ElixEarth (formerly Agtivate) Trial
In 2017, [rice] plots treated with ElixEarth (formerly Agtivate) alone yielded 979 lb/ac more on average than the non-treated check. In 2016 and 2015, plots treated with ElixEarth (formerly Agtivate) alone yielded 447 lb/ac and 431 lb/ac more on average than the non-treated check respectively. Three consecutive years of data suggest that application of ElixEarth (formerly Agtivate) could increase yield by more than 400 lb/ac compared to rice crops receiving 0 nitrogen fertilizer inputs. Data from the 2016 and 2017 trials suggest that the application of ElixEarth (formerly Agtivate) in conjunction with significantly reduced rates of nitrogen fertilizer inputs may be a viable and cost reducing option as a rice fertility program.