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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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Dehybor is a product resulting from the dehydration and fusion of borax. It is a hard, glassy material, granular in texture.
A free-flowing, colorless glassy product manufactured in the U.S.A. by U.S. Borax Inc.
A free-flowing, colorless glassy product manufactured in Europe.
A free-flowing, colorless, glassy, anhydrous borax manufactured in the USA by U.S. Borax Inc.
To determine the optimum rate and method of applying sufficient boron for optimum yields, growers need to know the relative boron needs for their crops.
Animal manures contain varying concentrations of most plant nutrients.
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Depending on the boron source (B), the solubility and dissolution time (release of B) may change, impacting the recommended dose and management of B in the crop.
In order to aid in understanding the response of soy and corn to some sources available on the market, Schaich (2021) conducted two fieldwork experiments comparing sources and dosages of boron.
Sodium is found in all soils and crops. Soils in humid regions, where most boron deficiencies occur, contain about 50-150 lbs/acre of sodium in the surface 6-inch layer, but soils in drier regions may contain higher levels of sodium.
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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.