AFN Technology: Rapid Uptake, Proven Results
Acetate Foliar Nutrition
A Word From Our Founder
Hear directly from our founder about why acetate foliar nutrition is changing the way growers think about plant health. From faster nutrient uptake to improved energy efficiency in crops, this technology is built to deliver results where it matters most — in your fields.
CulitvAce carries the largest acetate portfolio in the country. With over 12 acetates in our lineup, AFN Technology is the secret behind years of successful field trials.
3rd Party & University Fertilizer Trials
2025 North Dakota State University
FeAce SoyBean Trial
FeAce delivered up to 91% more iron than the untreated control and 49% more than EDDHA just 3 days after application.
2024 California 3rd Party
Trial with MnAce
MnAce increased tissue manganese by 28% over amino acid chelate and 29% over EDTA, proving acetate’s efficiency.
2024 Iron Acetate Foliar
Application 3rd Party Trial
FeAce raised tissue iron by 54% over EDDHA, delivering faster, more efficient foliar iron uptake even in high-pH soils.
2024 Zinc Acetate Foliar
Application 3rd Party Trial
Zinc Acetate outperformed zinc nitrate by 26% and zinc amino acid by 60%, with a 151% gain over the untreated check.
2023 Zinc Acetate Foliar
Application 3rd Party Trial
Zinc Acetate boosted tissue zinc by 142% over EDTA and 158% over the untreated check, proving its superior foliar uptake.
A foliar trial in Newberg, Oregon demonstrated CuAce's rapid efficacy in correcting copper deficiency in hazelnuts. After 1 application of 2 quarts per acre, leaf sap copper levels increase in just 3 days.
2025 Newberg, Oregon CuAce
Hazelnut Foliar Trial
2025 Indiana Zinc
Foliar Tissue Trial
In South Bend, Indiana, this Zinc Tissue Trial was conducted on over 240 acres. Using just one quart/acre of ZnAce, the grower saw a 93% & 253% increase just 5 days after application.
2024 California K Ace &
Free Phos 24 Tomato Trial
Using just 1/10th the fertilizer, the K-Ace + Free Phos program delivered 1.67 more tons/acre than the standard.
2024 South Bend, Indiana
SoyBean Trial with MnAce
MnAce corrected manganese deficiency where EDTA failed, increasing tissue levels by 15% into the sufficiency range.
