Biological Fertilizers for Corn
90 million
acres grown annually in the US
4
recommended biological products
5+
major growing states
Recommended Products for Corn
These AgConcepts biological inputs are specifically matched to the nutrient demands and growth cycle of Corn during the Spring-Summer season.
AgZyme
BiologicalBiological enzyme complex that accelerates organic matter breakdown and boosts nutrient availability in the root zone.
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ZyDrive
BiologicalHigh-performance biological inoculant that drives early root development and improves nitrogen fixation for row crops.
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Super Hume
HumicPremium concentrated humic and fulvic acid blend that improves soil structure, water retention, and cation exchange capacity.
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Charge
Soil AmendmentPowerful carbon-based soil conditioner that stimulates microbial activity and enhances overall soil health.
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Application Guide for Corn
At Planting
Apply AgZyme and a biological inoculant in-furrow or as a seed treatment to establish beneficial soil biology from day one and accelerate early root development.
Early Season
Follow up with Super Hume or Huma-K during early vegetative growth to improve cation exchange capacity and ensure micronutrients are plant-available.
Mid-Season
Apply Enhance or AgCor to support the critical reproductive and fruit-fill stages, maximizing yield potential and quality metrics.
Corn Farm Operations Snapshot
What it takes to run a typical Corn operation — equipment, inputs, and cost benchmarks.
Typical Scale
500–3,000 acres
Avg Yield
175–190 bu/acre
Gross Revenue/Acre
$875–$1,050
Total Input Cost/Acre
$590–$760
⚙ Key Equipment
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Row-Crop Tractor
200–350 hp, MFWD or 4WD, GPS-ready
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Corn Planter
12–24 row, precision planting with downforce control
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Combine + Corn Head
6–12 row corn head, separator shoe critical for standability
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High-Clearance Sprayer
90–120 ft boom, 800–1,200 gal tank; or custom application
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Grain Cart
500–1,000 bu capacity for efficient harvest logistics
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Anhydrous Applicator
For fall or spring NH3 application; optional with biological programs
Equipment specs represent a typical mid-size operation. Scale up or down as appropriate.
$ Cost Per Acre Breakdown
📋 Key Inputs & Costs
Corn Seed
$110–$13530,000–34,000 seeds/acre at current trait pricing
Nitrogen (N)
$115–$155150–180 lbs N/acre at $0.60–0.90/lb; biggest input cost opportunity
Phosphorus (P2O5)
$40–$60MAP or DAP; rate depends on soil test
Potassium (K2O)
$35–$55Potash; reduce need with Huma-K humate programs over time
Herbicide
$55–$80Pre + post program; corn compatible with most tank mixes
Fungicide
$22–$35VT/R1 application; gray leaf spot and northern corn leaf blight key targets
Biological Inputs
$5–$15AgZyme + Super Hume; lowest cost input with compounding multi-year ROI
💧 Water Needs
Dryland in most of Midwest; center pivot irrigation in Nebraska, Kansas, and Plains
🧬 Where Biologicals Fit
Nitrogen is the #1 cost on corn acres. Biological programs that improve N use efficiency by 12–18% — as documented in university trials — can save $14–$28/acre on fertilizer alone. At $5–15/acre for biologicals, the ROI calculates quickly.
Pro Tip
The biggest profit lever in corn is N efficiency, not yield. Most Midwest corn acres over-apply nitrogen by 20–30 lbs. A biological program that captures even half that excess pays for itself and then some.
Shop by State — Corn Growing Regions
Find biological fertilizer programs and shipping details for Corn farmers in the top producing states.
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