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A fundamental part of life on Earth

Educational Video

As one of the chemical elements that make up our planet, boron is all around us—in soil and water, plants and animals—in trace amounts.

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Ammonium Pentaborate Technical Powder

specifications sheet

A white, crystalline product manufactured in the U.S.A. by U.S. Borax Inc.

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Amounts of Solubor to mix into spray tanks to supply desired boron rates

Amounts of Solubor to mix into spray tanks to supply desired boron rates

agronomy note

Solubor is highly water soluble, and is commonly applied in foliar sprays. Because the season for the most effective foliar application of boron is short, foliar sprays must be prepared quickly and accurately.

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Apples: Boron applications for increased production

Apples: Boron applications for increased production

agronomy note

Apples require an adequate supply of available boron, especially during flower formation and fruit set. Learn how foliar sprays such as Solubor during the dormant season, pre-pink, and early bud stages can ensure an adequate supply of boron.

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Are your crops at risk?

educational video

Certain crops are more at risk for boron deficiency than others. Fortunately, refined boron can help.

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Arsenic Content of Mirconutrient Fertilizers

Arsenic Content of Mirconutrient Fertilizers

infographic

How much arsenic does your micronutrient fertilizer contain? Granubor is guaranteed to have low arsenic content.

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Avocado (South Africa)

field study

South Africa (1989-1990): Best yield was achieved with applications at first bud break

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Bermudagrass: Boron applications

Bermudagrass: Boron applications

agronomy note

Some bermudagrass varieties may respond to applied boron, especially on sandy soils in high rainfall regions, or with adverse weather conditions during the growing season. Where needed, preplant application of Granubor with the early-season top-dressed NPK fertilizer generally will ensure an adequate boron supply.

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Better fruits and flowers: Mexico

case study video

Mexican customers have seen improvements in flowering and fruiting quality thanks to the use of refined boron from U.S. Borax.

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Better with boron

educational video

U.S. Borax is committed to helping growers improve crop yield by providing field research, crop guides, and refined boron fertilizers that deliver results.

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Boosting crop health: North Dakota

case study video

New applications of refined boron improved both yield and protein content in North Dakota wheat crops. As a result, growers were able to command more money per bushel.

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Boosting crop health: U.S. Midwest

case study video

Growers in the U.S. Midwest are seeing higher yields and greater profits thanks to an understanding of the importance of micronutrients, including boron. Hear how refined boron can help optimize crop growth and ROI.

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Borate handling and storage

Borate handling and storage

technical bulletin

Most borates produced by U.S. Borax are relatively stable materials which are normally supplied in 50 lb or 25 kg bags. All bagged borate products should be hadled with care.

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Industrial U.S. Borax Products by Application

Industrial U.S. Borax Products by Application

Brochure

An essential part of industry—and everyday life

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Life Depends on Boron

Life Depends on Boron

Brochure

As one of the 109 elements that make up the planet, it’s not surprising that boron is all around us—in soil and water, plants and animals.

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Borate handling and storage

Borate handling and storage

Technical Bulletin

Most borates produced by U.S. Borax are relatively stable materials which are normally supplied in 50 lb or 25 kg bags. All bagged borate products should be hadled with care.

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U.S. Borax, part of Rio Tinto, is a global leader in the supply and science of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. We are 1,000 people serving 500 customers with more than 1,700 delivery locations globally. We supply 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.  Learn more about Rio Tinto.

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