Key Points
- Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness on overall yield of different products delivered via FurrowJet application during planting of corn.
- Average Return: In 2025, incorporating in-furrow fertilizer applications led to an average return of +6.4 Bu/A on yield and a +$27.74/A net return in corn.
- Standout Products: Swine effluent performed the best, with Nachurs, AgroLiquid and Smart Silver products performing higher than the average.
- FurrowJet firms the seed in the trench while placing bands of fertilizer on and near the seed, so early roots can access essential nutrients at the perfect time, ensuring that plants are never hungry.
Great Fertilizer + Great Precision Placement = Yield
We regularly test the effectiveness of various in-furrow starter fertilizers with FurrowJet. A common question we get from FurrowJet users is, “What product should I use?” To help answer that question, we perform yearly studies at the PTI Farm to get data on a variety of products and their impact on overall yield and ROI.
We test these products so you can make an informed decision about the fertilizer you should consider utilizing during planting to increase yield.
FurrowJet not only firms the seed in the trench, but it also places bands of fertilizer on and near the seed. This three-band application helps early roots access essential nutrients at the perfect time in one application.
In 2025, our corn research showed an average ROI of $27.74/A and an average yield increase of 6.4 Bu/A looking at results from 40 different trials, including commercial products and a variety of swine effluent rates. In 2024, we saw an average ROI of $10.04/A and an average yield increase of 4.4 Bu/A.
Corn Summary of 2025 FurrowJet Applications
Corn Summary of 2024 FurrowJet Applications
So what's the takeaway? Consider products above the average yield and ROI to potentially increase the performance of your crops. Reach out to our team at [email protected] to get the most up-to-date report on fertilizers for corn.
In-Depth Study Videos
InsidePTI S3•E09
In-Furrow Fertilizer ‣ Corn
InsidePTI S2•E20
FurrowJet ‣ Corn
Study Details
Study data collected 2018-2025 at the PTI Farm in Pontiac, IL.
| Planting Date | Varied | Rotation | CAB |
| Row Width | 30" | Population | 36K |
| Corn Prices | 2025 - $4.13 2024 - $4.08 2023 - $5.31 2022 - $6.00 2021 - $5.00 2020 - $3.75 2019 - $3.67 2018 - $3.50 | Hybrid | Varied By Study |
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