One of the largest dealers of Aqua-Yield nanoliquids shares their passion and excitement for innovative products

Penny Newman Grain Company is one of the oldest businesses in California, having grown from a Fresno mercantile store in 1878 to a leading merchant of grain, feed by-products, and innovative fertility inputs. The Farm Products division offers a portfolio of innovative fertility inputs that help growers improve their profitability through regenerative methods. The Penny Newman philosophy is to “to only focus on market segments in which we truly add value.” Aqua-Yield® products complement their product line, with a mission to reduce crop inputs, build soil health through biology, and reduce salt applied to the soil with traditional crop fertility.

Trials & Response

Penny Newman has been an authorized Aqua-Yield dealer for only a few years, but they have instantly seen the many benefits nanoliquids offer to both the grower, their crops, and soil health. Finn Telles, Sales and Marketing of Penny Newman Farm Products, is excited by the crop response his growers are seeing. He states, “With nanoliquid fertility, growers are seeing a difference in growth of their crops in just a 1-2 week time difference, both soil and foliar applied.”

Very focused on proving the products they offer, Penny Newman goes through rigorous product trials with soil and tissue samplings to make sure nutrient levels are up and meeting the constant needs of a growing crop. When Aqua-Yield® was first introduced to California growers, many started with a test trial using just a jug or two. Generally 4-6 oz of nanoliquid can cover an acre, so a little bit goes a long way. Telles states, “The level of support and expertise that came from the Aqua-Yield® team, the benefits, and the crop response pushed growers from applying just to a few acres to all of their acres. It doesn’t take long for growers to really see the uptake of nutrition. The science behind Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid technology, while complex, is actually quite simple. It makes sense and the proof is in the sale.”

No pressure, California growers!

California is known for its diverse specialty crops, and according to the USDA is the most productive agricultural state in the nation. California is the sole producer of a large number of specialty crops, produces half of US grown fruits, nuts and vegetables, and grows more than 400 commodity crops. The golden state also has some of the toughest farming regulations, which can be very challenging for growers when battling the nutrient needs of a crop, environmental issues, and mother nature. 

One challenge is cutting back on the use of high nitrogen fertilizers: a contributing component of ground water contamination. As regulations stiffen, growers have found huge value in NanoN®; they can reduce the nitrogen load while supporting strong yields and growth. NanoN® uses Aqua-Yield® NanoShield® technology to improve nitrogen absorption. NanoN® can be added to any liquid fertilizer blend containing nitrogen to enhance uptake.

Telles states, “Many specialty crops also require calcium, and NanoCalSi™ is a great tool for that need.” NanoCalSi™ makes delivery of calcium possible when selective plant uptake restricts calcium absorption by the roots. Aqua-Yield® NanoShield® Technology is perfectly matched for calcium delivery on fruits, vegetables, and turf. NanoCalSi™ will also improve fruit set and uniform fruit development for higher quality.

Another favorite product, NanoPro®, helps growers cut back to the lower recommended levels of crop protection. “NanoPro® has been very effective with resistant weeds. Our growers often excitedly send pictures where they immediately see the effectiveness of burn down,” states Telles. NanoPro® can be added to any spray mixture to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic crop protection

A Great Partnership

Telles says that Penny Newman is “very proud” to be one of authorized dealers of Aqua-Yield in California. Their ultimate goal is to be the number one supplier of innovative technologies in crop fertility. Aqua-Yield helps provide solutions as California faces the many challenges of being the number one agricultural producer and exporter for half a century (USDA). “We have reached a tipping point where growers are wanting to use Aqua-Yield® on all of their acres. With issues of leaching and volatilization, why wouldn’t you use it? You become a better steward of your budget and the environment.”

Telles then speaks on the level of support he receives from Aqua-Yield®: “The knowledge, expertise, and support from the entire Aqua-Yield® team has been a critical component in helping growers understand why it is important to incorporate Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids into their programs. They are always available by phone, email, and in person, and it’s been a great partnership as we bring this newer technology to the growers of California.” Penny Newman is also excited about the future launch of organic products by Aqua-Yield®, saying it’s going to be a total gamechanger.

Aqua-Yield® appreciates their dynamic and exiting partnership with Penny Newman Farm Products as they continue to advance California growers toward innovative methods of sustainable and regenerative agriculture. For more information, contact Finn Telles at 559-313-2246 or ftelles@penny-newman.com (Penny Newman) or Mark Mitchell at (575) 693-1630 (Aqua-Yield).

Penny Newman Sales Contacts 

• Scott Powell – 559-246-5680, spowell@penny-newman.com 
• Finn Telles -559-313-2246, ftelles@penny-newman.com 
• Geoffrey McInnes - 208-329-3319, gwmcinnes42@penny-newman.com
• Danny Santos – 559-289-1680, dsantos@penny-newman.com 
• Rob Kamper – 559-380-7310, robkamper@gmail.com
• Keith Eubanks – 559-250-9313, enannapat@aol.com
• Jared Northington – 559-904-6360 jnorthington@penny-newman.com