Patents Assigned to KOCH AGRONOMIC SERVICES, LLC
  • Publication number: 20230348337
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an agricultural composition comprising paraformaldehyde, a nitrification inhibitor, urea, an ammonia source, or a combination thereof and one or more reaction products prepared from paraformaldehyde, a nitrification inhibitor, urea, an ammonia source, and optionally a solvent, wherein the one or more reaction products is present in an amount of at least 20 wt % of the total weight of the agricultural composition. Also discloses is a fertilizer composition comprising the agricultural composition and a nitrogen source. Further disclosed are processes for preparing an agricultural composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Drew R. BOBECK, Ahmed A. IMAN, Stacey Leigh WERTZ
  • Publication number: 20230112532
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an agricultural composition comprising paraformaldehyde, a nitrification inhibitor, urea, an ammonia source, or a combination thereof and one or more reaction products prepared from paraformaldehyde, a nitrification inhibitor, urea, an ammonia source, and optionally a solvent, wherein the one or more reaction products is present in an amount of at least 20 wt. % of the total weight of the agricultural composition. Also discloses is a fertilizer composition comprising the agricultural composition and a nitrogen source. Further disclosed are processes for preparing an agricultural composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Drew R. BOBECK, Ahmed A. IMAN, Stacey Leigh WERTZ
  • Publication number: 20230016572
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a low temperature stable aqueous formulation of N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT) with stability against crystallization and/or freezing upon exposure to low temperatures of 0° C. or below. Formulations of the present disclosure may also contain water-soluble agents such as microbial strains. The present disclosure also provides methods to make and use the formulation according to the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: KOCH AGRONOMIC SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Drew R. BOBECK, Jessica W. GILES
  • Publication number: 20220177384
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the fertilizer can include a nitrogen source comprising urea, ammonia, ammonium nitrate, or any combination thereof and a reaction product of formaldehyde, an ammonia source, and a nitrification inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gabrielson, Mary L. Epling
  • Patent number: 11148982
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the fertilizer can include a nitrogen source comprising urea, ammonia, ammonium nitrate, or any combination thereof and a reaction product of formaldehyde, an ammonia source, and a nitrification inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gabrielson, Mary L. Epling
  • Patent number: 11028024
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using the same are provided. The reaction products particularly may include adducts of two or more reactants. The adducts particularly can incorporate a nitrification inhibitor, such as DCD. In particular embodiments, reaction products may be formed from the reaction of formaldehyde, DCD, urea, and an ammonia source. The adducts may be included in agricultural products, including fertilizer compositions and nitrification inhibitor systems. Fertilizer compositions including the adducts can be beneficial for reducing leaching of nitrification inhibitors applied to soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gabrielson, Mary L. Epling
  • Patent number: 10513467
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel agricultural microbial inoculant compositions for uses in promoting plant growth, plant productivity and/or soil quality. The novel microbial inoculant compositions comprise one or more microbial species, one or more urease inhibitors and/or one or more nitrification inhibitors. The present disclosure also provides fertilizer compositions comprising said microbial inoculant compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Drew R. Bobeck, Cedric J. Pearce
  • Patent number: 10501384
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from two or more of a first nucleophile (e.g., including, but not limited to, a urease inhibitor), a second nucleophile, and an electrophile is described, which can be provided in various forms. Such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, free urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Barr, Ethel Garnier, Stanley Freeman
  • Patent number: 10501383
    Abstract: An improved nitrification inhibitor composition comprising UFP particles and a nitrification inhibitor, and optionally other components, is used as an additive for liquid and solid fertilizers, typically containing urea. The nitrification inhibitor particularly can be nitrapyrin and/or DMPP. Methods of making the compositions and their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Gabrielson, Stacey Wertz, Drew Bobeck, Allen Sutton
  • Patent number: 10487019
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel highly concentrated phosphoric or thiophosphoric triamide formulation with enhanced stability against crystallization or freezing under extended exposure to low temperature of 0° C. or below. It also provides a method to make and use such formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Drew R. Bobeck, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Patent number: 10479737
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from urea, formaldehyde, and a urease inhibitor is described, which can be provided in various forms. For example, such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, additional urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Barr, Ethel Garnier, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Patent number: 10421693
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from urea, formaldehyde, and a urease inhibitor is described, which can be provided in various forms. For example, such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, additional urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Barr, Ethel Garnier, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Publication number: 20190210936
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from urea, formaldehyde, and a urease inhibitor is described, which can be provided in various forms. For example, such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, additional urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Barr, Ethel Garnier, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Publication number: 20190124917
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel microbial inoculant compositions for uses in promoting plant growth, plant productivity and/or soil quality. The novel microbial inoculant compositions comprise one or more microbial species, one or more urease inhibitors and/or nitrification inhibitors. The present invention also provides fertilizer compositions comprising said microbial inoculant compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventor: Drew R. Bobeck
  • Publication number: 20190112240
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using the same are provided. The reaction products particularly may include adducts of two or more reactants. The adducts particularly can incorporate a nitrification inhibitor, such as DCD. In particular embodiments, reaction products may be formed from the reaction of formaldehyde, DCD, urea, and an ammonia source. The adducts may be included in agricultural products, including fertilizer compositions and nitrification inhibitor systems. Fertilizer compositions including the adducts can be beneficial for reducing leaching of nitrification inhibitors applied to soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: KOCH AGRONOMIC SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: KURT D. GABRIELSON, MARY L. EPLING
  • Patent number: 10239799
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using the same are provided. The reaction products particularly may include adducts of two or more reactants. The adducts particularly can incorporate a nitrification inhibitor, such as DCD. In particular embodiments, reaction products may be formed from the reaction of formaldehyde, DCD, urea, and an ammonia source. The adducts may be included in agricultural products, including fertilizer compositions and nitrification inhibitor systems. Fertilizer compositions including the adducts can be beneficial for reducing leaching of nitrification inhibitors applied to soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: KOCH AGRONOMIC SERVICES LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gabrielson, Mary L. Epling
  • Publication number: 20190047918
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the fertilizer can include a nitrogen source comprising urea, ammonia, ammonium nitrate, or any combination thereof and a reaction product of formaldehyde, an ammonia source, and a nitrification inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: Koch Agronomics Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gabrielson, Mary L. Epling
  • Patent number: 10125056
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the fertilizer can include a nitrogen source comprising urea, ammonia, ammonium nitrate, or any combination thereof and a reaction product of formaldehyde, an ammonia source, and a nitrification inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: KOCH AGRONOMIC SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D Gabrielson, Mary L. Epling
  • Publication number: 20180282239
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates generally to stable and homogeneous aqueous suspension compositions comprising urea, water, a suspension agent, urease inhibitor N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT) and nitrification inhibitor dicyandiamide (DCD), and to methods of preparing and using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventor: Drew R. Bobeck
  • Publication number: 20180208520
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from two or more of a first nucleophile (e.g., including, but not limited to, a urease inhibitor), a second nucleophile, and an electrophile is described, which can be provided in various forms. Such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, free urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Barr, Ethel Garnier, Stanley Freeman