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Summary of results for 2012
field trials tell it all at Plant Positive Products
Comparison of Results from the Two Different Field Trials
The following table summarizes the data from Field Trial 1 (in furrow treatment with 3 ounces BioWash 100) and Field Trial 2 data (in furrow treatment 3 ounces versus 5 ounces of BioWash and in furrow treatments plus foliar application a V2 growth stage).
| Field | Treatment | Yield (bushels/acre) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No BioWash 100 in furrow | 170.03 |
| 1 | 3 oz BioWash 100 in furrow | 178.60 |
| 2 | 3 oz BioWash in furrow | 177.59 |
| 2 | 5 oz BioWash 100 in furrow | 185.90 |
| 2 | 3 oz BioWash 100 in furrow + 5 oz BioWash 100 foliar @V2 | 185.75 |
| 2 | 5 oz BioWash 100 in furrow + 5 oz BioWash 100 foliar @V2 | 189.27 |
Interpretation of Results
In Furrow Trials Results
The data from the 2 trials confirms the yield benefit of in furrow application of BioWash 100. Field Trial 2 in furrow data confirms that in furrow application of BioWash 100 does have a significant increase in yields. (view actual numbers in Field Trial 2 and Field 1 Trial results) The data shows a 3 ounce in furrow application of BioWash 100 in both field trials results is nearly the same yield benefit (approximately 8.0 bushels/acre) when compared to no BioWash in the furrow. There is also an additional yield benefit of 8.31 bushels/acre with 5 ounces in the furrow vs. 3 ounces in the furrow. (185.90 vs. 177.59)
In Furrow plus V2 Foliar Application Results
The data shows that the 5 ounce in furrow BioWash 100 had nearly the same yield as 3 ounces in furrow + 5 ounces foliar at V2. (185.90 vs. 185.75) Both application strategies would have a yield benefit of 8.24 bushels yield when compared with 3 ounce in furrow only. (185.83 vs. 177.59)
ounces per acre was an additional benefit. A 5 ounce in furrow application plus 5 ounces foliar application at V2 resulted in a 3.53 bushel benefit when compared to 3 ounce in furrow plus 5 ounce foliar at V2. (189.27 vs. 185.75)
Economic Benefit
The following table summarizes the costs versus benefit in dollar returned. One can substitute the selling price for the corn as that is highly variable and volatile. For purposes of this summary a $6.00 selling price is assumed. The cost of the BioWash 100 is $1.00/ounce.
Table 1: Return on Investment Compared to Using No Treatment as the Baseline
| Treatment | Cost/acre (see below) |
Yield | Gross $/acre | Gross Return on Investment | NetReturn on Investment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Treatment | 0.00 | 170.03 | 1020.18 | Baseline | Baseline |
| 3 oz BioWash in furrow only | $3.00 | 178.10 (see below) |
1068.60 | 48.42 | 45.42 |
| 5 oz BioWash in furrow only | $5.00 | 185.90 | 1115.40 | 95.22 | 90.22 |
| 3 oz BioWash in furro + 5 oz foliar @V2 | $8.00 | 185.75 | 1114.50 | 94.32 | 86.32 |
| 5 oz BioWash in furrow + 5oz foliar @V2 | $10.00 | 189.27 | 1135.62 | 115.44 | 105.44 |
1 Cost/acre reflects only cost of BioWash 100 and no equipment charge.
2 Yield Average of Field 1 and Field 2 - 3 oz in furrow application
Table 2: Return on Investment Compared to 3 ounce Treatment in Furrow as the Baseline
| Treatment | Cost/acre | Yield | Gross $/acre | GROSS RETURN ON INVESTMENT | NET RETURN ON INVESTMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 OZ BIOWASH IN FURROW ONLY | $3.00 | 178.10 | 1068.60 | Baseline | Baseline |
| 5 oz BioWash in furrow only | $5.00 | 185.90 | 1115.40 | 46.80 | 43.80 |
| 3 oz BioWash in furrow + 5oz foliar @V2 (see below) |
$8.00 | 185.75 | 1114.50 | 45.90 | 37.90 |
| 5 oz BioWash in furrow + 5oz foliar @V@ | $10.00 | 189.2 | 1135.62 | 67.02 | 57.02 |
A producer would have to evaluate the cost of the extra both in machinery cost and timeliness. The econoimc advantage is there, but timeliness of the application
must be considered as the window of opportunity is narrow.
For a copy: Summary of 2012 Results.pdf