Learning about the latest technologies and products in agriculture can often be overwhelming and intimidating. Below are some of the frequently asked questions and answers about nanoliquids, NanoShield® technology, our products, and crop response.
Technical Topics
How do nanoliquids work?
Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid products effectively work as a delivery system for nutrients and crop protection products. The NanoShield® protects molecules from environmental losses and efficiently delivers them to plants at the cellular level. A process called endocytosis brings the NanoShield® particles into the cell where the “payload” is emptied.
What is NanoShield® technology?
NanoShield® is a proven, patented technology that encapsulates the inputs you already use into tiny nanoparticles that glide through foliar and root barriers, lodging themselves in the right locations within a plant to deliver their payloads. Nanotechnology is relatively new in agriculture but is being studied and used across multiple fields including science, mechanics, electronics, biology, and medicine.
How do NanoShield® particles load and unload?
Particles can load in a couple ways:
The processes above operate in reverse once inside plant cells.
Are Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids organic?
Short answer is no. While Aqua-Yield® promotes environmental stewardship through NanoShield® technology by increasing absorption with less, it is not considered organic. However, Aqua-Yield® is developing products to be launched in 2021 that promote efficient delivery and absorption technology for organic cropping systems through the Omni Crop Care brand (omnicropcare.com).
Product Use Topics
What kind of different nanoliquid products does Aqua-Yield® offer?
What rate do I apply Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid products?
Our general application rate is 2-6 oz. per acre. Application recommendations may vary based crop and on soil or in-season tissue testing. Low use rates make Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids easy to use and incorporate into many liquid programs.
What is the grower’s cost?
$2.65-$7.90 per acre.
Do I need to change my current fertility program?
You don’t have to change your program to add Aqua-Yield®. Adding our nanoliquid products into your current fertility and crop protection program is easy. Our solutions enhance the efficiency of your current crop inputs without disrupting your current approach.
How can Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids be applied?
Aqua-Yield® products can be applied with any application of liquid fertilizer or crop protection including in-furrow, banded, broadcast, foliar, and irrigated. Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids are truly easy to implement and are user friendly.
What is the shelf life of Aqua-Yield® products?
Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids stay in suspension and will not fall out.
Can I mix Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids with any crop input product?
Aqua-Yield® products are highly compatible with many crop input products. A compatibility test is recommended before applying combinations of this product with any other product. Aqua-Yield® products are not intended to be used with solid fertilizers.
Can I use multiple Aqua-Yield® products in an application and/or throughout a growing season?
We generally recommend that products are chosen based on soil or in-season tissue testing as well as nutrient requirements of the specific crop. If a grower wants to mix multiple nanoliquid products for one application, they should consult with an Aqua-Yield® representative.
What order should I mix Aqua-Yield® products with other ag inputs?
Crop Response Topics
Can Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids be applied only on certain crops and/or areas of the country?
No matter the crop or location, growers are yielding the benefits of our nanoliquid products. Our nanoliquids have delivered success across the toughest proving grounds in North America and the world. Aqua-Yield® has had proven success on many crops from turf, citrus, melons, corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, and many more.
How have nanoliquids been tested?
Aqua-Yield® has conducted a vigorous trial campaign to prove the nanotechnology. Over 650 trials have been conducted with many of these on-farm trials: America’s proving grounds. Aqua-Yield® has also enlisted several universities and third-party cooperators to test products head-to-head with the industry standard fertility and crop protection programs.
What crop response should I expect?
There are several things to look for when using Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids:
What kind of ROI (return on investment) should growers expect?
With over 650 trials conducted using Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids a 3:1 return has been determined.
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