Soltellus™ Polymer in Action: Insights from Beck’s PFR Book and Year-One Performance

For growers and agricultural businesses, data is an invaluable tool for making informed decisions that maximize yields and returns. Beck's Practical Farm Research (PFR) Book is one of the most respected agricultural community resources. Known for its unbiased, actionable insights, the PFR Book consolidates results from trials conducted across multiple locations, helping farmers optimize their practices and products.

What is Beck's PFR Book?

Beck's PFR Book is a cornerstone of data-driven farming. Known for its transparency and depth, the book is built on results from multi-year, multi-location field trials that help farmers assess the ROI of different inputs, practices, and products. A product's inclusion in the PFR Book is a validation of its performance under real-world conditions. Farmers rely on the PFR Book to make decisions that are not only practical but also highly profitable.

Soltellus™ in the Spotlight: Year-One Results

In its first year of inclusion, Soltellus™ Polymer has proven its worth with results that highlight its potential for long-term value. Here are the specifics from the PFR trials:

1. Return on Investment (ROI): Soltellus showed a positive and substantial ROI in its first year, averaging $13.28 across trial sites. The trials quantified its economic feasibility and potential to add value to growers' bottom lines by delivering consistent profitability.
2. Yield Improvement: Soltellus increased yields in its test plots, with an average increase of 4.5 bushels. 
3. Cost Efficiency: Soltellus proved cost-effective, with input costs offset by the increased revenue from higher yields.

These outcomes are just the start. Soltellus has been shown to enhance soil health, improve water quality, boost nutrient uptake, and support the overall soil microbiome. 

Why These Results Matter to Growers

The results from the PFR trials showcase more than just numbers—they highlight the ability of Soltellus to address key challenges in agronomy, such as soil health degradation, nutrient loss, and input efficiency. Here's how these results translate into practical benefits:

• • Enhanced Profitability: Soltellus allows growers to achieve higher yields without dramatically increasing input costs, offering a reliable ROI that supports farm sustainability and economic resilience.
  • Long-Term Sustainability: As a biodegradable and multifunctional polymer, Soltellus helps improve the soil's ability to retain nutrients, ensuring healthier crops over time.
  • Resilience to Challenges: The enhanced nutrient uptake supported by Soltellus can mitigate stressors such as suboptimal growing conditions, offering growers peace of mind.

Setting the Stage for Year Two and Beyond

The first-year results for Soltellus are highly promising, and its potential is only expected to grow as its long-term benefits on soil health and nutrient dynamics take root and are further studied. At Dober, we take pride in Soltellus demonstrating meaningful impacts so early in its journey. These achievements reaffirm our dedication to providing growers with innovative, sustainable solutions to address the evolving challenges of modern agriculture.

Partner with Us

Soltellus is more than a product—it's a partnership. As the data continues to build in the coming years, we invite you to join us in leveraging this innovative product.

Contact Dober today to learn more about how Soltellus can transform your agronomic practices and help you grow profitability with sustainability.