No Till Farmer - Acetates vs EDTAs
Webinar with Wayne Sledge
Earn (.5 credit hours) for Certified Crop Advisor from the American Society of Agronomy
2023 & 2024 Plant Tissue Trial Results
THE PROOF IS IN THE NUMBERS
Advantages of Acetates
for Nutrient Delivery
Small molecules are easily absorbed and plants accept the carrier as a native substance.
Larger compounds can prevent absorption and the plant may reject the foreign carrier.
Iron Acetate Molecular Size
173.93 g/mol
EDTA Molecular Size
435 g/mol
Effect of EDTA on the Foliar
Absorption of Trace Element Fertilizers
-Samuel P. Stacey & Derrick M. Oosterhuis - University of Arkansas Researchers
EDTA significantly reduces the absorption of Fe and Zn in foliar fertilizers, making it less effective and more costly for farmers. EDTA's high molecular weight and negative charge hinder nutrient uptake through leaf cuticles.
5% Mn Acetate
vs. 5% EDTA &
Amino Acid Chelate
29.28% increase in tissue analysis.
In 2024, each product was applied at 2 quarts per ace. MnAce increased tissue manganese levels by almost 30% over the amino acid chelate.
5% Iron Acetate
vs. 3% Iron EDDHA
53.89% increase in tissue analysis.
In 2024, each product was applied at 2 quarts per ace. FeAce increased tissue iron levels by 31.5 ppm over the EDDHA.
8% Zinc Acetate
vs. Zinc EDTA
47 ppm increase in tissue analysis.
In 2023, each product was applied at 2 quarts per acre. ZnAce increased tissue levels by 47 ppm over EDTA.
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