Increase Your Returns With Balanced Nutrition
Global competition is increasing the pressure on agriculture to produce higher quality, affordable food products. Growers who prosper in the future must use their resources productively, manage their risks wisely, and maximize their returns on the investments in their crops. Fertilizers are an important investment growers make in their crops. In order to maximize their returns on this investment, they must balance the needs for N, P and K with the crop's requirements for the secondary and micronutrients. Without adequate amounts of each element available at each growth stage, the maximum potential of the crop cannot be achieved.
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Chelation is the process of attaching a specific organic molecule to a mineral in two or more places to form a ring. The molecule holds the mineral like a claw, surrounding and protecting it from adverse interactions. Albion produces mineral nutrients chelated with amino acids. Since amino acids are the basic building blocks of protein found in all living things, the chelation of minerals with amino acids provides a tremendous advantage in the efficiency of absorption and translocation of minerals within plants. Only Albion has the technology to make true amino acid chelates. |
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  Before (left) and after (right) Metalosate® application |
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| "Foliar applications of Metalosate products completely solved a chlorosis problem in our friar plums..." | ||
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~ Tom Limbaugh-Limbaugh Ranches, Fruitland, Idaho
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| In 1956, a team of scientists created Albion Laboratories. After years of research, these scientists began making landmark discoveries in mineral chelation. For these new discoveries Albion would eventually receive many patents from the United States and other countries around the world. Albion remains the only source for true amino acid chelated minerals on the market today. These patented chelated minerals are marketed under the trade name Metalosate® | ||
| Metalosate products are formulated for application directly onto plants as a foliar spray. This bypasses the reactions in the soil which can make the elements unavailable. Research studies have shown that Metalosate® chelated minerals go to work within hours of application. This means there is less chance of the nutrients being washed off by rain or overhead irrigation. Visual responses are often observed within a few days of treatment where severe deficiencies exist. | ||
| Metalosate® products can be applied to crops with less concern of phytotoxicity. Because the absorption of the amino acid chelates is so efficient, much lower application rates of the mineral can be used to achieve measurable responses. Effective rates of Metalosate® products can be used on sensitive crops without such problems as burning of leaves or marking of fruit or flowers. | ||
| Metalosate® products can be included in a total spray program on any crop. They can be tank mixed with most crop protection chemicals. All of the liquid Metalosate® products are easy to measure and pour. Since there are no solubility problems they will not settle to the bottom of tanks or clog screens and nozzles. They are not abrasive and will not cause wear on spray equipment | ||
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| Albion brings high technology down to earth with patented cost effective products. Calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, manganese and boron are each formulated as separate Metalosate® products. This allows you to mix only the nutrients you need without paying for unnecessary products. Broad spectrum nutrient blends are also available. | ||
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| "Spray applications of Metalosate products from T.E.A.M.® recommendations gave us bigger yields and increased our packout of larger sized onions..." | ||
Jack Stevenson-J & J Produce®, Layton, Utah |
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| As a service to the grower, Albion operates a complete laboratory which performs analyses on soil, irrigation water and plant tissue. Through our unique T.E.A.M program, we will make recommendations for Metalosate® products to fit your individual needs. Your Albion representative can put together a complete fertility program using Metalosate® products. | ||
For proven results and healthier profits, put Albion to work for you.
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