TAPS

FARM ON PURPOSE WITH TAPS

The Agronomic Profit system

The Agronomic Profit System is a systems approach to yield and profitability. TAPS™ marries agronomic knowledge with products, developed “on-purpose,” for a purpose.

The Farmer's Dilemma

• Yield robbers exist every year.
• Last year’s yield robbers won’t likely be the same as this year.
• We make decisions on our “most recent experience.”
• But, next year’s yield robbers will likely be different.
• And, we cannot predict which yield robbers will occur next.

WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO ADDRESS THIS UNCERTAINTY?

Adopt a system that proactively addresses the majority of yield robbers, knowing that 2-3 products/practices will likely contribute to the majority of the results. We just don’t possess the foresight to know which ones.

DO FARMERS DO THIS WITH ANY PART OF THEIR BUSINESS?

Yes. Seed. We don’t plant one hybrid because we don’t know which one will be the best. We want farmers to adopt the same mindset to their agronomic system as they have when they plant 4-5 hybrids.

WHY IS THAT?

The final results are not determined by genetics alone, but by a combination of genetics and agronomy. Proactive, not reactive… farming on purpose.

There is a lot more in our control than what most farmers think.  We can control what we can when we

FARM ON PURPOSE.

The AGRONOMIC PROFIT SYSTEM™ is a personal yield journey. It requires an open mind, believing there is more in your control than what you think. Then, work with us to create your personalized TAPS plan, which may be a multi-year plan. The important part is simply to begin.

STEP 1

MAINTAIN SOIL pH BETWEEN 6.5–6.8

Maintain soil pH between 6.5 and 6.8, as it directly influences nutrient availability/cycling and residual herbicide performance.

STEP 2

CRITICAL LEVEL DRY FERTILIZER APPLICATION

Focus dry fertilizer dollars only in areas below the critical levels that are likely to provide a positive return on investment.

STEP 3

nanotechnology for maximum DELIVERY

Condition the water for all spray applications with Nano pHlow and use NanoBond for faster, more efficient plant uptake.

STEP 4

AVAILABLE NUTRIENTS, RIGHT TIMING, RIGHT PLACE

Create a personalized nutrient system that applies nutrients in AVAILABLE FORMS, at KEY TIMES and in the RIGHT PLACES.

STEP 5

PROTECT ROOTS, CROWN, AND STALK

Proactively address plant health including plant roots and crowns.

STEP 6

USE FUNGICIDES PROACTIVELY

Proactively use fungicides to preserve yield potential.

Yield Innovations

FIELD NOTES