Agricultural Application of Effective Microorganisms in Field Crops.

This is a generalized guideline to using EM-1^® Microbial Inoculant for crops. For custom programs that consider soil/climate type, current fertility, cultural methods, and economic analysis contact EM America. Custom EM-1^® Microbial Inoculant programs may include EM-1^® compost and bokashi, EM5, and EM Fermented Plant Extracts (EM FPE), as well as other mineral and nutrient inputs.

Inoculating Field Crops with Effective Microorganisms

We recommend Activating EM-1^® for maximum cost effectiveness. EM-1^® is applied at the rates recommended below.

Seed Treatment

Seed Treatment:
Soak seeds one day before planting in a 1:10,000 EM-1^®/water solution. If the seed cannot be soaked, moisten the seed before planting with the same 1:10,000 EM-1^®/water solution.

Transplants

Transplanting:
Water-in new transplants with a 1:750 EM-1^®/water solution. EM-1^® can be added with other products, such as organic fertilizers, mineral supplements and compost teas during this process.

Foliar

Foliar Treatments:
Apply EM-1^® with a sprayer at a 1:500 EM-1^®/water dilution rate. Application frequency should be every 2-6 weeks depending on conditions and objectives. Approximately 1 gallon/acre of EM-1^® should be applied during a foliar treatment. If spray rate is less than 100 gallons per acre and more EM-1^® is needed for desired results a lower dilution rate, 1:250, may be necessary. Treat a smaller test plot with the lower dilution rate and monitor the crop response for 24-48 hours before treating the entire crop.

Soils

Soil Treatment:
Add EM-1^® to irrigation water at a rate of 5 gallons of EM-1^® per acre. This can be done 4-8 times a year depending on climate. Dry or cold climates require more frequent treatments. If you do not irrigate, EM-1® can be drilled into soil at a 3-6 inch depth and a rate of 5 gallons per acre. If soil organic matter is below 1% additional molasses may be added to the EM-1^® application at a rate of 1/2 gal. molasses per 1 gallon of EM-1^®. The molasses will help accelerate the production of stable organic matter colloidal particles (humus)

Cover Crops

Cover Cropping:
Apply EM-1^® as a foliar treatment at a 1:100 EM-1^®/water dilution rate just before or after the cover crop is incorporated back into the soil. This is an important step to increase nutrient availability and humus production derived from the cover crop.

Ingredients

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Microorganisms: 1 million colony forming units/cc (units/ml), 1%: Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus delbrueckii, Bacillus subtilis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Rhodopseudomonas palustris.

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
96% Water and 3% Molasses

OMRI Listing

MSDS

EM-1^® (Effective Microorganisms™) Microbial Inoculant: Agriculture

PREPARED: 09/01/06

PRODUCT NAME: EM-1^® Microbial Inoculant

PRODUCED BY:
EMRO USA, Inc. dba EMRO USA Effective Microorganisms
2440 N. Coyote Drive Suite 126
Tucson, AZ 85745
Phone: (520) 792-3143 Fax: (928) 563-1037>

SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
GENERAL OR GENERIC NAME: Liquid Microbial Inoculant
HAZARD RATING:
HEALTH - 0 Normal Material
FIRE - 0 Will not burn
REACTIVITY - 0 Stable

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
If present, carcinogens and chemicals subject to reporting are identified in this section:

INGREDIENTS %(By Volume) Note

No hazardous ingredients present; not hazardous to humans, animals or plants.

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: >100 °C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.2 (25°c)
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/D
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete
VAPOR DENSITY: Air = 1
MELTING POINT: N/A
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME: 0
EVAPORATION RATE: Equal to water
APPERANCE AND ODOR: Brown liquid; mild
pH OF SOLUTION: 3.5

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION INFORMATION
FLASH POINT: N/A
EXPLOSION LIMIT: 0
EXTINGUISHING: N/A
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: N/A
SPECIAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION BYPRODUCTS: None

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
HEALTH HAZARDS: None
CARCINOGENICITY: Non-carcinogenic
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: None
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL: None; see Section II
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin contact, Eye contact, Ingestion, Inhalation
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
SKIN - None
EYES - May cause eye irritation
INHALATION - None
INGESTION - May cause gas

FIRST AID:
IF ON SKIN - None
IF ON EYES - Flush with fresh water
IF INHALED - None
IF INGESTED - Drink fresh water

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
INCOMPATIBILITY: None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: None; biodegradable
STABILITY: Stable, not effected by freezing. No toxic fumes.

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL: Mop up with fresh water, sewer disposal
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Sewer disposal
HANDLING AND STORING PRECAUTIONS: Store at room temperature
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Not recommended for human consumption

SECTION VIII - PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None
VENTILATION: None
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Optional
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses recommended
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: None
WORK PRACTICES: Clean up spills immediately; floor will be slick