Shred-It: Accelerate Residue Decomposition
Shred-It is a soil health and mineralization solution that integrates a custom blend of selected bacteria. These bacteria work together synergistically to break down crop residue and effectively promote nutrient recycling.
Contact Your PowerAg AgronomistFAQ: When is the best time to apply Shred-It?
The best time is in the fall right after harvest while there’s still sugar and starch in the stalks—this gives the bacillus a food source to start working. The spores go dormant over winter and reactivate in spring to continue breaking down residue. Spring applications with burndown are still useful for nutrient release, but won’t impact planter performance as much.
FAQ: What is Shred-It doing for to my residue?
Shred-It is a stalk decomposition product made up of 8 aggressive Bacillus strains that are specifically formulated to eat the pith, lignin, and cellulose of stalks left in the field. This breaks down residue, releases nutrients, and leaves stalks more brittle, which helps with planter performance by reducing hair-pinning.
Use Rates
Broadcast: 12.8 oz/acre
