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NACHURSplaymaKer

NPK liquid fertilizer with superior compatibilitypowered by NACHURS® Bio-K®

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They would ask for NACHURS playmaKer®

• Powered by NACHURS® Bio-K® technology

• Premium highly available potassium liquid fertilizer with a unique analysis

• Very safe and versatile on sensitive crops• Most tank-mix compatible NPK

fertilizer on the market

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THE PRODUCT

THE TECHNOLOGY THE SCIENCE

nitrogen phosphorus potassium

NACHURS playmaKer® is a high potassium NPK fertilizer powered by NACHURS® Bio-K® technology, the plant preferred source of potassium. Offering the highest level of tank-mix compatibility on the market, NACHURS playmaKer® can be used in place of water as a carrier for crop protection products and other technologies.* Being the safest and most versatile product offered by NACHURS, this product is a highly recommended NPK fertilizer for sensitive crops for both in-furrow and foliar applications.

NACHURS playmaKer® is seed safe when used at recommended rates including sensitive crops like soybeans, cotton and peanuts. Non-corrosive to equipment, NACHURS playmaKer® also offers excellent storability. NACHURS playmaKer® has the nutrients to help gain maximum yield for a winning crop.

in-furrow foliar fertigation

General In-furrow Rates:Cotton: 2-2.5 gal/acSoybeans (6-8” Row): 3-5 gal/acSoybeans (22-40” Row): 1-3 gal/acPeanuts: 1-2 gal/acFruits and Vegetables: contact NACHURS representativeGeneral Foliar Rates:Soybeans: 2-4 gal/acPeanuts: 1-2 gal/acTransplant: 1 gal/a with 8-10 gal of water

NACHURS® Bio-K® is a premium source of potassium fertilizer combined with a natural plant metabolite creating the most effective and efficient source of potassium. Using

Bio-K® technology results in quicker germination, improved root development, and an elevated abiotic stress tolerance; this leads to better plant establishment, more vigorous growth, and higher yields.

FEATURES:

Acetate is a natural organic acid and plant metabolite Two influencers (potassium fertility and biostimulant) in a single product Very low salt index Excellent compatibility with other fertilizers

BENEFITS:

Recognized by plants as a natural form of potassium playing an important function within the plant, forming many compounds necessary for increased productivity

The preferred source of potassium for plant uptake due to the acetate carrier molecule – more efficient and readily absorbed by the plant

Plant and seed safe – will not burn at recommended rates Blending and tank mixing flexibility

What makes Bio-K® unique is in the origination of its organic-based carrier (anion), the acetate molecule. Acetate is a natural plant metabolite that has many important functions within the plant as well as in the symbiotic relationship of plant roots, soil microbes, and mycorrhizal fungi.

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2015 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Lubbock, TXSoil microbial biomass carbon (SMBC) study*

2015 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Lubbock, TXSoil microbial biomass carbon (SMBC) study*

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KOHK2CO3DI H2OBio-K

P<.0001*Application rate: 4 gal a.i./acre (93.5% K-salt + 6.5% PGPR) = 1.5 ul a.i./90 g soil

*Soil Preparation and Inoculation:A 90 g aliquot of soil will be weighed in 100 ml beaker and then placed in a 1 L glass jar. The jar will then be autoclaved for 3 hours on two consecutive days in order to sterilize the soil. A 50 ml solution will be prepared for each treatment as follows: 93.5% K-salt (46.75 ml) plus 6.5% PGPR (3.25 ml). Solutions will be prepared two days prior to inoculating soil. Treatments (1.5 ul aliquot) will then be added to soil with sufficient carrier (28 ml DI H2O) to bring the soil moisture to approximately 50% water filled pore space. Approximately 10 ml DI H2O will be added to the bottom of the jar and lids sealed tightly so that soil moisture is maintained during incubation. The 72 microcosms will be placed in a temperature controlled incubator at 30°C. Microcosms will be removed from the incubator 7d after treatment initiation and prepared for fumigation and extraction with 0.5 M K2SO4. The 90 g soil sample will be divided equally into three 30 g subsamples and each placed in 50 ml beakers. Two of the samples will be fumigated and third will not (non-fumigated samples). Samples to be fumigated will be put into a vacuum dessicator along with 50 ml beaker containing ethanol-free chloroform (20 ml) and boiling chips. The dessicator will be evacuated and vented six times, but on the sixth cycle it will not be vented. After three days, the vacuum will be released and the chloroform removed.

2015 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Lubbock, TXSoil microbial biomass carbon (SMBC) study*

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KOHK2CO3DI H2OBio-K

P<.0001*Application rate: 4 gal a.i./acre (93.5% K-salt + 6.5% PGPR) = 1.5 ul a.i./90 g soil

*Soil Preparation and Inoculation:A 90 g aliquot of soil will be weighed in 100 ml beaker and then placed in a 1 L glass jar. The jar will then be autoclaved for 3 hours on two consecutive days in order to sterilize the soil. A 50 ml solution will be prepared for each treatment as follows: 93.5% K-salt (46.75 ml) plus 6.5% PGPR (3.25 ml). Solutions will be prepared two days prior to inoculating soil. Treatments (1.5 ul aliquot) will then be added to soil with sufficient carrier (28 ml DI H2O) to bring the soil moisture to approximately 50% water filled pore space. Approximately 10 ml DI H2O will be added to the bottom of the jar and lids sealed tightly so that soil moisture is maintained during incubation. The 72 microcosms will be placed in a temperature controlled incubator at 30°C. Microcosms will be removed from the incubator 7d after treatment initiation and prepared for fumigation and extraction with 0.5 M K2SO4. The 90 g soil sample will be divided equally into three 30 g subsamples and each placed in 50 ml beakers. Two of the samples will be fumigated and third will not (non-fumigated samples). Samples to be fumigated will be put into a vacuum dessicator along with 50 ml beaker containing ethanol-free chloroform (20 ml) and boiling chips. The dessicator will be evacuated and vented six times, but on the sixth cycle it will not be vented. After three days, the vacuum will be released and the chloroform removed.

2015 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Lubbock, TXSoil microbial biomass carbon (SMBC) study*

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Rhyzo-Link LF (mg/kg of soil)

KOHK2CO3DI H2OBio-K

P<.0001*Application rate: 4 gal a.i./acre (93.5% K-salt + 6.5% PGPR) = 1.5 ul a.i./90 g soil

*Soil Preparation and Inoculation:A 90 g aliquot of soil will be weighed in 100 ml beaker and then placed in a 1 L glass jar. The jar will then be autoclaved for 3 hours on two consecutive days in order to sterilize the soil. A 50 ml solution will be prepared for each treatment as follows: 93.5% K-salt (46.75 ml) plus 6.5% PGPR (3.25 ml). Solutions will be prepared two days prior to inoculating soil. Treatments (1.5 ul aliquot) will then be added to soil with sufficient carrier (28 ml DI H2O) to bring the soil moisture to approximately 50% water filled pore space. Approximately 10 ml DI H2O will be added to the bottom of the jar and lids sealed tightly so that soil moisture is maintained during incubation. The 72 microcosms will be placed in a temperature controlled incubator at 30°C. Microcosms will be removed from the incubator 7d after treatment initiation and prepared for fumigation and extraction with 0.5 M K2SO4. The 90 g soil sample will be divided equally into three 30 g subsamples and each placed in 50 ml beakers. Two of the samples will be fumigated and third will not (non-fumigated samples). Samples to be fumigated will be put into a vacuum dessicator along with 50 ml beaker containing ethanol-free chloroform (20 ml) and boiling chips. The dessicator will be evacuated and vented six times, but on the sixth cycle it will not be vented. After three days, the vacuum will be released and the chloroform removed.

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Rhyzo-Link® LF (Mg/kg of soil)

*Application rate: 4 gal a.i./acre (93.5% K-salt + 6.5% PGPR) = 1.5 ul a.i./90 g soil

Foliar absorption of potassium after 48 hoursfrom organic and inorganic K carriers

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Foliar absorption of potassium after 48 hours from organic and inorganic K carriers

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Journal of Plant Nutrition, 9(2), 143-157 (1986)

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Journal of Plant Nutrition, 9(2), 143-157 (1986)

It’s not so much about the use of potassium (as we agree it is an important farming practice), but rather the use of an efficient, available, and soluble potassium source to drive nutrient stewardship, sustainability, and yield.

Contact a NACHURS representative for specific recommendations. It is always recommended that a jar test be done when adding to other

fertilizer or chemicals. Always read and follow the pesticide labels when considering tank mixing pesticides with fertilizer products.

THE RESEARCH

Treatment bu/acUntreated check 55.3UTC + NACHURS Finish Line at R2 58.0NACHURS playmaKer at 2 gal in‐furrow 63.4NACHURS Triple Option at 2 gal in‐furrow 61.1

Untreated check 61.7UTC + NACHURS Finish Line at R2 63.6NACHURS playmaKer at 2 gal in‐furrow 65.4NACHURS Triple Option at 2 gal in‐furrow 64.8

55.3

58.0

63.4

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50.0

52.0

54.0

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60.0

62.0

64.0

66.0

bu/ac

2018 Soybean TrialsRFR Blue Hill Soybeans‐ NE

Untreated check

UTC + NACHURS Finish Line at R2

NACHURS playmaKer at 2 gal in‐furrow

NACHURS Triple Option at 2 gal in‐furrow

61.7

63.6

65.464.8

59.0

60.0

61.0

62.0

63.0

64.0

65.0

66.0

bu/ac

2 Year Averages Soybean TrialsRFR Blue Hill Soybeans‐ NE

Untreated check

UTC + NACHURS Finish Line at R2

NACHURS playmaKer at 2 gal in‐furrow

NACHURS Triple Option at 2 gal in‐furrow

Treatment bu/acUntreated check 55.3UTC + NACHURS Finish Line at R2 58.0NACHURS playmaKer at 2 gal in‐furrow 63.4NACHURS Triple Option at 2 gal in‐furrow 61.1

Untreated check 61.7UTC + NACHURS Finish Line at R2 63.6NACHURS playmaKer at 2 gal in‐furrow 65.4NACHURS Triple Option at 2 gal in‐furrow 64.8

55.3

58.0

63.4

61.1

50.0

52.0

54.0

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60.0

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64.0

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bu/ac

2018 Soybean TrialsRFR Blue Hill Soybeans‐ NE

Untreated check

UTC + NACHURS Finish Line at R2

NACHURS playmaKer at 2 gal in‐furrow

NACHURS Triple Option at 2 gal in‐furrow

61.7

63.6

65.464.8

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bu/ac

2 Year Averages Soybean TrialsRFR Blue Hill Soybeans‐ NE

Untreated check

UTC + NACHURS Finish Line at R2

NACHURS playmaKer at 2 gal in‐furrow

NACHURS Triple Option at 2 gal in‐furrow

Treatment bu/acUntreated check 55.3UTC + NACHURS Finish Line at R2 58.0NACHURS playmaKer at 2 gal in‐furrow 63.4NACHURS Triple Option at 2 gal in‐furrow 61.1

Untreated check 61.7UTC + NACHURS Finish Line at R2 63.6NACHURS playmaKer at 2 gal in‐furrow 65.4NACHURS Triple Option at 2 gal in‐furrow 64.8

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50.0

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bu/ac

2018 Soybean TrialsRFR Blue Hill Soybeans‐ NE

Untreated check

UTC + NACHURS Finish Line at R2

NACHURS playmaKer at 2 gal in‐furrow

NACHURS Triple Option at 2 gal in‐furrow

61.7

63.6

65.464.8

59.0

60.0

61.0

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63.0

64.0

65.0

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2 Year Averages Soybean TrialsRFR Blue Hill Soybeans‐ NE

Untreated check

UTC + NACHURS Finish Line at R2

NACHURS playmaKer at 2 gal in‐furrow

NACHURS Triple Option at 2 gal in‐furrow

2 Year Averages Soybean Trials (2017-18)RFR Blue Hill Soybeans- NE