Organic Fertilizer Guide for Soybeans

Optimize soybean performance with targeted biostimulant applications

3-6 bu/acre
Yield Improvement
+$25-55/acre
ROI per Acre

Why Fish Fertilizer for Soybeans?

Soybeans benefit significantly from fish-based biostimulants that support nitrogen fixation, pod development, and stress tolerance. TNT's products enhance rhizobium activity and improve the plant's ability to fill pods during critical reproductive stages. TNT HES can be foliar-applied at 1 gal/acre for additional nutrition.

3-6 bushel per acre yield increase
Enhanced nodulation and N-fixation
Improved pod set and seed fill
Better drought stress tolerance
Root health support under nematode pressure
Higher protein content potential

Application Guide for Soybeans

Follow this proven protocol for optimal results

1

Seed Treatment / Planting

At planting
Product: TNT Accelerator
Rate: 4-8 oz/acre
Method: In-furrow or seed treatment compatible
2

Vegetative (V3-V5)

3-4 weeks after emergence
Product: TNT HEF 2-0-0
Rate: 1 qt/acre
Method: Foliar spray with post-emerge herbicide
3

Foliar Nutrition

During vegetative growth
Product: TNT HES
Rate: 1 gal/acre
Method: Foliar application
4

Bloom (R1-R3)

First flower to early pod
Product: TNT HEF 2-3-0
Rate: 1 qt/acre
Method: Foliar application for bloom support
5

Pod Fill (R4-R5)

Full pod to beginning seed
Product: TNT HEF 2-0-0
Rate: 0.5-1 qt/acre
Method: Foliar spray if stress present
6

Nematode Pressure (Pre-Plant)

Before planting
Product: TNT HEF 2-0-0 or 2-3-0
Rate: 3 gal/acre
Method: Apply and lightly incorporate into soil for root health and resilience

Seasonal Calendar

Early Spring

Seed treatment planning, nematode-pressure pre-plant application

Planting

In-furrow Accelerator application

Mid-Season

V3-V5 foliar, HES foliar, R1-R3 bloom support with HEF 2-3-0

Harvest

Assess pod counts, document yields

Frequently Asked Questions

Does fish fertilizer affect soybean inoculant performance?
No, TNT products are compatible with rhizobium inoculants. In fact, the amino acids in our fish fertilizers can enhance nodulation by providing readily available nutrients that support early root development and bacterial activity.
What is the most critical application timing for soybeans?
The R1-R3 stage (flowering to early pod) is most critical. Use TNT HEF 2-3-0 (1 qt/acre) during bloom to support pod set, reduce flower abortion, and improve stress tolerance. TNT HES can also be foliar-applied at 1 gal/acre during vegetative growth for additional nutrition.
How can TNT products help with nematode pressure?
For programs targeting root health and resilience under nematode pressure, apply TNT HEF 2-0-0 or TNT HEF 2-3-0 at 3 gal/acre before planting and lightly incorporate into the soil. This supports beneficial soil biology that helps defend against nematode damage.
Can I tank-mix TNT products with herbicides on soybeans?
Yes, our products can be applied with most herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides. A bottle (jar) test is recommended to establish compatibility. If applying with a herbicide, utilize TNT HEF 2-0-0 or TNT HEF 2-3-0 as your water conditioner.
Can TNT products help with soybean cyst nematode (SCN)?
In 2025 trials with Rise Bio, cooperator Jared Burkeholder documented approximately 97% reduction in soybean cyst nematode counts over 3 years of using TNT HEF — from over 10,000 down to about 300. The 2025 trial used 3 gal HEF + 0.5 gal Super Salmon+ in-furrow and showed visibly superior root mass, vegetative growth, and nodulation in treated plots. Spring 2026 soil counts will confirm whether the SCN suppression effect extends to new fields. This supports the broader finding that TNT products foster disease-suppressive soils.

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