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Boron and U.S. Borax: An overview

Educational Video

For a century and a half, U.S. Borax has provided refined borates vital to industrial processes and agricultural and commercial applications.

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Soy (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Granubor)

field study

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (2019-2020): Higher yields with Granubor

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Soy (Sinop, MT, Brazil)

field study

Sinop, MT, Brazil (2022/23 and 2023/24): Increasing doses of Granubor linearly increased the levels of B in the leaf and soil

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Soybeans: Boron applications for increased yields

Soybeans: Boron applications for increased yields

agronomy note

Soybeans require boron, especially during flowering and seed development. Read more about how Solubor and Granubor can ensure an adequate supply of boron.

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Specific gravity for Optibor boric acids solutions

technical bulletin

Specific gravity for Optibor boric acids solutions

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Sugar beet (United Kingdom)

field study

Norwich/Norfolk, United Kingdom (1990)

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Sugarcane (Brazil, Granubor and Solubor)

field study

Sao Paulo, Brazil (2013-2015): Superior results in sugarcane yield

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Sugarcane (India, Granubor)

Sugarcane (India, Granubor)

field study

Lucknow, India (2023-2024): Treatment with Granubor resulted in the highest average cane yield of 84.6 tons per hectare outperforming both colemanite and the control treatments

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Sugarcane (Indonesia, Fertibor)

field study

Central Java, Indonesia (2012-2013)

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Supporting local restaurant and employees

educational video

U.S. Borax partnered with the 20 Mule Team Cafe, a restaurant in Boron, California, to easily bring meals to our employees on site. Learn more about how we're supporting our local businesses and employees.

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The 20 Mule Team in action

educational video

Remembering the mule teams of Death Valley, who helped keep our borates business moving in the 1880s.

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The 20 Mule Team wagon restoration

educational video

U.S. Borax unveiled the newly restored 20 Mule Team wagon which now sits on site at the Borax Visitor Center. The group, representing U.S. Borax employees, retirees, contractors, and members of the Clampers (Eclampus Vitus), played a vital role in the restoration.

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The basics of boron in agriculture

educational video

See how plants use boron and why sufficient boron is important for crop growth.

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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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Overview: U.S. Borax

Brochure

U.S. Borax serves 650 customers with more than 1,800 delivery locations globally. The company is acknowledged for its leadership in developing borates’ potential and its world class safety, environmental, and community practices.

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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 our customers with more than 1,200 delivery locations globally. We supply around 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.

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