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Leveraging Kelp and Terpene-Rich Plant Extracts to Make the Most out of #Grow26 Crop Inputs
No one is arguing that input decisions in 2026 matter more than they have in years past. It’s a tough economy in the corn and soybean markets today. Every grower is looking for tools that deliver performance and help to stretch the crop input budget.
That’s the intersection you’ll find Kelpene® at: helping growers make every input count, delivering performance by improving nutrient uptake and boosting yield even when conditions aren’t ideal…when are they in agriculture?
Here’s how Kelpene is getting the job done and why you should reevaluate your crop nutrition strategy if Kelpene isn’t in the mix…on the books and in the tank.
What Is Kelpene and How Does It Work?
Kelpene is a crop nutrition technology derived from kelp and plant extract sources, including terpene-rich plant extracts, designed to enhance crop resiliency, nutrient efficiency and overall plant performance.
Terpenes are naturally occurring compounds within plants that play a critical role in:
- Nutrient uptake and utilization
- Stress response (heat, drought, excess moisture)
- Root development and soil interaction
- Internal plant signaling and growth regulation
The challenge? These compounds are physiologically expensive for the plant to produce.
By supplying plants with terpene-rich plant extracts, Kelpene helps reduce the energy plants must spend producing these compounds on their own. That means more energy can be directed toward growth, development and yield potential.
“Plants are constantly making trade-offs,” said John Flynn, general manager of Performance Nutrition. “Kelpene helps offset that cost so the plant can stay focused on performance, even under stress.”
Growers are Paying Attention in 2026
We know that you aren’t looking to overhaul your entire nutrition program, but you are looking for targeted, high-impact, high-return amendments.
“There’s a lot of buzz around our kelp-based products right now,” said Lance Eipperle.
“I’ve had more conversations about that product than anything else in my lineup in the past month.”
Word of mouth has put Kelpene at the top of Eipperle’s list to visit with dealers about.
“Kelpene provides a great opportunity for growers to improve plant health and performance in-season,” he says. “They already have their base programs set, but there’s never a time that a grower isn’t looking for opportunities to improve performance. Products like Kelpene provide that without overcommitting financially.”
Flexible Fit in Existing Crop Nutrition Programs
One of Kelpene’s biggest advantages is how easily it integrates into existing systems.
It’s not a replacement — it’s an enhancement.
Kelpene can be used to:
- Strengthen foliar nutrition programs
- Support crops during key growth stages
- Improve efficiency of applied nutrients
- Add flexibility to in-season decision-making
For growers balancing budgets, timing and environmental uncertainty, that flexibility is a selling point all by itself.
Improving ROI Through Better Crop Response
At the end of the day, every decision comes back to return.
Kelpene is positioned as a practical, ROI-focused tool that helps crops perform more efficiently, not by adding more inputs, but by helping existing inputs work better.
Instead of asking, “What else do I need to add?”
Ask:
“How can I get more out of what I’m already doing?”
Kelpene helps answer that!
Learn More About Kelpene®
Explore how Kelpene can fit into your operation and help you make every input count:
www.pnfertilizers.com/Kelpene-GPX