The present invention relates to a controlled-release type fertilizer with remarkably decreased floating property, comprising a granular fertilizer core; a coating layer (shell) formed on the surface of the granular fertilizer core, and comprising olefin-based resin; and additives attached on the coating layer, and comprising polyoxyethylene alkyl(-aryl)ether.

Coated granules and methods of making the coated granules that prevent the coated granules from floating and/or drifting due to water current and wind are disclosed. The coated granules may include a core having a water-soluble compound, such as a fertilizer; a controlled release layer; a surface treatment including a surfactant to reduce water tension; and an optional coating disposed between the controlled release layer and the surface treatment layer that includes a gelling agent, such as a super absorbent polymer, that may help to anchor the coated granules to the surface of the soil and reduces the chance of relocation due to rolling.

Coated granules and methods of making the coated granules that prevent the coated granules from floating and/or drifting due to water current and wind are disclosed. The coated granules may include a core having a water-soluble compound, such as a fertilizer; a controlled release layer; a surface treatment including a surfactant to reduce water tension; and an optional coating disposed between the controlled release layer and the surface treatment layer that includes a gelling agent, such as a super absorbent polymer, that may help to anchor the coated granules to the surface of the soil and reduces the chance of relocation due to rolling.

The present invention is directed to agricultural formulations containing mycorrhizae and/or Bacillus amyloliquefaciens that are compatible with liquid fertilizers. The present invention further relates to methods of improving plant growth by applying mycorrhizae and/or Bacillus amyloliquefaciens containing formulations to an area where a plant will grow.

A soil treatment mixture includes a methyl sulphonic acid component; a surfactant component; and a water component soil treatment composition and application method that improves infiltration rates, horizontal distribution, and water retention. A fulvic acid component may also be incorporated into the mixture. In a particular embodiment, the soil treatment mixture includes approximately 20% by weight of methylsulphonic acid component; 5% by weight of the surfactant component; 5% by weight of the fulvic acid component; and 70% of the water component.

A soil treatment mixture includes a methyl sulphonic acid component; a surfactant component; and a water component soil treatment composition and application method that improves infiltration rates, horizontal distribution, and water retention. A fulvic acid component may also be incorporated into the mixture. In a particular embodiment, the soil treatment mixture includes approximately 20% by weight of methylsulphonic acid component; 5% by weight of the surfactant component; 5% by weight of the fulvic acid component; and 70% of the water component.

A soil treatment mixture includes a methyl sulphonic acid component; a surfactant component; and a water component soil treatment composition and application method that improves infiltration rates, horizontal distribution, and water retention. A fulvic acid component may also be incorporated into the mixture. In a particular embodiment, the soil treatment mixture includes approximately 20% by weight of methylsulphonic acid component; 5% by weight of the surfactant component; 5% by weight of the fulvic acid component; and 70% of the water component.

The present invention relates to improving the efficiency of man-made and/or natural organic-based animal manure fertilizers by administration of formulations containing poly(organic acids), [P(OA)]s, and/or their salts dispersed in a Non-aqueous Organic Solvent Delivery System (NOSDS). Utilizing a NOSDS allows for coating all components in a fertilizer formulation including but not limited to Urea, Manure, mono-ammonium phosphate (MAP), di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), solid micronutrients such as lime, zinc chloride, etc.) with a layer of [P(OA)]s and/or their salts that liberates, in a plant available form, the micronutrient metals and macronutrients, that are bound as insoluble salts and complexes in the soil. The carboxylic groups of a [P(OA)] that can exist within the [P(OA)] as carboxylic acids, carboxylic anhydrides and/or carboxylic imides, dispersed within the NOSDS, can be neutralized with one or more metals in the form of elemental metals, metal oxides, metal hydroxides, metal alkylates and metal carbonates and/or nitrogen containing compounds such as ammonia, ammonium hydroxide or organoamines to form a stable dispersion that can contain completely complexed micronutrients and provide the vehicle for the delivery of these nutrients to soils and/or as a coating to the surfaces fertilizer granules and seeds.

The present invention relates to improving the efficiency of man-made and/or natural organic-based animal manure fertilizers by administration of formulations containing poly(organic acids), [P(OA)]s, and/or their salts dispersed in a Non-aqueous Organic Solvent Delivery System (NOSDS). Utilizing a NOSDS allows for coating all components in a fertilizer formulation including but not limited to Urea, Manure, mono-ammonium phosphate (MAP), di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), solid micronutrients such as lime, zinc chloride, etc.) with a layer of [P(OA)]s and/or their salts that liberates, in a plant available form, the micronutrient metals and macronutrients, that are bound as insoluble salts and complexes in the soil. The carboxylic groups of a [P(OA)] that can exist within the [P(OA)] as carboxylic acids, carboxylic anhydrides and/or carboxylic imides, dispersed within the NOSDS, can be neutralized with one or more metals in the form of elemental metals, metal oxides, metal hydroxides, metal alkylates and metal carbonates and/or nitrogen containing compounds such as ammonia, ammonium hydroxide or organoamines to form a stable dispersion that can contain completely complexed micronutrients and provide the vehicle for the delivery of these nutrients to soils and/or as a coating to the surfaces fertilizer granules and seeds.

A process is provided to produce a micronized sulphur powder product, including the preparation of a micronized sulphur emulsion from molten sulphur and a dispersant solution, including a surfactant in a concentration less than the critical micelle concentration of the surfactant.