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Apr 28, 2025

Set Your Corn Up for Sucess This Spring with Ascend² from Premier Cooperative
As planting season approaches and soils remain cool and wet, Premier Cooperative is encouraging growers to take advantage of a key opportunity: adding Ascend² plant growth regulator (PGR) to in-furrow started and zinc loads

Ascend² is the only auxin-dominant, three-way PGR on the market, specifically designed for in-furrow applications in corn. its unique, patented blend of auxin, gibberellic acid, and cytokinin supports strong early-season plant development by promoting rapid emergence, robust root growth, and improved stress tolerance.

Backed by Strong Data
Research from 67 Answer Plot sites over four years shows Ascend² delivering an average positive yield response of +7.5 bushels per acre. With a 61% response rate, the data confirms that Ascend² helps maximize the potential of today's top corn genetics.

Key Benefits of Ascend²:

More even emergence and improved plant stands
Stronger root development for better nutrient uptake
Greater early-season stress tolerance

Application Made Easy

Use Rate: 4.7-6.3 oz/A in-furrow with corn starter
Packaging: Available in 2x2.5 gallons jugs and 125-gallon totes

Adding Ascend² to starter fertilizer is simple and cost-effctive -- and can mean a significant difference at harvest.

Get Ahead this Season
Premier Cooperative has Ascend² in stock and ready for your early-season needs. Contact your local Premier agronomist today to learn more and lock in your supply.

Contact your local Premier agronomist to learn more.

**This article was provided by Winfield United**

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