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Crop Excellence since 2016 WELCOME TO CAROLINA EASTERN, INC. CROP EXCELLENCE

At Carolina Eastern, Inc. WE SPEAK FARMING…LET’S TALK. http://cropexcellence.com

our mission is simple; provide the best agricultural specialty products economically, with education and customer support. We believe that adjuvants and nutritionals are value added and can be the simple solution to many on the farm problems. Our goal is for your farm to thrive, to help you mediate risk, make spray applications easier, more effective and see an attractive rate of return on your investment with Crop Excellence. We work closely with leading agricultural formulating firms, along with extensive research, development and on the farm trials. Therefore, we are confident and excited to offer our products and in many cases, more value and convenience through our [ X ] line-up; low-use, high availability, which means less materials, less handling and less waste. It’s all part of our game plan of excellence and stewardship for the land. We feel strongly about the value, quality, agronomic benefit and service that Crop Excellence can provide your farm, no matter the crop, no matter the size. Let Crop Excellence debunk the myths of adjuvants and micronutrients.

09/28/2026

As we approach cotton defoliation season, Crop Excellence® offers the following specialty products to assist growers with their cotton defoliation strategies:

KingTide® - Maximizes defoliation and boll opening materials.

MixMaster® - Specially formulated for cotton pickers to keep spindles clean, slick and trouble-free during harvest.

Farm Fresh® - Can help reduce offensive odors associated with cotton defoliation products.

Visit cropexcellence.com to learn more about the Crop Excellence® catalog of specialty agriculture products.

09/18/2026

There's nothing like Friday Night Lights! 🏈

On the field and in the classroom, is where memories are made and character is built. Crop Excellence is proud to support high school athletics and the next generation of leaders in the communities we serve. 🌾

09/11/2026

25 years ago today, our nation stood still - and then stood together.

We remember the lives lost, the heroes who ran toward danger, and the families who have carried unimaginable grief ever since. Their courage still guides us.

God Bless the United States of America 🇺🇸

09/07/2026

CASTNET® 2.0 from Crop Excellence® is a three-way, multifunctional adjuvant that has been formulated for the next generation of Dicamba herbicides that specify no ammonium sulfate (AMS) be added to the tank mix. CASTNET 2.0 contains NON-AMS-based water conditioners, surfactant, and a polyacrylamide-based drift and volatility reduction agent (DRA/VRA).

CASTNET 2.0 improves the retention and wetting of pesticides, potentially increasing the efficacy and w**d control of a tank mix. Surfactants reduce the surface tension and contact angle of a tank mixture’s spray droplets, allowing a thin layer to form on the surface of a leaf, which maximizes coverage, increasing efficacy.

CASTNET 2.0 uses the proven technology of a polyacrylamide-based DRA/VRA with thirty years of established performance in the crop protection industry across multiple geographical areas and pesticide technologies. Polyacrylamide DRA/VRA’s work by modifying the viscosity of a spray solution to reduce driftable fines, improve pesticide deposition, and increase crop canopy pe*******on for improved target application.

Key Benefits of CASTNET® 2.0
- All-in-one, multifunctional adjuvant
- Compatible with most nutritionals
- Compatible with most water-soluble, emulsified, and wettable powder pesticides
- Helps reduce spray drift by increasing droplet size in the spray pattern

Approved as a Drift + Volatility Reduction Adjuvant (DRA/VRA) with the following tank mix partners:
- Engenia®
- Enlist One®
- Enlist Duo®
- Tavium® Plus VaporGrip® Technology
- Xtendimax® with VaporGrip® Technology

Visit cropexcellence.com to learn more about CASTNET® 2.0 and the rest of the Crop Excellence catalog of specialty products.

08/31/2026

It's excellent to see growers experience success using Crop Excellence® specialty products on their crops. Below is a photo of an Indiana soybean field. The soybean crop on the right has been treated with Mn X-TREME® at a rate of 1 quart per acre, along with a fungicide application, while the crops on the left were not.

Visit cropexcellence.com to learn more about Mn X-TREME® and the rest of the Crop Excellence® catalog of specialty agriculture products.

08/17/2026

Tank mixes in the field are one of the most complex tasks a grower can undertake. There are many factors to understand to create a proper tank mix; pH and buffers, chelation vs. complexation, the importance of the order of addition, and the proper selection of utility products. Let’s focus on these factors since understanding these can save you time, money, and unnecessary cleaning.

pH and Buffers
Most tank mixes are stable in acidic conditions, with pH less than 7 (usually between pH 4 - 5). Alkaline conditions (pH greater than 7) can lead to settling and fallout issues. Adding a buffer to a tank mix can help keep the pH in the desired acidic range without the concern of large fluctuations in pH and the potential for subsequent issues. The most common buffers are organic acid-based (i.e. acetates and citrates) and species such as phosphates and sulfates, These buffers can “absorb” the hydrogen ion responsible for pH and acidity, keeping them from reacting and causing the pH of the tank mix to rise. However, not all buffers are great in a broad spectrum of tank mixes; phosphates and sulfates should not be used with unprotected calcium or hard water and acetates have a very limited capacity to “absorb” hydrogen ions compared to other buffers.

Chelation vs. Complexation
Chelation occurs when a chelant (i.e. EDTA or EDDHA) forms a chemical bond with a micronutrient to form a compound that can keep said micronutrient from reacting with other chemistries long-term. Complexation occurs when a complexing agent (i.e. citric acid, sodium glucoheptonate, etc.) forms a loose chemical association with a micronutrient that can keep it from reacting with other chemistries on a limited basis. For example, manganese EDTA complexes can be placed in a tank mix with virtually any chemistry under a broad pH range (pH 5-12) and not cause any tank mix issues; however, EDTA is a strong chelant and does not release the manganese ion for a long period in the soil (after at least 30 days) and does not allow for much foliar absorption. On the other hand, manganese complexed with citric acid can be placed in a tank mix with most chemistries if the pH of the tank mix does not exceed 7.5-8, and the manganese ion can be easily released from the citrate in the soil and made plant-usable, as well as the fact that foliar absorption of citrate micronutrients is well documented.

The Importance of the Order of Addition
The order in which chemistries are added to a tank mix can greatly affect the success or failure of the final mix. Improper mixing of chemistries, or adding multiple chemistries simultaneously can cause large fluctuations in pH that can result in unexpected chemical side reactions, settling, or fallout. Always read the label of the chemistries you are using before you begin a mix. If you are unsure when a certain product should be added perform a jar test to determine when it should be added. As a rule of thumb, you should always follow your WALES or DALES after adding water. Doing so will help to keep the pH of a tank mix stable, with little chance of large fluctuations in pH:

1 Wettable Powders or Dry Flowables, then
2 Agitate, then
3 Liquids, then
4 EC formulations, and finally
5 Surfactants.

08/10/2026

Sulfur is a crucial but often overlooked nutrient for soybeans. Sulfur moves easily in the soil but does not move well within most plants. As a result, it is difficult to supply S for the entire season in one application.

In crops other than soybeans, sulfur (S) is applied, but often with another nutrient. In corn and cotton, sulfur is applied with nitrogen applications in 25S or AMS. In peanuts, you get sulfur with the calcium in gypsum (Calcium Sulfate). However, these fertilizers are not usually applied to soybeans. Another issue leading to S deficiency is that visual symptoms in soybeans are subtle and go unseen. The most noticeable symptom is that new leaves look to be a slightly lighter shade of green than older leaves. The greatest S uptake occurs during flowering and pod formation after most of the leaves have formed, so S deficiency is tough to see. All this results in sulfur deficiency being common in soybeans.

One good thing about S deficiency in soybeans is that a bean crop does not require as many pounds of S compared to other nutrients, so it does not take many pounds to fix the issue. As a rule of thumb, around 0.4 pounds of S is needed to make a bushel of soybeans, with roughly half going into the grain and half into the stems, leaves, and roots. Applying sulfur alone to a soybean crop is not very effective or economical. Therefore, looking for ways to incorporate sulfur into other trips across the field, either in the spreader or sprayer, is likely the most efficient and effective way to solve sulfur deficiency in soybeans.

Why Sulfur X-TREME®?
Sulfur X-TREME® is an 8-0-0 with 17% foliar Sulfur that activates enzymes. Sulfur X-TREME® is the best way to green up crops quickly. It provides hormones essential for vegetative and reproductive growth. Tissue tests have proven that when a plant is deficient in nitrogen, it is also deficient in sulfur. If a plant is deficient in sulfur, nitrogen struggles to move through the plant, regardless of how much is applied (similar to a clogged artery, the plant vein will not help metabolize Nitrogen as it tries to move).

Visit cropexcellence.com to learn more about Sulfur X-TREME® and the rest of the Crop Excellence® catalog of specialty products.

08/03/2026

Potassium isn't just for fall applications—it's essential throughout the growing season.

As the most abundant cation in plant cells, potassium (K) plays a critical role in plant health and productivity by:
💧 Supporting water movement and helping plants withstand drought and stress
🌱 Maintaining cell strength and promoting overall plant vigor
☀️ Driving photosynthesis and energy production
🍃 Improving nutrient uptake and movement throughout the plant
🌿 Optimizing leaf orientation to capture more sunlight and maximize photosynthetic efficiency

When potassium levels are low, plants experience reduced photosynthesis, limited nutrient uptake, increased water stress, and ultimately lower yield potential.
That's why in-season potassium applications matter.

Foli-Pop K® from Crop Excellence® delivers season-long potassium to support healthy, productive crops—from vegetables and field crops to fruit and nut trees, grapes, citrus, and olives.

Learn more about Foli-Pop K and the full Crop Excellence® lineup of specialty agricultural products at cropexcellence.com.

07/28/2026

Boron X-Treme® from Crop Excellence® is a 7.5% complex boron powered by the Crop Excellence® Catalyst (CEC®) proprietary delivery system - one of the highest liquid foliar boron products on the market.

Often called the “Traffic Cop” of micronutrients, boron moves and regulates sugars and nitrogen at grain and pod-fill, manages carbohydrate levels, and supports nighttime respiration in Southern heat. Boron is also one of the most common deficiencies in tissue analysis. Sandy soils are naturally low. Low organic matter can’t supply it. Above pH 7.5 it’s locked out. And it leaches fast under irrigation.

Foliar applications through the season keep it available when the crop needs it. Cotton. Corn. Peanuts. Beans. Vegetables.

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07/17/2026

SwiftKick® from Crop Excellence® is a unique multi-purpose activator adjuvant that can help increase fungicide and insecticide performance and maximize ROI.

There are many days when we spray fungicide in extreme heat. SwiftKick® will allow more time for the solutions being sprayed to be absorbed through the leaf cuticle, improving translocation of the fungicide/insecticide. SwiftKick® signals the plant to open its stomata (pores), allowing the spray solution to enter the plant. SwiftKick’s deposition aid component helps enlarges the size and weight of spray droplets, which increases the amount of spray solution that reaches the plant through aerial applications and thus penetrates deeper into the canopy.

Recommended Rates:
Aerial: 1 quart per 100 gallons of spray solution
Ground: 1 pint per 100 gallons of spray solution

Visit cropexcellence.com to learn more about SwiftKick® and the rest of the Crop Excellence® catalog of specialty agricultural products.

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Beaufort, SC
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