Balance Analysis of Plant Tissue

This growing season we added the balance interpretation to our tissue test for corn, soybeans and wheat.

Sufficiency Ranges determine the amount of an nutrient  – Compares your N to the normal range of N

DRIS N vs N

Balance Interpretation determines the balance of a nutrient in the plant tissue  – Compares N  to the normal range of N:P, N:K to N:K, N:S to N:S, etc.

DRIS N vs Others

Both the amount and the balance within the plant tissue are important to interpret your results.

Traditional sufficiency range interpretation compares a nutrient amount to an established normal range (Example: N to a normal range for N).  Sufficiency ranges provide insight into the plant but in some cases interpretation can be tricky because the normal range will vary in the growing season, by soil type, hybrid, etc.

Balance interpretation compares nutrient ratios to the other nutrients in the plant (N to P,K,S, Mg, Ca,Zn,Fe,Mn,B). In a typical balance calculation 55 ratios are used to determine the balance.  Using a dataset of known ratios we rank the severity of the imbalance (NBI) and determine which nutrient is out of balance

So see some examples of the balance interpretation on a report go to the Example Plant Tissue Reports page

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Soil Sampling Season is Here! Dont Guess Test!


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This harvest season we are offering a 15% discount on geo referenced soil sampling. This includes the custom sampling but not the cost of the soil test.

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Other Information:

-Our report provides a visual interpretation so you can easily visualize the most limiting factor in your soil. See it Here.

-We provide practical tips to maximize your  fertility program based on your soil report.

-You receive a map of where samples were taken with your report.

-Ride along to make sure the field is sampled to your satisfaction.

-Using a soil autosampler gives you speed and consistency of depth. You get the perfect sample every time.

-Geo-referenced samples allow you to get more repeatable consistent analysis for comparison in the years to come.

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