ESN is a polymer-coated, controlled-release nitrogen (N) designed to protect against N losses and feed your wheat crop the N it needs when it’s needed most. Its proprietary polymer coating releases N at a controlled rate and makes sure the N you apply is there when it is needed by the crop. This means N is used by the crop instead of being lost to the environment, which means better N-use efficiency and greater wheat yields and profits.
In this growing season, Manitoba experienced a higher than normal rainfall year. The majority of the province experienced high lodging in cereals which was a limiting factor for achieving higher yields.
The graph above illustrates actual yield increases from using ESN as a part of the blend, ensuring initial and full season N needs were met. In this trial, ESN was able to remain standing compared to other treatments.
The trial also demonstrated that utilizing ESN controlled release fertilizer throughout the season helped to reduce lodging and increased harvestability speed.
Actual performance may vary with soil types, weather conditions, and management practices.
