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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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U.S. Borax operates California’s largest open pit mine in Boron, California. The mine contains one of the richest borate deposits on the planet and supplies almost 30% of the world’s demand for refined borates.
Organic matter is the storehouse for most of the available boron in soils. Boron deficiencies in crops are found mainly in low organic matter soils and in acid, sandy soils in humid regions.
Unlike South American ulexites, Granubor refined borate fertilizer is specifically designed to release boron when crops need it the most. For corn, this means your crops receive boron at the critical V6-R1 phases.
Unlike South American ulexites, Granubor refined borate fertilizer is specifically designed to release boron when crops need it the most. For soybeans, this means your crops receive boron at the critical V6-R1 phases.
Agriculture needs to become increasingly efficient to feed a growing population. As an essential element for crop growth, boron has a vital role to play.
Locality: Nipawin, SK and Picture Butte AB - Canada Date: 2023 Fertilizer: Granubor and Solubor
Field trial results: Boron in canola via soil and foliar application
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A comparison between Granubor and South American ulexite
Minas Gerais, Brazil (2016-2017): Highest yield
Sao Paulo, Brazil (2013-2015): Consistent yield increase
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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.
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.