Loveland Products Inc., a global leader in crop nutrition and input solutions, has announced the launch of its next-generation nutrient efficiency product, Extract® XC, across the United States. Designed as an advanced solution for residue breakdown and nutrient release, Extract® XC builds on the company’s long-standing legacy of helping growers maximize returns on their crop residues and fertility investments.

Advancing Beyond Extract PBA: Extract® XC succeeds Loveland’s earlier formulation, Extract Powered by Accomplish (Extract PBA). The new product delivers a concentrated formulation, requiring only half the product volume per acre compared to its predecessor, making it more convenient, efficient, and cost-effective for growers while delivering equivalent or greater agronomic benefits.

How It Works: The product leverages a unique combination of microbial biochemistry and ammonium thiosulfate (ATS) to accelerate residue decomposition. By breaking down crop residues more effectively, Extract® XC unlocks bound nutrients—particularly nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S)—that can be recycled back into the soil and made available for the next cropping cycle. The product is designed to perform in diverse weather conditions, including cooler soils where decomposition processes are often slowed.

Key Agronomic Benefits:

• Residue Management: Breaks down tough post-harvest residues, preventing nutrient lock-up and improving field conditions for subsequent planting.
• Nutrient Recycling: Releases higher amounts of N and S from residues, improving nutrient availability and fertilizer efficiency.
• Ease of Use: Requires half the application volume compared to Extract PBA, integrating smoothly into fall or spring fertility programs.
• Soil Health: Enhances microbial activity, which contributes to long-term soil structure and vitality.
• Profitability: By reducing waste and improving nutrient cycling, Extract® XC supports growers in achieving higher returns per acre.

Expert Insights: According to Ron Calhoun, Senior Manager of Plant Nutrition at Loveland Products, Extract® XC is “a breakthrough in making fertility programs simpler, more efficient, and more profitable for growers.” He noted that the product enables farmers to get more nutrients working for their next crop with less input volume, offering both agronomic and economic advantages.

Strategic Timing: The product launch comes at a time when U.S. farmers face rising input costs and increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. Extract® XC addresses both challenges by improving nutrient use efficiency and reducing the environmental footprint of farming operations through enhanced nutrient recycling and reduced fertilizer dependence.

About Loveland Products: Loveland Products, part of Nutrien Ag Solutions, offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of advanced crop nutrition, crop protection, adjuvants, and seed treatments. The introduction of Extract® XC underscores the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in modern agriculture.

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Farms.com