Pacific Nut Producer Magazine

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  • Growers No Longer Need Compromises with Fumigation and Nematicides with GroPro’s Vigilance

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    Worldwide growers face severe issues with the allocation of fumigants, reduced control from conventional nematicides, or bio and conventional-based nematicides that provide suppression or just don’t work. The damage done by nematodes to crops is devasting, leading to reduced uptake of nutrients, lower yields, or slower growth. The losses from nematodes exceed 10 billion USD annually. Unfortunately, there is no way of fixing a poor start when planting or getting back lost revenue regarding nematicide control.

    Vigilance Nematicide is GroPro’s patented bio-nematicide, providing fumigation and in-field application control, and it’s a proven nematicide that has gone head-to-head in multiple fields and demo trials worldwide with both conventional and bio-based nematicides. These third-party trials and demos were performed on a wide range of crops, such as grapes, almonds, tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, citrus, potatoes, plus others, all of which have shown superior efficacy against conventional and bio-based nematicides. The potato fumigation replacement trial showed an increase of over 11% in yield and an excellent nematode reduction compared to the grower standard fumigation program. This was accomplished with an increase in the number of ones and twos over the conventionally applied blocks while reducing damage to the tuber itself, allowing for a better marketable potato. The in-season applications to above-ground crops have increased root mass and decreased galling—root matter, especially when considering fertilizer absorption by the plants.

    Vigilance ensures a long safe approach to your nematode program. Vigilance uses a patented formulation that delivers superior environmental and worker safety. Vigilance Nematicide works on penetrating the roots to support new fleshy root growth and deals with parasitic nematodes inside the root itself. Vigilance performs in soil nematode control by causing paralysis, destruction of the nematode eggs, GABA, reduced female fecundity, and death. These modes of action continue for months* allowing for a long-term active control time. This long-term activity is due to Vigilance being produced using GroPro’s patented AMPx technology. Vigilance is both a control and suppression material for nematodes allowing peace of mind for growers while delivering a safe impact to workers and the environment. Vigilance has no MRL restrictions, zero setback issues, zero plant back restrictions, and zero pre-harvest restrictions.

    GroPro Corp., a leading agri-biotech company, combines unique natural ingredients and modern technologies to manufacture bioproducts (biological inputs) with enhanced efficacy. It is a commercial bio-pesticide, bio-stimulant, bio-fertilizer manufacturer and an R&D international organization. GoPro aims to close the gap in effective non-chemical inputs that enable farmers to reduce their reliance on chemicals without compromising agricultural yield, quality, or profitability.

    GroPro’s approach entails proprietary technologies, including pharmaceutical-grade biotech manufacturing processes. It works relentlessly to innovate and lead the way in the worldwide development, research, education, and adoption of the agro-biotech market.

    *When applied correctly

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  • GroPro Hires US National Sales Director

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    GroPro Corp. is an international Biotech bio-fertilizers, bio-stimulants, and bio-pesticides manufacturer that compete head to head in cost and efficacy with the industry’s most effective synthetic chemicals. Headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota, USA has hired Warren Hragyil as national sales director. Warren is a result-oriented leader with decades of experience in US Agriculture markets, primarily focused on areas of Crop Protection sales, marketing, and operations. He has worked in senior sales and management roles at Simplot, Adama, Aligned Ag Distributors, United Suppliers Inc., etc.

    “We are thrilled to hire a well-connected and experienced professional like Warren to our team here at GroPro,” said James Lamoreaux, CEO of GroPro Corp. “His impressive industry background and strong leadership abilities will help to fulfill our expanding strategy in the US market, working closely with our major distributors & retailers to develop win-win offerings.” In his new role, Warren’s primary responsibilities will be to drive sales for Gro Pro’s products, manage senior client relationships, lead the sales team and successfully implement effective commercial strategies.

    Hiring a National Sales Director was a part of GroPro’s active team expansion plan with two primary objectives, raise brand awareness and increase market penetration with strategic partners – earlier this month GroPro Corp. announced that veteran agriculture industry executive Benito Varela joined the team as the new Chief Operating Officer focusing on US and International expansion and operations. Also, this week GroPro Corp. has named Jeff Runnels as the US National Environmental\DTC Sales Manager.

    GroPro Corp. is a USA-headquartered producer and supplier of bio-pesticide protection products and bio-stimulants. GoPro has a proven track record of delivering proven, high-efficacy, natural materials while allowing growers to augment agrochemical products in the integrated pest management (IPM) approach. For the last 3 years, GroPro has been performing in-depth field trials comparing GroPro materials against conventional and Bio-Based materials in the USA and internationally with outstanding results. Sustainability is firmly rooted in our entire company’s decision process, from early research to product development.

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  • GroPro Appoints Benito Varela as Chief Operating Officer

    GroPro Corp. announced that veteran agriculture industry executive Benito Varela joined the team as the new Chief Operating Officer on July 1. Varela has almost 30 years of experience in agribusiness, including 25 years at Dow Agrosciences. A driven executive with broad-based expertise in leading effective strategy, Benito has a strong background in biotech as well as international territory management, market and business development and strategic alliances through multiple M&A projects. His outstanding leadership, anchored by his high integrity and personal character form the basis of his long-term professional relationships.

    Mr. Varela has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Engineering (University of Florida) and a Master of Science Degree in Professional Business Management (Honors, University of Miami). Varela is also a Certified Mentor for entrepreneurship and small business by The Venture Mentoring Team and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

    “Benito’s strong history of achieving large territory growth, managing corporate innovation in biotech for agriculture and leadership skills will help GroPro accelerate its mission to become a leading international agricultural biotech company.” – said James Lamoureaux, CEO of GroPro. ” We believe that his experience, deep understanding of operational excellence, best practices, and partnering for rapid expansion in Latin American agribusiness, and strong industry connections make him an excellent leader to help expand our business.”

    About GroPro Corp:

    GroPro is an international Biotech #BioFertilizer, #BioStimulant, and #BioPesticide manufacturer with a headquarters in Austin, Texas (the USA). The company’s target regions are – the USA, the Middle East, Africa, the EU, and Central America. Our products have been competing and beating the bio-industry standards. Numerous field trial results with universities, researchers, and growers confirm our effectiveness. GroPro has also efficiently provided superior efficacy against traditional\chemical inputs, allowing us to offer product lines for all growers.

    Innovations Grow Here

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  • Reconsidering Our Use of Pesticides

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    Addressing the Elephant Pest in the Room

    Maybe We’ve Been Using Pesticides Incorrectly… Wait — Before you reach for your torch and pitchfork, hear us out! The first thing we want to address is that we said reconsider, not to be confused with eliminate completely. We fully recognize that pesticides have become a necessary tool for most commercial-scale farmers and frankly, we’re grateful for the benefits pesticides provide like reducing food scarcity and mitigating the spread of pathogens. Sure, pesticides — in some circles — don’t have the best reputation, but it is important to acknowledge that many negative connotations surrounding modern pesticides are a byproduct of how they are being used, not necessarily how the work.

    To elaborate on this, we simply mean that it is easy for farmers to fall into the trap of irresponsible or uninformed application of their pesticides. This piece is in no way intended to be an anti-pesticide propaganda article. Instead, our intent is to shed some light on how you, a commercial farmer, can make the most out of your pesticides, which is a win-win for everyone involved. So, if not eliminating them, what exactly do we mean by reconsidering pesticide use?

    The Reputation Behind Pesticides

    Most of us think of pesticides as a necessary evil when it comes to commercial agriculture. With millions of crops receiving pesticide applications annually, it is easy to understand how coverage on this scale can result in some collateral damage. This collateral damage can be a result of many factors, including overspray and/or over-application, which can ultimately leach into soil and water systems. Additionally, pesticides coming into contact with unintended — often beneficial — insects is yet another frequent — and valid — argument against the improper use of pesticides. Be sure to check out our pesticide deep-dive which explores the reasons we want to avoid simply developing new pesticides to battle pest resistance, as well as the other implications of improper pesticide application.

    So, What’s the Solution to Our Pesticide Problems?

    Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly when and where to apply pesticides based on real-time pest pressure? Sure, farmers have been practicing methods of pest monitoring for thousands of years, but manual methods like sticky traps are labor and time-intensive tasks that are ripe for human error, a burden to scale up, and don’t deliver real-time data.

    Here’s where modern technology has reinvented the wheel. Ag-tech startup, FarmSense has developed an award-winning device that allows farmers to monitor pest pressure of their crops in real-time. FarmSense’s pest monitoring devices (FlightSensor™) are strategically placed throughout a farmer’s fields. The sensor is capable of accurately detecting, counting, and identifying insects that pass through the device. Once this data is collected, it is shared on a personal online dashboard that the farmer has access to — in real-time.

    If maintaining the long-term sustainability of your hard work is even a fleeting thought, we highly recommend checking out our multi-part series on regenerative agriculture. To discuss how FarmSense’s FlightSensor™ can impact your operation and to arrange a demo, follow this link.

    References:

    1. https://www.usgs.gov/centers/oki-water/science/pesticides?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects

  • Set Up Your Almonds For Success

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    Why Do You Need Acadian® Organic in Your Tank Mix?

    When looking for ways to boost your crops’ performance, you need a biostimulant that’s scientifically proven to perform in the field. Derived from the seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum, Acadian® Organic is a biostimulant growers are increasingly using to provide additional protection against challenging environmental stress and to improve uptake and nutrient utilization. Applications of Acadian® Organic are the critical step that conditions your plants to produce when it counts the most.

    A complex mix of compounds producing a variety of beneficial plant responses.

    Improves root growth and plant establishment — Acadian® Organic improves root initiation, elongation, and branching, leading to improved plant establishment and greater uptake of water and nutrients.

    Maximizes crop potential during stress conditions — Acadian® Organic activates antioxidant production and increases water retention, which reduces the impact of environmental stresses including drought, salinity, heat, and chill.

    Improves plant nutrient uptake — Containing natural chelators that bind to micronutrients, Acadian® Organic improves the bioavailability and transport of nutrients within the plant.

    Improves crop size and uniformity — By increasing chlorophyll production within the plant, Acadian® Organic improves photosynthesis for greater plant productivity.

    Enhances yield — Acadian® Organic helps plants produce energy. Its’ components act as precursors that encourage plants to produce new active compounds, which in turn boost crop quality and yield.

    Nutritional uptake — Nutrient absorption is important throughout all stages of plant development; it helps prevent nutrient deficiencies and provides nourishment for plant growth & development. Acadian® agriculture products contain complex bioactive compounds that increase plant absorption and use of essential nutrients:

    • Alginic Acid (a complex carbohydrate) bonds to micronutrients in the soil and makes them easier to be absorbed by the plant. It also serves as a food source for beneficial soil microbes.
    • Mannitol (a sugar alcohol) bonds to micronutrients in the soil and makes them easier to be absorbed by the plant.
    • Organic acids feed beneficial microbes in the soil that help deliver nutrients to plant roots.

    Reduces the impact of environmental stress — With bioactive compounds such as mannitol, unique polysaccharides, and betaines, Acadian® improves trees’ tolerance to a variety of stressful growing conditions like drought, heat, chill, and salinity stress.

    Improves yield and quality — Growers find after applications trees will utilize nutrients more efficiently and have better resistance to abiotic stresses (drought, heat, chill, salinity), ultimately leading to better fruit set and nut retention as well as increased nut weights and yield.

    Recommended use of Acadian® Organic on almonds

    Contact us about adding Acadian® Organic to your tank mix today. Contact Us.

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  • Pacific Nut Producer November Issue

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    Pacific Nut Producer November Issue

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    Contents of the November Issue:

    Almond, Walnut Farmer Draws the Line
    Fiorini Family Seek Easement to Protect Farming History
    Oregon Hazelnut Growers Anticipate 62,000+ Ton Crop
    Bargaining Association Announces Minimum Price
    EXPOS are BACK and IN PERSON
    Expos in Turlock and Fresno
    November Orchard Tasks
    Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts

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  • CIDETRAK® NOW MESO™ – Confidence in Product Performance

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    Confidence in Product Performance in Where the Value Lies

    “We tried CIDETRAK® NOW MESO™ in 2019 to see how well it would perform, and it did well. This season, we expanded with new acreage, and were pleased with the results. Along with orchard sanitation and well timed insecticide applications, mating disruption is a valuable tool in managing NOW. I like the simplicity of the MESO dispenser system, with no batteries or other hardware that needs to be serviced. The dispensers are easy to hang, and work through the season and into the fall on all flights.”

    About Steve
    Steve is an industry vet who began his career in Agriculture at an early age. After graduating from Cal Poly and obtaining his PCA license, Steve spent 20+ years working on the retail side with John Taylor Fertilizer, then Wilbur-Ellis after the acquisition. Currently residing in Tehama County, Steve manages his own Almond and Walnut orchards, as well as, working as an Independent PCA for Grower’s Choice, a company he founded in 2014.

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  • CIDETRAK® NOW MESO™ – A Strong Return on Investment

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    We are seeing a strong return on our investment

    “This is the first year we decided to use a mating disruption product for NOW. Having said that, we looked at all of our options and decided to go with Trécé’s CIDETRAK® NOW MESO™. The Almond farm I manage is roughly 2,500 acres and we made the decision to treat the entire orchard. I’m glad that I did.

    Last year, we sustained an average of 2.5% NOW injury on our Almonds. This year in 2020, NOW injury on average was reduced to just below 1%. The product performed as expected and I am very pleased with the results.

    We ran our normal spray program along with CIDETRAK. By reducing the NOW injury over 60%, the product more than paid for itself. We are seeing a strong return on our investment in CIDETRAK.

    Installing the product went very smooth for us. We pre-assembled the MESO’s on the hooks that come in the case, then sent the crew out to apply in the orchard. In the orchard, we averaged applying 5 acres per hour/per man. This method worked great for us and it’s my intention to repeat the processes next year.”

    About Allan
    Allan has been involved in agriculture his whole life, having grown up on a hay and cattle ranch in Northern California and currently as an orchard manager in the Sacramento Valley. He has put his Ag business degree from Cal Poly (SLO) to use during the past 27 years as an orchard manager in Butte and Glenn County. His experience has been in almonds, walnuts, prunes and pecans. Currently, Allan is a farm manager for Farmers International, responsible for 2,400 acres of almonds, along with an almond huller and sheller.

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  • CIDETRAK® NOW MESO™ – A Testament to PERFORMANCE

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    24/7, Peace of Mind

    “This is our second year using CIDETRAK® NOW MESO™ in our Almonds and Pistachios, and I’m very satisfied with the results. We applied CIDETRAK on roughly 800 acres of Almonds and 2,000 acres of Pistachios. It gives me peace of mind knowing that this product is on 24/7 and continually releases pheromone season long.

    Since adding CIDETRAK to our NOW management program, we’ve seen a consistent reduction in injury year over year. NOW injury has continually been suppressed below 1%. The product is quick and easy to apply. It’s also very convenient that each CIDETRAK box turns into a carrying case, making the application process much easier.

    Hands down, this is an extremely effective tool in managing NOW in our nut crops. I highly recommend CIDETRAK to anyone who would like to see a product that delivers consistent results and assurance that their orchard will be protected.”

    About Joe:

    Joe grew up in a family of farmers. Since the age of 8, he has worked in Agriculture and has learned an array of skills that he’s been able to apply throughout his career. Joe graduated from Cal Poly in 2006, and became the Research Director at DB Specialty Farms working in Strawberries. In 2013, he took a position with Maricopa Orchards and is currently their Director of Agronomy. Joe resides in Clovis, CA with his wife and four kids.

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  • CIDETRAK® NOW MESO™ – Add this TOOL to your BELT

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    “We are on year 2 with having CIDETRAK® NOW MESO™ in our orchard, and we are extremely pleased with the results. We’re treating 500 acres of Almonds and have seen a major reduction in NOW injury of up to 80%.

    What makes CIDETRAK unique for us is the application flexibility. We do not have flat square orchard blocks that other products can be used on. We have staggered rows and imperfect orchard shapes, and this is where we can use multiple MESO source points to cover

    Hanging the MESO’s was easy and even the local Trécé rep was willing to come out and show the team exactly how to apply the product.

    CIDETRAK’s non-mechanical, non-failure simplicity combined with “beyond the harvest, field life” are other important aspects that drive us to continue with MESO.

    CIDETRAK is a key tool in our toolbelt for controlling NOW. I recommend anyone thinking about their options for mating disruption products, to strongly consider CIDETRAK NOW.”

    About Kevin:

    Kevin grew up working in various aspects of Agriculture. At an early age he learned how to manage and operate a cattle ranch, as well as learned to manage large acreage of Almonds and Walnuts. After graduating from Chico State, he assumed the responsibility of managing Tehama Angus Ranch tree nut operations, and has been doing so ever since 2014. Kevin is the acting Orchard Manager for all of Tehama Angus Ranch tree nuts.

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