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Growers who prioritize soil health understand a core truth of modern agronomy: yield is not driven by how much fertilizer you apply, but by how efficiently your soil and crop can access and use what is already there. An active, biologically functional soil creates opportunity to reduce inputs without sacrificing performance. Biocast MAX is designed to work inside that system by increasing nutrient availability, improving nutrient cycling, and allowing growers to cut back on applied fertility while maintaining strong crop response.

The following grower stories show what that looks like in real-world fields across different environments. The results are not about chasing yield with more inputs. They are about letting soil biology do more of the work.

Sutton, NE: Cutting Fertility Costs While Supporting Yield Response

The goal in Sutton, Nebraska, was straightforward. Reduce fertilizer costs without putting yield at risk. Like many operations, the challenge was not a lack of nutrients in the soil, but the availability of those nutrients during key stages of crop growth.

By integrating Biocast MAX into the fertility program, the focus shifted toward improving microbial activity and nutrient cycling. Supporting soil biology allowed nutrients already present in the soil profile to become more plant-available throughout the season. Instead of relying entirely on applied fertilizer to meet crop demand, the soil itself began to play a larger role in feeding the plant.

The results reflected that shift. Corn acres saw a 5 to 9 bushel increase, while soybeans showed a 3 to 5 bushel improvement. Those responses occurred alongside efforts to reduce fertilizer inputs, reinforcing the idea that improved nutrient availability can support yield while controlling costs.

Biocast MAX helped create a system where nutrients were not just present, but accessible. That access is what allows growers to confidently cut 65 lbs. of collective N, P, and K, including 15 lbs. of nitrogen, 35 lbs. of phosphorus, and 15 lbs. of potassium, while still supporting strong crop performance. The Sutton results highlight how yield can be influenced by improving biological function rather than increasing total applied fertility.

Paris, MO: Reducing Phosphorus Inputs by Improving Availability 

Phosphorus management continues to be a major cost and agronomic consideration, particularly in soils where levels exist but availability is limited. In Paris, Missouri, the objective was to reduce phosphorus applications while maintaining soil test strength and crop performance.

Biocast MAX was used to support microbial processes that help convert phosphorus into plant-available forms. Rather than adding more phosphorus to the system, the approach focused on activating what was already there. This shift is critical in biologically driven fertility programs, where the goal is to increase efficiency per pound applied.

The results were clear. Even after cutting phosphorus applications, soil tests showed an average increase of 16 parts per million, which equates to roughly 32 pounds of phosphorus. That improvement reflects better nutrient movement and availability rather than additional fertilizer input.

This outcome demonstrates how Biocast MAX can fit into a disciplined fertility strategy. By improving nutrient availability, growers can reduce applied inputs, save up to $24 an acre, and still build soil test values that support long-term productivity. Doing more with less becomes achievable when soil biology is actively contributing to nutrient cycling.

Faucett, MO: Improving Soil Health Metrics with Sunset Seeds

In Faucett, Missouri, the focus extended beyond short-term input reduction to long-term soil health improvement. The goal was to create a more biologically active soil capable of supporting nutrient movement, resilience, and efficiency over time.

Within six months of using Biocast MAX, measurable changes began to occur. Soil phosphorus levels improved by 25 percent, potassium increased by 33 percent, and water extractable organic carbon increased by 22 percent. WEOC is a key indicator of active carbon and microbial energy in the soil, making it a valuable signal of improving biological function.

These shifts point to a soil system becoming more dynamic. Nutrients are moving more freely, biological activity is increasing, and the soil is better positioned to support crop demand without relying solely on applied fertilizer. That biological momentum allows growers to be more intentional with fertility decisions while protecting both agronomic performance and financial outcomes.

The Faucett results highlight the balance between agronomics and economics. By improving soil health metrics, Biocast MAX supports a system where nutrient efficiency increases, costs can be reduced, and long-term productivity is strengthened.

A Smarter Way to Build Profitable Acres

Across Nebraska and Missouri, the common thread is not geography or crop type. It is a mindset focused on efficiency, soil function, and return on investment. Biocast MAX fits into operations that recognize the value of microbial activity in unlocking nutrients, improving availability, and supporting consistent crop performance.

By cutting 65 lbs. of collective N, P, and K, increasing the nutritional availability in the soil, and saving up to $24 an acre, growers are not giving anything up. They are refining how their soil works for them. This is not about chasing yield through higher input costs. It is about building a system where soil biology carries more of the load, allowing growers to do more with less while protecting both their crops and their bottom line.

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