 states over the last four years, RhizoSorb has consistently decreased phosphorus runoff (by up to 78%), bumped grower ROI (by $20 per acre), and increased phosphorus efficiency (by up to 50%).
Even with those trial-backed numbers, growers understandably worry it won't work in fields. So last year, Phospholutions, partnering with Growers Edge, launched the Grower Guarantee program: a risk-free way for growers to try RhizoSorb and still maintain profitability, yields dip.
Cash in on the worst-case scenario - at up to $40/acre
When growers sign up to try out RhizoSorb brand products, they'll work day-to-day with Phospholutions representatives, who are there every step of the way. (You can contact a Phospholutions rep here to learn more about how the partnership works.)
Growers consistently enjoy comparable yields when they apply RhizoSorb instead of conventional fertilizers. But if they fail to reach 100% of their 10-year actual production history, the Grower Guarantee program will pay out:
$20/acre for 90-99% APH
$40/acre for 80-89% APH
That's it. No haggling, no counting losses. Just a simple, field-proven product completely backed by a warranty program that will pay out more than what you lost.
Register your interest by April 30. Just fill out a quick, 2-minute form with your name, details, and acreage. (Retailers can also submit grower details themselves.)
Accept the warranty program terms and conditions by June 30. Growers Edge will send a direct link, along with text reminders to finish enrollment.
Submit field maps by July 20, either via the Growers Edge portal or by emailing field boundary documents.
Enjoy typical, strong yields OR file a warranty claim by December 10 if yields fall below the 10-year APH. Claims are easy and can be submitted via the CROP UI portal.
Integrating sustainable technology doesn't have to mean lower yields. And taking new sustainable technology for a spin doesn't have to come with thousands of dollars of risk.
The RhizoSorb Grower Guarantee offers secure experimentation with a product that can boost an operation's efficiency, ROI, and crop nutrition.
No more "new product" jitters.
