For Chris Snip of Agris Co-operative in Ontario, Canada, the 4R approach to nutrient management is personal. Snip has been a Certified Crop Advisor for 16 years and was one of five crop specialists recently named as the first recipients of the new GROWMARK Endure 4R Advocate award. “My family and I spend a lot of time in Lake Erie, …
TKI Crop Vitality Opens Research and Innovation Farm in Dinuba, California
The Crop Vitality division of Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. (TKI) has opened a research, development and innovation farm in Dinuba, California. The facility will further Crop Vitality’s commitment to developing innovative crop nutrients that help growers meet the needs of modern crop production in a reliable and sustainable manner. The 107 acre farm provides the Crop Vitality team of agronomists the …
Sinor Chemical Appoints NBPT Business Manager
Sinor Chemical Industry Co., Limited announces the appointment of Andrew Semple as Business Manager for NBPT in North, and South America, and the European Union. NBPT is the world’s most popular nitrogen stabilizer for urea, which is the most widely used nitrogen fertilizer on a global basis. SinorChem is an innovator in the production of NBPT, with the development of …
Trial Results of New Liquid Magnesium Fertilizer
From weather and soil conditions to changing commodity prices, farmers are operating in an increasingly unpredictable environment and must continuously find new ways to maximize their yields while keeping an eye on costs. Through a series of 2015 field trials, NutriMag™, a new suite of liquid magnesium fertilizers, is proving to be a solution for potato, corn, soybean, alfalfa and …
Eco Agro Names Chuck Barber President, Global Sales
US-based Eco Agro Resources announces that Chuck Barber has been selected to lead the global sales efforts for the company in a newly created position. Barber was previously VP with the specialty fertilizer group within the company. “I am excited to be part of a fast-growing company like Eco Agro,” remarks Barber. He observes, “We have a great team of …
New N-BOUND Stabilizer for Urea
Eco Agro introduces N-BOUND™ nitrogen stabilizer as a breakthrough for protecting nitrogen against loss in the soil, due to denitrification and leaching. Unique PENXCEL technology delivers a proven nitrogen stabilizer, Dicyandiamide (DCD), for applications not possible with previous formulations. Norm Davy, Chief Marketing Officer for Eco Agro explains, “Using PENXCEL technology, we have engineered a formulation that can be applied …
New ECOSYSTEM Launched
The Eco Agro ECOSYSTEM™ is bringing the ability to custom manufacture enhanced efficiency fertilizer (EEF) to your local retailer. The system will allow EEFs to be produced on-demand, customized to local conditions and without requiring extra storage bins. The development of PENXCEL Technology and products based on that platform make it possible to quickly blend a customized mix of stabilizers …
Magnesium Chloride-based Organic Fertilizer
North America’s farmers have a new option that will strengthen their crops and help meet the demand for organic produce by today’s consumer. Innovative Surface Solutions announced the availability of AgMag™, the first magnesium chloride-based fertilizer approved for organic farming in North America. “The demand for organic foods continues to grow and farmers are looking for cost-effective solutions,” said Greg …
Solvay Novecare & Eco Agro Resources Join Forces
Solvay’s global business unit Novecare announced that it will team up with US-based Eco Agro Resources to develop market and product portfolio opportunities in North and South America. The partnership is part of larger discussions aimed at leveraging the companies’ combined enhanced efficiency fertilizer products (EEFs) for agricultural distributors and customers. The partnership was announced today at the start of …
Eco Agro Resources Introduces N YIELD AZ
Eco Agro Resources introduces a new stabilizer product, the latest breakthrough against the loss of nitrogen fertilizer. It combines the world’s most proven nitrogen stabilizer ingredient with the power of PENXCEL technology for unsurpassed performance. Andrew Semple, CEO of Eco Agro Resources explains, “Our customers have shared with us the challenges of the standard formulations that are currently available. Application …
Lower Rate for N YIELD CX Nitrogen Stabilizer
Testing during the 2014 growing season confirmed that N YIELD CX makes stabilized nitrogen fertilizer more affordable and is equally effective. Testing showed just two quarts of N YIELD™ CX nitrogen stabilizer with PENXCEL™ Technology performed just as well as a labeled rate of the industry standard product. Eco Agro Resources announced during the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade …
Verdesian Los Alamos Media Day
Verdesian Life Sciences is a company focused on science and technology. They are also focused on education – education of journalists, employees, sales representatives and ultimately growers. Verdesian is, as founder and CEO JJ Grow explains, a plant health nutrition company filling in the micronutrient and macronutrient gaps in agriculture. Or, in simpler terms, “Things that fix nitrogen”. The company …
Eco Agro Resources Introduces PENXCEL Technology Platform
U.S.-based Eco Agro Resources has expanded its portfolio with a delivery system for active ingredients in the agricultural fertilizer market, announced today at The Fertilizer Institute annual meeting in San Francisco, California. PENXCEL™ Technology is a unique formulation system developed to deliver fertilizer additives for dry and liquid fertilizer. The delivery system drives active ingredients to penetrate deeper into the …
Norm Davy as Executive Vice President for Eco Agro Resources
Eco Agro Resources LLC announced the appointment of Norm Davy as Executive Vice President – Global Sales and Marketing based in Minneapolis, MN. Davy brings over 25 years of knowledge and experience within the Agriculture industry and most recently from his past responsibilities as the Senior Vice President with GEOSYS™, a Land O’ Lakes™ company. “We’re excited to have Norm …
ResponsibleAg Board Member Interview
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) and The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) recently announced the selection of nine individuals to serve on the newly formed ResponsibleAg Board of Directors. The nine representatives include: – Alicia Duke, Director, Health and Safety, Simplot – Justin Gough, Director, Agricultural Products, LSB/El Dorado Chemical Company – Dave Ito, Manager, Human Resources & Regulatory Affairs, Lyman/Tremont Group …