ESN
Slow release ESNSmart Nitrogen is now available through most Ross Agri locations. This innovative product is making it’s debut on the fertilizer scene in Western Canada. Ross Agri is pleased to be selected as one of only a handful of Ag dealer outlets in Western Canada that will be making the product available this fall and next spring.
ESN is a coated nitrogen fertilizer that delivers N to the crop with control and predictability. A flexible micro-thin polymer coating over top of the N granule, enables this precision. Conventional nitrogen fertilizers are frequently applied in advance of crop needs. Because there is often excess moisture from the time of application until crop uptake, N in the soil during this period is subject to loss by downward movement of nitrate through the soil (leaching) or by conversion to gases, which escape to the atmosphere denitrification and volatilization). ESN encapsulates N in a polymer coating until it is needed by the crop. If you want to find out how this innovative product may benefit your operation, our team of Agronomists will be pleased to offer you their expertise. Stop in today!
Nitrogen
Nitrogen, commonly referred to by the symbol N, is a naturally occurring element in air. It is needed by plants to produce proteins, chlorophyll, and for green healthy growth. Most plants and crops have limited ability to convert nitrogen from the air into a usable form. These crops require additional nitrogen from the application of mineral fertilizers for proper growth. The process of converting naturally occurring nitrogen into a form usable by plants begins by combining nitrogen from the air with hydrogen from natural gas under heat and pressure, to form ammonia. Ammonia can then be upgraded to nitrogen solutions or dry products such as urea. In addition to its nutrient properties, nitrogen is used in the manufacture of industrial plastics, resins, pharmaceuticals, adhesives and refrigeration coolants.
Phosphate
Phosphate is commonly referred to by the symbol P. Plants need phosphate to stimulate root development and flowering and to help in the prevention of disease and stress. Phosphate nutrients are produced from phosphate ore mined from deposits formed by the remains of marine life or by volcanic activity. The phosphate manufacturing process combines phosphate rock with sulphur to produce a phosphoric solution. This phosphoric solution is upgraded to liquid fertilizers or combined with ammonia to form dry products such as monoammonium phosphate (MAP) or diammonium phosphate (DAP). Phosphate is also used in the manufacture of soft drinks, detergents and pharmaceuticals.
Potash
Potash or potassium is referred to by the symbol K. The minerals containing potassium are mined from naturally occurring ore bodies that formed deep underground as the seas and oceans evaporated. Unwanted minerals are then removed and the product is sized and granulated. Used as a nutrient, potash regulates water balance, enzyme activity, starch and protein synthesis and nitrogen uptake. Its industrial applications include the manufacture of soaps, perfumes, de-icing agents, water softeners and pharmaceuticals.
Sulphur
