More yield, less water with EF Polymer

Kristen Sindelar
Oct 19, 2023
Oct 19, 2023

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The results after using EF Polymer hydrogel are apparent on a field of barley.

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Kristen Sindelar

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EF polymer 5.jpeg — Kunihiro Shimoji explains EF Polymer at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, Neb.
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EF polymer 2.jpeg — EF Polymer is an organic hydrogel that can help producers manage moisture levels in their fields.
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EF polymer 3.jpg — Completely natural, the hydrogel is made of orange peels, banana peels and cane sugar extract.
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.