Tips For A Successful Season With Pivot Bio

Maximizing nitrogen utilization while minimizing waste and cost is critical to a farmer’s success. Incorporating Pivot Bio into your fertilizer plan can revolutionize how you manage nitrogen uptake, providing a predictable, efficient nitrogen source straight at the roots throughout the growing season. To do this, Pivot Bio identified microbes that fixed nitrogen on their own. Once identified, the DNA responsible for nitrogen production was activated and supercharged using the microbe’s genetics, so they never stop producing nitrogen — even if synthetic fertilizer is present in the soil.

Whether it’s your first season planting with Pivot Bio or you’re a longtime customer, the following tips can help ensure you have a successful growing season.

Storage

Our on-seed and in-furrow products should be stored in their original packaging and out of direct sunlight in a dry, temperature-controlled environment between 32 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.. When using our on-seed product, it is especially important to keep the seeds out of direct sunlight. If managed properly, our on-seed products have a 60-day shelf life. For both products, it’s important to wait to open them until they are ready for use.

Shake It Up

Once you are ready to plant, remove the product from the outer cardboard box. The liquid container should be agitated three to four times to activate our in-furrow products so the product is evenly distributed. There is no need to agitate our on-seed produce since a Pivot Bio representative will apply it directly to your seed.

Proper Pour

For our in-furrow products, once the top(s) and pull tab(s) from each spout have been removed, the contents of the container should be evenly poured from both spouts simultaneously at a total rate of 12.8 ounces per acre. With Pivot Bio PROVEN® 40, two distinct microbes are contained within the box, one in each bladder. To ensure the product can provide a full 40 pounds of nitrogen to the crop, both bladders need to be applied in equal amounts. The Tank Mix Calculator can help you determine application rates.

Sniff Test

With our in-furrow products, there will be a distinct odor coming from the containers. This is a good sign! It means the microbes are alive and ready to produce nitrogen. We recommend that Pivot Bio products be the last thing added to the in-furrow blend when filling your tank.

Once Opened

Pivot Bio products must be used within 24 hours of opening, so mix products in small batches that can be completed within that time frame. When using our on-seed product, ensure any flow agents and dry plant lubricants such as talc graphite are compatible. For in-furrow products, ensure compatibility with all other tank mixes.

Need Help?

Detailed instructions are printed on the product packaging, and our Product Stewardship page has helpful videos and resources. If you have additional questions, call 1-877-451-1977 to talk to our Midwest-based Customer Success team.