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Nano-Yield Leaders Named Finalists for Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Mountain West Program

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:38:30 GMT

Nano-Yield Leaders Named Finalists for Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Mountain West Program

Recognizing Innovation in Agriculture

Nano-Yield is proud to celebrate a major milestone as Mike Bullock, Clark T. Bell, and Warren Bell have been named finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Mountain West Program, presented by Ernst & Young LLP. This recognition places them among a select group of high-growth leaders who are shaping the future of their industries through innovation, vision, and measurable impact.

The Entrepreneur Of The Year® program is one of the most prestigious business awards in the world. Finalists are selected by an independent panel of judges who evaluate leaders not just on financial performance, but on their ability to drive long-term value, challenge conventional thinking, and create meaningful change within their industries.

Driving a New Era of Efficiency in Agriculture

At the core of this recognition is Nano-Yield’s mission to improve efficiency across modern agriculture. As input costs rise and margins tighten, farmers and ag retailers are looking for practical solutions that deliver more from every acre. Nano-Yield has positioned itself at the forefront of this challenge by developing technologies that enhance nutrient uptake, optimize crop protection performance, and maximize the return on existing inputs.

Under the leadership of Bullock, Bell, and Bell, Nano-Yield has continued to push beyond traditional approaches. Instead of asking growers to add more products or complexity, the focus has remained on making current programs work harder. This approach resonates across the industry, where simplicity, compatibility, and economic return matter more than ever.

Leadership That Stands Out

What sets these leaders apart is their ability to translate advanced technology into real-world results. Their work is grounded in field performance, supported by trials, and validated by growers who see the impact firsthand. This combination of innovation and practicality has helped Nano-Yield gain traction in a competitive and rapidly evolving market.

Being named a finalist reflects more than individual achievement—it highlights the strength of the entire Nano-Yield team and its commitment to delivering solutions that matter. It also reinforces the growing importance of efficiency-driven technologies in agriculture as the industry adapts to economic and environmental pressures.

Looking Ahead to June 18

Winners of the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Mountain West Program will be announced during the awards celebration on June 18. Regardless of the outcome, being named a finalist is a significant honor and a testament to the impact Nano-Yield is making across the agricultural landscape.

As the industry continues to evolve, recognition like this underscores a simple truth: innovation that improves efficiency isn’t just valuable—it’s essential. Nano-Yield remains committed to helping growers get more from every pass, every input, and every acre.

The entire Nano-Yield team looks forward to celebrating this achievement and cheering on Mike Bullock, Clark T. Bell, and Warren Bell as they represent the future of agricultural innovation.

Farming Smarter: The Environmental Benefits of Nano-Yield Technology

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:26:07 GMT

Farming Smarter:

The Environmental Benefits of Nano-Yield Technology

How NanoPro, NanoN, and NanoCote Support Sustainable Agriculture

Today’s farmers are asked to do more with less, like increasing yields, managing costs, and reducing environmental impact. Efficiency has become the key to achieving all three. When inputs are used more effectively, growers not only improve ROI, but also reduce nutrient loss, minimize runoff, and lower their overall environmental footprint.

That’s exactly where Nano-Yield technology fits in. By improving the efficiency of fertilizers and crop protection products, NanoPro, NanoN, and NanoCote help farmers maximize performance while minimizing waste.

Efficiency is Sustainability

One of the biggest environmental challenges in agriculture is input loss. Nitrogen can volatilize or leach, phosphorus can become tied up in the soil, and crop protection products may not fully reach their target. When this happens, more product is often required to achieve the same results.

Improving efficiency means:

Less nutrient runoff into waterways
Reduced leaching into groundwater
Fewer repeat applications
Lower fuel usage from additional passes
More crop per unit of input

Small efficiency gains across thousands of acres translate into meaningful environmental benefits.

NanoN: Better Nitrogen Use, Less Loss

Nitrogen loss is a major concern for both growers and the environment. When nitrogen moves out of the root zone, it not only reduces crop availability but can also contribute to environmental issues.

NanoN helps improve nitrogen efficiency by:

Enhancing nitrogen uptake by plants
Reducing potential for leaching and volatilization
Improving utilization of applied nitrogen
Supporting stronger plant growth with existing fertility

By helping crops use nitrogen more effectively, growers may reduce the need for additional applications, lowering the total nutrient load on the environment.

NanoPro: Maximizing Spray Efficiency

Crop protection products are essential, but maximizing their performance is critical for both cost and environmental stewardship. When sprays are more efficient, less product is wasted.

NanoPro contributes to sustainability by:

Increasing active ingredient uptake
Improving spray coverage and penetration
Reducing the need for reapplications
Helping products work at lower use rates
Minimizing off-target movement

Fewer passes across the field also means reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions a win for both the farm and the environment.

NanoCote: Making Fertilizer Work Harder

Fertilizer tie-up in the soil limits nutrient availability and can contribute to inefficiencies. NanoCote helps improve fertilizer performance so more nutrients reach the plant.

Environmental benefits of NanoCote include:

Improved nutrient availability
Reduced nutrient fixation in soil
Better root uptake efficiency
Increased return on applied fertility
Lower risk of excess nutrient buildup

When fertilizer is used more efficiently, growers can maintain performance while reducing unnecessary applications.

Small Changes, Large-Scale Impact

Across an entire farming operation, efficiency improvements from NanoPro, NanoN, and NanoCote can lead to:

Reduced total input usage
Lower fuel consumption
Decreased environmental footprint
Improved soil health management
Enhanced sustainability without sacrificing yield

This approach supports both profitability and responsible resource management.

Sustainability Without Compromise

Modern agriculture continues to evolve, and efficiency-driven technologies are becoming essential tools. Nano-Yield products allow growers to improve performance while also supporting environmental stewardship.

By maximizing uptake, minimizing loss, and reducing waste, NanoPro, NanoN, and NanoCote help farmers grow more with less by benefiting both the bottom line and the land for future generations.

Early Season Stress: Setting Your Crop Up for Success from Day One

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:16:53 GMT

Early Season Stress: Setting Your Crop Up for Success from Day One

How Nano-Yield Products Like NanoN and NanoPro Help During Planting Season

Early season is one of the most critical windows for crop success. The first few weeks after planting determine stand establishment, root development, nutrient uptake, and ultimately yield potential. When crops face stress during this period, they often never fully recover even if conditions improve later in the season.

That’s why minimizing early season stress is essential. With unpredictable weather, cool soils, and tight planting windows, farmers need tools that help crops perform from emergence forward. This is where Nano-Yield technology, specifically NanoN and NanoPro, plays a key role.

What Causes Early Season Stress?

Several factors commonly contribute to stress right after planting:

Cold soil temperatures slowing germination
Excess moisture or saturated soils
Dry topsoil limiting emergence
Early nutrient tie-up (especially nitrogen)
Herbicide stress on young plants
Compaction restricting root growth
Limited root mass reducing nutrient uptake

When plants struggle early, they spend valuable energy recovering instead of growing. The goal is to reduce stress and maximize efficiency so plants can establish quickly and uniformly.

Why Early Season Efficiency Matters

Uniform emergence and early vigor help crops:

Develop stronger root systems
Improve nutrient uptake
Compete better with weeds
Increase stress tolerance later in the season
Maximize yield potential

Even small improvements during early growth can compound throughout the season.

NanoN: Improving Nitrogen Efficiency from the Start

Nitrogen is one of the most important nutrients during early growth, but it’s also one of the most vulnerable to loss. Cool soils and limited root systems make nitrogen uptake inefficient, which can lead to early deficiencies.

NanoN helps optimize nitrogen availability and uptake during this critical period by:

Enhancing nitrogen use efficiency
Supporting early root development
Improving nutrient absorption in cool conditions
Reducing nitrogen loss potential
Promoting stronger early vegetative growth

By making applied nitrogen work harder, NanoN helps young plants access the nutrients they need when they need them most.

NanoPro: Reducing Herbicide Stress & Improving Uptake

Early season herbicide applications are common, but they can also add stress to young crops. Poor absorption or environmental conditions can reduce performance and increase crop injury.

NanoPro helps improve spray efficiency while reducing plant stress by:

Increasing active ingredient uptake
Enhancing spray coverage
Improving herbicide performance
Supporting plant tolerance to applications
Maximizing every pass across the fiel

Growers often see more consistent weed control with less crop setback, which keeps plants growing instead of recovering.

The Combined Advantage at Planting

Using NanoN and NanoPro together creates a strong early-season foundation:

NanoN supports nutrient efficiency
NanoPro maximizes spray performance
Together they help reduce early stress and improve crop vigor

This combination allows farmers to:

Protect yield potential early
Improve uniform emergence
Reduce input waste
Support stronger plant development
Increase overall efficiency

Small Investment, Big Early Impact

Early season decisions have season-long consequences. When crops establish strong roots and access nutrients efficiently, they are better equipped to handle weather variability, disease pressure, and reproductive-stage stress later in the season.

Nano-Yield products are designed to improve efficiency without adding complexity. A small addition during planting and early passes can help crops overcome stress and reach their full potential.

Start Strong to Finish Strong

Early season stress is unavoidable but yield loss doesn’t have to be. By improving nutrient efficiency and spray performance from the start, growers can give their crops the best possible foundation.

With NanoN and NanoPro in your planting season program, every application works harder, and every acre has a better chance to succeed.

Nano-Yield Market Update - Pricing Trends, Value Proposition, and What Growers Should Know in 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:03:42 GMT

Nano-Yield Market Update: Pricing Trends, Value Proposition, and What Growers Should Know in 2026

In 2026, farmers and input buyers are watching every dollar spent in the crop input aisle more closely than ever. With fertilizer, crop protection, and fuel costs stubbornly high, the pressure is on to make smart choices without overpaying — especially when margins are thin.

While Nano-Yield doesn’t list real-time pricing publicly like a grain or fertilizer commodity, it does sit at the intersection of two powerful trends shaping agricultural input economics today:

1. Nanotechnology Isn’t a Fad — It’s a Growing Market

Nanotechnology in agriculture — including nutrient delivery platforms like those developed by Nano-Yield — is part of a rapidly expanding nano agricultural input market expected to grow significantly over the next decade. Industry analyses forecast the global nano fertilizers market alone to be worth multiple billions of dollars by the early 2030s .

What that means for pricing:

As adoption grows, economies of scale may put downward pressure on unit costs over time .
Investors and input suppliers are increasingly interested in nanotech because of its efficiency advantages — which can justify premium pricing based on results rather than cost alone .

2. Efficiency Drives Value, Not Just a Price Tag

Nano-Yield positions its products — such as NanoPro, NanoN+, and NanoCote™ — as tools that deliver more from every input dollar spent . Rather than competing on discounted pricing, the value conversation centers on:

Getting better nutrient uptake per pound applied
Reducing waste and inefficiencies (e.g., dust loss with coated fertilizers)
Increasing return on investment per acre

This value-focused pricing model means growers aren’t just buying a product — they’re buying net return per acre improvements .

3. Real Market Forces Still Shape How Farmers Buy

Although individual product prices aren’t publicly visible like a commodity price feed, broader macro trends influence how Nano-Yield and similar technologies are priced:

Higher fertilizer and herbicide costs have increased interest in efficiency enhancers .
Higher demand from international markets and partnerships (e.g., with Agroenzymas) can affect supply chain costs and distribution footprint.
Adoption in places like Latin America, India, and Europe can help stabilize pricing by spreading fixed costs across larger volumes.

4. What Growers Should Expect in Pricing Conversations

For growers and agronomy buyers evaluating Nano-Yield products, here’s a practical way to think about pricing in 2026:

Focus on cost per acre, not cost per gallon/liter:
Because Nano-Yield products aim to improve efficiency, the real metric is ROI on a per-acre basis , not the sticker price.
Compare total cost vs. expected benefit:
If a product improves nutrient uptake or protects yield better than alternatives, its value may exceed its upfront cost.
Talk with dealers:
Since Nano-Yield doesn’t publish retail list prices, your local dealer or distributor will provide the actual cost for your region, crop, and program needs .

Bottom Line

There isn’t a single “market price” you can point to for Nano-Yield products like you can with grains or fertilizer. However, the broader market context — rising demand for nano-enabled efficiency solutions, global growth projections, and real on-farm ROI considerations — gives a clear picture:

Nano-Yield products are priced not just on cost, but on their ability to reduce overall input waste and increase net return per acre. That’s the real price story for growers in 2026.

How the Cattle Market Impacts the Crop Markets — and How Nano-Yield Helps

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:34:21 GMT

How the Cattle Market Impacts the Crop Markets — and How Nano-Yield Helps

The cattle market and the crop market are deeply connected. When one moves, the other almost always feels it. Understanding that relationship is especially important for farmers today, when every dollar counts.

Feed Demand: The Direct Link

Cattle rely heavily on corn, sorghum, wheat, and hay. When cattle numbers are high, feed demand rises, supporting crop prices. When cattle numbers fall—or feed costs get too high—demand drops, putting pressure on grain markets.

Strong cattle market = stronger feed demand
Weak cattle market = softer grain prices

Even if you don’t raise cattle, the cattle market affects the price you can get for your crops. That’s why efficiency and ROI matter more than ever.

Planting Decisions and Herd Size Ripple Effects

High cattle prices make feed grain demand more attractive, encouraging corn and sorghum planting . Low cattle prices can do the opposite. Herd shrinkage due to drought or market pressure can delay crop demand and create volatile grain prices.

How Nano-Yield Fits In

This is where Nano-Yield products make a real difference. By improving efficiency and effectiveness on every acre , Nano-Yield helps farmers protect their bottom line, even when the cattle market—and therefore crop prices—are unpredictable.

Here’s how:

Better Nutrient Uptake = Lower Cost per Acre
Nano-Yield technologies like NanoPro and NanoN+ ensure fertilizers are absorbed more effectively. This reduces waste and makes every pound of input count—critical when crop prices are under pressure from soft feed demand.
Stronger Crop Health = More Resilience
Healthier, more uniform crops mean fewer losses from stress or suboptimal weather. That stability matters when margins are tight and cattle-driven feed demand fluctuates.
Maximizing Yield = Maximizing ROI
Even if corn or sorghum prices dip due to a weaker cattle market, crops treated with Nano-Yield can produce more efficiently. This offsets lower market prices with higher yield per dollar spent .
Stress-Tested Technology in Uncertain Markets
Economic stress on the cattle market often translates to tight crop margins. Nano-Yield is designed for low-volume, high-efficiency application, helping farmers keep profits up even when the market dips .

Why This Matters for Crop Farmers

The cattle market sets part of the floor under crop prices, but it’s unpredictable. By using Nano-Yield, farmers gain a defensive strategy : controlling the costs they can control, improving input efficiency, and protecting ROI per acre, regardless of feed demand swings.

The Bottom Line

Cattle markets influence crop markets through feed demand, herd size, and planting decisions. Nano-Yield products give farmers the tools to manage risk, increase efficiency, and safeguard profit even when cattle-driven crop prices fluctuate.

In uncertain times, the best hedge isn’t just watching the market—it’s making every input dollar work harder. That’s exactly what Nano-Yield is built to do.

“It Saves Money and Kills Weeds” — Why NanoPro Matters More Than Ever

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:07:19 GMT

“It Saves Money and Kills Weeds” — Why NanoPro Matters More Than Ever

“This is called NanoPro. It saves money and kills weeds. I use it and you should too.”

That’s how Jared Wedel, a farmer in Oklahoma , summed it up on video. Simple. Straightforward. And honestly—right on point.

In a time when farmers are being squeezed from every direction—input costs up, commodity prices under pressure, and zero room for wasted dollars —products don’t get a second chance. They either work, or they don’t. NanoPro works because it was built for one purpose: making every herbicide application more effective without costing you more per acre.

The Reality Farmers Are Facing Right Now

No one needs a reminder that farming in today’s economy is stressful. Herbicides cost more. Fuel costs more. Labor costs more. And yet, weeds haven’t gotten any cheaper to control.

Many growers are being forced to make tough decisions:

Cut rates and risk escapes
Skip passes and hope for the best
Delay applications and lose control

Those decisions don’t just hurt yields—they cost more in the long run.

That’s where NanoPro steps in as a first line of defense , not an added expense.

What NanoPro Technology Actually Does

NanoPro isn’t another herbicide. It’s a nano-based adjuvant technology designed to make the chemistry you’re already using work better.

Here’s how it works in plain terms:

Enhances penetration through the waxy cuticle of weeds
Uses a unique mode of action different from other adjuvants
Stabilizes solution to reduce runoff, and drift

The result? More herbicide reaches the target, stays on the plant, and does the job it’s supposed to do.

How NanoPro Saves Money Per Acre

Saving money doesn’t always mean cutting rates—it means cutting waste.

With NanoPro:

You get more performance out of the same herbicide rate
Applications are more consistent , reducing re-sprays
You lower the risk of weed escapes that turn into bigger problems later
You protect your investment when conditions aren’t perfect

In short, NanoPro helps ensure you’re not paying for chemistry that never actually enters the plant at an affordable price under $5/acre

That’s why Jared’s quote hits home. It’s not complicated. If your herbicide works better, you spend less money fixing problems later.

A Smart Move in Stressful Economic Times

When margins are tight, the worst thing a farmer can do is gamble on inefficiency. NanoPro isn’t about spending more—it’s about protecting every dollar already going into the tank .

In challenging economic conditions, the strongest operations aren’t the ones cutting corners. They’re the ones:

Maximizing efficiency
Reducing risk
Making smarter input decisions

NanoPro fits that mindset perfectly.

Real Farmers. Real Results.

Jared Wedel uses NanoPro because it delivers where it counts— on his acres . Not in theory. Not on paper. In real Oklahoma fields where weeds don’t care about budgets.

When a farmer says, “I use it and you should too,” that’s not marketing. That’s experience talking.

Bottom Line

NanoPro is more than an adjuvant. It’s a tool farmers can rely on when every pass matters and every dollar counts.

It saves money.
It kills weeds.

And in today’s economy, it might be one of the smartest decisions you make this season.

Preparing Agriculture for 2026: What the Best Teams Are Getting Right

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:45:22 GMT

Preparing Agriculture for 2026: What the Best Teams Are Getting Right

As 2025 comes to a close, it’s clear this past year tested nearly every corner of agriculture. Volatile markets, rising costs, regulatory pressure, and rapid innovation forced agribusiness leaders to make tough decisions—often with imperfect information. Yet despite the challenges, there’s a strong sense of optimism heading into 2026.

In the final edition of Upstream Ag Insights for 2025 , a few clear themes emerged: preparation, execution, and innovation will separate the teams that win in the coming year from those that struggle to keep up.

What the Most Prepared Teams Have in Common

According to Upstream’s Commercial Corner analysis, the organizations best positioned for 2026 aren’t doing more—they’re doing the fundamentals better.

First, they are clear on why they run trials. The most effective teams design trials with a defined purpose from the start, whether that’s proving performance, improving farmer experience, validating positioning, or supporting stewardship goals. Clarity upfront leads to better decisions downstream.

Second, they actually use their data. Instead of scattered spreadsheets and disconnected reports, prepared teams structure data so it can be compared across regions and seasons. When data is organized, patterns become visible—and actionable.

Third, they execute consistently. Winning teams have the people, processes, and systems to deliver results across regions, not just in isolated pockets. Consistency builds credibility internally and externally.

Finally, they operate as a connected system. Agronomy, sales, marketing, and decision-making work together rather than in silos. Alignment turns good ideas into real-world impact.

These fundamentals give teams confidence as they head into a new season—and reduce uncertainty in an already unpredictable industry.

Innovation Continues to Accelerate

Beyond execution, the December edition highlighted how innovation across agriculture is speeding up—not slowing down.

Major partnerships like Corteva’s joint venture with Hexagon Bio signal growing investment in nature-inspired and biological solutions. GROWMARK’s expansion into biological manufacturing shows how retailers and cooperatives are vertically integrating to meet future demand. Meanwhile, BASF and ADAMA’s collaboration on a novel fungicide mode of action reflects the industry’s push to stay ahead of resistance and regulatory challenges.

At the same time, innovation isn’t only happening at the molecule or manufacturing level—it’s also happening in how products work together in the field. Technologies that improve efficiency, compatibility, and return on investment are becoming increasingly important as growers look to do more with less.

This is where Nano-Yield fits into the broader innovation story. Nano-Yield’s platform approach is designed to enhance the performance of existing inputs—fertility, crop protection, biologicals, and biostimulants—by improving uptake and efficiency rather than adding complexity. As the industry shifts toward smarter systems and better resource use, solutions that help every input work harder align directly with where agriculture is headed.

Looking Ahead

The takeaway from Upstream’s final 2025 edition is clear: 2026 will reward teams that combine strong fundamentals with openness to new ideas. Clear trial objectives, usable data, reliable execution, and connected teams form the foundation. Strategic partnerships, biological innovation, and efficiency-driven technologies like Nano-Yield build on top of it.

Agriculture will always involve uncertainty—but the best-prepared organizations are learning how to manage it profitably. As the industry turns the page to 2026 , those lessons may matter more than ever.

Nano-Yield Appoints Ethan Morton as Vice President of Business Development

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:48:47 GMT

Nano-Yield Appoints Ethan Morton as Vice President of Business Development

Veteran agricultural commercial leader to accelerate manufacturer partnerships and scalable integration of Nano-Yield’s NLT platform

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Nano-Yield , a leading agricultural technology company advancing nanoliquid delivery systems for crop inputs, today announced the appointment of Ethan Morton as Vice President of Business Development. In this role, Morton will lead U.S. manufacturer partnerships and drive structured commercialization of Nano-Yield’s NLT ( Nano Liquid Technology ) platform across formulation portfolios.

Morton brings extensive experience in the agricultural inputs industry, with a background spanning crop protection, specialty markets, and multi-channel distribution. Throughout his career, he has focused on building scalable growth strategies, developing strategic partnerships, and translating technical innovation into commercially viable market opportunities.

At Nano-Yield, Morton will focus on integrating the NLT platform into existing manufacturer portfolios rather than positioning it as a standalone product offering. His mandate includes leading U.S. manufacturer partnerships, aligning technical validation with structured portfolio adoption, and developing scalable commercialization strategies for formulation-level delivery enhancement.

“Manufacturers today are looking for technologies that enhance performance without disrupting existing product strategies,” said Clark Bell, CEO of Nano-Yield. “Ethan understands how to bridge technical capability with disciplined commercial execution. His experience working alongside product and R&D teams makes him uniquely suited to accelerate adoption of the NLT platform at scale.”

Morton has led regional and national commercial initiatives across crop protection and specialty agriculture, holding leadership roles at Kwizda Agro, Miller Chemical & Fertilizer, and Compass Minerals. He has worked closely with manufacturers and R&D teams to align technical innovation with disciplined go-to-market execution. His expertise in portfolio development, multi-channel distribution, and manufacturer collaboration supports scalable growth and measurable value creation across the agricultural value chain.

“I’m excited to join Nano-Yield at a time when manufacturers are increasingly looking for performance-enhancing technologies that integrate seamlessly into their existing portfolios,” said Morton. “Nano-Yield’s NLT platform represents a meaningful opportunity to elevate formulation efficiency and product differentiation at scale. My focus will be building strategic manufacturer partnerships that accelerate adoption and deliver measurable value across multiple crop and product categories.”

Nano-Yield’s proprietary nanoliquid technology enhances nutrient and crop input absorption at the molecular level, improving efficiency while supporting soil sustainability and reducing excess runoff. By focusing on integration within existing portfolios, the company continues to position its platform as a scalable solution for manufacturers seeking innovation without operational disruption.

“With Ethan’s appointment, we are reinforcing our commitment to disciplined execution, collaborative partnership models, and long-term commercial scalability as we expand our manufacturer network across the United States,” added Clark.

About Nano-Yield
Founded in 2014, Nano-Yield is an agricultural technology company focused on advancing nanoliquid delivery systems that enhance plant nutrient absorption and input efficiency. By combining nanotechnology with precision agriculture tools, Nano-Yield works alongside manufacturers and growers to improve crop performance, increase sustainability, and create measurable value across the agricultural ecosystem. For more information, visit www.nano-yield.com.

Nano‑Yield Appoints Edwin Suarez as Vice President of Growth

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:55:28 GMT

Nano‑Yield Appoints Edwin Suarez as Vice President of Growth

Veteran agtech strategist to lead adoption of nanoliquid technology and expand market impact through industry partnerships

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — FEBRUARY 5, 2026 — Nano‑Yield , an agtech company pioneering nanoliquid technology to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability, today announced the appointment of Edwin Suarez as Vice President of Growth. In this role, Suarez will lead the advancement and expansion of Nano‑Yield’s products and technologies through strategic collaborations across the agricultural industry.

Suarez brings more than two decades of experience spanning agricultural engineering, soil health, plant nutrition, and business development. As Vice President of Growth, he will focus on accelerating adoption of Nano‑Yield’s nanotechnology platform, strengthening industry partnerships, and guiding go‑to‑market strategies that help growers achieve better results with fewer inputs.

“Edwin’s background uniquely positions him to help scale Nano‑Yield at a critical time for agriculture,” said Clark Bell, CEO of Nano‑Yield. “He understands the science, the farmer, and the business realities facing our industry today. His ability to bridge research and real‑world application will be instrumental as nanotechnology becomes more widely adopted.”

Suarez earned his undergraduate degree in Agricultural Engineering from EARTH University in 2005 and began his career working on soil health initiatives with organizations including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). He later completed graduate studies at Purdue University, specializing in soil fertility and plant nutrition.

Throughout his career, Suarez has held strategic roles focused on product and business development, overseeing the launch and expansion of advanced agricultural technologies such as specialized adjuvants, carbon‑based fertilizers, micronutrients, biostimulants, nitrification inhibitors, biologicals, soil amendments, and foliar crop nutrition solutions. He has worked with leading organizations including USDA, the United Nations, Purdue University, Koch Agronomic Services, Landus Cooperative, and Verdesian LifeSciences.

“What excites me most about Nano‑Yield is the relevance,” said Suarez. “The technology is real, the science is strong, and the impact is immediate. Farmers, retailers, and manufacturers are all navigating incredibly challenging conditions right now. Nano‑Yield offers solutions that perform today while building resilience for the future. Just as important, the culture here is centered on doing what’s right for farmers and for each other.”

Beyond his professional work, Suarez is an avid runner with personal goals that include completing half marathons in all 50 U.S. states, running the world’s major marathons, and finishing an Ironman. He enjoys spending time with his 10‑year‑old twins and remains closely connected to his family’s farm in Costa Rica.

With Suarez’s appointment, Nano‑Yield continues to strengthen its leadership team as it scales innovative solutions designed to help agriculture grow more efficiently, sustainably, and resiliently.

For more information about Nano-Yield’s technology, products and solutions, visit https://www.nano-yield.com/products

About Nano-Yield

Nano-Yield is an agricultural nanotechnology company committed to helping farmers grow more with less. Through its proprietary nanoliquid® platform, Nano-Yield improves the performance and efficiency of crop inputs—boosting uptake, enhancing compatibility, and delivering better results across a wide range of agronomic practices. By reducing waste and maximizing effectiveness, Nano-Yield empowers growers to increase yield, profitability, and sustainability. With a growing global footprint and a deep commitment to science-backed solutions, Nano-Yield is redefining how agriculture thinks about performance and precision. Learn more at www.nano-yield.com

PTI Data Release Announcement — Real Results, Year After Year

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:58:53 GMT

PTI Data Release Announcement — Real Results, Year After Year

“I don’t know how it works — but it works.”
— Jason Webster, Precision Planting

Every season tells a story from weather challenges, tight margins, and the constant pressure to make every input count. That’s why growers across the Midwest look forward to the annual PTI Data Summary. It’s one of the few places where products are put to the test in a real-world environment, with no sponsorship and no bias just results.

The 2025 growing season data is now published, continuing a multi-year track record of independent trials evaluating Nano-Yield technologies. With each passing year, repeated testing builds confidence for growers looking to invest in tools that deliver measurable returns, not just promises.

Below is a closer look at what the data shows.

Figure 1. Multi-year average yield gains of +4.1 bu/ac when NanoCOTE® was applied to side-dress urea nitrogen. These yield gains corresponded to an average positive return on investment of +$13.10/ac.

Across multiple seasons, NanoCOTE® continues to demonstrate its ability to improve nitrogen efficiency by helping growers capture more value from one of their biggest input costs.

Figure 2. The first year of applying NanoCalSi® resulted in yield advantages of +4.1 bu/ac. NanoCalSi® resulted in a positive economic gain of +$9.59/ac compared to the control.

Early results with NanoCalSi® highlight the role balanced nutrition plays in supporting plant health and driving incremental yield improvements.

Figure 3. In 2025 NanoN+™ resulted in +5.5 bu/ac and positive economic gains of +$18.33/ac. This is part of an ongoing study from 2022–2025. Multi-year data has averaged positive yield gains of +6.2 bu/ac and average returns of $25.00/ac.

Consistency across multiple years reinforces the value of improving nitrogen availability throughout the growing season, especially in environments where every bushel matters.

Figure 4. 2025 was the PTI Farm’s 5th year testing NanoCS®. In 2021, NanoCS® resulted in +0.3 bu/ac yield gains with corresponding net revenue gains of +$6.87/ac; in 2022, NanoCS® resulted in +3.3 bu/ac yield gains with corresponding net revenue gains of +$29.20/ac with both years using 10-18-4 in-furrow starter fertilizer. In 2023, we saw yield increases of +8.0 bu/ac along with economic gains of +$13.81/ac with a 6-20-4. Finally in 2025 we saw +6.1 bu/ac along with a net return of $38.12/ac.

Long-term trials like this show how performance holds up across different fertility programs and seasonal conditions by giving growers confidence that results aren’t just a one-year anomaly.

Figure 5. NanoPack™ tank-mixed with fungicide resulted in +1.7 bu/ac yield improvement over the control. Overall economics of the foliar study showed NanoPack™ resulted in economic gains of +$13.60/ac.

Foliar programs continue to show measurable benefits when paired with existing passes, helping maximize efficiency without adding extra trips across the field.

Figure 6. NanoPro® resulted in yield gains of +1.4 bu/ac yield improvement over the control of a standard fungicide application at R3 growth stage, with estimated economic gains of +$10.62/ac.

Even incremental gains at key growth stages can translate into meaningful returns, especially when stacked across acres.

Why Independent Data Matters

In an environment where margins are tight and input decisions carry more weight than ever, independent testing provides clarity. The PTI approach is to evaluating products without sponsorship and ensures growers can trust the numbers and make decisions based on real performance.

Year after year, these trials reinforce a simple idea: small efficiency gains compound. When technologies consistently deliver measurable yield and economic benefits, they become tools growers can rely on, season after season.

As more multi-year data accumulates, the picture becomes clearer by improving nutrient efficiency and plant performance isn’t just theoretical. It’s happening in fields, under real conditions, with real results.

Farming Under Pressure: Why Efficiency Matters More Than Ever

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:30:48 GMT

Farming Under Pressure: Why Efficiency Matters More Than Ever

No one needs to tell farmers that these are stressful times.

Input costs are high. Commodity prices are volatile. Margins feel tighter every season . Fuel, fertilizer, crop protection, labor — everything costs more, and every decision carries more weight than it did just a few years ago. For many growers, it feels like the room for error keeps shrinking while the pressure to perform keeps growing.

At Nano-Yield, we understand that reality. We work alongside farmers, retailers, and agronomists every day who are being asked to do more with less — less margin, less time, and less flexibility. And we know one thing for sure: efficiency isn’t optional anymore. It’s essential.

The Hidden Cost of “Business as Usual”

When costs rise, the instinct is often to cut back — fewer products, fewer passes, fewer additions to the tank. That makes sense on the surface. But in today’s environment, sticking with the status quo can quietly become the most expensive option.

Inefficient nutrient uptake. Herbicides that don’t perform as expected. Inputs that don’t fully reach or stay where the plant needs them. Every one of those gaps represents lost dollars — dollars already spent, but not fully realized in the field.

The truth is, it often costs more to not maximize the performance of the inputs you’re already paying for .

Why Nano-Yield Is Different

Nano-Yield products aren’t about adding more to your program. They’re about making what you already use work harder .

Our nano-technology improves nutrient and active ingredient availability, helping plants access more of what’s applied — without increasing rates or adding extra passes. That means:

Better efficiency from existing fertilizer and crop protection products
More consistent performance across variable conditions
Stronger return on every tank, every acre

In a season where every dollar has to justify itself, Nano-Yield helps ensure your investment doesn’t fall short.

Cost-Effective Isn’t About Being Cheap — It’s About Being Smart

We know farmers don’t want silver bullets or empty promises. They want tools that make economic sense.

Nano-Yield products are designed to pay for themselves by protecting and enhancing the value of the inputs already going across the field. When you look at the full picture — not just product cost, but performance, efficiency, and return — the real risk is leaving yield and dollars on the table.

Simply put: it often costs more not to use Nano-Yield than it does to include it.

Standing With Farmers — Not Selling Fear

We’re not here to dismiss the stress farmers are under. We respect it. We live in it too. Our goal isn’t to pressure growers — it’s to provide practical solutions that help reduce risk, stretch dollars further, and bring more confidence into tough decisions.

When margins are tight, efficiency pays. And when efficiency pays, it gives farmers something invaluable in today’s environment: control .

At Nano-Yield, we’re committed to helping farmers protect their investment, optimize their inputs, and move forward with confidence — even when the pressure is on.

Efficiency Pays: What 10 Bold Predictions for American Agriculture Reveal About Fertilizer Performance and Profitability in 2026

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:00:12 GMT

Efficiency Pays: What 10 Bold Predictions for American Agriculture Reveal About Fertilizer Performance and Profitability in 2026

American agriculture is entering 2026 under pressure. Input costs remain high, margins are thin, and uncertainty around trade, labor, regulation, and demand continues to grow. Against that backdrop, Damian Mason’s Business of Agriculture podcast kicked off the year with a roundtable of industry leaders from protein, grains, machinery, finance, and ag technology, offering 10 bold predictions about where the industry is headed.

While the discussion spanned everything from beef consolidation to ethanol demand and AI-powered robots, one message came through clearly:

The future of agriculture belongs to efficiency — not scale, not higher rates, and not higher spending.

That theme aligns directly with what growers are already experiencing on the ground, especially when it comes to fertilizer economics and crop performance.

Margin Pressure Is Forcing a New Kind of Discipline

One of the most striking early predictions focused on protein markets, where Tyson Foods’ beef division has shifted from a profit engine to a multi-billion-dollar drag. Negative margins, consolidation, and vertical integration are accelerating across agriculture.

The takeaway applies well beyond beef:

Revenue is vanity. Profit is sanity.

Capital is moving toward systems that deliver predictability, margin stability, and return on investment. Legacy scale alone is no longer enough.

For crop producers, that same margin discipline is showing up in one place more than any other: input decisions.

Fertilizer Costs Are Too High for Inefficiency

For corn and soybean producers, fertilizer remains one of the largest variable costs per acre, often reaching $130–$200 per acre depending on rates, soil conditions, and nutrient programs.

That investment assumes nutrients will be available and taken up by the crop. In reality, growers face consistent challenges:

Nitrogen loss through volatilization, leaching, and denitrification
Phosphorus fixation in many soil types
Reduced nutrient uptake during stress (cool soils, drought, compaction)
Timing mismatches between nutrient availability and crop demand

To manage risk, many growers apply fertilizer as insurance. While understandable, higher rates don’t always translate into better nutrient use efficiency or better returns.

Nutrient Availability ≠ Nutrient Uptake

One of the most overlooked truths in fertility management is that nutrients being present in the soil does not guarantee they end up in the plant.

Even well-designed fertility programs can underperform if nutrients aren’t accessible at the root zone or aren’t metabolized efficiently by the crop. That gap between application and uptake is where both yield potential and dollars are lost.

As agronomist Dave Molastik noted on the podcast, the yield equation hasn’t changed:

Yield = Genetics × Environment × Management

Genetics and technology have advanced rapidly. Management precision, especially around inputs, is now the limiting factor.

And importantly, many of the most effective management improvements don’t require new equipment or major capital investment.

Efficiency Over Excess: A Repeating Theme

Throughout both halves of the podcast, several consistent ideas emerged:

Yield gains are increasingly driven by management, not new hardware
Technology must earn its place economically
Trade volatility increases reliance on on-farm performance
Growers need solutions that work within existing systems

At the same time, fertilizer affordability — particularly phosphorus and secondary nutrients — remains a concern. Panelists warned that as growers protect nitrogen spend but trim other nutrients, yield drag could emerge over the next 1–2 seasons.

That creates a critical challenge for 2026:

How do farmers maintain yield when cutting inputs?

Nano-Yield: Doing More With What’s Already Applied

During the second half of the podcast, Nano-Yield was highlighted directly as an example of the kind of solution agriculture will increasingly rely on.

Nano-Yield products are designed to enhance fertilizer and crop input performance, not replace existing programs. Used at low use rates, they function as a delivery system that helps improve the effectiveness of the entire tank mix from nutrients to crop protection products.

As Damian Mason summarized:

“You’re already spending the money on inputs, use a little bit of this stuff and get more bang for your buck.”

That perspective aligns with the broader industry shift:
Efficiency must improve without increasing spend or operational complexity.

What Improved Efficiency Looks Like in the Field

When fertilizer and input efficiency improves, the benefits show up in practical, measurable ways growers care about:

More consistent crop response across variable soils
Better performance under early-season or mid-season stress
Lower cost per bushel produced
Greater confidence in fertilizer and input investment decisions

Rather than chasing yield through higher rates, efficiency-focused strategies aim to optimize what’s already being applied.

Regulation, Demand, and the Push Toward Optimization

The podcast also pointed toward increased regulatory pressure around nutrients, land use, and environmental outcomes. Whether through crop insurance requirements, USDA programs, or water quality concerns, agriculture may face future incentives or mandates to do more with less.

History suggests farmers will adapt, just as they have before. But adaptation favors tools and practices that quietly improve efficiency without disrupting systems.

Efficiency Pays

Across consolidation, automation, ethanol demand, fertilizer economics, and regulation, the message from Business of Agriculture was consistent:

2026 will reward growers who optimize… not those who simply apply more.

For fertilizer programs in particular, efficiency is no longer just an agronomic goal. It’s a profit strategy.

Nano-Yield is built around that reality: helping growers protect yield, reduce waste, and improve ROI on inputs they’re already purchasing.

Efficiency Pays.

Improving Fertilizer Performance in High-Cost Crop Production

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:30:03 GMT

Improving Fertilizer Performance in High-Cost Crop Production

Crop production in 2026 is defined by one thing: input efficiency. Fertilizer prices remain elevated, machinery costs continue to rise, and margins are tighter than most growers would like. In this environment, the question isn’t whether fertilizer works — it’s how much of what you apply actually ends up in the plant.

For many operations, fertilizer is one of the single largest variable costs per acre. Improving how efficiently those nutrients are used is one of the most effective ways to protect profitability without sacrificing yield.

Fertilizer Costs Are Too High for Inefficiency

For major row crops like corn and soybeans, fertilizer programs can easily reach $130–$200 per acre , depending on rates, soil conditions, and crop needs. That investment assumes nutrients will be available when the crop needs them — but in practice, that’s not always the case.

Common challenges include:

Nitrogen loss through volatilization, leaching, and denitrification
Phosphorus fixation in many soil types
Limited nutrient uptake during stress periods (cool soils, drought, compaction)
Timing mismatches between nutrient availability and crop demand

Because of these risks, growers often apply fertilizer as an insurance policy — higher rates to protect yield. While understandable, this approach increases cost and doesn’t always improve nutrient use efficiency.

Nutrient Availability ≠ Nutrient Uptake

One of the most overlooked issues in fertility management is the difference between nutrients being present in the soil and nutrients being taken up by the plant .

Even well-designed fertilizer programs can underperform if nutrients aren’t accessible at the root zone or aren’t metabolized efficiently by the plant. That gap between application and uptake is where both yield potential and dollars are lost .

Improving fertilizer efficiency means focusing on:

Uptake during critical growth stages
Root access and nutrient mobility
Plant physiological efficiency, not just soil test numbers

How Nano-Yield Fits into Modern Fertility Programs

Nano-Yield products are designed to enhance fertilizer performance , not replace existing fertility programs. They work alongside traditional inputs to help crops make better use of available nutrients.

From an agronomic perspective, the goal is straightforward:

Improve nutrient utilization
Reduce losses
Increase consistency across varying field conditions

By improving the plant’s ability to access and use nutrients already in the system, Nano-Yield helps growers focus on efficiency rather than excess .

What Improved Efficiency Means in the Field

When fertilizer efficiency improves, the benefits show up in ways growers care about:

More consistent crop response across soil types
Better performance during early-season or mid-season stress
Lower cost per bushel produced
Greater confidence in fertilizer investment decisions

Rather than chasing yield with higher rates, efficiency-focused programs aim to optimize what’s already being applied .

Efficiency Is a Profit Strategy

With machinery costs, land expenses, and interest rates all working against margins, fertility programs are one of the few areas where growers can still gain control.

Improving efficiency doesn’t require reinventing your operation, it requires making smarter use of existing inputs.

That’s why Nano-Yield’s philosophy is simple and practical:

If more of your fertilizer ends up in the plant, fewer dollars are wasted.

In today’s cost environment, that matters.

Efficiency Pays

For growers and agronomists navigating high input costs, fertilizer efficiency is no longer just an agronomic goal — it’s a financial one.

Nano-Yield is built around that principle.

Efficiency Pays.

The Simplicity of NanoCote Core: Easy Application, Maximum Compatibility

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:45:00 GMT

The Simplicity of NanoCote Core: Easy Application, Maximum Compatibility

When it comes to fertilizer coatings, simplicity and efficiency matter. That’s where NanoCote Core stands out. Designed with user-friendly application in mind, it integrates seamlessly into existing operations—no complicated processes, no additional investments in specialized equipment.

Easy to Apply with Traditional Spray Equipment

Thanks to its physical properties, NanoCote Core is simple and easy to apply through standard spray equipment . Its viscosity is optimized for smooth application, making it easy for operators to incorporate without disrupting current workflows. This means less downtime, fewer headaches, and more consistent results.

Lower Viscosity for a Hassle-Free Experience

Compared to leading competitors, NanoCote Core features a lower viscosity , which translates into easier spraying and reduced risk of clogged equipment . By minimizing application challenges, it allows teams to work faster and more efficiently while maintaining reliability across every batch.

Flexible Use Rate for Any Fertilizer or Granular Technology

Versatility is another key advantage. NanoCote Core is designed with a low and flexible use rate , making it compatible with virtually any fertilizer or granular technology. Whether you’re working with synthetics, organics, large or small particles, spherical or angular granules, NanoCote Core adapts seamlessly.

And with such low inclusion rates , the guaranteed analysis of your treated fertilizer remains unchanged—giving you confidence in product performance without compromise.

Why It Matters

For operations looking to maximize efficiency while reducing complications, NanoCote Core delivers:

Easy integration into existing systems
Lower viscosity for smooth spraying and reduced clogs
Flexible application rates suitable for all fertilizer types

The result is a coating solution that simplifies your process without sacrificing quality.

Boost Your Farm’s Productivity with NanoCote™: The Smart Fertilizer Coating

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:45:01 GMT

Boost Your Farm’s Productivity with NanoCote™: The Smart Fertilizer Coating

Farming is more than planting seeds and waiting for rain. Today’s agriculture requires precision, efficiency, and innovation. That’s where NanoCote™ by Nano-Yield comes in — a revolutionary fertilizer coating designed to help farmers get the most out of every acre.

What is NanoCote™?

NanoCote™ is a cutting-edge, biodegradable nanoparticle coating for granular fertilizers. By enhancing nutrient delivery and retention, it ensures crops absorb more of the nutrients they need, right when they need them. It’s simple to apply, environmentally friendly, and designed with farmers in mind.

Why Farmers Love NanoCote™

1. Increased Crop Yields

NanoCote™ helps crops absorb nutrients more effectively, which can lead to yield improvements of 10–25% , depending on the crop and soil conditions. More nutrients reaching the roots means healthier plants and bigger harvests.

2. Enhanced Nutrient Efficiency

This smart coating improves the efficiency of essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron, and zinc. Less fertilizer is wasted, and your crops get exactly what they need for optimal growth.

3. Environmentally Friendly

NanoCote™ is biodegradable and designed to reduce nutrient runoff and ammonia volatilization by up to 50% . That’s better for your farm and better for the planet.

4. Better Soil Health and Moisture Retention

The coating helps retain soil moisture and ensures nutrients are evenly distributed throughout the soil. This promotes stronger root systems, healthier plants, and more consistent growth across your fields. NanoCote is biodegradable and microbe friendly.

5. Reduced Dust and Equipment Wear

Applying dry fertilizers can create dust and wear down machinery. NanoCote™ reduces dust, minimizes material buildup, and keeps your equipment running smoothly.

6. Easy to Use

No specialized equipment? No problem. NanoCote™ is easy to blend with your existing fertilizers and dries quickly without heat, making it a seamless addition to your farming routine.

A Smart Investment

Farmers using NanoCote™ report an average return on investment of 3:1 , meaning the financial benefits are clear, alongside improved crop performance.

The Bottom Line

NanoCote™ is more than a fertilizer coating — it’s a tool that helps farmers work smarter, not harder. By boosting yields, improving nutrient efficiency, and protecting the environment, NanoCote™ empowers farmers to grow better crops while saving time and resources.

Invest in innovation. Invest in your farm. Invest in NanoCote™ .

Why Fertilizer Blenders Are Choosing NanoCote™

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:33:07 GMT

In modern agriculture, efficiency, consistency, and product quality are more important than ever. Fertilizer blenders are at the heart of this process, and using NanoCote™ can make a big difference in operations, equipment longevity, and the end product.

Cleaner, Safer Operations

One of the biggest challenges for blenders is dust. Dust not only creates a mess but also contributes to equipment wear and potential product loss. NanoCote™ tackles this problem head-on, reducing dust by up to 99%. The result? Cleaner equipment, less maintenance, and a safer environment for workers.

Simpler, Faster Application

Applying coatings to fertilizer can be a time-consuming and complex task—especially if heat or specialized equipment is required. NanoCote™ is designed to blend easily and dry quickly, without the need for additional machinery. With only 3–4 quarts per ton required, blenders can achieve consistent coverage without altering the fertilizer’s nutrient profile.

Boosted Efficiency and Product Quality

NanoCote™ doesn’t just make operations cleaner—it also helps improve throughput. Its uniform coating ensures that each granule is protected and nutrient-rich, preventing segregation and enhancing overall product quality. Plus, after application nutrients are protected in the soil with increased uptake efficiency to support higher yield. Environmental and Economic Advantages NanoCote™ is biodegradable, protecting fertilizer nutrients while keeping soil biology safe. And by reducing dust and minimizing wear on equipment, blenders save money on maintenance and replacement costs. Plus, consistent high-quality products translate to better crop performance, stronger relationships with customers, and increased business success.

Why Blenders Love NanoCote™

From cleaner operations to cost savings, NanoCote™ provides tangible benefits at every stage of the blending process. It’s a smart choice for fertilizer blenders who want to enhance operational efficiency, improve product quality, and support sustainable practices.

NanoCote™ is changing the way fertilizer blenders operate—one granule at a time.

Introducing the Nano-Yield Podcast: Episode 1 - Why Farmer’s Trust Nano-Yield

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:00:21 GMT

In agriculture, time is precious — every season, every input, every decision counts. That’s why Nano-Yield created the Nano-Yield Podcast , a platform dedicated to helping farmers, agronomists, and industry leaders grow smarter by understanding the real science behind nanotechnology in agriculture.

Each episode brings together voices from Nano-Yield’s leadership team — including our CEO, Chief Science Officer, and Director of R&D — to discuss the science, the challenges, and the breakthroughs that are shaping the future of farming.

Why the Nano-Yield Podcast?

Farmers today face more challenges than ever: high input costs, volatile markets, regulatory pressure, and the need to grow more with less. At the same time, new technologies are constantly flooding the marketplace, often with more marketing buzz than real results.

The Nano-Yield Podcast cuts through the noise. Listeners get honest conversations about:

The science behind nanotechnology in agriculture — what it is, what it isn’t, and why size really does matter when it comes to efficiency.
What it takes to “do nano right” — from over a decade of trial, error, and innovation at Nano-Yield.
How to separate science from speculation when evaluating products that make “nano” claims.
The role of patents and innovation in keeping farmers protected from unproven copycats.
Real-world benefits for growers — from higher nutrient efficiency and reduced inputs to better ROI across millions of acres.

Key Takeaways from the First Episode

The opening episode sets the stage by tackling big questions:

How did Nano-Yield become the leader in agricultural nanotechnology?
By being first to market, but more importantly, by continuously proving the technology in both the lab and the field for nearly 12 years.
What does it take to do nanotechnology right?
Patience, capital, and a willingness to make mistakes on the way to innovation. True nanotech isn’t a buzzword — it’s chemistry and physics done with precision.
What should you look for when companies make “nano” claims?
True nanoparticles measure between 1–100 nanometers. If a product doesn’t prove that, it’s not nanotechnology — no matter what the label says.
Why should nanotechnology be in every tank, every pass?
Because no farmer is getting 100% efficiency out of their inputs. Nano-Yield’s technology helps protect and deliver nutrients, improving efficiency while reducing waste, salt stress, and environmental impact.

Making Complex Science Simple

What surprises people most about Nano-Yield’s technology? Its simplicity.

Despite sounding like something out of a physics lab, Nano-Yield products are farmer-friendly:

Easy to handle (just pour and mix).
Affordable and proven to deliver ROI.
Backed by over a decade of research and real-world use on more than 12 million acres.

As one grower put it: “I’ve been farming the same field for 50 years, and I’ve never had a yield like that until I tried Nano-Yield.”

Why Listen?

Whether you’re a grower, agronomist, blender, or industry professional, the Nano-Yield Podcast is your chance to:

Stay informed about the latest in nanotechnology for agriculture.
Hear directly from the scientists and leaders behind Nano-Yield.
Get practical insights that can help maximize efficiency, protect your inputs, and boost ROI.

Tune In & Grow Smarter

Stop wasting time and start growing smarter. Subscribe to the Nano-Yield Podcast and join us as we harvest insights from the leaders in agricultural nanotechnology.

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NanoCote™: The Simple Solution for Effective Fertilizer Coating

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:00:26 GMT

NanoCote™: The Simple Solution for Effective Fertilizer Coating

Maximizing crop growth starts with the right nutrients — and NanoCote™ makes it easier than ever to get the most out of your granular fertilizer. Designed for simplicity, efficiency, and consistent results, NanoCote™ allows farmers and agronomists to enhance their fertilizer application.

Why Fertilizer Coating Matters

Coating granular fertilizer can improve nutrient retention, reduce loss, and enhance crop uptake. However, many coatings on the market require added protection in the field, specialized equipment, or complicated mixing processes — adding time and cost to your operations. NanoCote™ changes that.

How NanoCote™ Works:

1. Apply Directly to Granular Fertilizer

NanoCote™ is a liquid coating that is applied straight onto dry fertilizer. Even a small amount per ton is enough to enhance nutrient performance, making it an economical and effective solution for every operation.

2. Simple Application with Existing Equipment

No need for specialized machinery. You can apply NanoCote™ using standard equipment like blenders, mixers, or conveyors. The process is straightforward: spray or drip the coating onto the fertilizer as it moves, ensuring each granule is evenly coated.

3. No Hassle Protection

NanoCote™ delivers built-in protection without added products or extra work. Simple, seamless, and reliable — giving your crops the support they need with zero hassle.

4. Ready-to-Use Formula

NanoCote™ comes pre-mixed and ready to apply. There’s no dilution, no special preparation — just apply, mix, and go.

The Bottom Line

With NanoCote™, fertilizer coating is simple, effective, and hassle-free. Farmers can enhance their fertilizer’s performance quickly and efficiently, giving crops the nutrient boost they need without adding complexity to their operations.

Apply. Mix. Go. That’s NanoCote™.

Why NanoCote™ is the Best Choice for Harvest Fertilizer Coating

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:15:33 GMT

Why NanoCote™ is the Best Choice for Harvest Fertilizer Coating

Fall is an ideal time to apply dry fertilizer nutrients for fall and spring planting, and to support soil health.. But not all fertilizer applications are created equal—this is where NanoCote™ by Nano-Yield makes the biggest difference. By enhancing every granule with advanced nanotechnology, NanoCote™ maximizes the efficiency, longevity, and return on investment of post-harvest fertilizer applications.

1. Superior Nutrient Efficiency
NanoCote™ increases nutrient use efficiency by ensuring more of the applied fertilizer is absorbed by your crop and kept available to the next crop. Instead of nutrients being tied up, volatilized, or leached away, NanoCote™ helps keep them in the root zone where they can be used.

2. Enhanced Slow-Release Performance
While granular fertilizers already provide a controlled release, NanoCote™ takes it further. Its nanotechnology coating improves how nutrients are released, making them more consistent and available over a longer period of time—perfect for the months between fall application and spring planting.

3. Soil Health and Microbial Stimulation
NanoCote™ doesn’t just feed the crop—it benefits the soil. Unlike other coatings, NanoCote does not negatively impact the soil microbiome. This quality supports healthier, more biologically active soils post-harvest and into the next growing season.

4. Reduced Losses = Higher ROI
Nutrient losses from volatilization, leaching, or runoff are costly to farmers. By increasing the availability of nutrients while reducing waste, NanoCote™ allows growers to get more value from every ton of fertilizer applied—making fall applications more cost-effective.

5. Improved Logistical Flexibility
Farmers are already pressed for time in spring. By applying fertilizer in the fall, coated with NanoCote™, nutrients stay protected and stable in the soil until they’re needed, giving growers confidence that their investment is working ahead of planting season.

6. Sustainability Advantage
Because NanoCote™ increases nutrient efficiency and reduces waste, it lowers the environmental footprint of fertilizer use. Less nutrient loss means less potential for groundwater contamination or atmospheric emissions—helping farmers meet both agronomic and stewardship goals.

Bottom Line:
Granular fertilizer is already a smart post-harvest investment, but when coated with NanoCote™ by Nano-Yield , it becomes the most efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable way to restore soil nutrients and set up next season’s crop for success.

Nano-Yield Ranks No. 2724 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:24:41 GMT

An 11-Year Journey of Innovation, Growth, and Impact in Agriculture.

Nano-Yield is proud to announce that we’ve been ranked No. 2724 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list , recognizing us as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This achievement is a milestone not just for our business but for the entire agricultural innovation ecosystem. It’s a reflection of our sustained growth, team excellence, and commitment to transforming how inputs are delivered in modern farming.

11 Years of Pioneering Agricultural Innovation

Founded in 2014, Nano-Yield began with a bold mission: To revolutionize how crop inputs are delivered using nanoliquid technology. Today, our platform is actively helping farmers improve nutrient uptake, reduce waste, and increase yields — all while promoting sustainability.

Over the past 11 years, we have:

Built a patented nanoliquid delivery system that enhances input efficiency
Expanded across the U.S. and internationally , reaching more growers every season
Collaborated with top-tier distributors, agronomists, and researchers
Maintained a high R&D focus , ensuring continual innovation in the ag-tech space
Created real-world impact , helping farmers reduce input costs while boosting productivity

This growth reflects our continued commitment to science and sustainability along with the support of those who believe in our mission.

A Team Worth Celebrating

Our growth is made possible by the incredible people behind Nano-Yield. From our research lab and field teams to our salesforce and operations, every team member has played a vital role in reaching this milestone.

To our customers , investors , and partners , thank you! Your trust fuels our mission. To our employees , this moment belongs to you.

Looking Ahead

This is just the beginning. As we look to the future, Nano-Yield is focused on:

Expanding global market access
Accelerating nano-technology R&D to refine and continually improve product performance
Pursuing strategic partnerships to bring our technology to new crops and geographies
Investing in education and training to empower distributors, dealers, and growers with knowledge

Our vision is bold: A world where every drop of input delivers more. We’re building it with speed, science, and purpose. We couldn’t be happier for those that have been a part of our journey.

Learn more

About Nano-Yield on our Inc. 5000 company profile
Follow us for updates on LinkedIn

Visit nano-yield.com to explore our technology

Nano-Yield Announces an New International Partner

Tue, 20 May 2025 16:23:26 GMT

A Collaboration that Drives Excellence:

Staying at the forefront of innovation was the common ground that brought Nano-Yield™ and Agroenzymas® together, leading to a partnership that promises to be a game-changer. This powerful collaboration is set to elevate the effectiveness of a specially selected range of Agroenzymas® products, revolutionizing the agricultural industry.

Nano-Yield™, a leading company in agricultural nanotechnology, is headquartered in Sandy, Utah, USA, and serves customers worldwide, with a strong presence in Latin America and ongoing expansion in Europe and Asia, including India. Its groundbreaking liquid nano-technology solutions have proven to enhance nutrient and active ingredient delivery in plants, ultimately boosting crop productivity. With a focus on reducing agricultural production costs or increasing yields in a more sustainable manner, Nano-Yield™ is driving the future of farming.

Agroenzymas®, with 35 years in the market, operates across five continents and in 13 countries. The company is recognized for its leadership in developing technological tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity and profitability. Its innovative products enhance fruit quality, restore root systems, optimize nutrient absorption, extend shelf life and transportation viability, and help plants recover from stress events, among other benefits.

Through extensive discussions, both companies identified a shared goal: increasing efficiency and effectiveness in agricultural solutions. Now, products already recognized for their industry-leading results are backed by Nano-Yield™ 's years of research on the impact and application of nanotechnology. This includes its effect on endocytosis, the process by which compounds are transported and incorporated into plant systems.

The physicochemical properties of each nanoparticle enable them to carry thousands of molecules, which are swiftly transported to plant cells for precise delivery and maximum impact. This enhances the accuracy and efficiency of Agroenzymas® products, maximizing their potential.

This liquid nano-technology platform is incorporated into various formulations within the Agroenzymas® portfolio, functioning both foliar and root applications. In foliar applications, nanoparticles adhere to the plant surface for maximum penetration, while in soil applications, they ensure optimal nutrient delivery to the plant.

The synergy between Nano-Yield™ and Agroenzymas® establishes a next-generation input delivery system for crops, efficiently transporting essential compounds in every application. With this nanotechnology integrated into the upcoming Agroenzymas® product portfolio, the goal is not just to enhance agricultural productivity but to redefine what is possible. This collaboration is more than just progress—it is the future of agriculture.

Boost Your Corn Yields: How NanoPro Stops Weeds from Stealing Your Nitrogen

Thu, 15 May 2025 16:23:41 GMT

NanoPro adds a unique mode of action to your tank

How Weeds Affect Nitrogen

Weeds are more than just an annoyance. When weeds are growing near crops, their roots are competing for the same nutrients and water. This hidden competition can result in significant yield losses and decreased revenue. Even a small nitrogen theft of 1–2 pounds per acre early in the growing season can lower yields by 2–10%, or up to 20 bushels per acre on a 200 bu/acre crop. At $5 per bushel, this means you could lose up to $100 per acre—all because of weeds.

How Weeds Steal Your Profits

Using established agronomic data, scientists at Nano-Yield were able to calculate that under moderate weed pressure, weeds can steal 0.07 pounds of nitrogen from your crops every single day. Over just six days, that adds up to 0.42 pounds of lost nitrogen—a 2% yield loss. On a 200 bu/acre crop, that’s 4 bushels of corn gone, or $20 out of your pocket. And if the weed pressure gets worse, the losses climb higher.

What is NanoPro, and Why Does It Matter?

NanoPro is an additive with advanced nanotechnology designed to increase the absorption of herbicides like Glyphosate. When used together, the weed control efficacy improves by up to 60%. This means fewer weeds competing with your crops and less nitrogen stolen from your field. Over the same six days, the nitrogen loss drops to just 0.17 pounds—so small it barely impacts your yield. NanoPro also improves uptake and for herbicides like 2,4-D and Dicamba.

Real Results, Real Savings

By pairing NanoPro with Glyphosate and other herbicides, growers can significantly cut down on weed competition and protect their yields. Additionally, NanoPro users report needing to make fewer spray applications to kill weeds, cutting down on the cost of herbicide and labor.

Why Wait? Take Back Control Today

When it comes to farming, every decision matters. Choosing tools like NanoPro isn’t just about convenience—it’s about making sure your crop is the best it can be. With NanoPro, you're not just spraying herbicide; you’re investing in a smarter, more efficient way to protect your fields.

Stop Fertilizer Waste in Its Tracks: How NanoCote™ Saves You Over $10 Per Acre

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:46:53 GMT

NanoCote is a practical and affordable dry nutrient solution

When it comes to modern farming, every input matters—especially when fertilizer prices are high and environmental efficiency is under the microscope. One of the biggest hidden losses growers face is fertilizer dust-off. Studies show that up to 20% of dry fertilizer can be lost to dust and off-target movement. At a $600/ton price and a 300 lb/acre application rate, that's $18 per acre literally blowing away in the wind.

That’s not just frustrating—it’s expensive.

The NanoCote™ Solution:
Enter NanoCote , Nano-Yield’s dry fertilizer coating technology designed to reduce dust-related nutrient loss and increase product efficiency. With a 98% reduction in dust loss, NanoCote turns a frustrating loss into a measurable win.

And the best part? It only costs $7.50 per acre to apply.

Let’s Do the Math

Take a look at the economic breakdown:

In plain terms, you spend $7.50 to protect $18 worth of fertilizer—and walk away with a net savings of over $10 per acre . Multiply that across a thousand acres and you're looking at $10,000 in savings . That’s money back in your pocket, with the added benefit of cleaner air, more precise nutrient delivery, and better stewardship of your land.

Efficiency That Pays

Dry fertilizer is a vital input for many operations, but it's also one of the most vulnerable to inefficiency. Dust not only costs money—it impacts product consistency, coverage, and environmental sustainability. With NanoCote, you’re addressing a decades-old issue with a next-generation solution that adds value across the board.

Built for Blenders, Trusted by Agronomists

NanoCote is easy to apply and blends seamlessly into your current fertilizer program. It’s proudly made in the USA and designed with both growers and blenders in mind. From simplified logistics to better crop performance, NanoCote is more than a coating—it’s a strategic investment in the future of your fields.

Key Takeaway

"Spend $7.50 per acre with NanoCote to save over $10 per acre in fertilizer loss."

With margins tight and input costs rising, no grower can afford to throw away value. NanoCote helps ensure your fertilizer stays where it belongs— in your field and working for your crop .

Nanoparticles in Coca-Cola: What They Are and How They Form

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:48:56 GMT

Nanoparticles have been making headlines for years due to their role in advanced agriculture technologies, medicine, and even food science. Recently, research has highlighted the presence of nanoparticles in one of the world’s most iconic beverages: Coca-Cola. But what exactly does this mean? Are these particles harmful? And how do they form? Let’s dive in to understand more.

The formation of the nanoparticles that have been found in Coca-Cola lies in the beverage’s complex chemistry: the mixture of phosphoric and citric acids, carbonation, sugar and various flavorings. These components interact on a molecular level, for example, acids and interact with trace metals that are found naturally in the water and can lead to the formation of metallic or mineral based nanoparticles.

The carbonation process creates a highly acidic and pressurized environment that has the potential to cause nano-sized particles to form. Further packaging and handling can introduce high-speed mixing and exposure to elevated temperatures. These conditions can break down larger molecules into nano-sized particles as well.

It’s important to note that the nanoparticles in Coca-Cola aren’t new, rather our ability to detect nanoparticles is improving. These new detection methods have led to the discovery of nanoparticles whose existence was previously unknown. These new tools are also helpful for people who are developing nanotechnologies as they aid in our ability to develop new methods for making particles.

While the newly discovered nanoparticles in Coca-Cola are the products of side reactions and uncontrolled chain reactions, the nanoparticles that are in Nano-Yield™ products are intentionally engineered to be the ideal size and concentration for delivery of nutrients and active ingredients.

Nano-Yield uses very specific raw materials and methods in a laboratory setting after which, the final products undergo a rigorous quality control process to ensure the specifications are met using the previously mentioned advanced measurement tools.

To learn more how Nano-Yield nanotechnology products work, click here .

Dan Adamson Expands Role to Drive NanoCote Growth in the Western U.S.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:21:05 GMT

Big news at Nano-Yield! Dan Adamson’s role is expanding as he shifts up to 60% of his time toward NanoCote sales in the Western U.S. While he’ll continue supporting agronomy sales, his primary focus will be building relationships with fertilizer dealers alongside our Western Regional Sales Managers.

Why the Shift?

This move is all about scaling NanoCote adoption faster. Dan’s agronomic expertise and industry connections make him the perfect fit to grow our dealer network and help more growers benefit from NanoCote Core’s game-changing nanoparticle technology:

Evenly coats every fertilizer particle for better efficiency
Reduces dust and material buildup
Boosts nutrient uptake and crop yields
Replaces most nitrogen stabilizers without harming soil health

Unlike other coated fertilizer technologies, NanoCote requires no specialized equipment or heat during application and dissolves rapidly once applied. This makes it an easy, cost-effective solution for fertilizer blenders looking to offer a next-generation coating technology.

Dan’s Take on the Opportunity

“I’m really excited for the opportunity Nano-Yield is giving me to get out there, help the sales team even more with driving product and setting up new customers for them. 2025 is gonna be amazing.” – Dan Adamson

Dan’s leadership is a huge asset, and we’re confident he’ll be key in bringing NanoCote to more blenders, dealers, and growers across the West.

Join us in congratulating Dan on this exciting next step!

For more on NanoCote Core, visit www.nano-yield.com/nanocote .

3rd Year Precision Planting PTI Trials with Nano-Yield® nanotechnology

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:08:27 GMT

Nano-Yield looks forward to this time of year as partners and customers across the country submit a new year of field data demonstrating the impact of nanotechnology on crop yields and profits.

Recently Beck’s Hybrids just published their annual Practical Farm Research (PFR) data book . After 3 years of trialing nanoliquid® technology, Nano-Yield is excited to announce that NanoPro and NanoN+ are now “PFR Proven”, having continuously provided positive yield gains and return on investment (ROI). NanoPro is a patented nanotechnology product, engineered to increase uptake efficiency for active ingredients, while NanoN+ is formulated to increase nutrient uptake efficiency.

NanoPro continues to be a proven winner with soybean fungicide applications at 4 oz/ac NanoPro. These results are continuous with trials from across the country over several years, where NanoPro increased active ingredient uptake as high as 140%, however average was 20-50%. Read more here .

Precision Planting rolls out their 2024 data book during their annual conferences

Last week Precision Planting started their annual Winter Conferences to roll out their data findings for the year. The Precision Technology Institute provides you with the chance to see the latest technologies in action and learn insights to apply on your own operation. Trials are conducted on 400+ acres of agronomic trials in Pontiac, IL. Nano-Yield is proud to be a partner for a third year, and is excited to showcase some of the trial results:

In this trial 6 oz/ac NanoN+ was tested with Conceal system dual band treatments of Marco NutriStart BOOST, resulting in an additional +2.1 bu/ac at a $17.50 ROI.

For a third year in a row nanoliquid products increased corn yield for Precision Planting trials. A single application of NanoN+ applied at planting with 20 gal/ac of UAN resulted in an increase of 5.8 bu/acre and a ROI of $19.28 per acre. This has resulted in a three-year average ROI of $27.16.

In this trial 4 oz/ac NanoPro was tested with a foliar application of 13.7 oz/ac Miravis Neo fungicide, resulting in an additional +3.3 bu/ac at a $34.91 ROI.

For a third year in a row nanoliquid products increased corn yield for Precision Planting trials. A single application of NanoK applied at V5 resulted in an increase of 6.6 bu/acre and a ROI of $19.74 per acre. This has resulted in a three-year average ROI of $26.00.

This is a first year Precision Planting trial testing NanoCote Core fertilizer coating with a urea application on corn. 100 lbs of 46-0-0 urea nitrogen with NanoCote Core resulted in a 5.2 bu/ac increase and a $17.14 ROI per acre compared to uncoated urea.

For more information on the PTI data or nanotechnology products, please visit www.nano-yield.com or contact a Nano-Yield representative.

Celebrating the Legacy of Warren Bell: A Retirement Tribute

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:33:56 GMT

As Warren Bell steps into retirement, we pause to celebrate a remarkable career that has left an indelible mark on the agricultural industry and all who have had the privilege of working alongside him. Warren's journey is one of perseverance, innovation, and a deep passion for farming—a story that has inspired countless individuals and transformed an entire industry.

A Legacy Rooted in Family and Farming

Warren Bell's love for agriculture was deeply ingrained from an early age. While his parents, T.H. and Betty Bell, lived in Washington, D.C., where T.H. served as Ronald Reagan’s Secretary of Education, Warren was busy building the family farm. Despite facing double-digit inflation and high interest rates, Warren remained steadfast, studying agriculture, improving farm infrastructure, and expanding operations. His commitment laid the foundation for a thriving business.

His entrepreneurial spirit proved infectious, inspiring his son, Clark T. Bell, to take an interest in the family’s sod business. Clark’s curiosity about nanotechnology and its potential applications in agriculture sparked trials that exceeded industry standards, setting the stage for an extraordinary venture.

The Birth of Nano-Yield

Warren and Clark's partnership with Fraser and Mike Bullock, along with a group of visionary investors, led to the creation of Aqua-Yield®, now known as Nano-Yield™. Under Warren’s guidance, the company filed its first patent and unlocked the potential of liquid nanotechnology in agriculture. Today, Nano-Yield’s innovative products are trusted by farmers across more than ten million acres worldwide.

Key hires, including Dr. Landon Bunderson, who has driven research and development, and industry experts in sales and operations, have played pivotal roles in the company's growth. Warren’s leadership and dedication have been instrumental in Nano-Yield’s rise as the global leader in nanoliquid technology for agriculture.

Reflections on a Remarkable Career

Warren’s colleagues, partners, and friends have shared heartfelt tributes, capturing the profound impact he has had on their lives and careers:

Jim & Darcy and the ECO Team: "Warren’s passion for agriculture far exceeds anyone's understanding. The rich, deep experiences he has impressed on our hearts will remain with us forever. We are grateful to Tammy Bell, Warren’s wife, for her support throughout the years. May retirement bring them both abundant blessings."
Clark T. Bell, Warren’s Son and CEO of Nano-Yield: "Warren T. Bell transformed an idea into a lasting institution. His unwavering commitment and sacrifices built Nano-Yield into what it is today. Known as the 'Godfather of nanoliquid technology,' his legacy will continue to impact farmers worldwide."
Mark Slavens, Ph.D, Former President of Nano-Yield: "Warren’s customer-focused approach and leadership have been invaluable. He has been 100% devoted to helping growers understand the value of nanoliquid technology."
Dr. Landon Bunderson: "Working with Warren over the last decade has been a joy. His patience and persistence have been invaluable lessons. His humor and likable personality made every meeting and trip enjoyable."
Jenny Phillips, Director of Marketing: "Warren has a kind heart and innovative spirit and has been a pleasure to work with. I wish him a long, healthy, and happy retirement."
Britney Hunter, Agronomist: "Warren’s strong leadership and experienced perspective have been essential to the Nano-Yield team. He is not just a colleague but also a friend."

Looking Ahead

As Warren steps away from the daily grind, he leaves behind a thriving company, a legacy of innovation, and a world-class team ready to carry his vision forward. His contributions to agriculture and his dedication to relationships will continue to inspire and guide the industry for decades to come.

Thank you, Warren, for your years of service, mentorship, and innovation. May this next chapter of your life be filled with joy, relaxation, and well-deserved time with your loved ones. Your legacy is a testament to the power of hard work, passion, and perseverance.

NanoPro: Every Tank, Every Pass

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:47:22 GMT

When comparing the effect of NanoPro with various crop protection products there can be instances of increased uptake as high as 140%, however the average is 20-50%.

NanoPro® and NanoN+®: NOW PFR PROVEN through Beck’s

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:34:43 GMT

Nano-Yield is excited to announce that after 3 years of rigorous testing through Beck’s Practical Farm Research Program (PFR), NanoPro and NanoN+ are now “PFR PROVEN”.

Born in 1937, Beck's is the largest family-owned retail seed company and the third-largest seed brand in the U.S., dedicated to serving farmers throughout the Midwest and Mid-South.

Beck’s PFR is an unbiased, comprehensive trial program that helps growers maximize their yield beyond seed genetics, through new products and technologies. Each year they collect results from hundreds of studies at multiple locations on products, management practices, systems, equipment, and brand-new farming concepts. According to Beck’s: “For a product or practice to become PFR Proven, it must continuously provide positive yield gains each year and average an increased return on investment for a minimum of three years.”

Beck’s has known to be a leader in the ag industry, with a unique culture and focus on helping growers across the country succeed. The PFR Book is an excellent tool that many growers look at for helping make the most out of their investments and maximizing yield.

Corn Starter Trials with NanoN+

For a third year in a row, NanoN+ has proven to be an excellent option when adding to UAN corn starter applications. This year produced a $7.92 ROI, with an overall 3-year average $17.54 ROI.

At just 4 oz/ac, NanoN+ helps drive nutrition from planting and sidedress to foliar applications.

Soybean Foliar Trials with NanoPro

NanoPro has also been proven to provide great returns; this year has produced a $19.20 ROI with replicated pesticide applications across multiple states. When applied with Versa Max® Mn at V4, there was an average $10.11 ROI over 3 years. When applied with a fungicide and insecticide combo at R3, there was an average $17.16 ROI over 3 years.

4 oz/ac of NanoPro helps drive crop inputs with every application.

Urea Coating Trial with NanoCote Core

NanoCote Core is a newly released dry fertilizer coating and the latest product to be tested with Beck’s. 2024 was the first year of Beck’s trials with NanoCote core. Urea applied at different rates was tested with and without a coating of NanoCote™ Core. The lower application rates of urea and NanoCote Core achieved a higher ROI of $28.22.

Nano-coated technology is an environmentally sustainable crop solution for improving plant uptake of agricultural inputs at just 2-4 qts/ton of prilled or granular fertilizer. Ask your sales representative about NanoCote Core as an alternative nitrogen stabilizing technology.

For more information on Beck’s data or nanotechnology products, please visit www.nano-yield.com or contact a Nano-Yield representative.

NanoCon Dealer Awards

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:35:46 GMT

Each year at NanoCon we recognize our partnerships that have really excelled. We appreciate all of the support of our dealers and growers that have adopted nanotechnology into their programs, and we strive to be in Every Tank, Every Pass!

Congratulations to our 2024 NanoCon Award Winners:

Cornerstone Award- Tri-Yield

One of our legacy distributors, Tri-Yield continues to prove their relentless commitment to bringing nanotechnology to southeastern growers, despite mother nature’s tantrums, declining specialty crop markets and constant obstacles. Tri-Yield has been an instrumental part of bringing nanotechnology to growers for over a decade, and Nano-Yield is grateful for our partnership with Chris Kamberg and his team.

Cornerstone Award- Erickson Custom Operations

Another one of our legacy customers, the Erickson’s are a powerhouse couple that have built a successful distributorship with a strong focus on selling Aqua-Yield nanoliquid products in the Dakotas. They came on board in 2018 and have shown no signs of slowing down. In December of last year they celebrated the completion of their new facility to be able to take their business to the next level. We thank Jim, Darcy, and their crew for their unwavering commitment to our brand and their customers.

Innovator Award- Skagit Farmers Supply

Skagit Farmers Supply based out of Washington was one of the early adopters of Aqua-Yield nanoliquid technology. Skagit is always looking for solutions that will enhance nutrient efficiency to maximize the grower’s dollars, so they were also eager adopters of the new NanoCote product. Not only were they one of our first promoters of NanoCote, they were also very instrumental in running field and plant trials to help us achieve a successful launch. Thank you to the team at Skagit for your ongoing support and partnership.

Innovator Award- Westland Seed

Another company eager to support the launch of NanoCote Core is Westland Seed. Based out of Montana, Westland Seed was instrumental in helping troubleshoot and diagnose problem areas in the early development stages of NanoCote. We appreciate their support in helping with solutions to improve our product and achieve success with our NanoCote brand. Thank you to the Westland Seed team.

Innovator Award- Red Cedar Agronomy

Jake Zwiefelhofer and his team at Red Cedar Agronomy have been a dealer for nearly 3 years now for North Western Wisconsin. As a leader in the field, RCA strives to always bring new innovative technologies to their growers, focusing on taking yields to the next level. They are volume drivers, often selling totes of nanoliquid products direct to the farm. We appreciate their dedication to bringing growers nanoliquid technology.

Innovator Award- Kansas Farm & Ranch

Jon and Abby Johnson of Kansas Farm & Ranch have been distributors in the Oklahoma and south central Kansas area. Their small family-run organization has rapidly grown to a network of about 10 active dealers of nanoliquid products. They also have been very instrumental in the launch of NanoCote, having been early adopters of nanotechnology on dry fertilizer. We appreciate their dedication to the success of such an innovative launch.

Every Tank, Every Pass Award- Willman Ag LLC

Willman Ag is another small but mighty operation, having already moved 600 gallons of NanoPro this first year of sales. They service central Kansas, and have already adopted the “Every Tank, Every Pass” mantra as they’ve also gained momentum from the Beck’s PFR data. We thank Cory and Becky for pushing the boundaries of yield through nanotechnology.

Every Tank, Every Pass Award- Mountain West Agriculture

Mountain West Agriculture, a newer dealer located in Utah close to the Nano-Yield office, were also early adopters of the NanoCote Core product. The “Every Tank, Every Pass” applies to Mountain West as they promote NanoCote Core with all of their granular fertilizer blends. The Mountain West team has been excellent to work with as they navigate this new technology and educate local farmers.

Explosive Growth Award - Volume & Percentage- Barman Seed

Kurt Barman of Barman Seed, based out of Illinois, has had explosive growth in just the 2 years he’s been on board as a distributor. He currently has 13 active dealers with a long list of potential dealers he’s calling on, and has had over 450% in growth this year selling Aqua-Yield and NanoCote products. We appreciate Kurt’s fierce commitment to his customers and selling nanotechnology.

Foot Print Award- Sugar Creek Ag

With over 600,000 miles on his 2013 F150, Sonny Malone arguably is our most traveled distributor. He and Taylor Marret of Sugar Creek Ag have customers all over the United States, from the East Coast to Texas and Michigan to Louisiana. The Sugar Creek crew have been selling Aqua-Yield for 3 years and are early adopters of NanoCote. We appreciate their continued friendship and commitment to bringing nanotechnology to growers across the country.

Technology Adoption Award- Tri-Ag Products, Inc.

Family owned and based out of Ohio, Tri-Ag has been with us for just two years but have incorporated our nanoliquid and coating technology into their 3 private label products. They have sold these products over hundreds of thousands of acres in the midwest. We appreciate their relationship and commitment to bringing midwest growers top-notch products enhanced by nanotechnology.

International Distributor of the Year Award- AgroFuturo

We are proud to announce that AgroFuturo, located in Buin, Chile, has been honored with the International Distributor of the Year Award. AgroFuturo is dedicated to fostering innovation among Chilean farmers, resulting in impressive growth, commitment, and support for our nanotechnology products in just two crop seasons. A heartfelt thank you to the AgroFuturo team for our partnership!

Distributor of the Year Award - West- AgDepot

We are thrilled to announce that AgDepot, based out of Bozeman, Montana, has won Distributor of the Year Award for the west. AgDepot has shown a strong dedication to growing their business and partnership with Nano-Yield, elevating from a dealer to distributorship. They are committed to bringing an innovative mindset to their ag community, and with that they’ve brought excellent growth and support of our nanotechnology products. Thank you to the AgDepot team!

Distributor of the Year Award - East- New Horizon Ag Solutions

Last but not least, we are proud to announce that Levi Runkle based out of Ohio, is our Distributor of the Year for the East. For 3 years we have seen exponential growth and drive from Levi, now having over a dozen in his growing dealer network. He is a key partner in the midwest and we value his relationship and continued commitment as he pushes Aqua-Yield and NanoCote products. Congratulations to New Horizon Ag Solutions!

The Nano-Yield 5th Annual NanoCon- Dallas, Texas

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:49:58 GMT

Our annual NanoCons are something that our customers from around the world look forward to attending each year. Celebrating 10 years in the industry, NanoCon was hosted at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center located in Dallas, Texas on November 13-15. This 5th annual NanoCon was considered one of the best by many, as each year our company strives to improve upon the meeting with a focus on networking, education, and team building. Our customers appreciate the fast-paced, networking environment that the event provides, with a good mix of work and fun.

The first evening of NanoCon is always a favorite; fantastic food and lots of energy as people network and meet fellow nanofans from all over the world as they anticipate an exciting week of activities.

The next day was followed by a half day of presentations from Nano leaders with company insights and our annual dealer panel. This is also a favorite of our customers as they get to hear from fellow business leaders on different approaches to successfully selling nanotechnology to farmers across the country.

This was followed by one of our keynote speakers, Native Digital , who spoke about “Right & Wrong: Lessons in Shareable Content”. Justin Watkins, CEO & Founder, and Shelby Mathews, VP of Marketing of Kansas City, MO, gave their best practices on how to stand out with their content creation checklist. Native Digital is a branding and messaging marketing company that helps innovative ag and food brands achieve widespread adoption.

The other half of the day was filled with fun at the spa, indoor skydiving, shooting range, go kart racing, and other fun activities.

The evening wrapped up with a nice dinner and our dealer awards ceremony (more information to come). We also honored Warren Bell, cofounder, as he has retired from his sales position with Nano-Yield. For the past several years he has been instrumental to the success of bringing nanotechnology to the Dakotas and Minnesota area.

Friday NanoCon wrapped up with some educational presentations, followed by Keynote Speaker Pam Marrone . Pam is an agriculture biotechnology trailblazer and one of 22 women to found and lead a company listed on a public stock exchange. With over 500 patents to her name, Pam is a leader in biological pesticides and serves on multiple company boards and advisory councils.

We appreciate all of the support of our dealers and growers that have adopted nanotechnology into their programs, and we strive to be in Every Tank, Every Pass!

AgweekTV: Sugar Beet Harvest with Aqua-Yield Grower Sevrin Anderson

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:30:35 GMT

Sevrin Anderson, a sugar beet grower from Drayton, North Dakota, discusses another successful harvest after using nanotechnology and other key products to push yield and more sugar content. Anderson works with Erickson Custom Operations, distributor of Nano-Yield products.

“It’s like ketchup; you can put it on everything.”

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:29:38 GMT

Derek Dibbern of Knox Ag Aviation is a newer dealer for Nano-Yield based out of York, NE, mostly selling NanoPro and NanoN+ nanoliquid® fertilizers. A family owned business, Dibbern operates a private airstrip that services central Nebraska growers.

Joel Mahin, Regional Sales Manager, states, “Derek is very customer focused; he’s always looking for the best products and technologies for his growers. After local growers started seeing the success of Aqua-Yield products in the Beck’s PFR trials , they went to Derek and he did his research on our products. He’s a super great guy, upfront and honest and growers trust him.”

LOW COST, LOW USE RATE, BIG IMPACT

“It’s like ketchup; you can put it on everything,” states Dibbern. The general application rate for aerial application is 4 oz/ac, based on crop and soil or in-season tissue testing. Clean, easy handling, and low use rates make nanoliquid® products easy to use and incorporate into many liquid programs for aerial application. Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid® technology increases the uptake of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and PGR products using a unique mode of action.

For more information on how incorporating nanotechnology into your aerial or drone operation, contact a Nano-Yield representative today.

Nano-Yield® Named to MountainWest Capital Network's 2024 Utah 100

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:18:25 GMT

SANDY, Utah, Oct. 3, 2024 -- Nano-Yield™ today announced it was named to the 2024 Utah 100, MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN)'s annual list of the fastest-growing companies in Utah. Nano-Yield ranked No. 68 out of 100 companies and was honored at the 30th annual Utah 100 Awards program, held at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City.

Clark Bell, Nano-Yield Co-founder and CEO said, "An honor like this simply comes down to the entire team. We love that we are able to operate our business in Utah and have total confidence in our leaders, products and distribution, and in every case, it is the employees who make Nano-Yield the incredible company it is."

"We congratulate all of this year's Utah 100 companies for building outstanding businesses and making strong contributions to Utah's economy," said Chris Badger, Chairman of the MWCN Utah 100 committee. "These companies further advance Utah's standing as an excellent place to do business."

Recipients of the Utah 100 were chosen by the percentage of revenue increase of each company between 2019 and 2023.

About MountainWest Capital Network

MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) is the largest business networking organization in Utah, consisting of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, consultants, legal professionals, bankers, and educators. MWCN seeks to promote and recognize business growth and capital development in the state through a variety of award programs and activities.

About Nano-Yield™:
Founded in 2014, the Nano-Yield™ company is a pioneering force in the world of nanotechnology, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible at the nanoscale. As a leading innovator in the field, Nano-Yield leverages cutting-edge research and groundbreaking nano solutions to create a profound impact in the agriculture and turf industries. With a commitment to precision, quality, and sustainable advancements, Nano-Yield strives to bring their patented nanotechnology to growers worldwide. For the latest information about Nano-Yield and their transformative work, please visit their official website at www.nano-yield.com .

Contact: Clark Bell, 801-449-9220

NanoCote: Three Layers of Efficiency

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:13:43 GMT

NanoCote™ provides three layers of efficiency to your nutrient investment, promoting faster, more efficient delivery to the crop while dramatically reducing environmental losses:

Physical Barrier
NanoCote provides an outer layer of protection which minimizes volatile losses.
Reduce Tie-Up
When water is applied, nutrients instantly load onto the nanoparticles, reducing soil tie-up and maximizing nutrient use efficiency.
Faster Delivery
The nutrient-loaded nanoparticles then facilitate faster uptake into the plant.

Agweek TV features Aqua-Yield Sugar Beet Grower

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:31:19 GMT

Erickson Custom Operations of Colgate, ND recently hosted their annual field day where growers could learn more about innovative products like nanoliquid® technology. Sevrin Anderson of Drayton, ND discusses his success using Aqua-Yield products on his sugar beet farm.

Sugar Beet Field Trial with Aqua-Yield Nanoliquid Technology

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:41:03 GMT

Using nanoliquid® technology on sugar beets has proven to be highly successful over the past several years across the states. Whether a grower is looking to boost sugar content or increase the efficiency of their crop protection, adding just 4 oz/ac of nanoliquid® technology to the tank has been an affordable and powerful tool in maximizing yield and sugar content.

Nanoliquid® technology for EVERY TANK, EVERY PASS .

Visit the sugar beet page here for testimonials and more information.

Better Kill, Fewer Trips, Quality Fiber: Cotton Defoliation with NanoPro®

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:00:08 GMT

Applications of cotton defoliants with 4 oz/ac NanoPro ^® makes harvest easier, resulting in higher grade cotton. In irrigated and non-irrigated trials NanoPro is proven to significantly increase the efficiency of cotton defoliants. At less than $3.50/acre, cotton growers find NanoPro an affordable tool for faster defoliation and decreasing regrowth.

Below are some NanoPro cotton defoliation University trials:

Collaborator: Louisiana State University

Location: St. Joseph, Louisiana

Application Type: Foliar, Crop Protection

Nano-Yield Product: 4 oz/ac NanoPro ^®

Additional Product: 2.4 oz/ac Thidiazuron, 6 oz/ac Folex, 22 oz/ac Ethephon

Summary:

The addition of NanoPro improved defoliation and reduced regrowth of cotton while increasing the number of open bolls. The effects on defoliation and regrowth were seen starting at 7 days after application (DAA) and continued through 21 DAA. Boll opening was similar by 21 DAA.

Collaborator: Texas A&M

Location: Snook, Texas

Application Type: Foliar, Crop Protection

Nano-Yield Product: 4 oz/ac NanoPro ^®

Additional Product: 2.4 oz/ac Thidiazuron, 12 oz/ac Folex, 0.25 % v/v NIS

Summary:

NanoPro improved defoliation in all treatments for irrigated and non-irrigated cotton. At a reduced 50% chemical rate, the treatment with NanoPro maintained adequate defoliation while defoliation reduced significantly without NanoPro.

Nutrient Deficiency & Nanotechnology Solutions

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:29:21 GMT

Crop nutrient deficiency occurs when plants lack essential elements required for growth, leading to reduced yield, poor quality, and increased susceptibility to disease. Common deficiencies include nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients like iron and zinc. These deficiencies often manifest in visible symptoms such as yellowing leaves, stunted growth, and poor root development. Causes include poor soil fertility, imbalanced fertilization, and environmental factors like soil pH, compaction, or excessive leaching. Effective management includes soil testing, balanced fertilization, and targeted nutrient applications to address specific needs.

By incorporating nanotechnology products into their fertility programs growers can help maximize their investment, driving nutrition in a more efficient way into their crops.

NanoN+® for liquid fertilizer efficiency
NanoN+ is designed to protect and carry nutrients in liquid solution to improve efficiency and reduce waste. For less than $4.50/ac, NanoN+ enhances plant nutrient uptake and availability for liquid nutrient formulations including macronutrient and micronutrient products. For two years in a row NanoN+ increased corn yield for Beck’s PFR trials with an average increase of +7 bu/ac and an average ROI of $22.35 per acre. The latest two year data from Precision Planting shows an average increase of +6.6 bu/ac and an average ROI of $31.11 per acre.

NanoCote™ Core for dry fertilizer efficiency
NanoCote™ Core protects your granular nutrient investment, promoting faster, more efficient delivery to the crop while dramatically reducing environmental losses. NanoCote Core provides an outer layer of protection to help minimize fertilizer volatilization loss into the environment. Once solubilized, the nanoparticles will bulk load onto nutrient molecules, preventing soil tie-up and maximizing nutrient use efficiency. The nutrient-loaded nanoparticles then facilitate faster uptake into the plant. NanoCote™ is the latest innovation by Nano-Yield, showing big returns across the country .

With every application, nanotechnology delivers more. Visit our website for more information or contact a Nano-Yield representative .

Testing NanoCharge™

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:59:34 GMT

Season-Long Trials at Cordova Bay Golf Course

At Cordova Bay Golf Course, excellence in turf management is more than a goal; it's a commitment. This commitment led us to trial Nano-Yield's innovative product, NanoCharge™, a product by Turf NanoTech™, during the summer of 2023. Our aim was to enhance our fairways' health and resilience, particularly against Dollar Spot disease, while maintaining overall turf quality. Here, we provide an in-depth analysis of our findings from this trial and explore how NanoCharge could revolutionize turf management practices.

The trial, conducted over five months from May to September 2023, covered twenty acres of our fairways. NanoCharge was applied at an 8-ounce rate per acre. We maintained our regular bi-weekly nutrition spray schedule, utilizing a GPS sprayer for pinpoint accuracy. The right halves of fairways one and two served as control areas, receiving only the standard nutrition, while the remainder of the fairways received the additional NanoCharge treatment.

Throughout the summer, both the control and treated fairways exhibited excellent turf health, reflecting the reliability of our existing fertility program. Notably, there were no significant differences in clipping yield between the control areas and those treated with NanoCharge. However, the most significant finding emerged just before Labor Day Weekend when a major outbreak of Dollar Spot disease occurred in the control halves of fairways one and two. In stark contrast, the NanoCharge-treated areas displayed minimal, if any, signs of the disease. This suggests a significant enhancement in disease resistance due to NanoCharge.

The trial demonstrated NanoCharge's potential as a powerful tool for disease suppression. Dollar Spot, a common and challenging turf disease, was effectively minimized in treated areas, indicating that NanoCharge could reduce the need for frequent fungicide applications, thereby lowering maintenance costs and environmental impact. While overall turf health was comparable between the control and treated areas, the enhanced disease resistance points to improved nutrient uptake and efficiency in the NanoCharge-treated sections. This implies that NanoCharge may optimize the effectiveness of applied fertilizers, promoting healthier turf even under stressful conditions.

The trial results align perfectly with Turf NanoTech’s slogan of Get Charged! NanoCharge not only charged our fairways with enhanced disease resistance but also demonstrated the product's potential to maintain high turf quality with less chemical intervention. This dual benefit of boosting resilience and promoting sustainable turf management practices is a game-changer for golf courses aiming for excellence.

The summer 2023 trial of Nano-Yield's NanoCharge at Cordova Bay Golf Course provided valuable insights into the product's efficacy. The clear improvement in disease resistance, coupled with consistent overall turf health, highlights NanoCharge as a promising addition to our turf management arsenal. As we continue to strive for the highest standards in golf course maintenance, incorporating innovative solutions like NanoCharge will undoubtedly play a crucial role.

For golf courses looking to enhance their turf management practices, it's time to GET CHARGED with NanoCharge and witness the difference firsthand!

NanoCote: Maximizing Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) and Reducing Environmental Losses

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:56:23 GMT

NanoCote is revolutionizing nutrient management in agriculture, offering a suite of benefits that promote optimal nutrient use and crop performance. Here’s how NanoCote stands out:

Nutrient Protection from Environmental Losses
NanoCote reduces nutrient loss by up to 50%, safeguarding essential elements from being lost to the environment or tied up in the soil.
Cleaner, Dust-Free Application
With NanoCote, applications are cleaner and dust-free, eliminating the need for additional dust control agents. This not only improves the efficiency of application but also enhances the agronomic value of the nutrients being delivered.
Enhanced Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE)
NanoCote significantly increases nutrient use efficiency (NUE) by delivering ALL nutrients more efficiently. Typically multiple technologies are required to protect all nutrients in the fertilizer blend.
Protection Against Nitrogen Volatilization
Volatilization is the most common way nitrogen is lost, particularly in the first 7-14 days after a fertilizer application. NanoCote’s nano-coating technology drastically reduces volatilization, ensuring that nitrogen remains available for crop uptake rather than being lost.

NanoCote Advanced Coating technology is a powerful tool for farmers seeking to optimize nutrient management, improve crop yields, and minimize environmental impact. By addressing common challenges like nutrient loss and nitrogen volatilization, NanoCote sets a new standard for sustainable agriculture.

Mike Jackson promoted to Director of Sales, East

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:21:24 GMT

Nano-Yield is excited to announce that Mike Jackson has recently been promoted to Director of Sales for the Eastern US. Mike’s passion for the industry began at a young age, rooted in his experience raising 4-H pigs. This early connection to agriculture has flourished over the decades, guiding him through various sales, management, and leadership roles since 1996. His dedication and expertise have made him a valuable asset in the ag industry, where he has worked with multiple seed, chemistry, and fertilizer companies. With a BS in Ag Business Management from Purdue University, Mike’s practical and common-sense approach to business has earned him respect and admiration from both colleagues and customers alike.

Mike is committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with his customers, as he sees these connections as the foundation of success in the industry. Mark Slavens, President of Nano-Yield, states “Mike’s passion for agriculture and his dedication to his team and customers are the driving forces behind his leadership as he strives to create a winning culture at Nano-Yield”.

Mike states, “I believe in serving our customers and helping them be wildly successful with our products. The better we can lead our customers, the more success they will experience. People want to believe and be a part of something.” Mike has been crucial to the rapid growth and success of bringing nanotechnology products to the Midwest in just his three short years with Nano-Yield.

Jenny Phillips, Director of Marketing for Nano-Yield, states, “Mike has been my colleague and mentor for over 6 years now, and I couldn’t imagine a more deserving person to fulfill this role. His dedication to his customers, his fellow salesmen, and to this industry is unmatched.”

Mike lives in central Indiana with his wife Heather and four daughters. When he’s not in the office you can find him on the golf course or spending time with his family.

Summer Success in the PNW

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:41:22 GMT

Dryland BurnDown

Walking fields in the Palouse this week I came across one that NanoPro had saved from a weedy disaster. In these dryland conditions it is common for the plants to shut down and even high rates of herbicides cannot get into the plants.

In the picture below you can see what was left after a 40 fl oz rate of Glyphosate was used (typical rates in the Palouse are 16-28 fl oz). This agronomist came in and saved the farmer from a massive weed bank by doing his standard program of Glyphosate with NanoPro. The sprayer left this check on the edge of the field to prove a point.

NanoN+ In-Furrow on Potatoes

A potato grower in western WA growing thin skin potatoes used NanoN+ through the planter in the furrow.

NanoCote™ Core on Potatoes

A grower on the west coast growing thin skin potatoes used NanoCote Core on his preplant dry spread. Standing on the ground he thought he could tell a difference in the field’s vigor. Throwing the drone up shows just how obvious it is. NanoCote is keeping the nutrition available longer and delivering it to the plants more efficiently.

New Nanotechnology for Turfgrass Nutrient Uptake

Thu, 30 May 2024 16:49:04 GMT

Ongoing advancements in the field of nanotechnology have created product solutions across many industries with applications for: targeted drug delivery, electronics, optics, material coatings, water filtration, and now - plant nutrition and pesticide uptake. Generally speaking, nanotechnology is an area of science whose aim is to harness the unique properties of materials by engineering them into nano-sized forms for novel uses. In agriculture, nanoparticles are especially effective when designed and engineered for enhancing both spray solutions and granular coatings to increase uptake of various chemistries. Though nanotechnology has been well studied and proven to increase agricultural yields, only now are professional turfgrass managers starting to employ new types of spray adjuvants and fertilizers enhanced by nanotechnology. As these new products enter the turfgrass arena, let's dive into their science to gain an understanding of what nanotechnology is and the benefits it can provide us.

An historic issue facing foliar liquid fertilizers has been low uptake efficiencies, likewise root uptake can be hampered by nutrient immobilization and environmental losses in the soil. After years of development, nanoparticle characteristics have been identified that combine to help solve these challenges in a highly effective, economical, and environmentally responsible way. Essentially, the most effective nanotechnologies offer solutions by using trillions of tiny porous nanoparticles which act like nutrient sponges. This army of sponges allows turfgrass more time to find and take up the applied nutrients, and a bigger payload when it does.

Nanoparticles (NPs) are typically defined as objects 10-100 nm in size (Figure 1), with unique properties that objects of larger sizes do not exhibit. The combination of small size, a porous texture, and a negative charge gives NPs their unique abilities. Specifically, they can load with nutrients and enter plant cells by multiple routes, ultimately delivering a nutrient payload at higher rates than plants would gain from similar spray solutions without NPs. The effect of size is a topic of extensive and active nanoparticle research and is usually viewed as the most critical factor in their function. Secondary, but also critical, are the effects of surface charge, texture, and shape. All such NPs characteristics are determined by the parent material and details of the synthesis method. Various techniques to synthesize nanoparticles have been developed in the last century and rapid advancement in nanotechnology continues to produce new processes for development and manufacturing. Most simply, nanoparticles can be engineered from parent materials by being either built up (bottom-up) or broken down (top-down) to reach the optimal size. Nanoparticles can be derived from many parent materials such as natural minerals, as well as metals, oxides, carbon-structures, and organics. Each choice contributes to the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles. Though NPs are indeed physical materials in nature, their small size imparts chemical-like properties. Within the limitations provided by the choice of material, characteristics such as size, texture, and charge can be manipulated to optimize the particle for a specific function.

As shown in Figures 2 and 3, nanoparticles first actively load the inputs in a spray solution and then deliver higher concentrations of those ingredients into the plant cells through a unique mode of uptake called endocytosis. Mesoporous silica-based nanoparticles (MSNs) hold tremendous relevance in modern agriculture due to their specific properties and associated applications. The company Nano-Yield uses a patented top-down synthetic approach to engineer silica-based nanoparticles, derived from natural minerals, into nanosized mesoporous spheres. These tiny silica-based spheres (30-100 nm), with meso-sized pores and channels function as carrier molecules; their porous structure and negative charge allows for the loading and encapsulation of smaller charged molecules. After entrapping a payload within their mesoporous channels, these nanoparticles are large enough to trigger a more active uptake by the plants, more effectively delivering those inputs than conventional methods allowing turfgrass managers to more efficiently deliver expensive inputs.

As noted a major issue of traditional foliar fertilizer applications can be poor nutrient uptake efficiencies. Standard turfgrass research estimates creeping bentgrass putting green turf has only 31-56% foliar N uptake (from a 5 g N/m2 application) within 8 hours of application, with little more occurring thereafter (Steigler et al., 2013; Chang et al., 2020). Research conducted at Texas A&M University measured nutrient uptake improvement in turfgrass when the product NanoCharge , which uses MSNs, was added to a spray solution. The study used 15N-labeled urea (0.2 lb. N/ 1000 sq. ft.) paired with a micronutrient solution to track and compare plant uptake. These nutrient solutions were applied to creeping bentgrass foliage either with or without NanoCharge at 0.2 oz/1000 sq.ft. (8.7oz per acre). After applying, turf samples were analyzed for percent differences between those fertilizers treated with NanoCharge vs. the fertilizer alone. Results showed a significant nitrogen increase in the turfgrass that included NanoCharge in the spray solution, and also phosphorus and calcium uptake (Table 1). These results were the first to quantify the benefits of NanoCharge as a technology for improving nutrient uptake and use efficiencies on turfgrass. Such improvements in nutrient and active ingredient uptake with nanotechnology can help turfgrass managers: optimize plant health, save money, and reduce environmental losses.

In summary, nanoparticles have emerged as a revolutionary tool, offering a multitude of functional applications today and on the horizon to address some of the most pressing challenges in many industries, including now professional turfgrass management.

Table 1. Whole plant percent uptake of nutrients which were paired with NanoCharge vs. the same nutrients applied without NanoCharge.

2024 Utah Best of State

Tue, 28 May 2024 16:39:08 GMT

Nano-Yield is excited to announce another Utah Best of State win! This year’s award, for Science & Technology (Inventor), represents the 6th Best of State win for the company.

Garrett Olsen accepted the award for helping engineer the first nanotechnology product to complement granular fertilizers. The NanoCote brand marks the Nano-Yield Company’s entry into granular fertilizer applications, compatible with any coating, allowing farmers to enhance the delivery of macro and micronutrient products while improving nutrient uptake.

The Best of State Awards

The Best of State Awards were created to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses in Utah. By recognizing excellence in our community and sharing examples of success and triumph in so many worthy endeavors, we hope all will be inspired to reach a little higher, to try a little harder, and to work a little smarter for our dreams and goals.

Mental Wellness: Ending the Stigma in Farming Communities

Tue, 14 May 2024 16:30:00 GMT

Farming often carries a heavy burden of stress and isolation. Studies consistently reveal that farmer suicide rates are alarmingly higher, ranging from 2 to 5 times the national average. Farmers face unique challenges—from natural disasters to financial uncertainties— all taking a toll on their mental health. It's time to stop the stigma surrounding mental wellness in agriculture and extend a hand to those who need support. After all, the future of agriculture depends on the well-being of its stewards.

Why Farmers are at Risk:

In rural communities, the taboo to start a conversation around mental health stifles and prevents those in need from seeking help. There's a common misconception that admitting to struggles is a sign of weakness, rather than a testament to human resilience. The pressures of financial instability, unpredictable weather, and the relentless demands of farming increases stress levels. When left unaddressed, this chronic stress can spiral into depression, enveloping individuals who contribute so much to our society.

Signs Someone May Be Struggling:

Recognizing the signs of mental health challenges is crucial for intervention. Changes in their behavior, withdrawal from their social interactions, increased accidents on the farm, neglect of animals, and a decline in personal appearance or farm upkeep can all indicate someone is struggling. By staying vigilant and observant, we can extend a helping hand to those in need.

Ways to Take Action:

It's not enough to encourage struggling farmers to seek help; we must also empower their loved ones to initiate conversations about mental health. Simple gestures like regular check-ins, offering assistance with farm tasks, or providing a listening ear can make a world of difference. These small acts of compassion can break through the walls of isolation and offer a glimmer of hope.

Breaking the Stigma:

Invite ways to have open dialogue and foster conversations about mental health within your farming communities. We can challenge misconceptions

and pave the way for acceptance and support. As James Dixon of the Arkansas Farm Bureau aptly stated, “seeking help is an act of strength, not weakness”. It is this act of strength that saved his own life. Let's redefine resilience as the courage to ask for help when it's needed most.

Conclusion:

Together, we have the power to transform farming culture into one that prioritizes mental wellness. Let's remain vigilant for signs of distress among our friends, families, and colleagues and have the courage to speak up. By extending compassion and support, we sow the seeds for a healthier, more resilient agricultural community.

Resources for Help:

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 / www.988lifeline.org

Farm Family Wellness Alliance: www.farmfoundation.org/resources/farm-family-wellness-alliance/

AgriStress Helpline: 833-897-2474 (call or text) / www.agrisafe.org/agristress-helpline/

Anxiety and Depression Association of America: www.adaa.org

Sourced Site: https://www.fb.org/initiative/farm-state-of-mind

Champions of Turf: Celebrating Golf Day with Turf NanoTech™

Fri, 10 May 2024 16:30:00 GMT

As the sun rises over pristine greens and gentle breeze flows through the trees, golf enthusiasts worldwide prepare to celebrate Golf Day, a tribute to the sport that unites players in pursuit of precision and passion. At Turf NanoTech™, we're not just dedicated to enhancing golfing experiences; we're committed to revolutionizing them.

On this special occasion, we want to shine a spotlight on the heroes behind the scenes: our dealers who have embraced our cutting-edge nanotechnology, particularly our flagship product, NanoCharge™. With our slogan of "Get Charged," we're ready to showcase how NanoCharge increases turf uptake of your spray inputs.

To buy NanoCharge contact your regional sales representative through these trusted partners!

Reinders : Located in Wisconsin and provides in surrounding states, contact them here: https://www.reinders.com/contact/

Planet Turf : Located in Washington and provides in surrounding states, contact them here: https://planetturfusa.com/contact/

D&K Products : Located in Iowa and provides in surrounding states, contact them here: https://dkturf.com/corporate-office-contact/

Brett Young : Located in Canada, contact them here: https://brettyoung.ca/contact/

Empire Turf : Located in Utah and provides in surrounding states, contact them here: https://empireturfinc.com/contact/

Heritage PPG : Provides Nationwide, contact them here: https://heritageppg.com/pages/contact-us

As we celebrate Golf Day, we want to salute our champions of turf, whose dedication and commitment have transformed dreams into reality. So, here's to the dealers who have embraced our vision, the partners who have fueled our journey, and the future that awaits, charged with infinite potential.

Introducing NanoCharge™: Supercharging Your Turf Care

Tue, 07 May 2024 16:30:00 GMT

Welcome to the future of turf management with NanoCharge™, the revolutionary nano fertilizer adjuvant from Turf NanoTech (TNT) designed specifically for professional turf maintenance. Whether you're tending to finely tuned golf courses, athletic fields or lawns, NanoCharge is your ultimate companion in achieving top performing turf.

Get Charged with NanoCharge

Our slogan isn't just a catchy phrase; it's a promise of unparalleled performance. NanoCharge is not your average adjuvant—it's a game-changer. With its advanced nanotechnology, NanoCharge enhances the uptake of a wide array of crucial turf care products, including fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulators (PGRs), biological metabolites, and insecticides. Say goodbye to subpar results and hello to turf that thrives under your expert care.

Power-Packed Benefits

Let's delve into the incredible benefits that NanoCharge brings to your turf care routine:

Enhanced Absorption: Powered by Nano-Yield® nanotechnology, NanoCharge maximizes the absorption of turf protection products, ensuring that every application delivers optimal results.
Field Tested and Approved: Trust is earned through rigorous testing, and NanoCharge has earned its stripes. Our product is field tested and agronomist approved, guaranteeing top-notch performance with weed control products.
Improved Uptake: Experience the synergy of fertilizer and pesticide absorption like never before. NanoCharge boosts plant uptake, leading to healthier, more resilient turf.
Compatibility: Say goodbye to compatibility concerns. NanoCharge seamlessly integrates with most liquid fertilizers, making it a hassle-free addition to your turf care arsenal.

Unleash the Power of NanoCharge

Ready to elevate your turf management to unprecedented levels of excellence? Embrace the future of turf care with NanoCharge. Join the countless professionals who have already discovered the transformative power of our NanoTech line.

Get charged with NanoCharge and witness the difference it makes in your turf maintenance regimen. It's time to unlock the full potential of your turf—because when it comes to excellence, there's no room for compromise.

What is Nano?

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:30:47 GMT

Nanoparticles in Fertilizers: Revolutionizing Plant Growth

In the quest for sustainable agricultural practices, scientists are delving into the realm of nanotechnology to enhance the efficiency of fertilizers and optimize plant growth. Nanoparticles, which are tiny structures at the nanometer scale, are being integrated into fertilizers to revolutionize the way nutrients are delivered into plants. This innovative approach has become a game-changing solution for improving crop yields and enhancing the quality of agricultural crops.

Understanding Nanoparticles

Nanoparticles are minuscule particles with dimensions ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers (see figure 1). At this scale, materials exhibit unique physical, chemical, and biological properties that differ from their bulk counterparts. These properties make nanoparticles highly versatile and applicable in various fields, including agriculture.

Nanoparticles in Fertilizers

When nanoparticles are incorporated into fertilizers, they facilitate the efficient delivery of nutrients to plants, thereby enhancing their growth and development. One of the key mechanisms by which nanoparticles benefit plants is through a process called endocytosis (see figure 2) . Endocytosis involves the uptake of nanoparticles by plant cells, allowing them to penetrate the plant wall and deliver nutrients directly into the cellular interior.

The Role of Nano-Yield™: The Nanotechnology Company

Nano-Yield is the leading manufacturer of nanotechnology for agriculture. Nano-Yield offers a range of versatile products, each harnessing the power of nanoparticles to optimize plant nutrition and growth. Two notable brands within Nano-Yield's portfolio are Aqua-Yield® and NanoCote™.

Aqua-Yield: Get Loaded

Aqua-Yield represents the Nano-Yield liquid product line, featuring nanoparticles designed to enhance nutrient absorption and crop protection utilization by plants. By leveraging the unique properties of nanoparticles, Aqua-Yield delivers nutrients and chemistry more effectively, ensuring successful growth and development.

NanoCote: Get Coated

NanoCote, Nano-Yield's newest brand, introduces a revolutionary approach to granular fertilizer application. By coating granular fertilizers with nanoparticles, NanoCote enhances nutrient release (see figure 3) and uptake by plants, promoting optimal nutrient utilization and minimizing nutrient leaching. This innovative coating technology ensures that plants receive a steady supply of nutrients, resulting in healthier, more resilient crops.

Data-driven Success:

The Nano-Yield company’s commitment to innovation is backed by rigorous scientific research and data analysis (See figures 4 & 5). Extensive trials and studies have demonstrated the efficacy of Nano-Yield’s nanoparticle-enhanced fertilizers in promoting plant growth, increasing yields, and improving the quality of agricultural crops. These findings provide compelling evidence of the tangible benefits that nanoparticle technology offers to growers worldwide.

Conclusion:

Incorporating nanoparticles into fertilizers represents a paradigm shift in agricultural practices, offering sustainable solutions to enhance crop productivity. Nano-Yield’s brands Aqua-Yield and NanoCote exemplify the transformative potential of nanotechnology in agriculture. By using the power of nanoparticles, farmers can optimize nutrient delivery, maximize yields, and cultivate healthier, more resilient crops, paving the way for a greener and more bountiful future.

Get Coated: Revolutionizing Granular Fertilizers with NanoCote™

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:45:00 GMT

In the world of agriculture, innovation is the key to sustainability and productivity. Nano-Yield™ proudly highlights its new brand NanoCote™, a groundbreaking granular coating that has set a new standard in the industry. With its revolutionary formula infused with nanoparticles, its flagship product NanoCote Core is transforming the way we approach coating for granular fertilizers.

The Power of NanoCote

NanoCote Core isn't just another coating – it's a game-changer. Unlike traditional coatings, NanoCote Core harnesses the power of nanotechnology to provide unmatched benefits for both farmers and blenders. Here's how NanoCote Core is reshaping the landscape of granular fertilizers:

1. Enhanced Performance : NanoCote Core's advanced formula ensures that every granule is coated with precision, resulting in superior performance in the field. By effectively encapsulating each particle with nanotechnology, NanoCote Core promotes even distribution of nutrients, leading to enhanced soil moisture retention and improved nutrient dispersion.

2. Reduced Dust and Buildup : Say goodbye to the hassle of dust and buildup on equipment. NanoCote Core features a light coating that cures quickly, minimizing dust during application and preventing buildup on machinery. This not only streamlines the fertilization process but also extends the lifespan of farming equipment and improves worker satisfaction.

3. Increased Nutrient Uptake and Yield : With NanoCote Core, farmers can expect to see significant improvements in nutrient uptake and crop yield. The nanoparticle-infused coating facilitates better absorption of essential nutrients by plants, resulting in healthier crops and higher yields. Whether you're cultivating staple crops or specialty produce, NanoCote Core is designed to increase your agricultural output.

4. Designed for Regenerative Agriculture : At Nano-Yield, we're committed to sustainable farming practices. That's why NanoCote Core is specially formulated to support regenerative agriculture. By promoting soil health and minimizing environmental impact, NanoCote Core helps farmers cultivate resilient and thriving ecosystems for future generations.

Join the NanoCote Revolution

Say hello to enhanced performance, reduced dust, and increased yields. Embrace innovation and elevate your farming operation with NanoCote Core – because when it comes to agricultural excellence, every granule counts. Get coated!

Revolutionizing Ag in Mexico: Nano-Yield™ and COMPO EXPERT®

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:53:10 GMT

In a groundbreaking move poised to revolutionize Mexican agribusiness, Nano-Yield™ and COMPO EXPERT® Mexico have inked a collaborative agreement. This partnership marks a new era of sustainable and cutting-edge nanotechnology solutions for farmers across the country.

Under this agreement, Nano-Yield will supply COMPO EXPERT with a suite of patented nano-based crop nutrition products. These innovative solutions promise to significantly enhance nutrient delivery to both specialty crops and row crops throughout Latin America.

COMPO EXPERT Mexico, a leading international agricultural company renowned for its high-quality specialty fertilizers and biostimulants, operates four fertilizer plants and serves growers in over 100 countries. By integrating Nano-Yield's nanoliquid technology solutions, COMPO EXPERT aims to optimize the efficiency of its liquid and dry products, providing growers with sustainable solutions tailored to their needs.

Marcelino Lopez, General Director of COMPO EXPERT Mexico, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting its potential to elevate the company's offerings. "This collaboration allows us to continue providing our clients with the highest level of technological innovation," Lopez stated. "We're committed to leading the market with products that translate into tangible benefits for farmers."

For Nano-Yield, this collaboration marks a significant milestone. Marco Guirado, Vice President of International Sales, emphasized the strategic alignment between the two companies. "COMPO EXPERT's reputation as a global leader in specialty fertilizers makes them an ideal partner for Nano-Yield," Guirado noted. "Together, we're poised to deliver unparalleled value to farmers in Mexico and beyond."

Clark Bell, Co-Founder and CEO of Nano-Yield, echoed Guirado's sentiments, expressing confidence in the partnership's potential for success. "COMPO EXPERT's expertise and global reach perfectly complement Nano-Yield's innovative nanotechnology products," Bell remarked. "We're excited to embark on this journey together and unlock new opportunities for agricultural advancement."

About COMPO EXPERT:

Headquartered in Münster, Germany, COMPO EXPERT is an international leader in the production and distribution of special fertilizers and biostimulants. With a diverse product portfolio and a global presence spanning 22 sales offices, COMPO EXPERT is committed to delivering innovative solutions for plant cultivation.

About Nano-Yield:

Since its establishment in 2014, Nano-Yield has been at the forefront of nanotechnology innovation, pioneering transformative solutions for the agriculture and turf industries. With a dedication to precision, quality, and sustainability, Nano-Yield leverages cutting-edge research to redefine the boundaries of what's possible at the nanoscale.

This partnership between Nano-Yield and COMPO EXPERT signifies a shared commitment to driving agricultural innovation and sustainability in Mexico and beyond. As these two industry leaders join forces, the future of farming looks brighter than ever before.

Enhancing Farming Success with Aqua-Yield® Products: Get Loaded!

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:30:00 GMT

In a recent interview on Agweek TV, Sevrin Anderson, a fifth-generation farmer from Drayton, North Dakota, shared his experiences and successes with Nano-Yield™, and its liquid brand Aqua-Yield® products. Partnering with ECO, a trusted distributor in the region, Anderson has integrated these innovative solutions into his farming practices for the past four years, yielding impressive results.

Anderson begins by discussing the science behind nanoparticles, emphasizing their unique hollow structure. These nanoparticles serve as effective carriers for various agricultural inputs, including micronutrients, macronutrients, and pesticides. Leveraging the mechanism of endocytosis, these nanoparticles facilitate the efficient uptake and utilization of essential components by plants.

When asked about his application methods, Anderson highlights the versatility of Aqua-Yield products throughout the farming season. He incorporates them into his pre-program applications in the spring, applies them foliarly during the growing season, and utilizes them post-harvest. Each product serves a specific purpose: NanoCS® enhances starter solutions for sugar beets, NanoPro® improves the efficacy of glyphosate for expedited absorption by the beets, NanoK® boosts sugar content in sugar beets, and NanoPack® enhances soybean production. Regardless of the application method or timing, these products are integral to Anderson's year-round farming regimen.

When questioned about his continued use of Aqua-Yield products, Anderson underscores the tangible success and ease of integration into his production practices. Unlike previous alternatives, Nano-Yield solutions have consistently delivered superior outcomes, demonstrating their efficacy and reliability.

The partnership between Anderson, ECO, and Nano-Yield exemplifies a collaborative approach to sustainable agriculture, leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize crop yields and enhance farm profitability. Through ongoing innovation and collaboration, farmers like Anderson are poised to meet the evolving demands of modern agriculture while ensuring environmental stewardship and long-term viability.

WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE

Unlocking Agricultural Potential with Aqua-Yield: Get Loaded!

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:30:00 GMT

In the dynamic world of agriculture, innovation is key to unlocking the full potential of our crops. One such innovation that is revolutionizing the way we nourish plants is Nano-Yield, with its flagship brand Aqua-Yield leading the charge. With the simple yet powerful slogan, "Get Loaded," Aqua-Yield is on a mission to redefine agricultural practices through the transformative power of nanotechnology.

The Nano Advantage

At the heart of the Aqua-Yield brand’s success lies its groundbreaking use of nanoparticles in liquid fertilizers. These tiny particles pack a mighty punch, enhancing the nutrient absorption capabilities of plants and leading to unparalleled growth and yield. By loading these nanoparticles with macro and micronutrients tailored to specific crop needs, Aqua-Yield ensures that plants receive precisely what they need for optimal health and productivity.

Meet the Heroes: NanoPro and NanoN+

Two standout products in the Aqua-Yield nanoliquid lineup are NanoPro and NanoN+. NanoPro stands out as a game-changer in crop protection, helping to deliver chemistry directly into the plant's cells. This innovative solution not only fosters robust growth and development but partnered with the right crop protectant, NanoPro enhances vital protection against common agricultural threats. Whether it's fortifying root structure, bolstering flowering, or safeguarding fruit quality, NanoPro consistently delivers results that speak for themselves.

Meanwhile, NanoN+ takes nutrients fertilization to new heights. By leveraging nanotechnology, NanoN+ maximizes nutrients uptake efficiency, reducing waste and environmental impact while boosting crop yields. With NanoN+, farmers can achieve higher nutrient use efficiency and better overall crop health, leading to healthier profits and a healthier planet.

The Science of Success

Behind Aqua-Yield's innovative approach lies a deep understanding of plant biology and nanotechnology. By harnessing the power of nanoparticles, Aqua-Yield has unlocked a world of possibilities for farmers, offering sustainable solutions to the challenges of modern agriculture. Through rigorous research and development, Aqua-Yield continues to push the boundaries of what's possible, ensuring that farmers have access to the tools they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

A Sustainable Future

In addition to driving agricultural productivity, Aqua-Yield is committed to sustainability every step of the way. By optimizing nutrient delivery and minimizing waste, Aqua-Yield helps farmers operate more efficiently while reducing their environmental footprint. With Aqua-Yield, sustainability is a guiding principle that shapes everything we do.

Conclusion

In the world of agriculture, innovation is the key to success. With Aqua-Yield and its groundbreaking use of nanotechnology, farmers have access to the tools they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. By harnessing the power of nanoparticles, Aqua-Yield is revolutionizing the way we nourish our crops, leading to healthier plants, higher yields, and a brighter future for all. So don't get left behind – get loaded with Aqua-Yield and unlock the full potential of your farm.

Boosting Soybean Yields: Top Performing Products at Nano-Yield™

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:30:00 GMT

As we celebrate Soybean Month, it's crucial to acknowledge the advancements in agricultural technology that continue to drive higher yields and greater sustainability in soybean farming. In recent trials, Nano-Yield has demonstrated remarkable success in improving soybean yields, showcasing their commitment to driving agricultural progress. Let's delve into two standout trials where Nano-Yield's products have proven to be game-changers for soybean growers.

NanoCote: Elevating Soybean Yields in St. Charles, MO

In a third-party trial conducted in St. Charles, Missouri, Nano-Yield's coated granular fertilizer brand, NanoCote™, emerged as a standout performer, delivering impressive results for soybean growers. The trial, meticulously executed under real-world conditions, revealed a remarkable increase of +11 bu/ac compared to the grower standard. This substantial yield enhancement underscores the efficacy of NanoCote in optimizing nutrient uptake and fostering robust soybean growth. By leveraging NanoCote, soybean farmers in St. Charles and beyond can unlock the full potential of their crops, achieving higher yields and maximizing profitability.

NanoPro: Partnering with North Carolina State University for Soybean Success

In collaboration with North Carolina State University, Nano-Yield conducted a rigorous trial featuring their liquid fertilizer brand, Aqua-Yield®, specifically utilizing the product NanoPro. The results were nothing short of impressive, with NanoPro demonstrating a significant yield increase of +7.2 bu/ac. This collaboration underscores Nano-Yield's commitment to advancing agricultural research and fostering partnerships to drive innovation in soybean farming. With NanoPro, soybean growers gain access to a cutting-edge liquid fertilizer solution that enhances nutrient absorption and ultimately leads to higher yields.

Conclusion

As soybean farmers face mounting challenges in meeting global demand while optimizing resource use and environmental sustainability, the role of innovative agricultural solutions becomes increasingly vital. Nano-Yield's success in the St. Charles, MO, and North Carolina State University. These trials underscores the transformative potential of their products in elevating soybean yields and driving agricultural progress. By harnessing the power of NanoCote and NanoPro, soybean growers can embark on a path towards greater productivity, profitability, and sustainability, ensuring a brighter future for soybean farming and the global food supply.

Nano-Yield's Women in Ag: Ladies in Science

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:30:00 GMT

Last but not least, Nano-Yield™ is highlighting the ladies in science! We couldn’t be happier with the dedication and knowledge these two have. As a company, we rely on them both for data, regulatory, and everything in between. Please enjoy a little bit about them from their own words.

Micki Palmersheim: Regulatory Specialist

I have a 6 year old Pitbull mix, named Pickle. I adopted her when I lived in Minnesota when she was 12 weeks old, and she's moved with me to North Dakota, Virginia, and Utah.

She likes to wear sweaters, nap, and take up all the space on the bed.

I'm involved in a few competitive pool/billiard leagues. Earlier this Month, I traveled to Colorado to compete in regional tournaments for 9-ball, and later this spring I am competing with my team in a world-qualifier competition that could send us to Vegas, NV to compete with teams from all over the world. Outside of pool I enjoy hiking and camping in the Uintahs, drawing, and snowboarding.

I received my bachelors degree in Biology from North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota and then completed my master's degree in Entomology from Virginia Tech. For my thesis, I quantified attractiveness of ornamental landscape plants to pollinators.

A fun fact about myself is I have original artwork published in scientific literature to support a research article that was written by a coworker back when I was working at the USDA-ARS in Fargo, ND.

I became passionate about Ag when first I began researching Alfalfa Leafcutting Bees while in Fargo, ND. I specifically was investigating the impact that insecticide exposure had on bee's behavior and physiology. Through this experience, I gained a unique perspective of the importance of crop inputs as a necessary contribution to crop production and food security, and motivated me to be a part of a team that was committed to innovating solutions that aim to improve sustainability of agriculture chemicals.

I look up to all the women that I work with at Nano-Yield. They are all incredible, and every day, I am motivated by their commitment to excellence and their ability to overcome challenges with grace and determination. What sets these women apart is not just their professional achievements, but also their collaborative spirit and supportive nature. They create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Working alongside them is not only productive but also immensely enjoyable. In essence, I look up to the women at our company because they embody the qualities of hard work, resilience, and camaraderie that I strive to emulate in my own career. They are not just colleagues; they are mentors, role models, and friends.

Britney Hunter: Technical Agronomist & Product Manager

My significant other and I share a love for adventure and creativity. Whether it's soaking in the electric atmosphere of live music shows or exploring the great outdoors through exhilarating hikes and capturing stunning aerial views with their drone, we cherish every moment we spend together. We have a little daughter named Lilly, whose infectious curiosity fuels her dreams of becoming a biologist specializing in the captivating world of bugs. We find a lot of joy in nurturing Lilly's passions, whether it's embarking on thrilling sledding adventures or simply enjoying quality time at the park.

My hobbies range from crafting intricate arts and crafts to belting out tunes at karaoke nights.

I have a bachelor's degree in Horticulture and a master's degree in Plant Science from Utah State University. My educational journey laid the groundwork for my career in agriculture.

My fun fact is I made history as the first female professional cannabis cultivator in Utah following its legalization in 2019.

I have a passion for Ag because of my deep-rooted love for plants and fascination with the intricacies of the food system that help drive my relentless pursuit of knowledge. From selling plants at a local nursery in high school to my current role, I remain captivated by the boundless wonders of the plant world.

The women I admire and draw inspiration from a diverse array of female visual artists I admire on Instagram.

Revolutionizing Agriculture: A TED Talk Recap by Clark T. Bell

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:30:00 GMT

In a thought-provoking TED Talk, Clark T. Bell, the founder and CEO of Nano-Yield™ delved into the critical role of fertilizer in revolutionizing food production and the imperative need for sustainable agricultural practices. Here are some key takeaways from his compelling speech:

Enhancing Food Production through Fertilizer:

Bell highlighted how advancements in fertilizer technology have enabled us to produce twice as much food on a single acre compared to four decades ago. However, he also emphasized the over reliance on synthetic fertilizers, with over half of the global population depending on them for food.

The Downside of Overuse :

Bell underscored the detrimental effects of overusing fertilizers, citing examples such as water pollution in Utah Lake and Lake Erie, and the destruction of marine ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico due to fertilizer runoff.

Addressing the Crisis:

With the world's population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, Bell stressed the need for innovative solutions to utilize the power of fertilizers sustainably.

The Role of Nanotechnology, Bio-Stimulants, and AI:

Bell outlined three critical factors in resolving the fertilizer dilemma: nanotechnology, bio-stimulants, and artificial intelligence. Nanoparticles, when combined with fertilizer, enhance plant uptake, minimize waste, and mitigate harmful effects on soil. Bio-stimulants like seaweed and organic acids naturally improve soil health and plant resilience. AI plays a crucial role in making informed decisions about fertilizer application, optimizing usage, and reducing environmental impact.

Empowering Responsible Practices:

Bell emphasized the importance of individual, farmer, and industry responsibility in fertilizer usage. He urged homeowners to adopt smart practices such as applying fertilizer only when necessary, researching plant needs, conserving water, and adapting landscaping choices to local environments.

Global Stewardship:

Bell highlighted the shared commitment among farmers worldwide to be stewards of the environment and nurture the land sustainably.

Clark T. Bell's TED Talk resonates as a call to action for embracing innovation, promoting sustainability, and reimagining our relationship with fertilizer to ensure a thriving future for agriculture and the planet.

Haven't seen the video yet? Click on this YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR2n9qTfQqI

Nano-Yield's Women in Ag: Ladies in Finance & International

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:30:00 GMT

In continuing to highlight the incredible women here at Nano-Yield™ for Women’s History Month, we are going to showcase the ladies from the finance and international teams. They both have brought so much talent to the company and we couldn’t be happier to have them here. Please enjoy in their own words a little bit about themselves.

Kelly Duffin: Administrative Director

I am married to my best friend, partner, plus one, travel and adventure companion - he checks all the boxes. This year we will celebrate 35 years together and I've never been happier. We love to travel, kayak, hike, bike, camp, exploring new places, and getting outside. We have two amazing boys. They booth live in the SL valley. My oldest son is a process engineer/CNC programmer and machinist for Triumph Aerospace. My youngest boy also works in agriculture. He got his Plant and Soils degree from USU and is working for BioGrass Sod Farms helping make outdoor space user and environmentally friendly. I couldn't be more proud of them both. My favorite things I love to do with my kids are dinners, BBQ's, pizza nights, camping, and vacationing.

My hobbies include skiing, yoga, hiking, my kitty Cosmo, walking with friends, supporting other women, connection and growth, dabbling in astrology, and exploring southern Utah. National Parks and retreats being a couple of my favs. Always up for travel and adventure whether it's another country or my own backyard.

The wheel of life is my education. Having great mentors, leaders, bosses and friends over the years have taught me so much. Learning, reading, and hands is my greatest education.

Why do I love being in Ag? I love learning and seeing how the world gets fed. I think most of us don't understand what happens behind the scenes to get the food on the table. Working for a company that is helping get the most out of the nutrients we use in order to feed in such mass quantities and that also adds to the sustainability of our planet and people is a bonus.

Any women I look to and why? I didn't grow up with many women around me. I had a brother, three uncles, boy cousins, and no daughters but my mom was a sure constant and was always there. She was and is an amazing grandma to my kids and played a huge role in their childhood. She is loving, caring, always shows up and would do anything for anyone. Also women like Susan B. Anthony and Mother Theresa who have shown us what it looks like to love unconditionally or give a voice for women and our rights are inspiring beyond words.

Maia Badaroux: Project Manager for Nano-Yield International

I met my husband, Hernan, 23 years ago. We got married, and we have a beloved 10-year-old daughter, Catalina, who was born when we were living in Brazil. We enjoy traveling, learning about other cultures, and making friends worldwide. A fun fact about us is we have visited 20+ countries so far and we speak three languages. During weekends, I enjoy playing soccer outdoors with my daughter, doing puzzles, and reading books when it rains. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree as an Agronomist Engineer and a postgraduate certificate as an Ontological Coach. I'm currently an MBA candidate at Kansas State University.

I grew up on a farm in the countryside of Argentina. I watched how my father worked in the field and it has taught me about hard work, responsibilities, and how our decisions affect crops, animals, and the impact we have on the environment. Since then, I have known I wanted to work on Ag, which makes a difference in our daily lives and can create a better future. As I age, I couldn’t be happier with my decision. My husband is also an agronomist with a Ph.D. and works in agriculture as well, so we share the same passion. Let's see what Catalina wants to do!

The woman who inspires me is Marie Curie, the first woman to win two Nobel prizes due to the discovery of radioactivity. She was not only a brilliant scientist but also a great woman who had to overcome many obstacles before achieving her goals.

Unveiling Nano-Yield™: The Nanotechnology Company

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:30:00 GMT

Nano-Yield is proud to introduce our new website and company name, changing the way we approach fertilization with cutting-edge nanotechnology. As leaders in the field, we're dedicated to providing tailored nanosolutions for every segment of the fertilizer industry.

Our diverse range of brands cater to specific needs within the agricultural and horticultural sectors, ensuring optimized performance and maximum yield for farmers and growers worldwide.

Aqua-Yield®: Get Loaded

Experience the power of nanoliquid products with Aqua-Yield, our pioneered brand designed to enhance nutrient uptake and crop protection. Through the power of nanotechnology our patented nanoparticles load and deliver nutrients and crop protection into the plants cells, resulting in unparalleled growth and vitality.

NanoCote™: Get Coated

Our innovative granular fertilizer coating is the first of its kind to utilize nanoparticle technology to provide protection from environmental losses, ensuring precise and efficient nutrient delivery to the roots for optimal plant health and crop yield production for farmers. Blenders experience cleaner air and equipment with our dust free coating, ensuring higher efficiency for production and a better working environment.

Turf NanoTech™ (TNT): Get Charged

For professional turf managers seeking superior performance and pristine landscapes, Turf NanoTech (TNT) is the ultimate solution. Engineered with precision and expertise, TNT products leverage nanotechnology to promote stronger roots, denser turf, and enhanced stress tolerance, setting a new standard in turf care excellence.

Nano-Yield™ International: Global Solutions, Local Impact

As a testament to our commitment to global agriculture, Nano-Yield International brings our pioneering nanotechnology to farmers and growers across borders. With tailored solutions designed to address diverse agricultural challenges, Nano-Yield International empowers agricultural communities worldwide to thrive and prosper.

At Nano-Yield, we're not just a company – we're a nanotechnology powerhouse dedicated to shaping the future of agriculture. With our innovative products and commitment to excellence, we are leading the way towards a more sustainable and productive agricultural landscape.

Explore our website to discover the full range of Nano-Yield brands and products. Experience the transformative power of nanotechnology in fertilization. Join us in revolutionizing agriculture one nanoparticle at a time.

Nano-Yield’s Women in Ag: Ladies in Marketing

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:41:17 GMT

Nano-Yield™ is proud to have incredible women from all walks of life work at the company. In honor of Women’s History Month we want to showcase all of the women that do amazing work for us. This week we are highlighting the ladies in marketing in their own words, enjoy. ��

Jenny Phill ips: Director of Marketing

Married to Evan, Annah is 7 and in First Grade. We like to play outdoors, hunt for artifacts on our property, archery, and are very involved with the flint knapping community (we have a brand on the side- Not So Civilized). Evan is a police officer full time. I grew up in the big city (Cleveland, OH), but fell in love with the ag community when I landed a job in agriculture in 2008. I graduated from The Ohio State University in 2005 with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology at the age of 20. I love the humbleness, laid back, hardworking nature of farmers. I find it interesting how hard it can be to grow crops on top of the amount of pressure/control and regulations consumers/government put on farmers, and how disconnected we can be. Growing up in the bigger city I had no idea where anything came from, or the amount of work farmers put in to produce my food. We take it for granted.

The women I look to? The women in agriculture... I have so much to learn about this industry. And my mother-in-law Sherri Rogers. She's been the one constant, solid rock and unconditional loving figure I've needed in my life, and I 100% trust her with helping raise my daughter.

Misty Kempton: Social Media & Events Manager

I love to watch movies, visit new restaurants, the Grand Tetons, travel to new places, hike and go to the lake. I LOVE water! If it’s a water activity, I’m there. My husband, Chase, and I love to get outside in the summertime with our two kids Everleigh, who is 5, and Arthur, who is almost 2. I have a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a double emphasis in Public Relations and Advertising. Fun fact is I was adopted and grew up next to a dairy farm in Wyoming. I adored watching all the little Guernsey calves in the springtime and helping bottle feed them. I love being in Ag because it's so much more complex than just making sure crops are watered. The science behind it is truly amazing. I love being a part of the innovations and helping farmers discover how to increase their yield.

I look to my mom who was a single, working mom and raised me to be who I am today. I also look up to all the women I work with at Nano-Yield and in agriculture.

Brooke Rosqvist: Marketing Manager

I’m married to my husband Jake and we have a little daughter named Ruby who just turned 2! Jake and I love to watch movies, lift weights, play D&D, and hang out with our friends, pets, and Ruby. My favorite thing to do with Ruby is go to the park, go shopping together, and go on soda runs. I played accelerated softball since I was 8 and I love to play coed slow pitch with my Dad and old teammates. I have a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and love being in a creative career. I love being in Ag because I grew up going to my grandparents houses and they had acres of farmland. I feel at home being in this industry and I love knowing our products are changing this industry for the better and being a part of that is amazing.

Women I look up to are my mother, mother-in-law, aunts, and my girlfriends that show so much strength and resilience through trials they have had in their lives. They teach me to become a stronger, more confident person and I appreciate them more than they will ever know. They help me be a better mom and teach my daughter she can be a confident, strong woman one day too.

Nano-Yield™ Recap: Highlights from Commodity Classic 2024

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:30:00 GMT

The bustling city of Houston, Texas, recently hosted the largest farm show in North America, Commodity Classic. Nano-Yield was front and center, showcasing our cutting-edge nanoliquid products and nano-coating products and engaging with farmers, dealers, and industry partners. Here's a recap of the highlights from various members of our team:

Our C-Suite’s Highlights

Our CEO/Co-Founder Clark Bell marveled at the resilience of farmers and the integration of AI in agriculture. He was thrilled to hear our name in conversations, indicating the impact Nano-Yield is making in the industry. Witnessing the interactions between sales managers and attendees further reinforced the strength of our team.

Our President/COO Mark Slavens Ph.D emphasized the value of team building and relationship development during the event. Bringing the team together fostered a sense of unity and purpose. Conversations with customers provided valuable feedback and insights, reinforcing Nano-Yield's commitment to meeting the needs of growers and dealers.

Our CSO Landon Bunderson Ph.D took the stage to introduce our groundbreaking product, NanoCote™, at Commodity Classic. His speech garnered attention and sparked discussions about the early success of NanoCote. Amidst company sales meetings and engaging with new dealers, Landon also found time to enjoy the camaraderie with his coworkers.

Our Sale’s Team Highlight:

For Matt Ward, the highlight wasn't just the show floor buzz but also the delectable Texas de Brazil cuisine. Beyond the gastronomic delights, he noted the significant interest in nano tech from both farmers and industry players. Additionally, discussions about potential partnerships and innovative applications of our products added to the excitement of the trip.

Aaron Winn cherished the camaraderie among the sales team and the opportunity to learn from customers across the United States. Collaborating with Nano-Yield team members and exploring marketing opportunities highlighted the versatility and potential of our unique products. Engaging in discussions about addressing growers' challenges with nanotechnology further underscored the company's commitment to innovation.

Overall, Commodity Classic 2024 was a resounding success for Nano-Yield, showcasing our innovative products, fostering connections, and reaffirming our commitment to revolutionizing agriculture through nanotechnology. We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to drive positive change in the industry.

Turf NanoTech - On the road with Dr. Phil

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:26:39 GMT

Word is spreading about the benefits of Nanotechnology for professional turfgrass management. Golf course Superintendents and Grounds Managers from all sectors are learning about and preparing to try the nano-adjuvant NanoCharge in their own nutritional and pesticide spray mixes. 2023 Turfgrass Research results and demo trials have shown the benefits of adding NanoCharge, and at only 8.7oz and around $8 per acre it’s a valuable addition worth trying.

Many thanks to those we have met across the lands at: NanoCon in Phoenix, Planet Turf - Educational program, British Columbia Golf Course Superintendents Conference in Victoria BC with the Brett Young team, Michigan Turfgrass Foundation’s annual conference and show. Next stop is GCSAA Conference in Phoenix - Booth #1444, see you there.

2nd Year Precision Planting PTI Trials with Aqua-Yield® nanotechnology 🔥

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:56:01 GMT

How are you pushing the limits of your crop inputs? For the past 2 years our nanoliquid® product data with Beck's Hybrids and Precision Planting PTI is achieving positive ROI simply by adding 4 oz to the acre with your pesticide and fertility applications. NanoPro is our low cost patented nanotechnology product, engineered to drive chemistry with better efficiency. NanoN+ is our fertility driver.

It’s a no-brainer adding our nanotechnology products to your applications.

The Precision Technology Institute provides you with the chance to see the latest technology in action and learn insights to apply on your own operation. Trials are conducted on 400+ acres of agronomic trials in Pontiac, IL. Aqua-Yield is proud to be a partner for a second year, and we are excited to showcase some of the trial results.

2023 T-Fund

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:59:01 GMT

Turf NanoTech thanks the following University Turfgrass researchers for their 2023 work in trialing and advancing our understanding of how Nanotechnology can help professional turfgrass managers improve the uptake efficiencies of their Nutrients and Chemistries. The annual TNT “T-Fund” represents our ongoing commitment to supporting independent University research programs.

Thank You!

Oregon State - Alec Kowalewski

Michigan State - Joe Vargas

Utah State - Paul Johnson and Paul Harris

Wisconsin - Doug Soldat

Michigan State - Thom Nikolai

Ohio State - Todd Hicks

Tennessee - Brandon Horvath

Tennessee - John Sorochan

Penn State - Max Schlossberg

TX A&M - Ben Wherley

NanoCharge Shows Significant Nutrient Uptake into Turfgrass

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:21:53 GMT

Results are in, after putting NanoCharge to the test in a research trial conducted at TX A&M this year NanoCharge was shown to improve nutrient uptake just as designed. The study's aim was to measure the percent plant increase of nitrogen and other important turf nutrients when nanotechnology was added to a spray solution. At issue is the known poor nutrient uptake inefficiencies of traditional foliar applications. Prior turfgrass research estimates creeping bentgrass putting green turf has only 31-56% foliar N uptake (from a 5 g N/m2 application) within 8 hours of application, with little more occurring thereafter (Steigler et al., 2013; Chang et al., 2020). Improving this rate of uptake with nano liquids would help turfgrass managers: optimize plant health, save money and reduce environmental losses.

The TX A&M trial used 15N-labeled urea (0.2 lb. N/ 1000 sq. ft.) to track and recover nitrogen in the plant along with a micronutrient solution. These nutrient solutions were applied to the creeping bentgrass foliage either with or without NanoCharge at its standard rate of 0.2 oz/1000 sq.ft.. After applying, turf samples were analyzed for percent differences between those fertilizers treated with NanoCharge vs. the fertilizer alone. The data Table here clearly shows the percent increase in nutrients in the turfgrass which received NanoCharge in the spray solution. These great results will help turfgrass professionals understand the benefits of NanoCharge as a technology for improving nutrient use efficiencies when managing turf.

Congrats Dr. Joe Vargas!

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:52:28 GMT

What an event at the 2024 Michigan Turfgrass Conference where we celebrated the 55 year career of Professor Dr. Joe Vargas at MSU. Many of Joe’s former graduate students (myself) and colleagues were presenters throughout the educational sessions and special events for Joe. Turf NanoTech joins those from across our industry in sending thanks to Joe for his tireless dedication to advancing Turfgrass Pathology and Science. Cheers Joe!

Finding the "Sweet Spot" for Sweeter Beets

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:29:29 GMT

When it comes to farming, the Red River Valley is one of the most fertile farming areas in the world. For four generations Gary Wagner and his family have carved their living on what has grown to 5,000 dryland acres in Crookston, MN: sugar beets, wheat, soybeans and navy (edible) beans. Some of their success has been attributed to two sustainable product lines which continue to prove their worth in providing early and faster growth, more healthy plants and cost-effective returns on investment: Calcine® and nanotechnology-based products from Aqua-Yield®.

Jim and Darcy Erickson of Erickson Custom Operations (ECO) have built a successful business based on these two product lines, and Gary Wagner is one of their first growers to have used both product lines and continues to push the limits of these great technologies. Wagner is very pleased with the synergies he sees with Calcine and Aqua-Yield product working together to stimulate fast and more healthy growth, especially with his sugar beet crop.

The sugar beet season begins with NanoPro®: “With recommendations from Jim Erickson and Tom Vander Heiden of ST Biologicals we immediately get a start controlling our ragweed using NanoPro,” says Wagner. “We couldn’t get complete control with our herbicide, so that is a big plus for us. Now, every application contains NanoPro.” At just 4 oz/ac, farmers across the country are seeing nice control of weeds when applying NanoPro with their herbicides.

Next is addressing the high salt issues. High salt levels cause farm ground to become heavily compacted, lowering the amount of nutrients available in the soil, ultimately lowering producer’s profit yield. When applied, Calcine opens up the soil, releasing the natural nutrients reducing salt levels allowing quicker emergence of seed when planted.

“So to start we put in (4 oz) NanoPhos® with the Calcine… we blended the two as a starter fertilizer putting it down in the same seed tube. It basically touches the sugar beet seed itself,” Wagner says. The Calcine does a tremendous job in neutralizing very high salt levels in the soil. “The result we see - the Calcine opens up the soil, releasing natural nutrients and that means we get quicker emergence of seed when planted.”

With better control on weeds and salty soils, Wagner then focuses on nutrition. “We use (4 oz) NanoK® to enhance our sugar in our sugar beets. Two applications of that during the fungicide season. We’ve always been right close to the valley average for sugar content. But it seems like the last couple of years we started using NanoK we’re running just maybe a half percent better in sugar content, and in fact 2023 saw a near record-breaking crop for us."

"With Aqua-Yield products, you can get to your 8 leaf stage quicker, which makes producers happier in case the area is hit with an August frost, hail damage or wind. The plant has a head start," Wagner says. And of course, with nanotechnology, “less is more”. “I’m a technology guy,” says Wagner. "And using Calcine while mixing several of the Aqua-Yield product line is almost like, 'technology meets agriculture'."

The biggest decision for Wagner last year: cutting back overall usage. He states, "Usually we put 3.5 gallons per acre of 10-34-0 down with the seed and it gave us a little bit of seed burn, and for us cutting back to 2 gallons per acre of 10-34-0 and putting nano products with that was a big step for us." By reducing the amount of 10-34-0 Wagner was also able to reduce the salt load while pushing for better delivery of nitrogen and phosphorus to the plant through nanotechnology.

There has to be a bottom line, and for Gary Wagner, it was both a larger sugar beet crop with more sugar this last year. "We were up almost a full percent more in sugar content this year” he says. "Try it, Try it. Prove it to yourself. It might not be a miracle product, but it does help. I’m a believer."

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON INCORPORATING CALCINE & AQUA-YIELD INTO YOUR SUGAR BEET PROGRAM, CONTACT:

701-371-7184

erickson.customoperations@outlook.com

www.ericksoncustomoperations.com

Can't wait to see you at the GCSAA!

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 02:30:00 GMT

Phil Dwyer of Turf NanoTech is at the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America conference to talk about uniquely engineered nanoparticle solutions designed to tank mix or combine with fertilizer, pesticide, or PGR products to improve uptake and delivery on turfgrass.

The latest NanoCote trials from the Midwest

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:51:48 GMT

In the 2023 growing season, Nano-Yield™ conducted trials in the Midwest, employing a third-party research team to assess the effect of using fertilizers treated with NanoCote™ Core for soybeans and corn. Trials on 20-acre plots, alongside control plots, involved farmers providing pre-plant phosphorus fertilizer rates, with experimental fertilizer coated with 108 oz/ton of NanoCote Core. Thorough soil and tissue analyses, field visits, and data collection by consultants and agronomists ensured a comprehensive evaluation. Participating growers and blenders provided crucial feedback through surveys, addressing aspects like application and dust reduction. Harvesting separately from experimental and control plots, growers utilized onboard yield collecting technology for real-time data, offering a comprehensive overview of NanoCote Core's real-world application and user experience.

The Rise of NanoCote Core in Corn:

NanoCote Core increased corn yield with a reduced rate of total phosphorus, demonstrating a staggering 13-bushel-per-acre increase—a significant gain for corn farmers.

Defying the Odds in the Face of Drought:

NanoCote Core promoted resistance to severe drought conditions and boosted corn yield despite water scarcity, a testament to resilience and innovation.

Soybean Triumph with NanoCote Core:

Shifting focus to soybeans, NanoCote Core achieved success at a reduced rate of phosphorus and a 3-bushel-per-acre yield increase, reinforcing NanoCote Core as a valuable tool for sustainable farming.

Conclusion: A New Era in Farming:

Trial collaborators agree, NanoCote Core is a new catalyst for increased yields, resilience, and sustainability. The data and trials confirm NanoCote Core's role in reshaping the future of farming, ushering in an era of abundance. Stay tuned for more chapters in this journey towards a greener, more bountiful tomorrow.

Turf NanoTech™ Testimonial with Dean Piller of Cordova Bay Golf Course

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:57:00 GMT

Dean Pillar, a golf course superintendent, gives his testimonial regarding use nanoliquid technology from Turf NanoTech. He discusses the benefits of the products when used on his turfgrass.

JUST IN: 2023 Beck's Practical Farm Research (PFR)® Data

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:53:00 GMT

Aqua-Yield® was excited to partner with Beck's again this year and trial some of our nanoliquid® products through their PFR (Practical Farm Research) program. Our 2-year multi-location trials show how our technology helps growers take their inputs to the next level. We strive to become PFR Proven next year!

Each year, new technologies and management practices emerge, making it difficult for farmers to evaluate all the options. So, Beck's does it for you. The research and agronomic results from the 500+ studies conducted across several states are then shared through their annual PFR book.

2022 Beck's Trial Data- CLICK HERE

© 2023 Aqua Yield Operations, Inc. NanoPro® and NanoN+™ are registered trademarks of Aqua Yield Operations, Inc. Practical Farm Research (PFR)® is a registered trademark of Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

NanoPro® PGR Solutions

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:20:00 GMT

NanoPro is the Aqua-Yield® flagship carrier adjuvant for crop protection applications. Add NanoPro to any Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) product to increase plant uptake and amplify the end result for crops. PGR products mimic natural plant hormones that either promote or slow plant growth. The chemical structure of PGR products is highly synergistic with Aqua-Yield nanotechnology.

Lodging Control

Where growers rely on a PGR product to mitigate the risk of crop lodging that prevents machine harvest, NanoPro is an optimal carrier adjuvant to ensure success.

Fruit coloration

Using PGRs to enhance fruit coloration can increase marketability and provide a more even and earlier harvest for multiple crops. Products for fruit coloration are enhanced by the addition of NanoPro.

Fruit Retention

PGRs designed for fruit retention allow growers to increase fruit set or delay maturation to shift the harvest window to protect their crop value. Products for fruit retention are enhanced by the addition of NanoPro.

Grower Standard

ReTain - 11.7 oz

Boric Acid - 3 lbs

Sil-100 - 4 oz

Applied at 100 GPA

Shoot reduction

Reducing shoot growth is beneficial in decreasing the need for pruning and helping to increase yield for subsequent years. NanoPro enhances PGR products which decrease shoot growth.

Easy Mixing:

Disclaimer: NanoPro should be used with caution with PGR applications which may damage crops if delivered in excess. Aqua-Yield is invested in research trials to identify optimal protocols and solutions related to the use of nanotechnology with PGRs.

The Science Behind NanoCote™ Core

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:35:00 GMT

Disclaimer: Based on general nanotech principles.

Introduction

The agriculture industry has always been a fertile ground for scientific innovations. NanoCote Core, a novel fertilizer coating, integrates this synergy by using cutting-edge science and technology with agricultural best practices to elevate crop yield and quality. But what is new about NanoCote Core that hasn’t been done already?? Today, we'll unravel the three key scientific processes behind NanoCote Core that makes it a game-changer for agriculture.

A Boost to Nutrient Efficiency

Much like humans, plants need a balanced diet of nutrients to grow strong and healthy. However, many nutrients in conventional fertilizers are lost to the environment before they can be absorbed by the plant. . Unlike conventional fertilizer coatings, NanoCote Core makes the delivery of nutrients, like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, to the plant's cells more efficient. By enhancing the delivery efficiency, Core not only fuels the plants with what they need but reduces nutrient waste, making every gram count. This increases the plant’s growth factors, such as seed germination, nitrogen metabolism, photosynthetic activity, and protein synthesis. Enhancing nutrient efficiency also means a more sustainable farming practice less fertilizer needs to be applied, which is cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

Protection Against the Forces of Nature

It’s common practice for farmers to apply more fertilizer than is needed, because they know a lot of it will be washed away or dissipated before the plant roots can reach it. NanoCote Core acts like an invisible umbrella or protective bubble that helps nutrients stick and stay in place. The nanotechnology in the coating encapsulates essential nutrients in protective nanomaterials. This encapsulation acts like a shield, preventing nutrient loss through environmental factors like leaching, runoff, and evaporation. Core ensures that a substantial portion of the nutrients remain available for the plants when needed. This ensures that the nutrients stay in the soil, aiding the growth of your crops. The protective shield provided by Core can be a lifesaver during unexpected weather conditions, ensuring the hard work put into farming does not go to waste.

An Even Distribution of Nutrients

Fertilizers can’t help the plant until the root finds the area where the fertilizer was applied in the soil, which further contributes to waste. Uneven nutrient distribution among your crops can and will undermine the performance of your overall harvest. NanoCote Core helps to even the playing field. It optimizes nutrient distribution by gradually releasing nutrients over an extended period. This ensures a more even distribution of nutrients across the soil profile, helping prevent waste. . The result is a well-nourished crop field with an elevated potential for high-yield harvests. With Core, each plant has an equal opportunity to thrive, promoting healthier crops and a more bountiful harvest.

Conclusion

By ensuring crops can grow in a nutrient-rich and protected environment, NanoCote Core proves it is not just a fertilizer coating. Core is a blend of scientific innovation and practical agriculture, laying the foundation for a new era of sustainable and efficient farming. By unraveling the scientific prowess embedded within NanoCote Core, we can appreciate the genius it brings to the soil, making farming more fruitful and more resilient against nature’s unpredictability. The promise of NanoCote Core is a testimony to the boundless possibilities that arise when science and agriculture come together in harmony.

NanoCon '23: The Future is Nano

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:48:00 GMT

What an electrifying time we had in Scottsdale, AZ! The energy, the enthusiasm, and the sheer brilliance that filled the air during NanoCon was nothing short of extraordinary.

For those who came, you brought an undeniable spark to the event. As for those who couldn't make it this time, you were genuinely missed, and we're already counting down the days until we can reunite next year for an even bigger, bolder NanoCon!

Now, let's dive into the exhilarating highlights that made NanoCon 2023 an unforgettable experience:

Unveiling NanoCote™ Core: Breaking Ground in Nanotechnology!

Prepare yourselves for a groundbreaking announcement that has the agri-world buzzing with excitement! Our latest creation, NanoCote™ Core, isn't just a product; it's a revolution. Imagine a granular fertilizer with a nanoparticle coating, taking crop nourishment to unprecedented heights. Explore the triumphs revealed through external data trials on our website! This is not just a product launch; it's a game-changer!

Nano-Mania in the Techno Realm:

Our NanoCon was not just a gathering; it was a convergence of brilliant minds delving deep into the nano universe. Our expert leaders took center stage, unraveling the secrets of nano-technology, from the basics to real-world applications on the vast canvas of farms. It wasn't just discussions; it was an exploration of the nano frontier, and you were at the heart of it!

Let's hear from our activity leaders on all the fun we had outside of the conference learning!

ATV Rides Through Wheeler’s Needle

The ATV rides provided by Stellar Adventures took the NanoCon attendees through the desert forest at the base of the Superstition Mountains, near Wheeler’s Needle. We raced on the trails led by tour guides who told stories of old ranches and the Lost Dutchman’s gold mine. The ride was designed for all experienced riders so no one was left behind or left out.

After blazing through the dust, we met up at OHSO Brewery in Scottsdale for a beer tasting of the local brews served with some delicious appetizers as we told stories about the ride and of the new Nano-Yield products.

It was a great time had by eve ryone, and great friendships were made by everyone.

Frank Lloyd Wright Museum - Taliesin West

A small group of U.S. and international partners joined us for a tour of Taliesin West, the architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and “desert laboratory.” We learned that students used to pay around $650 for a full year of room, board, and architectural schooling with Wright. The space is simply incredible in its thoughtful design and quiet, comforting ambiance. Taliesin West was truly built in sync with the surrounding nature, in keeping with his signature style.

Hunting Some Hogs!

At the 2023 NanoCon I had the chance to take a group of our customers out to hunt Hogs at the Blue Rooster Hunt Ranch in Arizona. It was a blast! Tom was the lead guide to our experience and he had the hogs dialed in. The ranch has the Little Colorado river running through it and so we got to hike along the rim and scout for hogs, wildebeest and rams along the river and in the thickets. Every guy who came had a chance to get a shot off and nearly everyone went home with a kill.

Overall we had a great time getting to know each other and spending some time outdoors in a new area hunting for hogs.

Golfing at Talking Stick!

The golf outing at NanoCon was a blast. It was a perfect weather day, and the perfect opportunity to connect with clients. The joy of being outdoors, getting fresh air, soaking up the sun, and trying to hit golf balls straight was a rejuvenating break from the day to day workings for everyone. Seeing our clients face to face during the golf outing strengthened the rapport we've been building for months and even years. It also gets the competitive juices flowing a little bit when you sink a long putt to save par after being in the trees for the previous shot (that's where I spent most of my time).

All in all, the golf outing was the perfect marriage of business and pleasure. We made new relationships and built on the existing connections that we work so hard to keep, all while having fun on the course. I can't wait to go back.

2023 T-Fund

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:40:00 GMT

Thank You!

NanoPack® FTW 🌱

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:51:00 GMT

NanoPack® by Aqua-Yield® offers a revolutionary solution in agriculture, harnessing the power of nanotechnology and providing many benefits.

This micronutrient product (0.5Cu-2Fe-1Mn-1Zn) enhances crop yields and promotes plant health by delivering essential nutrients directly to the cellular level. By improving nutrient utilization farmers save resources and increase their profitability while being an environmentally sustainable choice.

In this latest soybean trial from ABG Ag Services based out of Sheriden, IN, adding 4 oz/ac NanoPack® at both the R1 and R3 applications with fungicides produced a whopping +8.5 bu/ac increase over using the fungicide alone.

Learn more today at:

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Nano-Yield™ introduces NanoCote™: A Revolutionary Nanotechnology for Granular Fertilizers

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 1, 2023

Sandy, UT – Leading the charge in nanotechnology innovation for fertilizers, adjuvants, and crop chemistries, Nano-Yield™ proudly unveils the NanoCote™ brand, a ground breaking nanotechnology-based granular fertilizer coating. NanoCote Core is the first product engineered to complement existing fertilizers, elevating the performance of the granular fertilizer industry to new heights.

Nano-Yield CEO and CoFounder Clark Bell expressed his excitement, stating, “We are thrilled with the development of NanoCote over the past several years. Through extensive lab and field trials, we have harnessed the incredible potential of nanotechnology to enhance every aspect of the farming experience when added to granular fertilizers.”

Nano-Yield President and COO Mark Slavens highlighted the ease of use and benefits of this technology, saying, “Our team is proud to have engineered this technology in a way that is seamless for blending operations. You can spray it on any type of dry granular fertilizer. It dries very quickly without heat or any other specialized equipment.” Director of Research & Development, Garrett Olsen, explains that the nanoparticles serve as a delivery mechanism, with a primary focus on increasing nutrient uptake by plants. “Our goal was to create a user-friendly formulation that maximizes plant nutrition. Every component in NanoCote products serves a purpose and drives the entire formulation.”

NanoCote Core brings substantial benefits to farmers and blenders, along with positive impacts on soils and the environment. Brooke Rosqvist, NanoCote Brand Manager, emphasized these outcomes, stating, “NanoCote Core reduces dust, cleans machinery, and minimizes wear and tear on equipment, benefiting both farmers and blenders. Moreover, it boasts impressive sustainability credentials by being biodegradable, setting a new standard for environmentally friendly granular applications. This will especially be appealing to those interested in regenerative ag practices.”

The NanoCote brand marks the Nano-Yield Company’s entry into granular fertilizer applications, compatible with any coating, allowing farmers to enhance their preferred products while improving nutrient uptake. NanoCote Core is now available for distribution in the United States.

For more information, please contact a local Nano-Yield sales representative or visit our websites:

Media Contact:

Doug Jardine

Email: djardine@aquayield.com

Phone: (801) 638-5020

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Jake with Alpine Country Club talks NanoCharge

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:46:00 GMT

Executives Speak

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:13:00 GMT

Clark Bell, CEO, Aqua-Yield

Interest surrounding the potential uses and benefits of nanotechnology have been mounting for many years, and use of the technology in fertilizer applications was one its first forays into agriculture. To learn more about the emergence of this technology – and how it might relate to biologicals and specialty nutrients, we caught up with Clark Bell, Chief Executive Officer of US-based Aqua-Yield. The company's core product is NanoPro that uses silicon dioxide as porous nanoparticles. Formulated as a liquid that can be tank mixed, NanoPro is described as a nanoliquid carrier adjuvant for crop protection.

You’ve told us that Aqua-Yield actually has its roots in the turf production business. How did the company evolve from growing sod to delivering nanotechnology?

I had a friend in the dry-cleaning business who was using nanoparticles to produce a cleaner piece of clothing. During that time, he convinced his father to try nanoparticles on their 600-acre sod farm in Vernon, Utah, and the results were immediate—greener, stronger, and faster growing grasses. Because of the ability of the nanoparticles to more efficiently enter root systems, fewer overall product applications were required, and they were able to help the plant overcome obstacles to nutrient use efficiency. We gave it a try and found that maturity rates were increased and improved nitrogen efficiency promoted faster, greener grasses. Our sod company was able to shave a couple months off production between planting to harvest, so we decided to get more involved and see where the technology might fit into other advanced ag systems.

What can you share about your business model and footprint?

We have two distinct kinds of customers, our largest being independent dealers. These are dealers who are selling to local growers, with a footprint of anywhere from 50 to 250,000 acres. That group makes up about 70% of our customers. Our other customer base is our distributors: people that distribute to very large regions and sell our line of products. Given the success we’ve realized, we’re adding a new piece to our current business model in the form of international expansion and technology licensing. We have now licensed technology to several large distributors and/or large chemical fertilizer manufacturing companies outside the United States. Our next major move - one we will officially announce in November - is our move into granular fertilizers and applications. For the first time, that important market will have access to nanoparticle applications that we believe will take granular applications to the next level.

It has taken the biologicals industry years to overcome negative perceptions resulting from exaggerated claims made by unscrupulous suppliers. You’ve indicated that Aqua-Yield has faced similar challenges in the nano space. What can you tell us about that?

(Smiles) It was definitely a learning curve. Our results were so good, the first thing we realized was that we had to be very thoughtful about our messaging in order to be realistic as to farmers’ expectations. We consistently had growers seeing yield increases of up to 40%, and decreases in fertilizer costs as much as 80%. Our data showed an average return on investment of 3:1 – from canola to citrus to corn and beans. Since then, we’ve had ten years of further developing our technology through field trials, third-party, university, greenhouse-tested—all verified results to prove that our technology just simply works.

We learned that sometimes a new product like ours seems too good to be true, and just another “snake oil.” So last year we had a lot of success with trial data from Beck's Practical Farm Research and Precision Technology Institute (PTI). This gave us a lot of additional credibility and confidence as we expanded our footprint into the Midwest. And of course, it didn’t hurt when Aqua-Yield won the USDA Next Gen Fertilizer Innovation Challenge in 2021.

Having gained all this experience, as we enter into newer regions that are unfamiliar with nanotechnology products, we just take a “try it and love it” approach with our flagship product, NanoPro. We’ve learned that growers can usually see immediate results with those hard-to-kill, herbicide-resistant weeds, and can witness the improved uptake that nanotechnology promotes. Once they see that benefit, they usually go on to add nanofertilizers to other areas of their farm. From there, the benefits of our nanotechnology spread through grower success and awareness.

As for overcoming negative perceptions that may have been created by other companies, I learned something very early from a friend that had been in the industry a long time. He told me that at the end of the day, if your products perform as advertised, you will be successful. If they don’t, you won’t. We’re very proud of our rapid growth as a company and the success of the farmers who use our products, and there is no greater testimony for any new company or technology than that.

Science and industry groups may assert that the same permeability benefits that arise from nanotechnology have created regulatory challenges for the same reason. Are you working with regulatory agencies to address these concerns, and if so, how do you respond to them?

Yes. We work with and through multiple regulatory agencies including AAFPCO (American Association of Plant Food Control Officials). They have an understanding of what they look at for nanotechnology and/or how it must be registered. We do not register our products as pesticides because they do not actively control crop pests, but rather are carriers designed to deliver common crop protection products that are registered with the EPA. Our nanoparticles are NOT harmful in the soil, and that’s always the first thing people want to know. We have proven this time and time again. We register our products in each state in which we do business and now, in each country (nine so far) where we are doing business or selling our technology. These activities always bring new and interesting challenges for us, and I think the same holds true for any new agricultural technology. But we understand that agriculture is a science-based business, and that our testing and replicable results and educational processes will forge a path for us and help more and more growing systems evolve to include nanotechnology as we continue to expand through the US and internationally.

Your technologies are commonly used with synthetic compounds, fertilizers, and specialty nutrients. What can you tell us about your pipeline with regard to biostimulants and biocontrol in particular?

These are high interest, high-target areas for us. The biostimulant market is a $10-billion-dollar industry and we are a champion of the biocontrol industry. We believe strongly that these segments are the wave of the future both in crop nutrition and crop protection, and we know that nanotechnology will make the biostimulants and biocontrols work more effectively. We also understand that our nanoparticles align very well with biologicals because they are also derived from natural materials. Our technology provides what you might call an extra delivery system to how you might be putting out your biostimulant today. Our technology will help biostimulants and biocontrols absorb better, release inside the plant more efficiently, and improve economics for the farmer. I whole-heartedly believe in our private branded ingredients business because it is the future.

Do you have specific areas of crop focus and if so, how has that evolved over time?

I wouldn’t say we have a specific area of crop focus; we have more of a regional focus. We do very well in the western United States, the Midwest and southeastern part of the country. These are the areas and crops that are most excited about nanoliquid technology: fruits and vegetables, corn and beans, potatoes to citrus orchards. The largest percentage of area under production is corn and beans, so we have to focus there, but we even work with niche crops like Bok choy! I don’t know how many acres of book choy there are, but I do know our results with that crop have been good. If you’re interested, you can visit our website and see the hundreds of results of crops that we work with.

Clark T. Bell, CEO & CoFounder

Source: The Global Biocontrol & Biostimulants Newsletter | A DunhamTrimmer and New AG International Publication

October 2023 Edition

NanoCharge shows significant nutrient uptake into turfgrass

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:44:00 GMT

The TX A&M trial used 15N-labeled urea (0.2 lb. N/ 1000 sq. ft.) to track and recover nitrogen in the plant along with a micronutrient solution. These nutrient solutions were applied to the creeping bentgrass foliage either with or without NanoCharge at its standard rate of 0.2 oz/1000 sq.ft.. After applying, turf samples were analyzed for percent differences between those fertilizers treated with NanoCharge vs. the fertilizer alone. The data table here clearly shows the percent increase in nutrients in the turfgrass which received NanoCharge in the spray solution. These great results will help turfgrass professionals understand the benefits of NanoCharge as a technology for improving nutrient use efficiencies when managing turf.

USDA Invests Nearly $1.3 Million to Increase Innovative Domestic Fertilizer Production

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:13:00 GMT

News Release

Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDARD/bulletins/376ae6c

U.S. Department of Agriculture

125 S State Street

Salt Lake City, UT 84138

www.usda.gov/ut

Contact: Djinni Yancey

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah., Oct. 19, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director Michele Weaver, today announced a $1.261 million award under the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program to Aqua-Yield Operations Incorporated in Sandy, Utah.

"We are excited to support local production of new and innovative technologies that advance domestic fertilizer manufacturing and supports lower costs for farmers.” said Weaver. "This investment into Utah’s agricultural economic development reflects the commitment of the Biden-Harris Administration to build the economy from the bottom up and middle out.”

Aqua-Yield plans to purchase urgently needed equipment to begin a new technology production process, bringing the benefits of NanoliquidTM technology to dry granular fertilizer.The new technology works as a delivery system for crop inputs and is highly compatible with fertilizers, bio stimulants and pesticide products. The increased product performance results in higher yields and healthier crops.

The Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) is funded by USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation and is part of a government-wide effort to spur domestic competition and combat an increase in fertilizer costs caused by the war in Ukraine.

In 2022, USDA made $500 million available under the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program, to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production, creating jobs in rural communities and providing more options to U.S. farmers. Due to strong demand for funding, in June of 2023, USDA increased the funding available for FPEP to up to $900 million.

The Department received requests for $3 billion in applications from more than 350 businesses for the first two rounds of the program. Including today’s announcement, since the program was announced roughly 18 months ago USDA has awarded 33 projects for a total of over $121 million invested. USDA expects to announce additional project selections in the coming months and is inviting public comments on four projects through November 15, 2023.

USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty areas. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov .

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USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender

Mark Slavens Named President and Chief Operations Officer of Nano-Yield™

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:36:00 GMT

Reorganization to support the growth of Nano-Yield/Aqua-Yield®

For Immediate Release -

October 19, 2023

Contact: Doug Jardine 801.638.5020

Sandy, UT — To assist with growth as the company expands internationally, Nano-Yield today named Mark Slavens, Ph.D. as its new president and Chief Operations Officer. Slavens had been Chief Innovation Officer for Aqua-Yield since January of 2022. In his new role, Slavens will oversee all corporate operations and brands. The announcement was made by Nano-Yield CEO and Co-founder, Clark T. Bell. “In under two years, Mark has led our innovations efforts, launched new brands and increased our technology stack. Mark is the perfect fit to lead the development of our growing line of brands as we continue to grow”, Bell said.

The move strengthens the structure in the company, with Nano-Yield being the corporate name and International brand, while the Aqua-Yield®️ brand will focus specifically on domestic operations. With the move, Nano-Yield now includes four separate business entities: Nano-Yield for all operations including international focus; Aqua-Yield, with its primary focus on the USA; Turf NanoTech™ and its focus on products used primarily on professional turf (golf courses, sports fields and landscape management), NanoCote™ with its focus on granular input coatings and the company’s increasing efforts to establish business to business technology partnership agreements around the world.

“Nanotechnology within agriculture requires continual and consistent innovation,” says Mark Slavens. “We strive on a daily basis to produce products and processes that will benefit the farmer. My new role as President and COO, simply allows Nano-Yield to work towards these goals with sights set on the entire worldwide organization. I couldn’t be more honored to help lead this company to what we truly believe is a course to maintain our position as the world leader in agriculture-based nanotechnology”

Along with Slavens’ move to President and COO, others have also been given new responsibilities. Landon Bunderson, Ph.D. will remain as the Chief Science Officer, and will now also oversee all aspects of Aqua-Yield’s domestic products and practices as General Manager. Brooke Rosqvist was named Brand Manager of the company’s new granular coating division - NanoCote™, Garrett Olsen was named Director of R&D, and Josh Roberts, in addition to his Chief Financial Officer responsibilities, will continue to lead the Nano-Yield supply chain.

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About Nano-Yield™:

Founded in 2014, the Nano-Yield™ company is a pioneering force in the world of nanotechnology, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible at the nanoscale. As a leading innovator in the field, Nano-Yield leverages cutting-edge research and groundbreaking nano solutions to create a profound impact in the agriculture and turf industries. With a commitment to precision, quality, and sustainable advancements, Nano-Yield strives to bring their patented nanotechnology to growers worldwide. For the latest information about Nano-Yield and their transformative work, please visit their official website at www.nano-yield.com .

NanoCote™ Core Compared to Conventional Fertilizers Alone

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:30:00 GMT

Introduction
NanoCote™ Core claims to be a revolutionary product that increases crop yield when mixed into conventional fertilizers. But is Core really that good? NanoCote has conducted numerous tests to show the difference in adding NanoCote Core and industry-standard fertilizers alone.

Nitrogen Stabilization
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plants and is required in large amounts. However, conventional fertilizers' nitrogen is susceptible to losses due to various natural processes. The more nitrogen the fertilizer loses, the less available it is to the plants, and thus reducing yields. By stabilizing nitrogen, farmers can achieve better yields with the same amount of fertilizer or maintain yields while reducing fertilizer inputs.
To test Core’s nitrogen stabilization capabilities, NanoCote compared Core against three different fertilizers: Standard Urea, Nitrogen Stabilization Technology, and Urea mixed with NanoCote Core. All three fertilizers were tested to see their rate of nitrogen loss (expressed as a percentage) over 36 and 72 hours. The results are as follows:

36 Hours

Standard Urea: 15.1%
Industry Leading Nitrogen Stabilization Technology: 6.4%
Urea with NanoCote Core: 5.8%

72 hours

Standard Urea: 23.7%
Industry Leading Nitrogen Stabilization Technology: 11.0%
Urea with NanoCote Core: 9.9%

The results of the test show that NanoCote Core has improved nitrogen stabilization compared to industry-standard products. This means that your crops will have more essential nitrogen available to them with Core.

Yields
NanoCote Core is designed to improve crop yields across the spectrum. So as long as it is added to your conventional fertilizer mixture, crop yields are expected to increase. NanoCote conducted three trial experiments using standard and Core-treated fertilizer to test this. Both fertilizers were applied to three different plant groups: Alfalfa in the Pacific Northwest, potatoes in the Northwest, and Corn in the Southeast. The results of the experiment are as follows:

Alfalfa in the Pacific Northwest (Measured in Bales per acre) First Cutting:

NanoCote Core: 4.6
Standard: 4.2

Second Cutting:

NanoCote Core: 3.4
Standard: 3.1

Third Cutting:

NanoCote Core: 4.5
Standard: 4.0

Fourth Cutting:

NanoCote Core: 2.0
Standard: 1.9

Total:

NanoCote Core: 14.4
Standard: 13.2

Potatoes in the Northwest (Measured in tons per acre)

NanoCote Core: 22
Standard: 20

Corn in the Southeast (Measured in bushels per acre)

NanoCote Core: 194
Standard: 186

Results show that NanoCote Core improves crop yields across the board. With Core, you can produce more crops than conventional fertilizers, which means a higher ROI.

Sod Production
One of the last tests NanoCote conducted was to show that Core can increase sod production in grass. NanoCote tested two sides of a centipede grass field in a sod farm in Ocala, Florida. One side was treated with fertilizer mixed with Core, and the other was treated without Core. After three weeks, visible differences began to show. After four, the differences became stronger. The grass treated with Core looked darker and healthier than the side treated with conventional fertilizer.

Conclusion
Core’s results clearly show that it is not just another empty promise product itching to snatch a dollar out of your fingers. Core works. It performs on every level to ensure you get the most out of the resources you purchase. With cutting-edge technology and research, NanoCote has developed a product that delivers results.

NanoPro + PGRs on Apples 🍎😎

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:57:00 GMT

Cosmic Crisp apples, a relatively recent addition to the world of apple varieties, have taken the culinary world by storm with their exceptional taste and unique attributes. Created through a careful breeding program at Washington State University, these apples are a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, making them a favorite for snacking and baking. What truly sets Cosmic Crisp apples apart is their remarkable ability to resist browning, keeping them fresh and appealing for longer periods once cut. With their striking dark red skin and a crisp, juicy texture, they have quickly become a beloved choice for apple enthusiasts.

Growers are seeing exceptional results adding NanoPro® with PGR and crop protection programs on Cosmic Crisp apples. Results concluded that adding just 6 oz/ac of NanoPro:

For more information, contact Brent Etzkorn, Tree Fruit Specialist:

betzkom@aquayield.com

509-679-5404

The Soil Texture Triangle

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:05:00 GMT

The USDA Soil Texture Triangle is a graphical tool used to classify soil based on its sand, silt, and clay content. It helps farmers and scientists understand soil properties and make informed decisions for agriculture and land management. By analyzing the proportions of these particles, one can determine the soil's texture class, which guides practices like irrigation, crop selection, and nutrient management, as well as preventing issues like erosion. The Soil Texture Triangle is a crucial tool for sustainable land use.

Soil pH and Nutrient Availability

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:48:00 GMT

Nanoliquids maintain nutrient availability in variable soil conditions. The relationship between soil pH and nutrient availability is crucial in agriculture, as it directly impacts a plant's ability to absorb essential nutrients. Soil pH affects the solubility of nutrients and how tightly they are bound in the soil solution. Most nutrients are readily available to plants when the soil pH is in the slightly acidic to neutral range (pH 6-7). However, extreme pH levels, either too acidic (low pH) or too alkaline (high pH), can lead to reduced nutrient availability.

Aqua-Yield products optimize nutrient uptake despite less than ideal soil conditions. Aqua-Yield nanoliquid products help ensure that plants can access and utilize nutrients efficiently, promoting healthier and more productive crops.

NanoCote Core: Instructions and Guidelines

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:01:00 GMT

NanoCote Core is a simple product to use to amplify your harvest quality and yield. However, there are some specific instructions and procedures you should know as a user, or potential user, of Core. This article will cover the general use and treatment of Core, its storage and handling procedures, and the general safety precautions that should be taken.

General Use and Treatment

When adding NanoCote Core to your fertilizer, be sure to mix it in at a rate of 90 - 120 fl. oz per 1 ton of prilled or granular fertilizer. Keep in mind, your specific application rate will be dependent on your fertilizer’s particle size, particle shape, and loading potential. When ready to mix, directly spray or apply Core onto your dry fertilizer and make sure to blend thoroughly. Core has a short curing time so there is no wait before putting the fertilizer to your fields.

Storage and Handling

Be sure to store Core in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated environment and be sure to keep the container tightly closed. To maximize its storage life do not store it in an area with a temperature above 25°C (77°F) and protect it from freezing.

Once the container is emptied it may retain some Core residue. Follow label warning seven in the SDS after the container is emptied. Disposal must be made according to official regulations, and it should never be reused.

Smaller quantities of Core can be disposed of with household waste, though it should be diluted with plenty of water. Dispose of larger amounts of Core in accordance with your local authority requirements. As the user of this material, you have a responsibility to dispose of any unused material, residues, and containers in compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations. This includes matters of treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous wastes.

Safety

When using Core, be sure to use standard PPE. This is due to the possibility of eye and skin irritation if Core comes in contact with your body. When applying Core, wear a Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, rubber gloves, eye protection, a respirator or mask, a hat, and an apron or coverall. As a final precaution, apply Core in a well-ventilated area.

If first aid is ever needed, remember to never give anything by mouth if a person falls unconscious. If you or someone else feels unwell, seek medical attention and advice. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of all the materials involved (including Core) and take precautions to protect themselves.

If large amounts of Core are inhaled, quickly get yourself to fresh air. Keep yourself in a resting position comfortable for breathing and take deep breaths. If symptoms develop or persist, call your doctor, and seek medical attention.

Following skin contact with Core, remove all your contaminated clothing, and drench the affected area with water for at least 15 minutes. Be sure to wash your contaminated clothing before wearing it again. If skin irritation occurs and persists, seek medical advice and/or attention.

If your eyes have come into contact with Core, immediately flush your eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Be sure to remove your contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Seek medical attention if any irritation develops or persists.

If you have ingested Core, do not try to induce vomiting. Instead, rinse out your mouth and drink plenty of water. If any irritation develops and persists, seek medical attention from the Poison Center.

Latest Trials from Sunbelt Ag Expo

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:56:00 GMT

This year Aqua-Yield conducted trials with the Sunbelt Ag Expo, located in Moultrie, GA. Here is a summary of our findings on corn and peanuts:

The Benefits of NanoCote™ Core Fertilizer Coating

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:52:00 GMT

Introduction

Core fertilizer coating is a revolutionary agricultural product that will change the game in farming. Developed by NanoCote, Core uses innovative technology and breakthrough farming practices to increase the yield and quality of most farmers’ crops. It is also simple to use and is an environmentally sustainable choice.

Yield and Quality Increase

Through NanoCote’s innovative technology, farmers can experience a remarkable return on investment (ROI) of 3:1 using Core. Core can enhance a farmer’s yield by a potential 10%, which is a significant improvement compared to conventional fertilizers alone, and it can improve the quality of their crops. Core ensures that farmers get the best results possible from their land and resources, which maximizes their profitability and productivity overall.

How it Increases Yield and Quality

One of the key features of Core is that it enhances both macro and micronutrient efficiencies in your crops. Macro and micronutrients are essential elements that plants need for their growth and development, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc, etc. However, not all fertilizers deliver these nutrients effectively to the plants, resulting in wasted resources and poor crop quality. Core, on the other hand, has been meticulously researched and tested by NanoCote to ensure that it delivers the optimal amount of nutrients to each plant cell. This helps to promote nutrient uptake in your crops and improve their quality. Moreover, Core also improves the distribution of the nutrients in the soil to ensure that every crop, not just a few clusters, reap the benefits of this innovative product. It’s even designed to protect the nutrients from traditional environmental loss caused by factors such as leaching, runoff, evaporation, etc., ensuring your crops stay healthier longer and require less water and fertilizer.

Simplicity of Use

Core is simple to use and does not require a ton of technical expertise. You only need to add the recommended amount of Core to your fertilizer mix, and it will do the rest. Unlike other fertilizer coatings that require special equipment or training, Core is easy to apply with any standard spreader or sprayer. It can also help clean out your equipment and spreaders and reduce fertilizer buildup. This way your equipment can function as intended and last longer. Core also works with all fertilizer and granular technologies. It works with synthetics, organics, large particles, small particles, spherical, angular, and more.

Environmental Benefits

NanoCote Core boasts impressive sustainability credentials by being biodegradable, setting a new standard for environmentally friendly granular applications. This will especially be appealing to those interested in regenerative ag practices.

Conclusion

NanoCote Core fertilizer coating is a revolutionary product that can change the game in agriculture for many farmers around the world. By using Core, farmers can increase their crop yield and quality by up to 10%. NanoCote can help meet the rising demand for food, protect the environment and biodiversity, and create a more sustainable and prosperous future for everyone. By choosing Core, you are not only making a smart business decision, but also a responsible and ethical one.

The Benefits of Turf NanoTech™ Nanoparticles

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:21:00 GMT

Introduction
TNT’s nanoparticle turf solutions are a revolutionary turf growth technology that will change the game in turf care. Developed by Turf NanoTech, TNT’s nanoparticles use innovative technology and breakthrough turf care practices to improve the uptake of spray solutions to increase turf performance. Their products are also simple to use with low rates and economical prices. TNT’s nanoparticles are not just a product; they are a solution for enhancing nutrient and pesticide performance on turfgrass.

Nutrient Increase
One of the key features of TNT’s nanoparticles is their proven ability to enhance nutrient uptake into your turf. Macro and micronutrients are essential elements grass needs for its growth and development, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc, etc. However, not all fertilizer additives deliver these nutrients effectively to the grass, resulting in wasted resources, money, and poor turf quality. TNT’s nanoparticles, on the other hand, have been meticulously researched and tested by Turf NanoTech to ensure better nutrient delivery into plant cells. This helps to promote nutrient uptake in your grass and improve their quality. Moreover, TNT’s nanoparticles also improve the distribution of the nutrients in the soil to ensure uniform benefits from this innovative product. It’s even designed to protect the nutrients from traditional environmental loss caused by factors such as leaching, runoff, volatilization, etc., ensuring your turf stays healthier longer.

Simplicity of Use
TNT’s nanoparticles are simple to use and do not require a ton of technical knowledge. You only need to add the recommended amount of TNT’s nanoparticles to your fertilizer mix, and it will do the rest. Unlike other fertilizer additives that require special equipment or training, TNT’s nanoparticles are easy to apply with any standard spreader or sprayer. TNT’s nanoparticles are also being designed for formulating them into granular technologies. It works with synthetics, organics, large particles, small particles, spherical, angular, and more.

Conclusion
TNT’s nanoparticles are a revolutionary new product that is already changing the game in turf care. In choosing to include TNT’s nanoproducts in your spray program, you are making a smart business and agronomic decision. By using TNT’s nanoparticles, you can increase your turf’s quality by promoting greater nutrient and pesticide uptake and retention.

Aqua-Yield is a 2023 Inc. 5000 Company

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:24:00 GMT

Meet the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America

$358 billion in 2022 revenue. 1,187,266 jobs created. And 5,000 examples of how to scale your business. Nowhere else will you find a list of companies with a greater impact on the U.S. economy.

Source: https://www.inc.com/profile/aqua-yield-operations

Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent--not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies--as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine rankings were calculated to four decimal places. Source: https://www.inc.com/inc5000/2023

2023 Ag Tech Awards of Excellence

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:48:00 GMT

Tech Hub LIVE 2023 honored four industry leaders this week with the CropLife Ag Tech Awards of Excellence , part of the Global Ag Tech Initiative . The awards program sheds light on some of the most important people and programs that have helped agriculture realize the full benefits of technology to improve agronomy, efficiency, and stewardship in crop production.

This year’s winners were Clark Bell, Aqua-Yield (Legacy in Ag Tech); Skip Klinefelter, Illinois (Precision Farmer of the Year); Erich Eller, ForeFront Ag Solutions (Precision Crop Advisor/Entrepreneur of the Year); and Simerjeet Virk, University of Georgia (Ag Tech Educator/Researcher of the Year).

Legacy in Ag Tech Award – Clark Bell, Aqua-Yield

Clark Bell of Aqua-Yield was presented with the Legacy in Ag Tech Award. Under his leadership, Aqua-Yield has developed a technology unlike anything else in the market, having created its own segment in the world of crop inputs. The company’s award-winning nanoliquid solutions leverage sophisticated nanoparticles to make liquid agricultural products more effective at plant absorption and dramatically increase crop-yield and profits for farmers while enhancing the sustainability of the soil.

Precision Farmer of the Year – Skip Klinefelter

Precision Farmer of the Year Skip Klinefelter is a lifetime farmer in central Illinois who entered the ag technology business with Precision Seeding Technologies. He then purchased Linco Equipment Company and merged the two companies that created Linco Precision, LLC. Skip has worked with industry leading innovators such as Precision Planting in its early days and Trimble as well as newer technology companies such as Sabanto Autonomy, LeafTech, Farmwave and Augmenta. All these technologies have either been tested, implemented or introduced on Skip’s own farm. Besides using these technologies to advance his own farming enterprise, he has always brought growers to his home farm to share these advances with anyone that has interest, either through group meetings or one-on-one consultation.

Precision Crop Advisor/Entrepreneur – Erich Eller, ForeFront Ag Solutions

The Precision Crop Advisor/Entrepreneur of the Year is Erich Eller. Erich has been involved with production agriculture for most of his life and he started ForeFront Ag Solutions with his wife Jennifer to share new ag technologies with growers to lower costs and improve yields. ForeFront Ag Solutions focuses on helping growers make informed business decisions by providing progressive, science-based data. Located in northeast Indiana, the team focuses on improving production at all points in the season to help lower costs and maximize yields.

Ag Tech Educator/Researcher of the Year Ag Tech Educator/Researcher of the Year – Simerjeet Virk, University of Georgia

Not present to receive his award in person was Simerjeet Virk with the University of Georgia, who was named Ag Tech Educator/Researcher of the Year. Assistant professor and Extension precision agriculture specialist at UGA, Simerjeet has been involved in research on ag tech in row crops since he arrived in the US in 2010 to pursue his MS at Auburn. His current research is evaluating performance of application technology on sprayers and VRT on fertilizer application equipment to improve application accuracy and placement of pesticides and nutrients.

View past winners of the CropLife Ag Tech Awards of Excellence.

Clark Bell of Aqua-Yield (left) accepts the Legacy in Ag Tech award from CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj.

Source: CropLife

FAQ: Do nanoliquid® products improve delivery of chelated fertilizer?

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:22:00 GMT

Answer: Yes. Both chelation and nanoliquid® technology improve plant nutrient uptake. Chelation improves plant nutrient availability, and nanoliquid® technology increases the quantity of nutrients delivered in each application.

Chelation: Nutrient products are referred to as “chelated” when organic molecules are bound to the nutrient ion (usually metals like Fe, Cu, Mn, and Zn), which protects the nutrient from immobilization and greatly improves plant availability.

Nanoliquid® technology: Nanoliquid® technology provides a unique pathway for plant nutrient uptake called endocytosis, which drastically increases the quantity of nutrients absorbed by plants at one time.

Chelation and nanoliquid® together: Chelated products are a clear choice for delivering critical micronutrients due to their superior plant availability. Chelated fertilizers such as chelated iron are readily loaded onto nanoparticles in any nanoliquid® product, which deliver more nutrients in every application. Together, chelates and nanoliquid® technology provide a powerful and effective nutrient delivery solution.

Contact your Aqua-Yield® representative for more information on improving your chelated fertilizers with nanoliquid® technology.

Chelated nutrients are only slightly larger in size than non-chelated nutrients, making them small enough to load and deliver using Nanoliquid technology.

Ag Tech Talk Podcast: Nano-Yield Delivers New Delivery Methods to the Fertilizer Industry

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:31:00 GMT

Source: https://www.agribusinessglobal.com/agtech/ag-tech-talk-podcast-nano-yield-delivers-new-delivery-methods-to-the-fertilizer-industry/ AgriBusiness Global, 19 May 2023

With fertilizer (and other input costs) rising, getting the most for your money has never been more critical. Nano-Yield offers a nanotechnology solution to deliver product at the molecular level. We talked with Clark Bell, CEO for Nano-Yield, to learn more about this technology, what innovations are on the horizon, how biologicals fit into the picture, and much more.

Ag Tech Talk Podcast
Podcast Transcript:

AgriBusiness Global: You’re not Aqua-Yield anymore. It’s now, Nano-Yield. Can you talk about what’s involved there?

Clark Bell: Aqua-Yield is our U.S. and Canada brand for all our liquid technology products, we now have an international footprint and are primarily focusing on Latin America. Agua-Yield does not resonate as well as Nano-Yield. And we see that on the U.S. and Canada side. Oftentimes people hear Aqua-Yield, and they think we’re an irrigation system company or something like that and optimize their water to get better yield.

Nano-Yield is the parent brand. Then we have Aqua-Yield, which is our U.S. and Canada brand. Then we have Nano-Yield International, which is essentially our Aqua-Yield products that we developed that are now being sold on an international basis.

Then we have a brand that’s called Turf Nanotech, which is our formula for golf sports, and managed turfed arenas. That’s new. We literally just launched that (January 2023. It’s really starting to take off. We’re excited about that. And then we have a brand that’s called NLT5000, which essentially, we sell our nanoliquid concentrate to other manufacturers, so that they can have the power of our nanoliquid products to improve their different formulas and chemicals for better uptake and efficiencies, so that encompasses what is Nano-Yield.

ABG: How many different countries are you in right now?

CB: We are in 10. We actually just inked a deal with Bangladesh, which we should talk about.

ABG: You wouldn’t define it as something that would cure citrus greening. You had a solution that helped that process. What else is it that your products, your solutions, offer folks?

CB: I think the claims are first and foremost fertilizers, and chemistries have some inefficiencies, and they can be corrected by different compounds by adding 4 ounces of nanoliquid technology into a spray tank, we can improve the uptake, or the absorption of different fertilizer molecules, synthetic chemistry uptake or even biologicals. And so that’s where we fit into the industry. People are trying to get more out of their tank. And so, they add nanoliquid technology to improve with uptake and better absorption to improve quality yields.

There are opportunities where people can use less material applied due to nanoliquid technology. So, in some areas like Bangladesh, for instance, where supply is a major issue — they don’t manufacture any of it domestically. It’s all brought in. So, we’re answering a problem for them or other countries that have access to. We are addressing things like corn and soybeans on broad acres in the U.S. where the grains trading, it’s very profitable that if they can get more yield and more quality, they’ll spend $5 on nanoliquid technology an acre, and they can see a minimum of a four-times return on investment by throwing that in there. So, we kind of essentially just make it so that we improve the performance of whatever they’ve already been using on their farm to get better output.

ABG: We’ve been hearing a lot about the fertilizer prices just shooting through the roof. And obviously anything that would increase yield, and not cost them an arm and a leg, or better use what they already have on their field would certainly be appreciated.

CB: Yes, certainly. We’ve been doing this for nine years, but essentially, since the pandemic. That’s really where things took off. It just takes some of the marketplace to prove your science, right? And they have a lot of data. And so that was kind of an inflection point for us. We’re up to like 800 trials now that we can showcase ROI and efficiency now.

But second to that is also the timing of the market, which is oftentimes the number one iteration of how technology is adopted is if you time the market right. And when we first came up with this concept in 2014, urea hadn’t increased by three times year over year. And so, when we go into 2021 and 2022, when those issues with MAP (Monoammonium phosphate) and DAP (Diammonium phosphate) and urea and essentially all the commodity fertilizers are just so darn expensive, we’ve been able to answer that problem for people. And again, one of one of the benefits. What we do is we can either improve the performance of what you’re already using, or in some instances there can be reductions and less material applied by using Nano-Liquid technology.

ABG: Can you give me the elevator speech version of exactly what your technology does for someone for a layman who doesn’t really, understand the technical points of the of how it works.

CB: Yeah, we were at a start of a board this last weekend. And so, I was talking to a group of tech and software people that don’t understand ag. And so, in simple terms Nano-Yield sells a sustainable fertilizer technology that improves the absorption of fertilizers and chemicals from what apply into crops.

ABG: How does it do that?

CB: The way that takes place is by adding nano particles into a tank that helps the different molecules and chemicals that are in that tank where oftentimes they don’t have a good delivery system to be delivered to those tissues, or leaves, or into the root systems. And by using the Nanoliquid technology, those nano particles now encapsulate and deliver those chemicals and fertilizers, so that there’s a better uptake. And there’s an efficiency the way that all comes into place.

ABG: And it’s the specific technology created the way to encapsulate those nutrients, the fertilizers, and that’s what allows it to get into the into the plant more efficiently.

CB: Yeah, you got it. So, you know, Farmer has X and Y of ag inputs that he puts out, and he knows that that works on his crop and over time the way that his crop metabolizes ag inputs or over time his soil has changed.

And so they’re looking for different ways that they can get their crop to have a better result, whether by yield, quality, or by optimizing their current way of putting out those ag inputs and nanoliquid technology creates that opportunity for them, and makes it so that they have a game changer.

ABG: Now, is it just the delivery solution that you’re offering, or is it like you mentioned? You know Soil may change over time. Do you offer soil analysis. Or is that something that’s separate from what you offer as well.

CB: Yeah, yeah, the agronomic team. They’re going to look at a myriad of factors: What’s the genetic you’re using to what’s the soil composition to even what are your water issues right? So, I mean to have a leading agriculture technology, you have to understand everything that’s happening at this farm. You can’t just show up and say put this in your tank, and your Round Up is going to be better. We can do that, but why is your Round Up not performing as well? Is because of the pH of your water. Is it because of how you condition your tank, or are there other inputs that are being put in there. So, there’s a lot of puzzles that you need to put together on this jigsaw to make it all fit. And so, we certainly look at their soil analysis. Look at the before and after of their CEC’s (cation exchange capacity) or their organic matter, or how much crop is actually being delivered after it’s been applied with ours. And what we consistently see when people use our technology is that we are able to deliver with stock fertilizer we’re constantly able to deliver more payload of nutrition to a crop. And that’s done because the nanoliquid technology just encapsulates those nutrients, and they just said that there’s just better uptake to that problem when it’s introduced.

ABG: This doesn’t matter whether it’s a row crop or a specialty crop. I mean, this translates across different crops, right?

CB: Yeah. Cannabis to corn to cantaloupe. We’ve seen a benefit. Some crops respond better at certain types of seasons. Agronomy is very complicated, but there’s a case to be made that when you use nanoliquid technology, it’s going to add some benefit for you, and that’s been third-party verified. And also, with almost doing this for 10 years, now, I think people realize it’s about a 10-year proving ground. I feel like, for ag inputs, for startups like us, and I think we’ve overcome that threshold. And that’s why we’re seeing the inflection of growth and the adoption we’re seeing now.

ABG: So, what’s next? Is there other technology on the horizon here that we’re going to see in the next couple of years?

CB: Yeah, we’re not resting on laurels. We’ve got an amazing innovation team led by Dr. Mark Slavins, our chief innovation officer. We’ve got some interesting things that we have other nano-particles that can help with drought situations that can improve water absorption when it’s introduced to the soil. So that’s exciting.

CB: We have specific nanoparticles that are going to be tuned better for various crop chemistries. So, specific ag herbicides and pesticides and insecticides, right now – we just have one product that’s called Nanopro that encompasses everything. We’ve got some nanoparticles tuned to do better there. We have seed-coating technology that’s looking very promising. That’s one that we just kind of stumbled into. So, our current nanoparticle technology stack is addressing that. But we’re tuning particles that are going to make it so that essentially that seed can be coated with better nanoparticles, they put more nutrition on that on that seed so it will perform better when it’s planted in the rhizosphere. And the final frontier for us is we are seeing with granular fertilizers we have a coding for them that’s going to improve the uptake. We’re still in pretty early stages of that, but we’ve filed the patents and are excited about where that’s going. That fundamentally changes the way we view our business and think about things, because with liquid you’re talking 8 to 9% of the addressable agricultural acres on the on the earth. With the granular side of things. Now we can really help all farmers in every country. We’re tremendously excited.

ABG: All right. Sounds pretty ambitious. Do biologicals fit into the picture?

CB: Yeah, we’re investing a lot into it. But we look at ag inputs, and there have been tremendous advancements that we’ve made with improving crop protection. And then you look at the biological wave and all the biostimulants. There’s just been a tremendous amount of R&D that’s taken place there.

And yes, can biologicals replace synthetics? Can we come up with biologicals that can replace urea? That’s great. But the fact the matter is granular really is, to me, the final frontier, because it makes it so that you can address all farming applications. And for us we want to be able to have nanoliquid technology that can be applied – whether it’s liquid or granular – it can be applied every time that a crop needs a response from a nutrient or crop protection.

ABG: When do you think that granular product might be available?

CB: We had a lot of great field work this past in 2022. We’re now replicating that with the number of third parties, and investing pretty deep into that, to make sure that what we saw will continue to work on myriad different crops and nutrient types, and then I think we’ll do a slow release to it in 2024. And then I think we’ll really roll it out big in 2025. We want to be careful to make sure that the technology continues to perform and work in the matter that we’ve seen.

ABG: So, growers will use lesser amounts of fertilizer saving money there. It’ll be more efficient.

CB: Yeah. They based on our research and all the people that I’ve met with over the years.

The idea of using less liquids is enticing to people, but the value proposition isn’t as strong.

Everybody who works with dry materials, they dislike it from manufacturing to application. It’s an antiquated technology. We have a system where we have to rely on that on those granular products to feed the world. But there have to be ways to improve that. And we believe that we have a (better) mouse trap that all make it so that we can have it so that people can apply less granular, and with our coating, and essentially get the same nutrient uptake by just by that delivery system.

ABG: Good. So, lots of promising technology and solutions for folks out there in the next couple of years. We’re going to be hearing a lot more about this, I imagine.

CB: I h ope so. We’ve got a brilliant team, and we’ve got what we believe is a really good vision and strategy. But, of course, we got to execute and at the end of the day got to work for the former, and if it doesn’t work for the former, then you know what the heck are we doing? So, we’ve got to continue to deliver on our promise to them.

And you know, if we can’t grow their bottom line, and if we can’t make it easy for them to use then, what are we doing here? And we feel like we’re doing those answering those two things.

ABG: If the technology is good and sustainable no one is going to argue that’s not a good thing. The solution, though, if you’re not going to make some money or increase yield, if it’s going to cost them money, they’re not going to do it. So, you need to show the science and technology are proven, right? The field tests are what you need.

CB: Yeah, I would say, when you look at what the industry is trying to do with biological and biostimulants, there has to be a recognition, that we have a lot of these plants that a lot of the leading ag retailers and manufacturers have invested billions of dollars into. And they all want to become more sustainable, but they don’t want to completely halt their production lines, right? And so that’s where we’re confident that with our offering it’s unique enough that it can attract from the manufacturer all the way down to the farmer level, so something different.

ABG: Do you work with any of the fertilizer providers, or do you not need to?

CB: The company went from being essentially grower direct – and we did that so we could get the data – to then working with family seed dealers to then independent ag retailers to now, if you were to look at the CropLife 100, we’re working with 25 to 30 of them now in either they’re selling product or they’re proving the product on their ground.

We’re confident about that direction, and where that’s going. The next iteration is, we’re in collaboration with 35 leading fertilizer or chemical manufacturers and so with our product that we call NLT5000, we feel like we’re entering the sustainability issues that some of them face with the use of nanoliquid technology and or helping them get just better performance out of out of what they have. And a key element is you don’t want to change the label, you don’t want to change the MSDS. That that can be hard, and when they’re in 60-plus countries, if you can add something like ours that is literally ounces, we can make it so that that that works for them. That’s been something that we’re working with them on, and we’ll see how that all comes together.

ABG: What else do we need to know.

CB: A couple of things I would point out to people. With any new technology you can go to the company’s website, and you can see what’s great about them. If you look at the work we’ve done with Beck’s Hybrids or PTI. That’s where people can actually see what this CEO tech startup guy is actually saying is actually truth. So, I recommend when you’re looking at something, look at any third-party validation. That’s been beneficial for us. So, I invite people to do that. And then, secondly, we will demo the product with anyone that wants to give it a try. We make it very easy, so that there’s not the friction of exchanging cash. We’ll give you product. You can try it out. We’ll even follow through and make it, so that you don’t have to actually go out and walk on the field will actually document it for you. We’ve made it a lot easier for the farmer to adopt it, and we’re proud of that. And hopefully, whoever might listen to this, if they have an interest, we’ll get in their hands. And we believe that the promise of nanoliquid, we’ll put technology. You will be beneficial for them.

ABG: How quickly can results be seen?

CB: Generally, with the herbicide or pesticide you can see something in two to three weeks, right? You can see if the control is there. They, of course, want to see it through yield, through a season. Nutrients – it’s kind of the same thing. It’s either a couple of weeks to see if the absorption of that nitrogen performs better than you know our standard way, but generally with nutrition that’s a season-long way of seeing what the yield and quality difference was.

ABG: Can you tell us about the recognition you received?

CB: So, the EPA and USDA in 2021 awarded us as the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovation Challenge winner. So that that was another inflection that certainly helped us with timing the market. And also, with the USDA and EPA, saying that these crazy guys from Utah actually have something that’s working.

ABG: So, tell me a little bit more about that. There are lots of new technologies out there all the time. What was it about your solution that liked?

CB: Yeah, the next gen fertilizer innovation challenge was a collaboration between the Soybean Association, the Fertilizer Institute, USDA, EPA, and there’s probably another couple of agencies that or associations. After the pandemic they realized the way that we’re manufacturing our fertilizers domestically, we need to have some improvements there. We saw the issues with the supply chain. We’ve seen our reliance on other countries – how that’s been an issue for us. And that’s what led us to the commodity fertilized prices we’ve had. So, they asked for submissions from upcoming tech startup ag input companies all the way to established companies to showcase what their technology is and what problems it solves. Out of, I believe it was over 800 submissions, they selected tier one, tier 2, and tier 3 winners. So, the tier one winners were us and another technology, and that was essentially by a showcasing that we can make fertilizer perform better by utilizing nanoliquid technology in a tank. So, they’re going to go out and Spray X amount of acres with X amount of pounds of NPK. By adding us at 4 ounces to the acre there’s an improvement in uptake, and we see yield and quality results that come from that because we’ve been added to that tank. So, that’s the quick basis of it.

ABG: So, a pretty nice endorsement when you get that from those organizations that you mentioned.

CB: My two biggest fears bringing this technology (to market) were one: People were going to cast us as a GMO and automatically people would be like, “I’m not going to buy a food that’s had nano on it. Our nanoparticles are derived from the earth, so I mean it’s not an issue, but that that’s always there, right – the message and the way people look at it. And the second one was that you know the EPA would just say, we’re not comfortable with nanoparticles. We don’t have an exact place where this is going to be used in the industry. So, we’re just going to shut you down. And so, when the endorsement got there from them, it was like, “Okay, okay, so, they actually think what we’re doing is good. We see that we’re doing good, but you just never know what the industry or the government’s going to think. So, it was a good nod, for sure.

ABG: If you have genetic anywhere in your messaging people are going t0 get scared about it. So, I could see where you’d be concerned about that for sure. That’s exciting. It’s interesting. I’d be interested to see how this takes off in different places around the world. Are there any particular areas that have seen a really strong interest? You mentioned Bangladesh, but other areas that are like up and coming and emerging markets?

CB: Yeah, we’re really close to showcasing success in India. We’re fishing out the second season there, and that that’ll be a head turner when that’s announced. A big player that’s seen good results. We’re excited about that. Other ones have been Peru, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Chile is one that we’re seeing really good results with from everything, from broad acre to specialty acre crops. Our emphasis, right now, is on LatAm, and then India and Bangladesh, because we look at the issues that they face when it comes to supply constraints and also what’s beneficial. Their growing seasons, you can get one or two (of them), and how that can make it so you can learn more about your technology in a faster period of time. So that’s why we went there, and Marco Guirado, our VP of International. He’s doing a fantastic job. He’s actually in Costa Rica right now, meeting with one of the largest growers over there, and they’re really excited about the potential what we can do with pineapple and bananas. So yeah, that’s where we’re putting our chips on the table right now.

ABG: You mentioned India, obviously an enormous market with tens of thousands of farmers, but they tend to be on the smaller side. Maybe we should talk about this a little bit. Is there a particular size farm? Does it matter what size farm it has for it to become economically beneficial?

CB: We have collaboration with a couple of different organizations, and both of them work with growers that work on half an acre up to hundreds of acres. That’s a big farm in India, right? And we’ve found that the technology is benefiting both sides of over in India.

ABG: Are there any other thoughts that you have that I didn’t ask you about?

CB: I think we covered all you know all of them, and you know one. Just thank you for the opportunity to talk about what we’re doing, and showcase why we’re different and why we have a right to win. We’re excited about the future. And hopefully, your listeners, or whomever will see something from this interview that’ll make them rethink some things.

ABG: If somebody wants to find out more about it. Where should they go? What should they do?

CB: On the international side, I would invite them to go to Nano-yield.com, and they can just reach out to us. Or of course, they can just email me directly at Clark@Nano-yield.com, and we’ll get them taken care of.

ABG: Thank you very much for your time.

NanoPro improves Ethephon activity and yield of four table grape cultivars

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:13:00 GMT

General Information

Year: 2022

Collaborator: AgroFuturo

Location: Rapel, Chile

Crop: Table Grape

Study Type: Grower Demo

Aqua-Yield® Product: NanoPro®

Additional Product: Ethephon

Summary:
AgroFuturo (Rapel, Chile) conducted grower trials on multiple farms to measure the benefit of adding NanoPro to improve plant uptake of Ethephon (PGR) on table grape crops. Early results indicate adding NanoPro provides faster and more effective coloration of four cultivars of table grapes. The improved activity resulted in higher yield due to less wasted fruits.

Crimson Seedless: Adding NanoPro resulted roughly in 3 times more #7 (highest coloration grade) fruits compared to Ethephon alone.

Celebration: Adding NanoPro resulted in roughly 2 times more #7 (highest coloration grade) fruits compared to Ethephon alone. Culled fruit was reduced by 8.5%.

Krissy: Adding NanoPro resulted in roughly 2 times more #7 (highest coloration grade) fruits compared to Ethephon alone. Culled fruit was reduced by 10%.

Red Superior: Adding NanoPro increased the number of #6 fruits (highest coloration grade in this comparison) at two different rates of Ethephon. At a higher rate of Ethephon (0.35 L/ha), adding NanoPro resulted in 15% more #6 fruits. At a 25% reduced rate of Ethephon (0.275 L/ha), adding NanoPro resulted in 11% more #6 fruits compared to the higher rate.

Nano-Yield™ and Shriram Farm Solutions, Ink Historic Technology Distribution Agreement Making ‘Shriram’ India’s sole distributor of Nano-Yield technology

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:27:00 GMT

For Immediate Release - June 12, 2023

Contact: Doug Jardine 801.638.5020

Sandy, UT — In a first-of-its kind agreement to license distribution of its liquid nano technology outside of the United States, Nano-Yield™ has signed a technology transfer agreement with Shriram Farm Solutions (A Unit of DCM Shriram Ltd.). Under the agreement, ‘Shriram’ will hold a technology transfer, supply and purchase agreement to use Nano-Yield’s nano liquid technology for its Indian customer base.

Nano-Yield CEO and co-founder, Clark Bell, emphasized the importance of the agreement both for the company and for Indian agriculture. “We are happy to collaborate with Shriram Farm Solutions as we will transfer our liquid nano-technology to them which will further be used to enhance the efficiency of Shriram’s products. The products will be available for millions of Indian farmers and would further help improve their productivity.”

‘Shriram’ understands the importance of the future role of nanotechnology in India’s agricultural economy. “Nano technology plays a critical role in agriculture,” says Sanjay Chhabra, Executive Director & Business Head at Shriram Farm Solutions.

He added “As we at ‘Shriram’ will have access to the Nano technology it will help effectively tackle the issue of Nutrition Use Efficiency (NUE) and contribute to enhancing various factors that aid crops in combating the adverse effects of climate-induced abiotic stress. This will pave the way for a shift towards sustainable agriculture, as nanotechnology significantly enhances the effectiveness of plant nutrition and liquid applications for crop protection, improving overall efficiency.”

“Our collaboration gives us the opportunity to bring the critical nano-technology to a vast array of agri-inputs, eventually helping in broad-basing nano-tech products for Indian farmers”, says Chhabra

With the initial license of its technology, Nano-Yield expects to help ‘Shriram’ initially focus on two main crops for the Indian farmers ; rice and wheat , which are the country’s major field crops. There is also an expectation that the product will quickly be used to enhance and improve growing and harvesting of table grapes and bananas too. Other tropical fruits and vegetables will also see improved results.

“Before launch, the products will go through extensive trials in the Indian agro-climatic conditions,” says Chhabra. “Post trial, we will jointly develop products for the Indian market. Our goal is to work with Nano-Yield to come out with truly differentiated products which will address unique challenges of Indian growers, which in turn will improve farmer income.”

“This is a landmark agreement for us to work with such a large manufacturing presence,” says Bell. “ ‘Shriram’ has a pan-India presence and major stake in the Indian agri-input market. At Nano-Yield we are working on several potential deals, hence collaborating with such a respected company as Shriram Farm Solutions will serve notice to companies and countries world-wide, that we are not just here ‘dipping our toes’ into these kinds of agreements.”

Marco Guirado, Nano-Yield Vice President of International Sales is extremely pleased with this new agreement, but also understands it is the first in many important steps to come. “Now we turn to implementation and that is going to be very important for both Nano-Yield and Shriram,” he says. “We know our technology works and we know the Indian farmers will bene-fit from the same. This multi-year agreement will provide positive results and prove more than advantageous for the country’s famers”

About the companies:

Nano-Yield™

Nano-Yield is a nanoliquid™ technology company. The company’s patented delivery system allows growers/superintendents to more efficiently and effectively deliver their crop/turf inputs into the plant. While most nutrients enter the plant cell wall through active transport or diffusion, the nanoliquid™ particle will load the molecules in the tank and then bulk transport them through the cell wall via endocytosis for a quicker and more efficient delivery method.

Shriram Farm Solutions (A Unit of DCM Shriram Ltd.)

With a history spanning five decades, Shriram Farm Solutions (A Unit of DCM Shriram Ltd.) has consistently prioritized the introduction of revolutionary technologies in Indian Agriculture. Presently, Shriram's primary objective is to provide agricultural inputs that assist farmers in effectively managing the detrimental consequences of Climate Change.

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Nanoliquid™ technology: improve your liquid fertilizer and crop protection

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 14:00:00 GMT

In this educational video, learn how Nano-Yield™ nanoliquid™ technology works.

Early results show NanoPro improves yield of Avocado

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:38:00 GMT

General Information

Year: 2022

Collaborator: AgroFuturo

Location: Rapel, Chile

Crop: Avocado

Study Type: Foliar, Replicated Grower Demo

Aqua-Yield® Product: NanoPro®

Additional Product: Uniconazole-p

Summary:
AgroFuturo (Rapel, Chile) conducted a replicated grower demo to measure the benefit of adding NanoPro to improve plant uptake of Uniconazole-p (PGR) on avocado crops. Early results indicate adding NanoPro provides increased fruit set, retention, and shoot reduction through increased plant absorption. Full trial results will be available in fall 2023.

Fruit Set: At the first fruit set evaluation (12/9/22), trees with Uniconazole-p + NanoPro had 66% more fruit than those without NanoPro. On the second evaluation (1/13/2023) following fruit drop, trees Uniconazole-p + NanoPro had 82% more fruit.

Fruit Retention: Trees sprayed with Uniconazole-p + NanoPro retained 2% more fruit in addition to increased fruit set.

Shoot Reduction: Trees treated with Uniconazole-p + NanoPro at a full rate of 2L/ha had 75% more shoot reduction. Trees with 25% reduced rate of Uniconazole-p + Nanopro did not improve shoot reduction.

Marco Guirado, VP of International, speaks about expansion into the international market

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:29:00 GMT

In this latest interview with Marco Guirado, VP of International, he speaks about bringing nanotechnology to international markets.

Nano-Yield® honors FFA Essay Contest Winners

Tue, 30 May 2023 21:36:00 GMT

North Dakota’s Hope Page High School FFA students win scholarships

For Immediate Release: May 31, 2023

Contact: Doug Jardine 801.638.5020

Sandy, UT — Nano-Yield™, the world’s foremost manufacturer and distributor of nanoliquid™ technology for agricultural use, has recognized Hope, North Dakota Future Famers of America (FFA) students in an essay contest, detailing their role in the future of all ag-related businesses.

In the contest, overseen by Hope Page High School FFA Adviser, Sarah Wendt, and through cooperation with Erickson Custom Operations of Colgate, North Dakota, all members of the FFA club were offered the chance to address the essay theme: The Next Generation of Agriculture: How My Peers Will Make a Difference. Several students took part and in a fun twist, both money winners were juniors. Esther Steinke won the first place price of $3500.00 and Kaleb Dows won second place and a check for $1500.00.

Clark Bell, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Nano-Yield™, formerly known as Aqua-Yield®, thanked all those who wrote essays for this contest. “I'm just very excited about the future of farming. And by reading these letters, I'm even more excited about the new generation,” he said. “And, I can promise you that with your tenacity, with your passion, with your drive and as you find purpose, you'll enter into this field of agriculture and you'll be blown away by the results of what it can do to shape you to be a better person, to serve your community and to feed the world.”

In an excerpt from her winning essay, Ms. Steinke shared these thoughts: My peers, the farmers and ranchers of the next generation, will face new challenges as they work to provide food for people worldwide. Since 2007, the number of farms in the U.S. has steadily dropped. As farms have gotten larger, the risks have also gotten larger. The challenge is that every year farmers are risking their net worth just to put the next year’s crop in. The expenses are high without a guaranteed return. The advantage our generation has is access to education and experienced agricultural minds who can pass their knowledge down to us. While the number of farms does go down each year, the future is bright as long as we work to assuage the risks and continue to encourage our peers.

With new challenges also comes new opportunities. Agriculture is a field that is always evolving. The agriculture industry has radically transformed just over the past fifty years. Advances in machinery have expanded the scale, speed, and productivity of farm equipment, leading to more efficient use of more land. Seed, irrigation, and fertilizers also have vastly improved, which helps farmers increase yields. Now, agriculture is in the early days of yet another revolution. Artificial intelligence, analytics, connected sensors, and other emerging technologies could further increase yields, improve the efficiency of water, and build sustainability. The next generation of workers in the industry must embrace the digital transformation. These new technologies can upgrade decision-making to allow better risk management to optimize yields and improve economics. My peers are at the turning of an age in agriculture, and what an exciting opportunity lies ahead.

Experiencing the success of this initial foray into essay contests and scholarships, Nano-Yield® executives have already committed to duplicating the program next year, and may, in fact, expand to other strategic areas for the company.

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Aqua Yield® Operations, LLC is a nanoliquid™ technology brand. Our patented delivery system allows growers to more efficiently and effectively deliver their crop/turf inputs into the plant. While most nutrients enter the plant cell wall through active transport or diffusion, the nanoliquid™ particle will load the molecules in the tank and then bulk transport them through the cell wall via endocytosis for a quicker and more efficient delivery method.

Hope, ND FFA Students with Darcy and Jim Erickson of ECO.

Esther Steinke, winner of the $3500 scholarship. Read her essay HERE .

Kaleb Dows, winner of the $1500 scholarship. Read his essay HERE .

Oh what a night! 😍

Tue, 30 May 2023 19:19:00 GMT

It was such an honor for Aqua-Yield to win the Utah Best of State Awards in Farm Equipment and Supplies.

Marco Guirado, VP of International Sales received the award on the company’s behalf.

We can’t forget our Kylee and Kelly! So excited that they could be in attendance and for all the support these two do for the company.

The Best of State Awards

Just in: apple, grapes, and avocado data from Chile

Tue, 16 May 2023 20:59:00 GMT

We are thrilled to report new plant growth regulator (PGR) data from our Chilean partners on avocado, grapes, and apples. When combining our NanoPro® with the PGRs, the results demonstrate exciting improvements in several crops.

Firstly, when NanoPro® was paired with PGRs in grapes, there was a significant improvement in color and quality. This result not only demonstrates the positive impact our products can have on grape production, but also suggests that other PGRs will benefit from adding NanoPro® to the tank.

Secondly, when we applied NanoPro® to Aviglycine Hydrochloride on apples, we observed a significant reduction in fruit drop. This is an encouraging finding as fruit drop can be a major problem for growers, and reducing it can help maximize the crop's yield and overall profitability.

Lastly, we found that using NanoPro® with PGRs increased yield in avocados. This is great news for avocado growers who are looking to maximize their crop's output and get the most out of their harvest.

We're proud of our team's hard work and dedication to improving crop production outcomes. The new data from our Chilean partners is an encouraging sign that our products are having a positive impact on the agricultural industry.

We're committed to continuing our research and development efforts to help growers increase their yield, profitability, and overall success. Special thanks to our Chile Distributor AgroFuturo, our consultant Gonzalo Maturana, and Marco Guirado and the Nano-Yield™ International team for spearheading the trial efforts in Chile.

© 2023 Aqua Yield Operations, Inc. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

EY Announces Clark Bell of Nano-Yield™ as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Mountain West Award Finalist

Fri, 05 May 2023 14:00:00 GMT

News Release

Contact: Doug Jardine

Company: Nano-Yield, Aqua-Yield

Tel: 801.635.5020

Email: DJardine@aquayield.com

For Immediate Release

Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are building bolder futures

Sandy, UT – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Clark Bell of Nano-Yield™ was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year ^® 2023 Mountain West Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all.

Mr. Bell, co-founder and CEO of Nano-Yield™ was selected by an independent panel of judges. Entrepreneurs were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.

“It is an honor to be recognized by Ernst & Young, and to be included in this regional group of forward thinkers, committed to excellence in their respective fields of endeavor,” says Mr. Bell. “As a life-long entrepreneur, these kinds of awards are the fuel that keeps us going. They enable us to be creative and take on more risks, and to follow dreams of making this world a better and more comfortable place.”

Regional award winners will be announced on June 17, during a special celebration. The winners will then be considered by the National judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum ^® , one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2024.

The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 11,000 entrepreneurs throughout the US since its inception in 1986, and it has grown to recognize business leaders across 145 cities in over 60 countries around the world.

2023 Utah Best of State Winner

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:45:00 GMT

Another Utah Best of State win for Sandy, Utah-based Aqua-Yield! This year’s award, for Farm Equipment and Supplies, represents the 5th Best of State win for Aqua-Yield and its growing nanoliquid brand for agricultural production worldwide. Other Best of State wins for Aqua-Yield were in the fields of Science and Technology and Applied Science and Technology. All Best of State winners must meet the following: Excelling in your endeavors, using innovative approaches or methods, and contributing to a better quality of life in Utah.

The Best of State Awards

Out of Nowhere hosted by Justin Watkins of Native Digital speaks to Clark Bell, Nano-Yield CEO

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:41:00 GMT

Clark T. Bell sat down with Justin Watkins at Native Digital to talk all things Aqua-Yield!

'Do customers actually champion your brand? That's the case at #sustainable fertilizer company Aqua-Yield... "We just think the world of them. That one, they'll take a risk. Two, they'll seek out results. And three, they'll provide those results to us."' - Clark T. Bell

Or listen to the podcast on Spotify:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yTuUH3RYRSIJL83OBI59m...

Ag Week Interviews Sugar Beet Grower Sevrin Anderson from ND

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:12:00 GMT

The first year we tried a few different rates and combinations of Calcine ^® and Aqua-Yield ^® products within a 160 acre sugar beet field to now this year we will use Calcine ^® and 5 different Aqua-Yield ^® products on every acre of sugar beets we plant. We use the NanoCS ^® , which is in with Calcine ^® and our regular starter in sugar beets. Throughout the year, when we’re spraying Roundup ^® , we use the NanoPro ^® to help with the efficacy of that. Later in the year when we're doing some cercospra spraying, we add in the NanoK ^® to all three applications to help boost the late season sugar percentage in the sugar beets.

We've tried 14 different combinations and we've never had any issues with volatility, crop injury or mixing, so that's been a key reason we've kept using it. The bottom line on it is that it's not adding any salt to the soil, which almost every fertilizer is salt based in some aspects. We've seen improvements in all our crops.

Sevrin Anderson • Fifth-Generation Farmer • Drayton, ND

Nano-Yield Expands Its Global Network with New Operations in Bangladesh

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:44:00 GMT

NEWS PROVIDED BY

Koritz Communications

February 15, 2023, 14:00 GMT

SANDY, UTAH, USA, February 15, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nano-Yield , (formerly known as Aqua-Yield, which is now its USA and Canada brand) the leading nano liquid company for agricultural production worldwide, today announced the expansion of its business into Bangladesh. The company currently operates in eight countries and will leverage its NLT5000™ and NanoPro® for the region’s rice, tobacco and vegetable growing efforts.

Nano-Yield has partnered with National AgriCare (NAC) to expand in Bangladesh. NAC will serve as Nano-Yield’s strategic regional hub supporting multiple aspects of the company’s growth, including technical and agronomic support, customer support, professional services, and increasing sales.

“2022 didn’t disappoint in terms of challenges to our industry, both nationally and globally. A global pandemic in 2020, fertilizer price increases, a war in the Ukraine and possible global recession have left many in the industry wondering what may come next,” said Clark T. Bell, co-founder and CEO of Nano-Yield. “But despite this, we at Nano-Yield see 2023 as a great opportunity as our Nano liquid technology will become even more relevant for growers as it enables them to stretch budget dollars and maximize the yield and quality of the crops they produce.”

“The more developed a country is, its agriculture management system is more advanced. Countries like Bangladesh have faced challenges from a socioeconomic perspective during the pandemic. Still, the agriculture sector manages to meet our food production needs and feed the nation,” said Yalid Rahman, director of sales and marketing for NAC. “NAC’s mission is to help farmers through innovation and sustainable agriculture so that they can feed the world. We believe it is the right time to focus on nano-tech usages in agriculture to reach the sustainability of agricultural production and produce the best quality crops. The collaboration between Nano-Yield and NAC (the fastest growing agrochemical manufacturer in Bangladesh) will be the timely solution to advance this industry.”

“This is a very important milestone for Nano-Yield in our efforts to expand our footprint globally. Both parties have invested a lot of effort to arrive at this agreement and we are confident that NAC will be a great partner,” stated Marco Guirado, vice president of international sales for Nano-Yield. “The collaboration will provide vanguard technology that in a short period of time will have a positive impact on crop production systems and provide an attractive ROI for all end users in the Bangladesh market.”

Nano-Yield offers a technology unlike anything else in the industry. The company’s award-winning nano liquid solutions leverage sophisticated nanoparticles to make liquid agricultural products more effective at plant absorption thereby dramatically increasing crop-yield and profits for farmers while enhancing the sustainability of the soil. With a better delivery and uptake to the plant which produces more yield and improves the quality of the crop.

For more information about Nano-Yield’s technology, products, and solutions, visit www.nano-yield.com.

About Nano-Yield

With the recent news of becoming a USDA and EPA Winner of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge, retailers and growers alike are encouraged by the benefits of Nano-Yield (formerly Aqua-Yield®) Nanoliquid® products have to offer, especially during this time of economic turmoil. Nano-Yield offers a technology unlike anything else on the market, having created its own segment in the world of inputs. The ag industry is starting to take notice of this technology company out of Utah that recommends just 4-6 oz of its liquid technology per acre. Backed by several Universities, 3rd party trials, and several years of testing by its technical team, Nano-Yield has given their customers across the country, and across the world, the solutions they’ve been looking for. From stressed out crops, to the unconquered weed problems, to the lack of nutrient availability, or just to helping maintain healthier soil. Nano-Yield is solving big problems while being affordable, flexible, and clean. For more information about the company and its solutions, visit www.nano-yield.com

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Alex Koritz

Nano-Yield

+1 801-450-8005

New Hires to the #NanoFam

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:06:00 GMT

Brent Etzkorn

We’d like to welcome Brent Etzkorn as the new Territory Manager - Tree Fruit Specialist located in the PNW. He’s excited to work with cutting edge technology that Aqua-Yield is bringing to agriculture. Brent truly is a tree fruit specialist with his family working with pears, apples and cherries outside of Wenatchee Washington since 1909. Brent’s passion is high-quality tree-fruit. Brent received his Associate degree from Wenatchee Valley College in Horticulture & Tree Fruit Production and received his Bachelor of Science in Integrated Plant Sciences majoring in Fruit and Vegetable Management from Washington State University in 2016. When he isn’t at work, you can find him skiing, golfing, and enjoying time with friends and family.

Jim Otte

Jim Otte is Aqua-Yield’s newest sales rep for the Carolinas. He’s excited about the new technology that Aqua-Yield has that allows growers to have a better return on investment with what they are already using on their crops. To Jim, agricultural business is second nature as he ran a retail agriculture business and farmed for 25+ years. He has a great understanding of what growers need and want from Aqua-Yield and our products. When Jim isn’t at work, he enjoys spending time with and playing with his grandkids.

Matt Ward

Matt Ward has joined Aqua-Yield as the newest Territory Manager of the Midwest. He’s excited to work with cutting edge technology, a great team and have a new adventure into the nanoliquid space. Matt has a love of farming, watching the seasons change and watching the crop growing process. He received his Bachelor of Science in Ag Business from Iowa State University. You can always count on finding Matt in the mountains when he isn’t helping growers and dealers with their crop yield. Skiing, hiking and spending time with family and friends is what he will be doing!

Joey Cauceglia

Joey Cauceglia is a member of the research and development team. He’s inspired by the mission of Aqua-Yield and the intellectual fulfillment of working with nanoparticles. There’s so much to explore and he’s eager to dig in. Though Joey has never before worked in the agricultural industry, he’s always felt a tug to the industry along with the questions and challenges it brings. Joey has received his Bachelor of Science and Ph.D in Biology from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. When Joey isn’t helping inside the research lab, he’s out exploring by backpacking, hiking and in the winter, skiing. However, he does enjoy inside activities such as crafting, woodworking and more recently metal working. Welcome, Joey!

Turf NanoTech™ launches a new line of Nanotechnology products for professional Turfgrass Managers

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:04:00 GMT

For Immediate Release: January 26, 2023

Contact: Phil Dwyer pdwyer@turfnanotech.com

Salt Lake City, UT — Pursuing a quest for superior turfgrass management products, parent company Nano-Yield™ today launched its professional line of nanoliquid™ products under their Turf NanoTech™ brand. Researchers there have been mastering how to engineer mineral carriers into nanoscopic particles: essentially tiny silica sponges designed to be loaded with solutions like fertilizers, fungicides, PGR’s, herbicides, and insecticides to deliver and get more from these inputs. This new product line aims specifically to enhance the control and performance on professionally managed turfgrass.

Phil Dwyer, Ph.D. Turf NanoTech™ Director, says the initial focus of the company will include golf courses, professional lawn care, athletic fields and sod production across the country. “Our new products admittedly look just like any other liquid fertilizers you’ve tried: same jug, label, guaranteed analysis, made for turf, directions, rates, etc.”, he says. “The one difference though is Turf NanoTech products have an ingredient which allows them to perform unlike anything else: nanoparticles. The nanoparticles in all TNT products are designed to do one thing: controlled delivered™.”

It was the desire to increase turf quality and production which led to the start of Nano-Yield™. Turf grass is in the DNA of the Bell family. 40 years of active research and development, to improve turfgrass quality and delivery. Introducing nanoliquid technology to the turfgrass industry at a professional, golf course-type level is a “next step” that simply makes sense. “The TNT Nano Activators are engineered nanoparticle solutions designed to tank mix or combine with fertilizer, pesticide, or PGR products to improve their uptake and delivery,” says company CEO Clark Bell. “Our new TNT Nano fertilizers are high-quality turfgrass fertilizers paired with specially designed nanoparticles to improve nutrient uptake into every blade of grass.”

Learn how these all new TNT nano-liquid technologies can help you manage turfgrass @ turfnanotech.com

2022 Precision Technology Institute (PTI) Trial Data

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:12:00 GMT

PURPOSE: To evaluate yield and the economics of NanoCS ^™ in tandem with NACHURS imPulse ^® 10-18-4, then compared to 50% rate reduction of NACHURS imPulse ^® . NanoCS ^™ was applied in-furrow at planting in a FurrowJet ^® center only application. PAGE 94-95 of Precision Planting ^® 2022 PTI Results.

PURPOSE: To evaluate yield and the economics of NanoN ^™ in tandem with 32% UAN nitrogen fertilizer. NanoN+™ was applied at planting in a dual band Conceal ^® application. PAGE 125-126 of Precision Planting ^® 2022 PTI Results.

PURPOSE: To evaluate yield and the economics of NanoPro ^® as a carrier adjuvant that enhances the uptake of crop protection products. NanoPro ^® was applied at 4 oz/ac at the VT growth stage with 13.7 oz/a Miravis ^® Neo. PAGE 158-159 of Precision Planting ^® 2022 PTI Results.

PURPOSE: To evaluate yield and the economics of NanoK ^® as a potassium acetate foliar application. NanoK ^® was applied at 4 oz/ac at the V5 growth stage. PAGE 156-157 of Precision Planting ^® 2022 PTI Results.

Precision Planting ^® is a registered trademark of Precision Planting LLC.

Aqua-Yield Awarded Startup of the Year from Silicon Slopes

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:07:00 GMT

NEWS PROVIDED BY

Koritz Communications

January 18, 2023, 14:00 GMT

Award recognizes growing companies that have demonstrated significant industry impact and innovation

SANDY, UTAH, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2023 / EINPresswire.com / -- Aqua-Yield , the leading nanoliquid company for agricultural production worldwide, today announced that it has been named Startup of the Year along with four other outstanding Utah firms. The award recognized companies that are pre-Series B and have demonstrated significant growth, innovation, and industry leadership.

Founded in 1999, the Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame & Awards identify and applaud the breakthrough leaders and companies who have contributed to the ongoing success of Utah’s burgeoning technology industry. The additional Startup of the Year winners included Gamify, Baton, Partcl, and HyperCraft.

“There are numerous innovative startups across the State and we are honored to be counted as one of them,” said Clark Bell, CEO and co-founder of Aqua-Yield. “The last couple years we have doubled in size year-over-year and launched products that are literally changing our industry as growers stretch their ag inputs to better manage supply chain struggles, product availability, and environmental regulations.”

Since 2014, Aqua-Yield’s solution has reduced farmers’ use of micronutrients by up to 80 percent and use of macronutrients by up to 50 percent. It accomplishes this by minimizing fertilizer and chemical applications and increasing nutrient uptake, germination rates, crop yields, and growth cycles in a more sustainable and responsible manner.

“We enable synthetic fertilizers and chemicals to become more efficient, thereby increasing nutrient uptake and decreasing the amount of fertilizer that is needed,” added Clark. “This results in more profitable growers that can in turn become responsible stewards of their environment.”

The Startup of the Year winners will each be honored at a gala at the Grand America on Saturday, February 4, 2023. For a full list of awards and finalists, visit: https://newsroom.siliconslopes.com/news/2022-hall-of-fame-awards-finalists/ .

For more information about Aqua-Yield’s technology, products and solutions, visit www.aquayield.com/products

About Aqua-Yield
With the recent news of becoming a USDA and EPA Winner of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge, retailers and growers alike are encouraged by the benefits of Aqua-Yield® Nanoliquid® products have to offer, especially during this time of economic turmoil. Aqua-Yield offers a technology unlike anything else on the market, having created its own segment in the world of inputs. The ag industry is starting to take notice of this technology company out of Utah that recommends just 2-6 oz of its liquid technology per acre. Backed by several Universities, 3rd party trials, and several years of testing by its technical team, Aqua-Yield has given their customers across the country, and across the world, the solutions they’ve been looking for. From stressed out crops, to the unconquered weed problems, to the lack of nutrient availability, or just to helping maintain healthier soil. Aqua-Yield is solving big problems while being affordable, flexible, and clean. For more information about the company and its solutions, visit www.aquayield.com .

Dr. Landon Bunderson reviews Aqua-Yield® results from Beck's PFR® 2022 Data Book

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:59:00 GMT

Dr. Landon Bunderson, Chief Science Officer, reviews some of the Aqua-Yield® data presented in the 2022 annual Beck's Practical Farm Research (PFR)® book.

#nanoliquid #aquayield #nanopro #nanon #nanok #fertilizer #cropprotection

© 2022 Aqua Yield Operations, Inc. NanoPro®, NanoN+™, and NanoK® are registered trademarks of Aqua Yield Operations, Inc. Practical Farm Research (PFR)® is a registered trademark of Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

Aqua-Yield®: Beyond the US AG Market

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 23:19:00 GMT

Aqua-Yield® has been operating in the US market since 2014 and is positioned across the different crop markets as the company that supports US farmers to improve the input efficiencies. Based on this success, the Aqua-Yield® leadership team made an important decision to expand its footprint outside the US market. In August 2022 they developed a new business division: NanoYield™ International. I was hired to lead this International expansion.

We are unique; Aqua-Yield® is a young and innovative company that has come to disrupt the ag industry and it is a privilege to be part of this transformation. Our B2B and B2C strategy gives us a lot of flexibility and speed to market in order to educate the different ag markets. Aqua-Yield is the leader of nanotechnology in the ag industry.

Our leadership team has been very focused on our strategy of expansion as we will have several phases. For phase 1 we have concentrated our efforts on expansion south of the US border with conversations with potential distributors in Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Chile, Peru, Brazil, and Argentina. LATAM is a rapidly growing agribusiness market so it made sense to concentrate our efforts in this region. It is important to understand that every country (market) is different: culture is different, size of the market is different, the crops are different. However every market has similar concerns that the farmers are talking about: the price of fertilizer, credit, weather, registration laws, etc.

NanoYield International is coming into the market as an available technology that will support the farmers across the world to be more efficient, improve their crop yield, and become sustainable. We feel very motivated and positive that in a very short time we will have the support of our farmers and we will become a strong partner for global food security.

2022 Beck's Practical Farm Research (PFR)®

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 22:43:00 GMT

Corn $6.11/Bu. Soybeans $13.76 Bu. NanoN+ ^™ $198.89/gal. NanoPro ^® $92.99/gal. NanoK ^® $226.04/gal. These results are based on the disclosed study parameters and participating sites. Practical Farm Research (PFR) ^® is a registered trademark of Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc.

Aqua-Yield 2022 End of Year Results

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 15:28:00 GMT

This is a presentation made by CEO and CoFounder of Aqua-Yield, Clark T. Bell on December 31, 2022. The presentation showcases the agronomic, economic, and footprint expansion Aqua-Yield experienced in 2022.

Congratulations to the Aqua-Yield team, and 2023 will be even better.

Let's Go Nano!

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:03:00 GMT

Just like many of you, we at Aqua-Yield® experienced many changes in 2022 that helped us grow and be better.

First of all, we executed a Series A financing that allowed us to invest in our production capabilities so we can keep up with the growing demand for nanoliquid™ technology. We hired our Chief Innovation Officer, Mark Slavens, and hired two new sales leaders: a VP of Sales for the U.S. & Canada, Trent Whiting, an International VP of Sales, Marco Guirado, and we added several other sales team members across the U.S. and added to our research and development.

In 2023 we plan to add more to the sales force and bring nanoliquid™ technology to farmers worldwide.

While we are excited about the positive changes we experienced in 2022, we realize that 2022 also didn’t disappoint with its several challenges to our industry both nationally and globally that impacted us all for better or worse. A global pandemic in 2020, a fertilizer price increase that hadn’t been seen in several years in 2021 and then a war in the Ukraine and looming global recession in 2022 have left us wondering what 2023 will bring?

Despite the many challenges that lie ahead of us for 2023, we at Aqua-Yield® see 2023 as a great opportunity for all of us to come together as growers, retailers and suppliers to affect agriculture for the better.

Agriculture has always been and always will be the heartbeat of America. The new generation of growers are already making their impact on our market space through advanced technology. 2023 will challenge us yet again to be more efficient with our chemistry and fertility inputs to ensure that we stretch budget dollars to maximize the yield and quality of the crops we produce. Fertilizer prices will not go down next year, in fact growers will likely see suppliers raise prices yet again to offset margin losses in 2022. With an inevitable recession heading our way, this will force us all to come together to help growers stretch their budget dollars to achieve the necessary yields.

We believe that nanoliquid™ technology paired with your current chemistry and nutritional offerings can achieve better delivery and uptake to the plant, which will in turn yield more crop and improve the quality of the crop.

NanoPro® is specifically designed to improve herbicide, fungicide and insecticide performance so you can get a more thorough kill and stretch it across more acres. NanoN+™ on the other hand was engineered to deliver nutritional products more efficiently to get better foliar and root uptake into the plant with a 3 to 1 ROI.

We’re looking forward to partnering with you in 2023 to face these challenges head on so we can keep the heartbeat of America alive and well as we continue to evolve together!

Welcome to the #NanoFam

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:03:00 GMT

We’d love to welcome Glenn Greenwood aboard the nanoliquid space as our senior designer! Glenn is new to the agricultural world, but has proven to be a great asset to our team. With 20+ years of experience in graphic design and a degree from Colorado State University he’s done some amazing work. He’s excited to dive in and work for a company that is disrupting the agricultural industry while making a difference in the world. When Glenn isn’t working on the next design, he’s spending time outside fly fishing, camping and mountain biking. A few fun things about Glenn is he has swam to shore from Alcatraz and raced in an Ironman Triathlon.

3rd Annual NanoCon a Success

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:51:00 GMT

November 14-16 was our 3rd annual NanoCon, located at the Zermatt Utah Resort in Midway, Utah. Innovative ag dealers from all over the country gathered for this exclusive event by Aqua-Yield®. This now highly anticipated event brings a high level of energy, networking, and education for our dealers that are committed to offering their growers the many benefits of Aqua-Yield nanoliquid technology.

Monday night began with a reception in which dealers had a chance to mingle with fellow innovators and Aqua-Yield® employees. Tuesday morning started with the Pledge of Allegiance by Celeste Johnson, Mayor of Midway, followed by a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem by musician and Ag Advocate Stephanie Nash . The day was then packed with educational and impactful presentations, starting out with a presentation by Ag Advocate Michelle Martin of The Ag Mag . This was followed by presentations from Aqua-Yield leadership and the agronomy team.

One of our highly anticipated segments is the Dealer Panel, in which our seasoned Aqua-Yield dealers from across the country can talk about their experiences and how nanoliquid technology continues to be a key differentiator in their success as a dealer. Most importantly they speak to the return on investment and benefits that it offers growers, no matter the crop or location. This year our dealer panel featured Co-Founder Warren Bell and five representatives:

WARREN T. BELL ∙ Aqua-Yield® ∙ Executive Chairman/Director of Turf
A lifelong chess player, Warren Bell sees several moves ahead for his company and industry. From the first crop he cultivated on his family’s sod farm, Warren has always looked for a better way of doing things. He absorbed every plant science class he could get his hands on and continued learning from agronomists and participating in Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), serving as its president in 2005. At Biograss, he developed sod varieties that meet the specific requirements of Utah’s unique microclimates. With his son, Clark, Warren developed Aqua-Yield’s innovative nanoliquid technology products and partnered with industry and investment leaders to bring them to market. The result is a more sustainable agricultural system.
CHRIS KAMBERG ∙ TriYield™ ∙ Owner
Chris Kamberg is the owner of TriYield™, located in Arcadia, Florida. He has extensive knowledge of the Florida fruit, vegetable, and sod markets with over 30 years experience in the industry. Chris’ mission is for TriYield™ to be the hub of agricultural innovation helping to solve the most di‑cult problems faced by growers today.
JIM ERICKSON ∙ Erickson Custom Operations ∙ President
Jim Erickson and his wife, Darcy, started Erickson Custom Operations in 2007 custom harvesting. In 2015 ECO became Midwest distributors for the product Calcine, based out of Arizona. In 2018 they were introduced to Aqua-Yield in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Jim Erickson and his wife reside in Colgate, ND.
SONNY MALONE ∙ Sugar Creek Ag ∙ Co-owner
Sonny Malone has been in the ag distribution industry since 1993. In the 90s, he worked for The Rigo Company and Pennington Seed. He spent nearly 20 years with Monty's Plant Food Company prior to starting Sugar Creek Ag with his business partner, Taylor Marret. Sonny lives in Shelbyville, Ky. His son Victor is a senior at Northern KY University and his daughter Mary is a junior at Western KY University. When he has free time Sonny enjoys catfishing at Kentucky Lake and is a big Louisville Cardinals fan.
KESTON GIUDICI ∙ L.A. Hearne Company ∙ Certified Crop Adviser
Keston was born and raised in King City, California and attended Cal Poly where he earned a BS in Crop Science. He currently works for L.A. Hearne Company as a Certified Crop Adviser focusing on nutrient management in fresh vegetables and strawberries.

Presentations were wrapped up by Keynote Speakers Jeremy Jones and Kelsey Boyer:

Jeremy Jones was a professional snowboarder for 27 years. 5 and a half years ago Jeremy was in an Avalanche in the Uinta Mountain range in Utah, breaking both legs and ultimately forcing a new career path. With a tendency to prioritize passion first, Jeremy dove head first into rebuilding, then relaunching an iconic Snowboarding brand Forum Snowboards - to represent snowboarders and snowboarding's culture from a snowboarders voice and experience.

Slopestyle competitive snowboarder in high hopes of competing in the Olympics. During 2016 Kelsey Boyer sustained a traumatic brain injury which resulted in immediate brain surgery. Her life drastically changed and she had to find herself & her purpose while dealing with bad post concussion symptoms. This led her to create a new non-profit, Save A Brain.

Dinner was followed by our annual awards in which we recognize our partnerships that had really excelled for the year, despite the volatility of the market.

NanoInnovator Awards: TriYield, Liberty Ag, Riggs Ag Solutions, Sugar Creek Ag, JMC

After the awards, attendees enjoyed music by fellow dealer Levi Riggs . Levi Riggs, a native of Danville, IN, is one of country music’s most exciting up and coming artists. He has scored multiple Billboard Indicator and Music Row Top 25 songs, has opened for superstars like Jason Aldean, Brett Eldredge, Justin Moore, Thomas Rhett, and many more. His viral hit “My Best Friend’s A Girl” put him on the map through Spotify. When he’s not singing he’s selling seed, product, and Aqua-Yield nanoliquid through Riggs Family Farm.

Our ultimate goal is to offer all American growers the benefits of our technology by expanding sales, agronomic, and dealer support. Aqua-Yield only hires the support of those that share our same passion for sustainable agriculture, integrity, soil health, and an empowering culture of innovation. Bring on 2023!

NanoTech 101

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:03:00 GMT

How do nanoliquids work?

TNT ™ nanoliquid ™ products effectively work as a delivery system for both nutrients and plant protection products. The nanoparticle protects molecules from environmental losses and efficiently delivers them to plants at the cellular level. A biological process called endocytosis engulfs and brings the nanoparticles into and through the cell membrane where the “payload” is then emptied.

What is nanoliquid technology?

Nanoliquid technology is proven and patented; it encapsulates the inputs you already use into tiny nanoparticles that glide through foliar and root barriers, lodging themselves in the right locations within a turf plant to deliver their payloads. Nanotechnology is relatively new to the turf industry but is being studied and used across multiple fields including science, mechanics, electronics, biology, medicine and agriculture.

How do nanoliquid particles load and unload?

Particles can load in a couple ways:

Electrical charges play a role where opposites attract. Some particles can be negatively or positively charged to attract desired nutrients. For example, a negative charged particle will attract potassium or calcium.
Diffusion is where areas of high concentration move to areas of low concentration. For example, a liquid 16-3-5 fertilizer in solution will migrate into empty nanoparticles when NanoBoost™ is added to the tank. This process “loads” the nanoparticles, which are now ready for delivery to the plant.

The processes above operate in reverse “unloading” once inside plant cells.

Are TNT nanoliquids organic?

Short answer is no. While TNT promotes environmental stewardship through nanoliquid technology by enhancing uptake, its silica mineral composition is not considered organic.

What are TNT nanoparticles made of and where do they come from?

Nanoparticles are defined as mesoporous silica-based nanoscopic spheres, or particles (~100nm and less). We source mined Zeolites from ancient volcanic formations and then process them to our exact specifications, rates, and sizes. More simply, think of them as “mineral sponges'' with a high affinity for absorbing other molecules added to spray solutions.

Congratulations to Model Dealer of the Year: Erickson Custom Operations

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:29:00 GMT

In 2007 Jim Erickson and his wife, Darcy, started Erickson Custom Operations in Colgate, ND. In 2018 they were introduced to Aqua-Yield in the Dakotas and Minnesota. From there ECO took off with no signs of slowing down. They are driven by their desire to help growers increase yields sustainably through education and the use of crop input technologies.

Last year they received the Brand Champion award. This year we are excited to award them our most prestigious award: Model Dealer of the Year.

The Model Dealer of the Year exemplifies what it takes to be a successful Aqua-Yield Dealer. This award is based on actions, not volume. A model dealer is one that actively promotes the Aqua-Yield brands, provides marketing access for testimonials and promotes Aqua-Yield outside of their normal footprint by adding sub-dealers and other influencers. The Model Dealer is team driven; the promotion of Aqua-Yield is companywide with Aqua-Yield being a key focal point of the dealer’s overall growth strategy.

Congratulations to the Ericksons, for not only achieving over 1M in sales over last year, but your continued drive, dedication and passion for achieving solutions through our nanoliquid technology.

https://www.ericksoncustomoperations.com

Congratulations to our NanoFan: Annah Phillips

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:32:00 GMT

Our littlest NanoFan at age 6, Annah Phillips told CEO Clark Bell months ago that she needed to attend NanoCon. A straight A student in Kindergarten, Annah enjoys networking and opportunities for education and adventure. Her enthusiasm for the Aqua-Yield brand, people, and agriculture is contagious.

Annah is the daughter of Jenny Phillips, Director of Marketing.

Congratulations to New Dealer of the Year Award: Cochranville Ag Service

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:37:00 GMT

Cochranville Ag from Cochranville, PA is a company based on good values and morals. They are people you want to be associated with. The Cochranville Ag team embraces new technologies as a way to help both their business and their customers’ business to grow.

Cochranville is always thinking ahead: from the way they manage their property, vehicles, and equipment to the way they present themselves. You know right from the start you are dealing with a top-notch organization. In just their first year of sales, Cochranville Ag has sold over $100,000 in product.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to NanoLiquid Champion Award: LA Hearne

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:28:00 GMT

Operating under demanding conditions and targets, LA Hearne based out of California has exemplified a large, precision and data-guided specialty crop operations' understanding and application of nanoliquid technology. LA Hearne identified a targeted need or challenge in their current operations and approached nanoliquids as a tool to specifically address that concept. They started by familiarizing and testing our products judiciously before going large-scale.

The LA Hearne team offers excellent, sound, but approachable communication of nanoliquid use in both crop nutrition, sustainability, and soil health. Their team has frequent, tight interaction with sales and agronomy support via Penny Newman and Aqua-Yield.

LA Hearne’s sound agronomy and underlying bold decision making benefits the grower, distributor, consumer and land stakeholders. Forward thinking is required to stay ahead of regulatory pressures on operations as it currently stands, and for years to come.

Congratulations to the LA Hearne Team!

WTN (What The Nano)?

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:03:00 GMT

The way professional turfgrass managers deliver nutrients and active ingredients is about to change, just as it already has for those in agriculture and medicine. Our new products admittedly look just like any other liquid fertilizers you’ve tried: same jug, label, guaranteed analysis, made for turf, directions, rates, etc. The one difference though is Turf NanoTech products have an ingredient which allows them to perform unlike anything else: nanoparticles. The nanoparticles in all TNT products are designed to do one thing: deliver you control.

Nanoparticles are changing how turfgrass is managed in two simple ways: improving uptake and protecting against losses of what is applied. Just as your height of cut is dialed in to a hundred thousandth of an inch, it's now possible to dial in how you control nutrient and pesticide delivery into every blade of grass. More control of how the valuable nutrients and chemistries you apply are delivered into turf plants for optimal performance.

At TNT we’ve mastered how to engineer mineral carriers into nanoscopic particles: essentially tiny sponges designed to be loaded with solutions like fertilizers, fungicides, PGR’s, herbicides, and insecticides. How small? These nanoscopic particles are only visible using an electron microscope; at half the size of a virus it would take 50,000 of them lined up to cross the width of a single bentgrass leaf. Existing at this nanoscale, our particles gain a special ability to slip right into plant roots and leaves to then deliver their payloads directly into cells. This nano-size allows the molecules to act like both a powerful chelator plus an adjuvant all in one for better results. Try a few of these products and compare for yourself how they deliver consistent control and performance on turfgrass.

Chris Kamberg of TriYield speaks about their success as an Aqua-Yield Dealer

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:36:00 GMT

Arcadia, FL

Florida boasts the second largest Specialty Crop market in the US, demanding a well rounded and knowledgeable staff to be able to give recommendations from sod grass to peanuts.

Focusing on new technologies in crop inputs allows them to avoid low margin commodity products and keep their growers engaged in finding higher yields and better quality crops.

TriYield has proven themselves to be innovative by focusing on a wide range of crops as they were forced to pivot away from the citrus as that market continues to decline. Their relentless pursuit of the best agronomic recommendations has led to a loyal following as they bring nanoliquid technology to the Florida market. They bring a 49% increase in growth over last year.

#nanoliquid #liquidfertilizer #cropprotection @TriYield

https://triyield.com/

Congratulations to our NanoInnovator Award Recipients

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:27:00 GMT

Last week at our third annual NanoCon in Salt Lake City, several dealers received the "NanoInnovator" Award. This is an award of appreciation of their passion and support of the Aqua-Yield® Brand, and helping growers solve their problems through the use of nanoliquid™ technology.

TriYield

Florida boasts the second largest Specialty Crop market in the US, demanding a well rounded and knowledgeable staff to be able to give recommendations from sod grass to peanuts.

Focusing on new technologies in crop inputs allows them to avoid low margin commodity products and keep their growers engaged in finding higher yields and better quality crops.

Liberty Ag

Liberty Ag based in the Northeastern states has stormed onto the agricultural scene with a vision of the future that brings efficiency and technology to their growers.

As part of the Novus Ag group they have the luxury of extensive product offerings while their team can focus on the latest technologies. Whether it's the newest equipment tech., custom application, drone and imaging technology or seed treatment, Liberty Ag is able to offer the best options to their growers.

With a year under their belt exposing Aqua-Yield nanoliquid technology to their growers, Liberty Ag is poised to enjoy exponential growth.

Sugar Creek

Sugar Creek is a new distributor based out of Shelbyville, KY that has already set up subdealers in 8 states. Their team brings over 50 years of firsthand experience farming and working with growers and ag advisors from around the country. Sugar Creek’s team has brought several people to NanoCon and is positioned to grow exponentially in 2023 and beyond.

Riggs Ag Solutions

Riggs Ag Solutions is a new distributor based out of Danville, Indiana that has introduced Aqua-Yield nanoliquids to 30+ large growers and subdealers in the cornbelt.

Although they are a relatively new dealer for Aqua-Yield, we appreciate the energy and commitment that their team has brought. Riggs has an extensive network and is set to explode in years to come.

JMC Enterprises

Located in the Yakima Valley, Kelley Cheatwood and JMC operate in a very competitive specialty crop market in the PNW. JMC has demonstrated a strong command of the science behind nanoliquids in their first 18 months as an AY distributor.

Working tightly with AY sales and technical support, JMC is working to investigate entire ly new applications of nanoliquids within the specialty crop production and postharvest commodity chain, providing a new possible income stream.

Kelley's an innovative thinker. He’s currently securing the right to a unique potato sprout-inhibitor product tha t he's looking to position as a post harvest applicator with powerful and unique technology.

JMC has risen to be one of Aqua-Yield’s Top 5 volume dealers in just their first year of selling.

Phil Dwyer speaks about TNT Brand Launch

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:30:00 GMT

NanoPro® approved with Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herbicides

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:08:00 GMT

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Aqua-Yield®

Landon Bunderson, CSO

801-885-5347

landon@aquayield.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SANDY, UTAH – November 18, 2022– Aqua-Yield is pleased to announce the inclusion of NanoPro on the approved for use list with Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herbicides by Corteva Agriscience LLC.

Enlist One® herbicide is a straight-goods 2,4-D choline that offers additional tank-mix flexibility and provides exceptional weed control designed to land and stay on target.

Enlist Duo® herbicide combines 2,4-D choline with glyphosate in a convenient herbicide blend for exceptional weed control designed to land and stay on target. The two sites of action work together to deliver control and help prevent resistance in your fields.

Growers are now able to tank mix 4 oz/ac NanoPro when applying Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herbicide. NanoPro will enhance uptake through its patented nanoliquid technology, delivering growers more effective weed control.

Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herbicide are trademarks of Corteva Agriscience and its affiliated companies.

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About NanoPro

NanoPro by Aqua-Yield nanoliquid™ technology can be added to most spray mixtures to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic crop protection products. This product is field tested and grower approved with most crop protection products. For more information, visit: www.aquayield.com/nanopro.

Aqua-Yield® Expands Leadership Team With Key New Hires

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:24:00 GMT

Award-winning nanoliquid™ technology company appoints key executives to support its phase of growth and development

SANDY, Utah, Oct. 13, 2022 -- Aqua-Yield®, the leading nanoliquid company for agricultural production worldwide, today announced several additions to its senior executive team. Marco Guirado has been appointed Vice President of International Sales where he will oversee the company's international revenue growth and client experience teams. In addition, Trent Whiting has joined Aqua-Yield® as its new Vice President of Sales for the U.S. and Canada, with responsibility for growth strategies and business development for the North American market.

"Both Trent and Marco have unique experience and skill sets that will play a vital role in Aqua-Yield's next phase of growth," said Clark Bell, co-founder and CEO of Aqua-Yield®. "We have placed a significant emphasis on building the right leadership team which has allowed us to strategically stay ahead of the competition and anticipate fickle market trends and regulatory requirements."

Guirado brings to Aqua-Yield® decades of industry experience. Most recently he served as the International Business Director for the Stoller Group where he oversaw growth for the company's international markets. Prior to the Stoller Group, Guirado was a Regional Business and Marketing Manager with Valent BioSciences. He oversaw three business units in Latin America for the company and developed annual sales as well as marketing short range strategies and mid range strategies.

Whiting has cultivated a stellar reputation as a sales leader with expertise in revenue growth strategies, new business and market segment development. Prior to joining Aqua-Yield, Whiting held several sales leadership positions with Redox Bio-Nutrients where he oversaw international sales for the company in both their T & O and Agriculture sectors. In this position, Whiting helped to inspire and motivate high-performing teams in a competitive market and developed strategic partnerships between Redox Bio-Nutrients and its many retail partners.

"Marco and Trent have the depth of experience that will help inspire and energize our entire organization in its mission to provide more food for the planet in a sustainable and responsible manner," added Clark. "As we look to the future, we are perfectly positioned to accelerate our continued growth and deliver even greater value for our investors, customers, and employees."

About Aqua-Yield

With the recent news of becoming a USDA and EPA Winner of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge, retailers and growers alike are encouraged by the benefits of Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid™ products have to offer, especially during this time of economic turmoil. Aqua-Yield offers a technology unlike anything else on the market, having created its own segment in the world of inputs. The ag industry is starting to take notice of this technology company out of Utah that recommends just 2-6 oz of its liquid technology per acre. Backed by several Universities, 3rd party trials, and several years of testing by its technical team, Aqua-Yield has given their customers across the country, and across the world, the solutions they've been looking for. From stressed out crops, to the unconquered weed problems, to the lack of nutrient availability, or just to helping maintain healthier soil. Aqua-Yield® is solving big problems while being affordable, flexible, and clean. For more information about the company and its solutions, visit www.aquayield.com .

New #NanoFam Hires

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:28:00 GMT

Aqua-Yield is welcoming a new Idaho District Manager, Mike Nielson to the team. He grew up in a small farming community and as far back as he can remember he can look back on the old adage, “pray for rain” for his neighbors and family friends. Though he can’t control the weather, Mike is excited to introduce the world renowned technology of Aqua-Yield to communities in his area. Mike has over 17 years in the agriculture industry and is excited to continue his growth with nanotechnology. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys fishing and hunting. However, don't be surprised to find him on the golf course or spending time with family and friends.

Aqua-Yield is happy to welcome Philip Dwyer to the team as our Category Direct of Professional Turfgrass. He is most excited about helping build new business ventures for Aqua-Yield in the professional turfgrass market. As the golf game surges, having Philip on our team will be a pivotal entrance with new technologies to help turf managers succeed in creating optimal playing conditions. He is especially excited about the potential growth in sod production and athletic field care. Philip is a proud Michigan State Spartan and received degrees in Crop & Soil Science and Botany & Plant Pathology with a specialization in turfgrass disease management. When he isn't at work you can find him doing an array of outdoor activities. Gardening, wood splitting, nature study and having campfires in the surrounding woods and being a Cub Scout leader. Philip also enjoys art, is an avid cook, bicyclist and traveler.

NanoPro® and NanoCS™ testimonial by Chris Jones of Indiana

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:49:00 GMT

Chris Jones is a large farmer based out of Palmyra, IN. He is also a retail dealer with Universal Farm Solutions, selling the latest technologies in the ag industry.

Chris has had much success with using the latest nanoliquid™ technology by Aqua-Yield® on his farm including NanoPro® (4oz/ac) for enhanced crop protection and NanoCS™ (6oz/ac), the nanoliquid™ crop starter.

#liquidfertilizer #cropprotection #nanotechnology #aquayield #nanopro #nanocs

NanoPro®: a game changing technology for growers across the nation

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:09:00 GMT

Not only does Aqua-Yield ^® offer nanoliquid products that enhance the efficiency of liquid fertilizers but also a product that improves crop protection product performance: NanoPro ^® .

NanoPro ^® , energized by Aqua-Yield ^® nanoliquid ^™ technology can be added to any spray mixture to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic crop protection products. This product is field tested and grower approved to advance the way you manage crops and control weeds.

Globe Sedge
Citrus Pests
Marestail
White Clover

Snow Mold
Pigweed
Early and Late Blight
Kochia

Anthracnose
Lambsquarters
Cotton Defoliation
And many more

How does it work?

The process that a nanoparticle enters the cell is called endocytosis. Through endocytosis, one nanoparticle can deliver a thousand ions, whereas in the typical process of diffusion each ion must individually pass through the cell membrane. The cell membrane receives the nanoliquid ^™ by engulfing it, creating a cavity filled with extracellular fluid and then forming a vesicle. The vesicle then breaks off and is transported within the cell.

Through the process of endocytosis, one nanoparticle can deliver a thousand ions, whereas in the process of diffusion each ion must individually pass through the cell membrane.

What are the grower benefits?

Faster burn down of weeds
Higher percentage kill on tough weeds
Enhances fungicide activity
Unique formulation promotes cellular access
Highly compatible with most products and adjuvants

NanoPro ^® is clean, easy handling and safe for the environment, at just a 4 oz/ac rate.

NanoPro® approved with Tavium® Plus VaporGrip® Technology

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:41:00 GMT

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Aqua-Yield®

Landon Bunderson, COO

801-885-5347

landon@aquayield.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SANDY, UTAH – September 22, 2022 – Aqua-Yield® is pleased to announce the inclusion of NanoPro® on the approved for use list with Tavium® Plus VaporGrip® Technology from Syngenta®. As the first dicamba herbicide premix, Tavium® Plus VaporGrip® Technology delivers both the contact control of dicamba to manage the weeds you see and the residual control of S-metolachlor to help protect against the weeds you don’t see yet.

Growers are now able to tank mix 4 oz/ac NanoPro® when applying Tavium® Plus VaporGrip® Technology herbicide. NanoPro® will enhance uptake through its patented nanoliquid technology, delivering growers more effective weed control.

Tavium® Plus VaporGrip® Technology is a trademark of Syngenta®.

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About NanoPro

NanoPro® by Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid™ technology, can be added to most spray mixtures to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic crop protection products. This product is field tested and grower approved with most crop protection products. For more information, visit: www.aquayield.com/nanopro.

Nanoliquid™ Technology on the Puzzle Patch

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:37:00 GMT

JB Family Growers is the home of The Lavender Farm, Flower Market, The Pumpkin Farm and Puzzle Patch. Located in Woodinville, WA, this beautiful farm is quite the attraction with miles of complex trail systems for families to enjoy.

This farm boasts a gorgeous 10 acre sunflower field maze that was proudly grown with Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid™ products NanoPro® and NanoGro®. Throughout the season NanoPro® was applied at 4 oz/ac with crop protection and NanoGro® at 4 oz/ac offered nutrition for season long soil and plant health.

Aqua-Yield® is proud to partner with this family farm that is bringing happiness and memories to families and friends. To learn more about their farm operation visit: https://www.jbfamilygrowers.com/

Aqua-Yield Announces $23 Million Series A Funding Round

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:25:00 GMT

Award-winning nanoliquid technology company delivers environmentally sustainable solutions to reduce fertilizer and crop protectant inputs while improving farmers' profits

SANDY, Utah, Sept. 13, 2022 -- Aqua-Yield, the leading nanoliquid company for agricultural production worldwide, today announced the close of its Series A investment round of $23M. The round was led by the Larry H. Miller Company (the LHM Company) with participation from Penny Newman Grain Company and San Leonardo. The company will leverage the funding to accelerate the global adoption of its nanoliquid solutions.

Aqua-Yield offers a technology unlike anything else in the market, having created its own segment in the world of crop inputs. The company's award-winning nanoliquid solutions leverage sophisticated nanoparticles to make liquid agricultural products more effective at plant absorption and dramatically increase crop-yield and profits for farmers while enhancing the sustainability of the soil.

"Since 2014, the Aqua-Yield team has developed a robust patent platform. We sustainably grow profits by solving plant absorption problems and have helped thousands of growers reduce their synthetic fertilizer and crop protection inputs by 25-50 percent," said Clark T. Bell, Aqua-Yield CEO and co-founder. "The patented nano-based technology acts as a catalyst to traditional liquid agricultural fertilizers and crop protection products. This tech works with all traditional ag inputs by enhancing plant absorption of nutrients and efficacy of crop protectants. With our suite of 16 commercially available products we have an answer for nearly every crop."

"Since the beginning of the global pandemic our company has doubled in size year-over-year," added Clark. "Nanoliquid technology enables growers to stretch their ag inputs. This has been key to growth as the agribusiness industry faces supply chain struggles, product availability, and the current environmental strains that will continue to play a key role in the future."

The company's solutions work for farms of all sizes and in all regions of the United States, and is currently used on four million acres of farms, and in more than nine countries. Between 2014 and 2021, the company conducted more than 750 field trials that resulted in an average 3:1 return on investment for growers. Since 2014, Aqua-Yield's solution has reduced farmers' use of micronutrients by up to 80 percent and use of macronutrients by up to 50 percent by minimizing fertilizer and chemical applications and increasing nutrient uptake, germination rates, crop yields, and growth cycles.

"Aqua-Yield makes synthetic fertilizers and chemicals more efficient, increasing nutrient uptake and decreasing synthetic fertilizer use, resulting in more environmentally efficient and profitable farms," said David Smith, the LHM Company's chief strategy officer. "Stewardship is a core value at the Larry H. Miller Company, and we see this investment as an opportunity to improve methods that feed our planet in a more sustainable and responsible manner."

"As an original investor in Aqua-Yield, I've been impressed with how the executive team has bootstrapped and grown the company in an holistic way," said Fraser Bullock, founding partner and member of the board of Aqua-Yield. "The capital from our Series A will allow us to expand our commercial team globally and establish a strategic international footprint."

In addition, Aqua-Yield will announce additional follow-on capital from a leading agriculture investor in the Fourth Quarter of 2022. For more information about Aqua-Yield's technology, products and solutions, visit www.aquayield.com/products .

About Aqua-Yield

With the recent news of becoming a USDA and EPA Winner of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge, retailers and growers alike are encouraged by the benefits of Aqua-Yield® Nanoliquid® products have to offer, especially during this time of economic turmoil. Aqua-Yield offers a technology unlike anything else on the market, having created its own segment in the world of inputs. The ag industry is starting to take notice of this technology company out of Utah that recommends just 2-6 oz of its liquid technology per acre. Backed by several Universities, 3rd party trials, and several years of testing by its technical team, Aqua-Yield has given their customers across the country, and across the world, the solutions they've been looking for. From stressed out crops, to the unconquered weed problems, to the lack of nutrient availability, or just to helping maintain healthier soil. Aqua-Yield is solving big problems while being affordable, flexible, and clean. For more information about the company and its solutions, visit www.aquayield.com .

About the Larry H. Miller Company

Headquartered in Sandy, Utah, the Larry H. Miller Company (the LHM Company) is a privately-owned business with operations located mainly across the western United States. As a portfolio of companies and investments, the LHM Company's focus falls within the primary categories of real estate, health care, finance, entertainment, sports, and long-term strategy and investments, as well as philanthropy. For more information about the Larry H. Miller Company, visit www.lhm.com .

About the Penny Newman Grain Company

Penny Newman Grain is one of the largest merchandizers of grain and feed ingredients in the Western United States. Its youngest division, Farm Products, offers a portfolio of best-in-class crop input technologies that facilitate the reduction in chemical fertilizers and crop protection products while maximizing yield potential, with the goal of fostering a more regenerative production paradigm at scale. Additional information on Penny Newman Grain may be found at www.penny-newman.com .

About San Leonardo

San Leonardo is an investment affiliate of the John and Katie Hansen Family Foundation, which was established in 2006 and is active in seeking creative, leverageable solutions for global sustainability and conservation challenges. Since inception the Foundation has been led by Katie Vogelheim, a seasoned management executive with experience in a broad range of businesses around the world.

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IN THE NEWS

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Highlight:

- Aqua-Yield , a Sandy, Utah-based nanoliquid company for agricultural production, raised $23 million in Series A funding. Larry H. Miller Company led the round and was joined by investors including Penny Newman Grain Company and San Leonardo.

AgFunder News

BREAKING: Aqua-Yield bags $23m Series A to boost fertilizer efficacy with ‘nanoliquid’ technology

AgriMarketing

NEXT GEN FERTILIZER INNOVATIONS CHALLENGE WINNER AQUA-YIELD RECEIVES $23 MILLION SERIES A FUNDING

Utah News

Aqua-Yield announces $23 million Series A funding round

Working smarter, not harder, through the use of nanoliquid™ technology

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:52:00 GMT

By incorporating Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid® technology into your program, you can maximize crop input efficiencies and sustainably grow your profits. Traditional fertilizers are unconcentrated and unpackaged. At planting they leech or tightly bind to the soil, remaining unavailable to the plant. Liquid nutrition moves through the soil solution until absorbed through root hairs or lost to the environment. When foliar applied they easily run off plant surfaces. The typical process for entering the plant is called diffusion.

The Aqua-Yield Difference

Aqua-Yield nanoliquid products are concentrated and loaded with fertilizer solution and charged nutrient molecules. At planting the nanoparticles stay in solution or loosely cling to soil colloids, remaining available to deliver nutrients to the plant. When foliar applied the nanoparticles adhere to the plant surfaces such as cuticular cracks and hairs allowing penetration.

The process that a nanoparticle enters the cell is called endocytosis. Through endocytosis, one nanoparticle can deliver a thousand nutrient ions, whereas in the typical process of diffusion each nutrient ion must individually pass through the cell membrane. The cell membrane receives the nanoliquid by engulfing it, creating a cavity filled with extracellular fluid and then forming a vesicle. The vesicle then breaks off and is transported within the cell.

Through the process of endocytosis, one nanoparticle can deliver a thousand nutrient ions, whereas in the process of diffusion each nutrient ion must individually pass through the cell membrane. It is for this reason that the concentrated nature of the Aqua-Yield nanoliquid allows for much lower application rates (ounces) than a conventional liquid fertilizer (gallons).

For more information contact your Aqua-Yield representative or fill out the form below.

New hire for International Business

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:34:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that Marco Guirado is our newest asset to the Aqua-Yield team. As the Vice President of International Sales, Marco is excited about the unique and disruptive agricultural technology that Aqua-Yield brings to the table. He’s been around the agricultural industry for most of his life with 25+ years of working experience that has been able to dramatically evolve in the last 10 years. When Marco isn’t working, you can find him in the great outdoors paddle boarding, hiking and running. He’s often entertaining in his home hosting ‘un asado’ in the evening with his wife, four children and two grandchildren. Marco has a Bachelors Degree in Agribusinesses by Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora along with a Masters of Business in Administration by Universidad La Salle Noroeste.

SWEET BEETS with NanoK® nanoliquid

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:08:00 GMT

Adding Aqua-Yield® NanoK nanoliquid to your sugar beet program is proven to boost potassium for increased sugars and drought tolerance

Increasing sugar content in sugar beets has always been a challenge for sugar beet growers until now. Applications of NanoK ^® on sugar beets with other spray applications has shown to increase sugar by as much as .75 points.

Tom Vander Heiden, ST Biologicals and ag consultant for ECO, states, “NanoK ^® should be applied at 4 oz per acre with Cercospora and herbicide spraying at least three times during the bulking stage of growth. Timely applications of this potassium acetate nanoliquid provides that boost to increase sugars.”

The highly available nanoparticles of potassium acetate get into the beet leaves very quickly following application through a different process called endocytosis. Aqua-Yield ^® nanoliquids are very clean and easy to incorporate with other crop inputs, offering a more efficient delivery of your crops.

Insecticide Uptake in Anjou Pears

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:18:00 GMT

INTRODUCTION

Ultor insecticide (Spirotetramat) is very effective however is slow to get into the plant. Grower claims no activity for at least 10 days after application. Speeding up activity to stop psyllid destruction is key.

HYPOTHESIS

NanoPro with Ultor can increase AI uptake.

MATERIALS

PROCEDURE

Two Anjou blocks were sprayed on the same day. All rates were the same with exception to the NanoPro. Check vs trial.
Check (201 Larson Ranch)
Trial (102 A Ranch)
The NanoPro was mixed in with the Ultor and then the adjuvants were added.
Application was done on a Thursday (June 30th) and tissue samples were pulled on Tuesday (July 5).
8 new shoots per block were pulled at 10:00 AM, the leaves were washed, patted dry and then shipped overnight to Pacific Ag Labs for AI testing.

DATA

CONCLUSION

Applications of Ultor with nanoliquid technology increased the AI content of new shoots by 64% 5 days after application.

Finish strong: save time and money with NanoPro®

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:58:00 GMT

Cotton defoliants are used to remove leaves to make harvests easier, resulting in higher grade cotton. Applications with NanoPro ^® improves overall cotton defoliation through patented nanoliquid technology in only just one or two passes.

NanoPro ^® by Aqua-Yield ^® nanoliquid technology can be added to most dessication spray mixtures as a carrier adjuvant for efficient uptake. This product is field tested and grower approved to provide an affordable, faster defoliation with decreased regrowth.

Easy handling and mixing guidelines:

For defoliation, add the water first (20-100 gal./ac), then water conditioner (i.e. AMS, pH control), 4 oz./ac NanoPro ^® , then dessication product.

Aqua-Yield ^® products are clean, easy to use solutions that are designed to enhance the efficiency of your crop inputs. Our recommendation for a specific grower may change based on soil test or in-season tissue testing. Aqua-Yield products can be tank mixed with most crop protection products. Always perform a jar test to confirm compatibility of products before mixing. Please see an agronomist or Aqua-Yield representative for more specific recommendations.

University trials show NanoPro ^® offers efficiency

NanoPro ^® with applications of Thidiazuron and Folex

NanoPro ^® added to the regular treatment blend of Thidiazuron and Folex resulted in improved cotton defoliation and decreased regrowth in all treatments. In both the irrigated and non-irrigated fields, the 50% Regular+NanoPro ^® treatment provided excellent and statistically similar control to the 100% Regular+NIS and 100% Regular+NanoPro ^® treatments. In the irrigated field, regrowth was similar between all treatments (data not shown). In the non-irrigated field, the 50% rates resulted in more re-growth. In conclusion, NanoPro ^® performance was superior compared to NIS for cotton defoliation, and may allow for drastic savings on active ingredient costs.

Irrigated and non-irrigated trials

In irrigated and non-irrigated trials NanoPro ^® has proven to increase defoliation by 20-25%.

NanoPro® delivers inputs more effectively in this latest tomato trial

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 22:42:00 GMT

Florida Farm

Parker Brown, Sales Agronomist for TriYield,

recently trialed 4 oz/ac NanoPro ^® with

an insecticide and fungicide. Based on previous studies, it was expected that NanoPro ^® would improve absorption and consequently improve efficacy.

RHYME ^® FUNGICIDE (Flutrialfol) by FMC Corporation is a systemic fungicide for the prevention and control of tough diseases and rot in crops like tomatoes. In just 2 hours after tissue testing we can see an immediate higher concentration and quicker uptake of AI into the plant.

Trigard ^® (Cyromazine) is a systemic insecticide by Syngenta ^® . NanoPro ^® really delivered this product. While the chemical itself had an issue with uptake into the plant, NanoPro ^® successfully loaded the product for a quicker delivery into the plant. NanoPro ^® increases the uptake as a carrier of actives across multiple barriers: cuticle, plasma membrane, and cell wall.

By using NanoPro ^® with crop protection products, growers can enhance control, even in the presence of limiting factors that negatively influence control such as pest tolerances, stressed plants, or environmental losses. NanoPro ^® is a carrier adjuvant that facilitates quicker uptake whether foliar or soil applied, helping crop protectants reach target sites in greater concentrations.

All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

Adding NanoPro® for improved fungicide applications

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:33:00 GMT

Not only does Aqua-Yield ^® offer nanoliquid products that enhance the efficiency of liquid fertilizers but also a product that improves crop protection product performance: NanoPro ^® .

NanoPro ^® can be added to most spray mixtures to improve the uptake of fungicide products. Aqua-Yield ^® nanoliquid technology works as a delivery system for fungicides. While most active ingredients enter the plant cell wall through diffusion, the nanoliquid particle will load the active ingredient molecules and then bulk transport them through the wall by endocystosis.

NanoPro ^® is clean, easy handling and safe for the environment, at just a 4 oz/ac rate. This product is field tested and grower approved to change the way you manage crops.

24-hr potato data shows greater efficiencies in using NanoPro ^® with fungicide

A trial was recently conducted by TriYield of Arcadia, Florida to understand how NanoPro ^® can increase the efficiency of a broad-spectrum fungicide. Luna Tranquility ^® , a product by Bayer CropScience ^® , was aerial applied to a potato crop at a rate of 11 oz/ac and 5 gal of water. Another plot area was sprayed with 4 oz/ac NanoPro ^® added to the fungicide. The active ingredients in Luna Tranquility ^® include Fluopyram and Pyrimethranil. According to Bayer CropScience ^® , “Luna Tranquility ^® provides excellent leaf spot complex protection (early blight and brown leaf spot), including strains with reduced sensitivity to Group 11 and current Group 7 fungicides. It also protects against white mold and black dot.”

Lab Results

At 2 hours applications of Luna Tranquility ^® alone showed “undetected” concentrations whereas Luna Tranquility ^® mixed with NanoPro ^® had detectable levels. NanoPro ^® delivered the product more quickly to the plant, allowing more time for the systemic nature of the fungicide to mobilize throughout the potato plant. NanoPro ^® also delivered higher concentrations of product to the plant, providing superior protection against plant disease.

NanoPro ^® controls potato blight

In another trial on potatoes, by adding just 4 oz/ac NanoPro ^® with fungicides the grower is able to knock out blight; a potentially quick spreading, devastating disease infecting the entire crop from tubers to leaves.

For more information on NanoPro®, contact your Aqua-Yield® representative or find more information at:

www.aquayield.com/nanopro .

All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

Resistant Alfalfa Weevil Control

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:39:00 GMT

Dan Adamson, Agronomist, counting weevils in an infested alfalfa field.

INTRODUCTION

Pyrethroid resistant alfalfa in Goldendale, WA has been annihilating the alfalfa crops in the area for several years. STEWARD® EC INSECTICIDE has been a great choice for battling the weevil. However STEWARD® EC INSECTICIDE is a slow working ingestion poison group 22 insecticide.

HYPOTHESIS

Adding NanoPro® to the tank mix will increase the efficacy and the quickness of STEWARD® EC INSECTICIDE.

MATERIALS

NanoPro®
STEWARD® EC INSECTICIDE
LEVEL 7®
InterLock®

PROCEDURE

Fill spray tank with water halfway
Turn on agitator
Add STEWARD® EC INSECTICIDE and NanoPro®
Add Interlock® and LEVEL 7®
Two areas were sprayed - East and West Field respectively.
Sweeps (Two Sweeps of the net per “sweep”) were taken before sprays to determine weevil counts
Sweeps were taken 3 days after the application to determine counts
Sweeps were taken 8 days after the application to determine counts

CONCLUSION

The preliminary conclusion is that the nanoparticles increased the speed that the ingested insecticide reacted with the weevils causing a quicker death.

All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

NanoPro® on the approved Engenia® herbicide use list

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 18:08:00 GMT

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Aqua-Yield®
Jim Krebsbach, Chief Revenue Officer
612-807-5033
jim@aquayield.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SANDY, UTAH – June 16, 2022 – Aqua-Yield® is pleased to announce the inclusion of NanoPro® on the approved for use list with Engenia® Herbicide from BASF Corporation. Engenia® (dicamba) herbicide is specific for users of dicamba tolerant soybeans and dicamba tolerant cotton.

Growers of these crops are now be able to tank mix NanoPro® when applying Engenia® herbicide. NanoPro® will enhance uptake through its patented nanoliquid technology, delivering growers more effective weed control.

Engenia® is a trademark of BASF Corporation.

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About NanoPro®

NanoPro® by Aqua-Yield® nanotechnology, can be added to most spray mixtures to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic crop protection products. This product is field tested and grower approved with most crop protection products. For more information, visit: www.aquayield.com/nanopro .

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NanoK® application drives a 32% greater uptake of potassium in peppers during early fruiting

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:20:00 GMT

Arcadia, FL

Baseline tissue samples pulled: 4/25/2022

After treatment samples pulled: 4/28/2022

Crop: Bell Pepper, Bloom to early fruiting

Products: 2 qt/ac LOKOMOTIVE ^® , 4 oz/ac NanoK ^®

In this latest trial from Arcadia, FL, a bell pepper grower trials LOKOMOTIVE ^® (2-0-25 potassium acetate) at a 2 qt/ac application with and without 4 oz/ac NanoK ^® . All tissue samples were pulled at random throughout a four-acre block.

After the potassium acetate application, the potassium levels dropped from 3.26% to 2.73%. After the potassium acetate with NanoK ^® application, the potassium levels increased from 3.00% to 3.48%.

Not only was there a better efficiency of potassium in the plant, but adding NanoK® offered better efficacy of nitrogen and phosphorus within plant tissue. Most noteably there was a slight increase in phosphorus with NanoK® application versus a decline in the potassium acetate only application.

NanoK® delivers potassium acetate through Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid technology to provide potassium to crops all season long. Potassium is a vital nutrient for plant growth. Applying NanoK® ensures a strong plant structure resulting in enhanced crop quality and yield. NanoK® also decreases drought stress and boosts the plant’s immune system to fight off disease.

www.aquayield.com/nanok

June Newsletter Update - Operations

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:01:00 GMT

I can’t believe it’s already June. It’s fascinating that despite extreme weather conditions, unparalleled supply chain disruptions, and various other obstacles, somehow, for the most part, crops are in the ground, and growers are carrying on with the business of growing. It seems there is no end to the variety of challenges that growers face, and every year, they quietly tackle the challenges and produce a crop.

Having moved out of Aqua-Yield® Research and Development and into Operations this year, I currently see our own Aqua-Yield® challenges from a different perspective. When I was leading Research & Development, the project cycle was often a mix of medium and long-term projects that matured over weeks or months. In contrast, on the Operations side, we have a goal of shipping high quality products within 24 hours from the time the order is placed. There are many tasks involved in shipping high-quality products in a timely manner: from the unique process of high-throughput nanoparticle production to the mundane ordering of 2.5 gallon jugs. We couldn’t do it all if it weren’t for our hard-working Operations team members.

Thanks to the hard work of Grayson Bell, Justin Andrews, and the other Ops team members; April 13th was the last time a regular order took longer than 24 hours to fulfill. So far this year, 96% of all orders have been fulfilled within 24 hours. Our team is awesome!

May Newsletter Update - R&D/Product Development

Mon, 16 May 2022 19:51:00 GMT

With May now upon us our sales and technical support teams are traveling the country assisting growers with their challenges and finding solutions through our nanoliquid technology. Due to continued inflation and supply chain issues there has been an ongoing national discussion on commodity food and agricultural markets.

Since its inception, the Aqua-Yield® company has focused on providing today's growers the tools needed to meet market demands with innovative technology. We didn't know at the time that this technology would align well with a future movement toward agricultural sustainability and consideration of inputs consumed in each crop harvest. We have a story to tell here that's important and timely. Recently the USDA announced a $250 million investment to support innovative American-made fertilizer. Our team will be pursuing this opportunity similar to our recent efforts with the EPA/USDA Next-Generation Fertilizer Challenge.

The R&D team often looks for opportunities that include the integration of grower and industry support to the proposed research. Customers interested in participating in replicated field agronomy research that helps improve our knowledge of nanoliquid products, are encouraged to reach out directly to info@nano-yield.com .

Another great aspect of our enhanced R&D capacity is the ability to look at our archive of historical trial work. This database includes numerous university and 3rd party CRO-based trials to extract valuable information about reduced salt load on treated acreage versus conventional acreage. Even with projected production efficiency from reduced water consumption through more effective foliar or root-based nutrient uptake. With these efforts, we can provide our customers with the data to support and understand our nanoliquid advantages fully. We are working closely with our Marketing team to create an easy to navigate database of our trials.

Exciting developments for the new season, and we promise: More to come!

New Hires Bring Experience & Energy

Fri, 13 May 2022 14:35:00 GMT

We are excited to welcome Micki Palmersheim to the team as our Regulatory Specialist. Micki has a unique background in the agricultural world. In her graduate studies, she researched Alfalfa Leafcutting Bees, which are managed bee species that are incredibly important for alfalfa seed production. She has studied pollinator populations for the last seven years and we are thrilled to have her background with us for the Aqua-Yield team. Her experience with pollinators really drove Micki’s passion for improving practices in agriculture to help maintain food security, and especially for innovating sustainable solutions. Aqua-Yield's technology, which provides sustainable options and improves the effectiveness of agrochemicals, had her excited immediately. When Micki isn’t working, she enjoys hiking and exploring local breweries with her dog, Pickle. She’s happy to be in Utah to get back into snowboarding.

As the Aqua-Yield Vice President of Finance, Josh Roberts is excited to be a part of a company that is making waves and pushing the technology of a traditional marketplace. His love of learning and striving to help businesses build a strong financial foundation is something that is a key asset at Aqua-Yield. Josh loves the outdoor lifestyle and can be found snowboarding, hiking, canyoneering, and cooking. He has a passion for cooking and playing soccer with his family. He is married to his lovely wife Brenda with three children that they are absolutely proud of, one of them even has a lawn care business. Josh has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Westminster College and is currently working on his Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology from Brigham Young University.

Aqua-Yield® Launches New Ground-Breaking Technology Product Line for Organic Cropping Systems

Wed, 11 May 2022 20:53:00 GMT

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Aqua-Yield
Jim Krebsbach, Chief Revenue Officer
612-807-5033
jim@aquayield.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Aqua-Yield® Launches New Ground-Breaking Technology Product Line for Organic Cropping Systems

Introducing the prime regenerative driver for balanced soils, plants & environment

SANDY, UTAH – May 11, 2022 – In response to the needs of growers of organic cropping systems and innovative farmers, Aqua-Yield is excited to announce the launch of Omni Crop Care. This groundbreaking product line effectively works as a delivery system for nutrients and crop protection in organic production and regenerative agriculture through the use of Aqua-Yield Technology.

Omni Crop Care is specifically designed to be a regenerative driver to help foster the cycling of resources and promote a harmonious ecological system each growing season. By incorporating Omni Crop Care into an organic production system, the soil rhizosphere increases biological activity and organic matter. This in turn allows for better storage of nutrients such as nitrogen and a healthy biodiversity required for optimum plant growth.

Omni Crop Care is a tool for growers to help improve on their current management practices. This new line includes 3 products: OmniGro™, OmniPro™, and CXPro.

OmniGro delivers a robust blend of biostimulant and micronutrients, fueled by Aqua-Yield® Technology to speed up germination, providing fast, stronger establishment of all crops, and stimulates growth all season long.

OmniPro fueled by Aqua-Yield Technology can be added to any spray mixture to enhance plant uptake of organic crop protection products. This product is field tested and grower approved to advance the way you manage organic crop production.

Enhance soil and plant health with one easy to use liquid: CXPro. A 100% plant-based extract, broad spectrum, and multi-species, CXPro is a product manufactured with Purple Cow Organics® patented process. CXPro is an effective and flexible tool in building soil health and nutrient use efficiency throughout the growing season.

Omni Crop Care products are OMRI Listed. They may be used in certified organic production or food processing and handling according to the USDA National Organic Program regulations. Omni Crop Care products are pending CDFA and WSDA organic certifications. To learn more about the new Omni Crop Care products, contact Jim Krebsbach at 612-807-5033, jim@aquayield.com or visit www.omnicropcare.com .

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About Aqua-Yield

With the recent news of becoming a USDA and EPA Winner of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge, retailers and growers alike are encouraged by the benefits Aqua-Yield products have to offer, especially during this time of economic turmoil. Aqua-Yield offers a technology unlike anything else on the market, having created its own segment in the world of inputs. The ag industry is starting to take notice of this technology company out of Utah that recommends just 2-6 oz of its liquid technology per acre. Backed by several Universities, 3rd party trials, and several years of testing by its technical team, Aqua-Yield has given their customers across the country, and across the world, the solutions they’ve been looking for. From stressed out crops, to the unconquered weed problems, to the lack of nutrient availability, or just to helping maintain healthier soils… Aqua-Yield is solving big problems while being affordable, flexible, and clean.

Aqua-Yield® rolls out new product line for organic production and regenerative agriculture

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:02:00 GMT

Dr. Chris Hendrickson of Aqua-Yield® introduces Omni Crop Care, specifically designed to be a regenerative driver to help foster the cycling of resources and promote a harmonious ecological system each growing season. By incorporating Omni Crop Care into an organic production system, the soil rhizosphere increases biological activity and organic matter. This in turn allows for better storage of nutrients such as nitrogen and a healthy biodiversity required for optimum plant growth.

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April Newsletter Update - R&D/Product Development

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

What a year this is shaping up to be for the Research and Development group at Aqua-Yield. One of our veteran scientists Chris Hendrickson Ph.D. was recently promoted to Chief Scientist and has been busier than ever working with the sales and agronomic team. Chris is developing an amazing list of agronomic trials to be conducted across the country with some of our leading cooperators and partners. As of April, on top of our internal testing, we have over 40 external trials planned with leading cooperators to look at our nanoliquid technologies and how they can enhance the performance and yield for growers. Chris and the agronomic team will be looking extensively at row crops production, potato production, citrus and other tree fruit production along with the enhanced control of major weeds, insects and diseases across the U.S. We will have extensive data coming out of this year's season that will only enhance the knowledge of how Aqua-Yields nanoliquid technologies can help support the grower and increase yields.

The R&D team also recently hired Garrett Olsen to the team to lead our formulation development and help innovate new products and technologies in our portfolio. Garrett comes with extensive expertise and agronomic management experience through sales and research in the field of crop protection and soil fertility. He has elaborate experience helping growers use up-to-date planting, fertilizing, and soil protecting technologies in order to enhance the quality of yields. This agronomic experience is coupled with a chemistry background from the University of Utah that allows him to match crop needs with the right formulations to deliver impressive results.

Along with Garrett, we’ve also hired a new Research Specialist, Katherine van der Woude that will be starting later this month. She comes with a background in Sustainable Agriculture from Iowa State University and has led extensive programs related to Soil Health Management through the University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension. Katherine will manage our internal greenhouse trials and work extensively with our university cooperators and agronomic team to test new products prior to commercialization.

AgWeek TV features Aqua-Yield® dealer Jim Erickson, ECO of North Dakota

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:02:00 GMT

Colgate, ND - Aqua-Yield® is always looking for dealers that are passionate about helping growers by using the latest product advancements they offer. Jim and Darcy Erickson of Erickson Custom Operations (ECO) located in Colgate, ND is one of those dealers that is rapidly growing as a result of their love for the farming community. They are driven by their desire to help growers increase yields sustainably through education and the use of crop input technologies.

ECO has been in business since 2009, and in April 2018 they were introduced to the Aqua-Yield line of products. They work closely with Tom Vander Heiden of S.T. Biologicals on trials and business development as new exciting products and technologies emerge.

Darcy states, “We’ve seen cutting-edge decisions being made from farmers of all ages. It’s fun to see their reactions to the NanoShield® technology. It’s been a lot of fun.” Aside from the excitement of using a new technology that works, Darcy continues, “Growers like the cost savings. The input cost is less but farmers are achieving higher yields and a better crop through nanotechnology. We no longer have to spread in tons; we can spread in ounces.”

It’s easy to see why the Ericksons are so successful. Darcy passionately says, “90% is building the relationships. We love our growers and always make ourselves available, in fact we personally deliver all our products.” Darcy and Jim offer delivery of products along with soil and tissue sampling so they can help growers make strategic decisions when it comes to soil health and plant nutrition. “It’s really important to qualify the customer and find out what their needs are.”

Quick burn down. Effective kill. Save Money. NanoPro®.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:46:00 GMT

In this latest cover crop burn down trial conducted by Cochranville Ag Service LLC in Pennsylvania, cutting the rate of herbicide from 1 quart to 1 pint and adding 4 oz of NanoPro® offered a 29% SAVINGS and an effective burn down.
NanoPro® can be added to any spray mixture to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic herbicide, fungicide and pesticide products. This product is field tested and grower approved to change the way you manage crops and control weeds on all crops.

Add 4 oz to the acre and cut your herbicide by up to 30% for under $3.00 per acre with NanoPro®.

Durango® DMA® is a trademark of Corteva Agriscience and its affiliated companies.

ND Spring wheat grower replaces 96 lb/ac of dry with 6 oz/ac of nanoliquid saving time and money, producing similar results

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:57:00 GMT

Just when we thought the economy couldn’t get any worse, growers around the country are forced to become more creative with their operations as crop input prices have soared and supply chain issues are still a problem. How can we grow a healthy crop with rising prices, threats of droughts, and tightening environmental regulations?

Aqua-Yield ^® has the solution.

What if you were told that we have a new technology that could reduce your crop inputs without sacrificing yield AND save you money? That this technology promotes soil health and can be used on any crop, with most any liquid application?

As the old saying goes, when something sounds too good to be true, it normally is. Aqua-Yield ^® is the exception.
It is a new company founded by growers with a technology that’s disrupting the agriculture marketplace with its affordable low use rates (2-6 oz/ac) nanoliquid technology. Aqua-Yield ^® also recently won the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge sponsored by the EPA and USDA. Nanoliquid technology is a pretty big deal for everyone.

Putting nano to the test

Cody Hatzenbuhler, owner of Pan Ag in Mandan, ND, has been an Aqua-Yield ^® dealer for a couple years now. As an advocate for the enviornment and soil health, Hatzenbuhler always likes to put products to the test and figure out how to maximize the grower’s dollars.

In one of his latest trials he had a spring wheat grower from Bottineau, North Dakota trial a dry program to a comparable nanoliquid program. Both had applications of 240 lbs/ac of urea. The dry program included 86 lbs of MAP and 10 lbs of potash per acre. The nanoliquid program consisted of a foliar application of 4 oz/ac of NanoPhos ^® and 2 oz/ac of NanoK ^® . To understand the absorption of nutrition between the two programs, they took tissue tests.

The tissue test results

Tissue tests of both plots were taken 7/1 and 7/9. What was found was both applications had very similar levels of macro and micronutrients. The big difference? A cost savings of 26%, by using Aqua-Yield ^® nanoliquid technology*.

Indirect benefits include reduced fertilizer salt load in the soil, less material to handle, and less waste.

*Local prices in North Dakota as of April 1, 2022

North Dakota Aqua-Yield Dealer uses nanoliquids as a tool to help growers save money and grow yield

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:15:00 GMT

Corn growers can save money AND yield big in 2022, even with high fertilizer costs, by incorporating nanoliquid technology

Cody Hatzenbuhler, owner of Pan Ag in Mandan, ND has been an Aqua-Yield® dealer for a couple years now. He first became a believer in nanoliquid technology when seeing the results of NanoPro®, a humic product for improved crop protection applications, on weed control. “NanoPro® has worked well with other chemicals, allowing for growers to go out at the low-end of the rate range while delivering the same or better weed control.”

It didn’t take long for him to also see the benefits when adding nanoliquid technology to grower’s fertility programs. Hatzenbuhler now sells the whole line up of Aqua-Yield® products. When used in-furrow with a liquid starter program, “it allows for my growers to reduce the amount of salt being applied in-furrow,” he states. Hatzenbuhler has a strong passion for soil health, which was a big reason he was also drawn to this unique technology in ag.

With over 750 trials conducted during a 7 year period using Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids a 3:1 return has been determined. As fertilizer prices continue to skyrocket and product availability remains unreliable, Aqua-Yield® continues to be very affordable and available for growers across the nation. It is also a very clean and easy product to incorporate with other liquid fertilizers.

What are your options?

You don’t have to change your program to add Aqua-Yield®. Some growers like the way the nanoliquid technology increases the efficiency of their crop inputs without disrupting their current program. Other growers will slightly reduce their main liquid input to incorporate the cost of the nanoliquid technology. Then there are the growers that need to completely rethink their program as they can’t afford high costs or find inventory of product. And that’s the beauty of Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid technology; it is an easy, affordable fit no matter how a grower wants to add it to their crop program.

Hatzenbuhler breaks down some other simple options for North Dakota corn growers looking to change up their program without sacrificing yield*:

April 1 Webinar Recording NOW AVAILABLE

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:44:00 GMT

Aqua-Yield® is a new company founded by growers with a technology that’s disrupting the agriculture marketplace with its affordable low use rates (2-6 oz/ac) nanoliquid technology.

What’s this new secret sauce you may ask? Just the same technology used for commercial products such as controlled released medication, clean drinking water, computers, smart applications, cleaner packaging and surfaces, and more efficient solar products.

We hate to brag, but we also recently won the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge put on by the EPA and USDA. So, a technology that both the grower AND government recognizes and loves?! No joke… our technology is a pretty big deal for everyone.

Meet the founder and CEO, Clark Bell, Dr. Lan don Bunderson, and Jim Krebsbach as we kick off #plant22 with optimism and new opportunities.

Aqua-Yield® continues to build its #NanoFam

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:43:00 GMT

Tim DeGroot

California Agriculture is something that Tim has lived and breathed his whole life. From growing up on a cattle ranch to studying plant science in college Tim truly understands the pressures and changes that California farmers have had to face over the years. He’s excited to be a part of the future of farming. Tim is excited about being part of Aqua-Yield with a technology that, as he puts it, simply works. He can’t wait to continue growing the popularity of it in California. Tim can be found spending time with his wife and three kids with their busy schedule, working on classic cars, or working around the house.

Garrett Hayden

One of our newest warehouse technicians is Garrett Hayden and we are happy to have him join Aqua-Yield. We are excited to help Garrett in his journey in Aqua-Yield and agriculture and help him learn the industry. He is most excited about being a part of the growing technologies in the agriculture industry and helping distribute it. When he isn’t helping in the warehouse, you can find his creative mind developing artwork and comic books. He also puts his talents into writing fiction books and stories.

Misty Kempton

Brand new to the marketing team, Misty Kempton grew up surrounded by dairy farms in Wyoming but always had a knack for marketing. She received her Bachelor Degree from Brigham Young University - Idaho in Public Relations and Advertising and has been in the marketing world for the last seven years. Misty is excited for the possibilities that Aqua-Yield has to offer and looks forward to learning about the science and innovation behind the brand. When she’s not at work you can find her hiking up the nearest mountain, playing in the river with her family or catching up on Grey’s Anatomy.

Andrew McCune

Andrew is our newest warehouse technician and we are happy to have him on our team. He received his Bachelor Degree from Utah State University in Agriculture and found himself working for Aqua-Yield and the growing technologies. Andrew loves that Aqua-Yield is able to provide a work environment where he can work with hands. When Andrew is not at work, he is exploring and capturing what Utah has to offer by hiking, mountain climbing and photography.

Garrett Olsen

Garrett is our newest formulation specialist. Garrett is not unknown to the agriculture world as he grew up on a farm which taught him how to think critically and work hard. He’s excited to be part of the scientific innovation that Aqua-Yield brings to agriculture. He enjoys coming to work every day and working with a stellar team to continue doing great work. When Garrett isn’t in the lab coming up with new ideas, you can find him in the gym, playing guitar, and spending time with his loving wife.

Roy Zellmer

Roy is our new Regional Sales Manager for the Great Lakes region. Roy has been involved in agriculture in one way or another all his life from showing cattle to production. It’s something he is truly passionate about. Bringing new technology to his region is something he is thrilled to provide. He’s excited for the culture and opportunities that Aqua-Yield has to offer. When Roy isn’t working you can find him coaching or watching his kids play sports and spending time with his family.

Accelerate your Glyphosate with NanoPro® for improved crop protection applications

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:34:00 GMT

NanoPro® can be added to any spray mixture to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic herbicide, fungicide and pesticide products. This product is field tested and grower approved to change the way you manage crops and control weeds on all crops.

Faster burn down of weeds
Higher percentage kill on tough weeds
Enhances fungicide activity
Unique formulation promotes cellular access
Highly compatible with most products and adjuvants

Add 4 oz to the acre and cut your herbicide by up to 30% for under $3.00 per acre with NanoPro®. Contact us today to get ahead of the weed curve or click here to learn more .

It’s official everyone. This fertilizer market is crazy.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:00:00 GMT

During the past 12 years, DTN has been tracking UAN28 and other fertilizer commodity prices. Feb 2022 is the first time UAN28 has ever reached $600/T. Now, let’s talk the other commodity liquid fertilizer economics.

Over the course of a year this is what we are experiencing:

Luckily for growers across the country, we have the solution: nanoliquid technology. Third-party verified. Tested in the field. Proven agronomic and economic performance.

Aqua-Yield® gives growers tools; whether they want to control input costs or enhance their current programs, farmers are utilizing nanoliquid technology to grow ROI.

Let’s. Go. Nano.

In my eight years of furthering nanogronomy I have never seen a better opportunity for growers. Harness the benefits of Aqua-Yield®.

Nanotine Webinar Series Recordings NOW AVAILABLE

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:37:00 GMT

As we come to a close with the month of February, we also wrapped up our "Nanotine" Webinar Series. If you missed a webinar or would like to rewatch them they are now available on YouTube. Have questions? Please contact your Aqua-Yield® representative or call/text 612-807-5033.

NanoN+ ™
Chris Hendrickson, PhD., Chief Scientist
Mark Slavens, PhD., Chief Technology Officer

NanoK ®
Chris Hendrickson, PhD., Chief Scientist

NanoCS ™
Jim Krebsbach, Chief Revenue Officer
Joe Pflum, CCA, National Sales Agronomist

Corn and Beans
Mike Jackson, Regional Manager, Corn Belt
Joe Pflum, CCA, National Sales Agronomist

NanoGro ®
Chris Hendrickson, PhD., Chief Scientist
Mark Slavens, PhD., Chief Technology Officer

Data does not lie: why NanoCS™ should be in every liquid in-furrow application this spring

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:32:00 GMT

For 2 years now we have been seeing the power of NanoCS™. Whether the crop is green beans in Florida or corn and soybeans in the Midwest, NanoCS™ provides growers with a positive and consistent return on investment. NanoCS™ is a well-balanced NPK nanoliquid that delivers a robust biostimulant; do not forget the 3% zinc that is included. NanoCS™ is our most comprehensive nanoliquid by far.

The biostimulant package in NanoCS™ was selected for its growth promoting capabilities, especially root growth. The package consists of several key ingredients including D-Ribose, a food source for soil microbes. When microbes are energized from this food source, they go to work and help mineralize and release soil nutrients, making them plant available. These newly available nutrients help feed young developing roots. Along with the 1-2-1-3Zn analysis, you can see why NanoCS™ is a powerhouse.

In all my travels across the country helping to spread the word of nanoliquid and Aqua-Yield®, I have the privilege to talk to many hard-working American farmers. I love hearing their stories of how nanoliquids have helped solve one of their production problems or even logistical problems. Remember, nanoliquids are applied at 2-6 ounces per acre and have excellent compatibility.

Nanoliquids truly save time: less fill time at the tank, less freight, less storage needed, and the list goes on. We often over-look these savings when talking to growers because we all want to hear: how did their crop yield? I have presented numerous times in my 2+ years with Aqua-Yield® the positive crop responses we see time and again. But when it came to NanoCS™, one of our dealers asked me if I could summarize all the data we have on NanoCS™. In other words, we have so much individual trial data, a summary would make it easier for them to sift through.

I tasked myself with creating a summary data set of NanoCS™ using our third party independent replicated data to run the numbers since this data is our most abundant. We conducted NanoCS™ trials on corn in 2020 and 2021 at two cooperator sites for a total of 44 replications. The graph summarizes the data with the following conclusions below:

The 50% plus NanoCS™ treatment out yielded the 100% rate by an average of 12.7 bushels!
7:1 ratio was achieved when the treatment is 50% the recommended in-furrow rate with NanoCS™ , that’s just on bushels alone. Think of 50% less liquid fertilizer to handle at planting, less fill time, less logistical coordination to get product to the field, and less money needed for liquid in-furrow products.

As you can see, NanoCS™ is a proven winner; a proven tool to help famers better manage their planting programs. I often get asked why does the 50% less fertilizer applied treatments outperform the full rate treatments when nanoliquid is included? For in-furrow I think the easy answer is less salt applied near the seed. We did use “low salt” fertilizers in the trials, but they do still contain salt. Plus, how do we know the in-furrow rates being recommended are the right rates? We don’t. The common rates of 5-6 gallons per acre could have been set by a bean counter in the back room for all we know. Growers know what works best on their farms, now with NanoCS™ we have provided them a proven tool to help manage costs, time, and grow yield.

“100%” is the full or 100% rate of the recommended liquid in-furrow treatment plus 6 ounces of NanoCS™. “50%” is half or 50% of the full recommended rate of liquid in-furrow treatment plus 6 ounces of NanoCS™

National Agronomist Joe Pflum and CRO Jim Krebsbach discuss the science behind NanoCS and its applications across the United States as a nanoliquid crop starter enhancer. Joe's success with using NanoCS and nanoliquids on his own family farm turned into accepting his agronomist position with Aqua-Yield.

Aqua-Yield® and Understanding Soil Health

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:25:00 GMT

Farmers are tasked with feeding the world. Importantly, this requirement comes every year, meaning the impacts associated with crop production compound over multiple years. While emerging tenets of restorative and sustainable high-intensity agriculture (RA) center around soil health, adoption of these practices has faced challenges due to perceived incompatibility with farmer’s profit motive. Harvest size and quality still drive agronomic decisions for growers worldwide. There thus exists a need to thoroughly understand the relationship between RA practices, impacts on soil health and agronomic efficiency in a representative example of commodity crop production.

As a high-efficiency fertilizer platform, the Aqua-Yield R&D team has completed the first of a series of soil microbiome (fungi, bacteria) trials evaluating the impact of repeated nanoliquid technology integration in a soybean production program. With the help of California-based Biome Makers Inc. (West Sacramento, CA), and collaborating partners at Seacole Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (Plymouth, MN), this study tracked beneficial and pathogenic populations of soil microbes over the course of the production season, through harvest.

While preliminary, and only the first of many such experiments, results of this study are encouraging, including - but are not limited to: (1) NanoPro induced higher microflora populations and activity compared to untreated check soil samples (no Aqua-Yield nanoliquid application), observed as significantly higher rates of cellular respiration, (2) NanoPro induced lower levels (population size and activity) of pathogenic microflora compared to untreated checks, (3) NanoPro induced 300-fold higher levels of beneficial and symbiotic Trichoderma fungi compared to untreated checks, and enriched native populations of specific fungi with insecticidal, nematicidal and plant-stress resilience promoting activities.

Cumulatively, use of nanoliquid technology in central Minnesota soybean production appeared to put selective pressure on the soil microflora profile, enhancing fungi and bacteria that result in more robust, more resilient crops that are better-equipped to maximize yield while selecting against known pathogens.

What does this mean? It's too early in our studies to fully comprehend the soil activity and benefits produced by nanoliquid technology, but we are encouraged by what we are seeing so far. Nanoliquid technology is new in the agricultural space, and we are dedicated to educating ourselves through trials to maximize the benefits nanotechnology offers.

Stewardship of the land that feeds the world can help ensure food security for decades to come. In parallel, we value the unique position growers are in with weighing these short-term needs against longer-term ideals. We view this as the first of many impactful studies that speak to the improved uptake of nutrient and crop protection chemistry delivery afforded by nanoliquid technologies. We position them in the growing framework of soil-health centered restorative agriculture practices and inputs while maintaining or exceeding current harvest targets wherever food is grown. As we look to continue telling this story in 2022 studies and beyond, we expect to assess the impact of Aqua-Yield’s nanoliquid technology product profile through more trial replication, in varied soil types, diverse climates, as well as with different crops.

Please reach out to our R&D team at chris@aquayield.com with any questions on study, or how our nanoliquid technology can help you reach the yield and environmental goals you’re after for 2022, and (well) beyond.

Kraut Anyone?

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:51:00 GMT

No matter the crop or location, Aqua-Yield nanoliquids are proving to yield BIG results. Last year a Skagit Farm Supply cabbage grower in Washington decided to give Aqua-Yield a try on his cabbage crop specifically grown for sauerkraut. NanoCS was used in the transplant mix followed by NanoPro in every sprayer pass.

NanoCS is a robust combination of nanoliquid Technology, balanced NPK, zinc, and biostimulant in one easy to use product. At just 6 oz/ac, NanoCS gives the crop a quick emergence boost. NanoPro is used to help prevent disease and insects at just 4 oz/ac with crop protection.

Above are the pictures of the sauerkraut cabbage field from planting to harvest. Some of the heaviest produced cabbage weighed 40 pounds, the weight of a small child!

Jeff Howe, PNW Regional Manager for Aqua-Yield states, "The key is keeping disease and insects out so it all goes in the tank and not to waste." Using disease-free cabbage is crucial in the process of fermenting to make sauerkraut, along with firm, sweet, mature heads from mid-late season.

For more information, contact us at 801-449-9220 or fill out the form below.

February Nanotine Webinar Series

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 22:01:00 GMT

1:30pm CST

NanoN+ ^® with Chris and Mark

Friday, February 4

NanoN+™ uses Aqua-Yield nanoliquid technology to improve nitrogen absorption. NanoN+ can be added to any liquid fertilizer blend containing nitrogen to enhance uptake.

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dod-oogs-qki

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 929-299-3929‬ PIN: ‪364 790 988‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dod-oogs-qki?pin=9374192445306

NanoK® with Chris and Mark

Friday, February 11

NanoK® delivers potassium acetate energized by Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid technology to provide potassium to crops all season long. Potassium is a vital nutrient for plant growth. Applying NanoK® ensures a strong plant structure resulting in enhanced crop quality and yield. NanoK® also decreases drought stress and boosts the plant’s immune system to fight off disease.

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ycj-bgvn-cwq

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 501-819-3318‬ PIN: ‪989 670 546‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ycj-bgvn-cwq?pin=5515982243826

NanoCS with Jim and Joe

Friday, February 18

The nanoliquid crop starter enhancer NanoCS™ is a robust combination of NanoShield® Technology, balanced NPK, zinc, and biostimulant in one easy to use product. NanoShield® Technology delivers essential nutrients into the seed for rapid germination and growth. Continued uptake occurs in young seminal roots, improving the amount of nutrients getting into the young seedling for quicker emergence.

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/btr-beym-fqb

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 352-973-0350‬ PIN: ‪750 619 312‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/btr-beym-fqb?pin=1275955341511

Corn and Beans with Joe and Mike

Tuesday, February 22

Joe and Mike present recent trials and successes with using nanoliquid technology in the eastern regions of the United States.

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hnw-jydh-kyv

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 234-414-0502‬ PIN: ‪989 591 139‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/hnw-jydh-kyv?pin=8448075301083

NanoGro with Chris and Mark

Friday, February 25

NanoGro® delivers a robust blend of biostimulant and NPK, energized by Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid technology to speed up germination to provide fast, strong establishment of all crops, and stimulate growth all season long. NanoGro® is a completely unique and powerful product for superior crop growth and yield potential.

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wvq-sotz-oba

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 813-370-0437‬ PIN: ‪961 396 061‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wvq-sotz-oba?pin=9246908913796

Questions? Please contact your Aqua-Yield Representative
or Jenny Phillips at 740-361-9484

Omni Crop Care Webinar Recording

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 23:07:00 GMT

The presentation with Jim Krebsbach of Aqua-Yield and Steve Stumbras of Purple Cow
is now available on YouTube. You also have access to the presentations:

For more information on CXPro, visit Purple Cow Organics.

Aqua-Yield® welcomes 2 new hires to the #NanoFam

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:16:00 GMT

Dan Adamson

Daniel Adamson was born and raised in the Columbia Basin, on the farm his family homesteaded. He spent his childhood working on the family farm, and for several other farmers in the Basin area. Dan graduated from Brigham Young University—Idaho with a degree in Agronomy, and has experience working with several fertilizer/chemical dealers as an agronomist. While at college, he met and married his wife Haylee and together they are raising five kids ages 1-9.

Dan gained his most beneficial experience working under Jeff Howe in the Skagit Valley where he worked with about 30 different crops, specializing in fresh skin potatoes. Most recently he worked with Lamb Weston as a Senior Agronomist on the company's 20,000 acre farm. He helped grow several varieties of russets potatoes, sweet corn, field corn, alfalfa and succulent peas. After witnessing a trial of NanoPro and talking with Jeff about the product he decided to get on board. He is ve ry excited to work with innovative growers and to be at the forefront of Aqua Yield’s nanoliquid technology.

Rich Recker

Rich lives west of Mt Pleasant Michigan, he farms with his brother and nephews. On his farm Rich raises corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, and cattle. Rich has been married to Deb for 44 years, they have raised three wonderful children and are grandparents to three grandchildren. Rich has a broad list of experience outside of the farm. In 1992 Rich started out as a Crop Specialist at a local Co-op. He has also worked for several national fertilizer and crop protection companies. In the early 2000’s he started getting more involved with soil health. Rich has developed a passion around showing growers how to select the right placement and delivery of nutrients. With this experience and passion, Rich will be an asset to the Aqua-Yield team.

Aqua-Yield® names Mark Slavens, Ph.D. as Chief Technology Officer

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:51:00 GMT

Responsibilities include both technical and business operations

For Immediate Release: January 5, 2022

Contact: Clark T. Bell, 801-449-9220, clark@aquayield.com

Sandy, UT -- Citing commitment to innovative technologies and strategies to optimize revenue growth and product integrity, Aqua-Yield® today announced the hiring of Mark Slavens, Ph.D. as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Dr. Slavens comes to Aqua-Yield® after a productive and distinguished career at Scotts Miracle-Gro in Marysville, Ohio.

“As Aqua-Yield® continues to expand all aspects of our business, it is imperative to have the brightest and smartest people involved with our company. Mark Slavens is exactly the person we need to help guide us during our growth,” says Clark Bell, Aqua-Yield® CEO. “Mark not only brings a wealth of overall agricultural knowledge and experience, but the entire industry trusts and admires his commitment to feeding a growing population and providing productivity in-creases and financial improvement to all famers. We enthusiastically offer a warm welcome to Mark and his family as they join the ‘NanoFam’.”

Aqua-Yield® continues to lead the world as the nanoliquid technology company, and today offers a family of 14 nano-based products to help farmers in-crease production with the opportunity to increase profits and build a sound financial future. The company recognized Dr. Slavens’ impressive record in driving new business development, product design and the sustaining of environ-mental compliance.

“This is an incredible opportunity for me at this point of my career,” says Dr. Slavens. “Aqua-Yield® continues to prove its sustainability as a company and the commitment to constant and consistent improvement of product and innovative technologies. The future is bright for nanoliquid technology and I am thrilled to offer my expertise as the company grows and expands not only domestically, but internationally.”

Aqua-Yield® is the NanoLiquid technology company; helping farmers sustainably grow profits by solving plant absorption problems. The company is based in Sandy, UT.

For information on Aqua-Yield visit www.aquayield.com

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Omni Crop Care Launch Webinar

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:16:00 GMT

You are invited to the
Omni Crop Care Launch Webinar! Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022
2:30-3:30pm EST

This NEW groundbreaking product line, fueled by Aqua-Yield® Technology, effectively works as a delivery system for nutrients and crop protection in organic production and regenerative agriculture.
Omni Crop Care products are OMRI Listed. They may be used in certified organic production or food processing and handling according to the USDA National Organic Program regulations. Omni Crop Care products are pending CDFA and WSDA organic certifications.
Enhance soil and plant health with one easy to use liquid: CXPro . A 100% plant-based extract, broad spectrum, and multi-species, CX-1+Pro is a product manufactured with Purple Cow Organics® patented process.
CXPro is an effective and flexible tool in building soil health and nutrient use efficiency throughout the growing season, approved for certified organic as well as conventional systems. Join us with our friends at Purple Cow to learn about this total game-changing product.
JOIN US ON ZOOM!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85625453367

Can’t make it? Ask for the recording of this webinar or
contact an Aqua-Yield representative for more information.
Questions? Please call/text:
Jenny Phillips 740-361-9484
or Jim Krebsbach 612-807-5033

NanoCon: Level up ’22!

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:27:00 GMT

Innovative ag dealers from all over the country gather for the big event by Aqua-Yield®

Big things are happening for our “nano” company, and the excitement and passion for helping growers nationwide with our new technology is highly contagious. November 15-17 was our 2nd Annual NanoCon located in Salt Lake City, where current and future dealers of Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids gathered to learn more about the technology and some of our latest developments.

NanoCon first began with a reception Monday night in which dealers had a chance to mingle with fellow innovators and Aqua-Yield® employees. Tuesday morning began with the Pledge of Allegiance by City of South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey, followed by a moment of silence for our friend and employee David Porter that had passed the week prior . The day was full of educational presentations, a dealer panel, and awards. Wednesday was “fun day” in which attendees could venture out on a tour of Park City and/or visit the new Aqua-Yield hub located in Sandy.

The excitement among dealers and employees has energized everyone for another year of rapid growth and education, especially as everyone prepares for the new product launches. With our recent news of becoming a USDA and EPA Winner of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge , growers are encouraged by the benefits our products have to offer, especially during this time of economic turmoil.

New product launches for 2022

Omni Crop Care

Aqua-Yield® was excited to announce the launch of Omni Crop Care. This groundbreaking product line effectively works as a delivery system for nutrients and crop protection in organic production and regenerative agriculture. This new line includes 3 products: OmniGro™, OmniPro™, and CX-1+Pro. More information can be found on the website: www.omnicropcare.com.

OmniGro™ delivers a robust blend of biostimulant and micronutrients, fueled by Aqua-Yield® Technology to speed up germination, providing fast, stronger establishment of all crops, and stimulates growth all season long. OmniGro™ is a completely unique and powerful product for superior crop growth and yield potential. OmniGro™ is in the process of being registered across the United States. Please contact an Aqua-Yield® representative for availability in your state.

OmniPro™ fueled by Aqua-Yield® Technology can be added to any spray mixture to enhance plant uptake of organic crop protection products. This product is field tested and grower approved to advance the way you manage organic crop production. OmniPro™ is now available in all states.

Enhance soil and plant health with one easy to use liquid: CX-1+Pro . A 100% plant-based extract, broad spectrum, and multi-species, CX-1+Pro is a product manufactured with Purple Cow Organics® patented process. Thousands of fungal and bacterial strains are driven to the soil and plant by Aqua-Yield® Technology that shields exudates and metabolites, enhancing the rhizosphere. CX-1+Pro is an effective and flexible tool in building soil health and nutrient use efficiency throughout the growing season, approved for certified organic as well as conventional systems.

NanoFe™

NanoFe™ delivers a boost of iron, energized by nanoliquid technology. Iron mobility is often limited, but NanoFe™ makes delivery of iron possible when selective plant uptake restricts iron absorption by the roots during critical growth. NanoFe™ supports “green” development while supporting respiration, photosynthesis, and chlorophyll formation. Iron is a key component of nodule nitrogen fixation.

Award-winning Aqua-Yield® Dealers

Model Dealer of the Year:
Penny Newman Grain Inc. of Fresno, California

New Dealer of the Year:
Texas Earth Inc. of Lubbock, Texas

This award is presented to a results driven dealer who recently began their journey with Aqua-Yield. Customers in this segment are new to nanoliquid and are currently developing their sales strategy for positioning Aqua-Yield. The New Dealer of the Year candidates work closely with Aqua-Yield sales, technical, and operational support, creating a true partnership.

Brand Champion:
Erickson Custom Operations of Colgate, ND

The Brand Champion award is given to the dealer that consistently and constantly creates a successful brand experience for their customers. They seek to continually build a better brand experience, making content work hard for them through strategic exposure. Brand Champions measure their success by tracking and following up on leads created from all their efforts.

Nanoliquid Champion:
Seacole Specialty Chemical, Plymouth, MN

Sound agronomy, flawless recommendations, and persistent thought leadership are traits that exude from a Nanoliquid Champion. Nanoliquid Champions continually search for new uses of nanoliquids and consistently position nanoliquid products into successful customer experiences. A Nanoliquid Champion is the “tip of the spear” in positioning Aqua-Yield products in the best case-scenario for crop performance, crop health, and soil health. This award will be received with pride from the winner knowing their efforts and challenging work have been recognized.

Nano Innovator: Finn Telles

Finn has a “knack” for using social media to promote Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids, promoting the partnership between Penny Newman Grain Company and Aqua-Yield®. Finn also knows the customer base throughout the central valley of California, successfully identifying and targeting the right growers for nanoliquids. Finn’s innovative social media posts showcasing enhanced strawberry development in CA with nanoliquids has attracted attention across the country. Finn is a great promoter of the Aqua-Yield® brand.

Nano Innovator: Dennis Butcher

Dennis has vision: vision on how to make good products and recommendations better. Dennis is not content with status-quo. After conducting thorough trials on a variety of crops in the central valley, Dennis has learned how to successfully incorporate nanoliquids into Penny Newman Farm Products proprietary blends. Dennis works hard at collecting data, utilizing SAP and soil samples and he positions winning blends of nanoliquids with other fertilizers for his customers. The results speak for themselves. Dennis is a true innovator.

Nano Innovator: Don Gibson

Don has a strong commitment to regenerative farming and to soil health. Don makes recommendations based on gathering facts and positioning products that will consistently provide his customers with a rewarding experience. Naturally curious, Don always looks for new methods to help his growers where Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids have been a mainstay for the past few years. Successfully deploying NanoK® on corn, Don has helped Aqua-Yield® improve NanoK® recommendation and is truly outstanding in his field.

Bring on 2022!

Aqua-Yield® continues to explore and trial different applications of nanoliquids that can help growers’ overall profitability and soil health. Our ultimate goal is to offer all American growers the benefits of our technology by expanding sales, agronomic, and dealer support. Aqua-Yield® only hires the support of those that share our same passion for sustainable agriculture, integrity, soil health, and an empowering culture of innovation.

Remembering the legacy of one of our friends and team members: David Porter

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:40:00 GMT

It is with great sorrow that we announce that our company has lost one of our members. David Porter passed away on Tuesday, November 9th at his home in Ocala, Florida. His contribution to Aqua-Yield in just over a year and to the agriculture industry is immeasurable. Born and raised in Arkansas, David was a 1983 graduate of Jonesboro High School in Jonesboro, Arkansas and a 1988 graduate of Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agronomy.

David was a man of many talents, knowledge, and hobbies. I personally will always remember him as hilarious, witty, and smart. David taught me a lot about southern crops; having always lived in Ohio my first experience with him seeing harvest ready cotton was amazing. David also took me around the National Farm Machinery Show almost 13 years ago when I first entered the agriculture industry with no experience. He always got me to venture out my comfort zone when it came to food and was a joy to talk to and hang out with. David was always willing to help me further understand agronomics. I will miss his humor and knowledge.

Jim Krebsbach, VP of Sales, had a 10-year working and social relationship with David. Having learned much through David’s experiences and relationships prior agriculture positions, Jim was eager to hire David last March as part of the Aqua-Yield® sales team to develop the southeast US. Jim states, “David was a joy to be around. Some people saw him as “rough around the edges” but those who were close to David knew that he was a gentle, caring person. His one-line comments always made me laugh and smile. David always gave to those around him, and even after death, David is still giving.” David will be living through those that will be receiving his organs. “David was a friend and one of the smartest people I know. He is already deeply missed.”

Mark Mitchell is also dealing with the loss of a great friend and coworker. David trained Mark at a prior job on all he needed to know about row crops. Mark states, “No one could make me laugh harder with his Davidism’s! Smart as anyone I ever met as well. I don’t think there was a book out there he hadn’t read no matter the topic. He will be missed.”

Clark Bell, CEO, states, "Upon my first meeting with David, I knew he was a perfect fit to become our regional manager in the SouthEast. David possessed knowledge, endless crop experience and had relationships with all the key people in the SouthEast farming community. David was a true Southern Gentleman. He always made everyone feel at home with his laid back personality and friendly nature. I will miss him as a friend and coworker. All of Aqua-Yield and the greater SouthEast agriculture are grateful for all that he accomplished in his career. Rest in Peace Porter."

According to his obituary David was preceded in death by his Mother, Donnie Kay Porter, and his Father, J. Darryl Porter. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Porter (FL); his sister, Dana Kay Porter (AR); his children, Amie Kay Porter (FL), Megan Nicole Smith (FL), April (Trey) Watson (AR), Hope (Cody) Kierre (AR), and Justin (Sam) Ellison (AR); five grandsons, 2 nephews, and several cousins, uncles and aunts. He also leaves behind a legacy with his family at Aqua-Yield.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made in David’s name to Everglades Coalition, as the Everglades was one of his favorite places, and near and dear to his heart.

Omni Crop Care Frequently Asked Questions

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:17:00 GMT

Technical Topics

How do Omni Crop Care products work?

Omni Crop Care effectively works as a delivery system for nutrients and crop protection products. Omni Crop Care protects molecules from environmental losses and efficiently delivers them to plants at the cellular level. A process called endocytosis brings the particles into the cell where the “payload” is emptied.

What is Aqua-Yield® technology?

Aqua-Yield® is a proven, patented technology that encapsulates the inputs you already use into tiny particles that glide through foliar and root barriers, lodging themselves in the right locations within a plant to deliver their payloads. This technology is relatively new in agriculture but is being studied and used across multiple fields including science, mechanics, electronics, biology, and medicine.

How do Aqua-Yield particles load and unload?

Particles can load in a couple ways:

Electrical charges play a role where opposites attract. Some particles can be negatively or positively charged to attract desired nutrients. For example, a negative charged particle will attract potassium or calcium.
Diffusion happens when ions move from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration. This process “loads” the particles, which are now ready for delivery to the crop.

The processes above operate in reverse once inside plant cells.

Are Omni Crop Care products organic?

Omni Crop Care products are OMRI Listed. They may be used in certified organic production or food processing and handling according to the USDA National Organic Program regulations. Omni Crop Care products are pending CDFA and WSDA organic certifications. Visit www.omnicropcare.com for the latest information.

How does the Omni Crop Care product line affect soil health and the environment?

Especially in times of drought, studies show that an organic production system provides crops a better environment to handle the stress. Omni Crop Care is a tool for growers to help improve on their current management practices.

Product Use Topics

What kind of products does Omni Crop Care offer?

OmniPro ^™ is our crop protection product, field tested and grower approved to advance the way you manage organic crop production.
NanoGro ^™ is our fertility product promoting season long soil and plant health, delivering a robust blend of biostimulant and micronutrients, fueled by Aqua-Yield Technology.
CXPro is a soil and plant health enhancer featuring 100% plant-based microbial, delivering broad spectrum and multi-species fueled by
Aqua-Yield Technology.

What rate do I apply Omni Crop Care products?

Our general application rate for Omni products is 2-6 oz. per acre. The application rate for CXPro is 2.5 gallons per acre. Application recommendations may vary based on crop and soil or in-season tissue testing. Low use rates make Omni Crop Care products easy to use and incorporate into many liquid programs.

Why are Omni product rates only 2-6 oz per acre?

Our technology allows for thousands of ions, whether nutrient ions or crop protection ions to load inside the particles. The particles protect the ions and deliver them to plants at the cellular level. Now thousands of ions are efficiently deployed inside the cell. This is why
Aqua-Yield ^® Technology is the most efficient technology on the market.

What is the grower’s cost?

$4.25-$12.00 per acre on average for Omni products.
CXPro is $20.25 per acre.

Do I need to change my current fertility program?

You don’t have to change your program to add Omni Crop Care. Adding our products into your current organic production program is easy. Our solutions enhance the efficiency of your current crop inputs without disrupting your current approach.

How can Omni Crop Care products be applied?

Aqua-Yield products can be applied with any application of liquid fertilizer or crop protection including in-furrow, banded, broadcast, foliar, and irrigated. Omni Crop Care products are truly easy to implement and are user friendly.

What is the shelf life of Omni Crop Care products?

There is no shelf life restrictions for OmniPro and OmniGro. CXPro has a shelf life of 12 months and cannot freeze.

Can I mix Omni Crop Care products with any crop input product for organic production?

Our products are highly compatible with many crop input products. A compatibility test is recommended before applying combinations of this product with any other product. Always follow label guidelines. Omni Crop Care products are not intended to be used with dry fertilizers.

Can I use multiple Omni Crop Care products in an application and/or throughout a growing season?

We generally recommend that products are chosen based on soil or in-season tissue testing as well as nutrient requirements of the specific crop. If a grower wants to mix multiple nanoliquid products for one application, they should consult with an Aqua-Yield representative.

What order should I mix Omni Crop Care products with other ag inputs?

For soil applications, add fertilizer solution to the tank then add OmniGro. For foliar, add water to the tank (as needed), OmniGro, then crop input. For crop protection, add the water first, OmniPro, pesticide, then surfactant.

Omni Crop Care products are intended to supplement any fertility program. For specific product mixing refer to the label or website.

Crop Response Topics

What kind of ROI (return on investment) should growers expect?

With over 650 trials conducted using Aqua-Yield products a 3:1 return has been determined.

Can Omni Crop Care products be applied only on certain crops and/or areas of the country?

No matter the crop or location, growers are yielding the benefits of our products. Aqua-Yield Technology has had proven success on many crops from turf, citrus, melons, corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, and many more.

How have Omni Crop Care products been tested?

Aqua-Yield has conducted a vigorous trial campaign to prove its technology. Over 650 trials have been conducted with many of these on-farm trials: America’s proving grounds. Aqua-Yield has also enlisted several universities and third-party cooperators to test products head-to-head with the industry standard fertility and crop protection programs.

What crop response should I expect?

There are several things to look for when Omni Crop Care:

Crop quality: When key nutrients and protectants are delivered to crops at the cellular level, expect a significant plant response. Aqua-Yield has measured many quality aspects including reduced bitter pit in apples to increased brix in melons.
Crop yield: The efficient delivery of nutrients and crop protectants has been measured with increased yields in many crops.

Operations Topics

What package size does OmniPro and OmniGro come in? Do I have to pay freight? Is there special storage and handling with these products?

2.5 gal jugs (5 gal case), each 2.5 gallon jug treats 80 acres at 4 oz/ac
275 gal tote- each tote treats 8,800 acres at 4oz/ac
1 gal jugs (4 gal case), each 1 gal jug treats 32 acres

There are price breaks per gallon by package size, consult your local Aqua-Yield representative for pricing.
Please do not store our products in direct sunlight. Nanoliquid products are clean and easy to use, they do not require special storage or agitation when applied to the tank. Products may freeze but will come back into solution as it warms.
What package size does CXPro come in? Do I have to pay fre ight? Is there special storage and handling with this product? 275 gal tote- each tote treats 110 acres at 2.5 gal/ac. Customer will pay the freight on shipment of this product. CXPro must be stored where it cannot freeze.

How Aqua-Yield’s Nanoliquid Technology Is Meeting the Needs of the Crop Protection Market

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:28:00 GMT

ARTICLE SOURCE:

https://www.croplife.com/crop-inputs/how-aqua-yields-nanoliquid-technology-is-meeting-the-needs-of-the-crop-protection-market/

Although there are many facets to the overall agricultural industry, one overriding trend drives much of what everyone (and every product) is trying to accomplish — improve crop yields. It is from this never-ending effort that virtually all other activities take root.

With this goal in mind, Sandy, UT-based Aqua-Yield has introduced nanoliquids, a new category in agriculture, with a product called NanoPro. According to Jim Krebsbach, Vice President of Sales, NanoPro is unlike anything the agricultural industry has seen up until now.

“If I had to describe NanoPro in just one word, it would be “gamechanger,’” says Krebsbach. “We feel that what we have here today in NanoPro will help separate us from the rest of the industry, because it’s a product that addresses today’s needs in the crop protection product markets, but it also can help with future needs, too.”

A Turf Background

To appreciate how Aqua-Yield came to develop NanoPro, however, one must go back to the company’s beginnings. Aqua-Yield was originally started by a group of growers back in 2013, with Warren and Clark Bell heading it up. The goal of the company was to employ nanoliquid technology to help growers in the turf industry reduce weed pressures in their fields. From there, the company quickly began expanding into the agricultural space as well.

“Aqua-Yield was started with an eye towards culture and meeting the needs of customers,” says Jenny Phillips, Director of Marketing. “And this has not changed since the beginning.”

For agriculture, Aqua-Yield set out to create a product that would help crops better absorb crop protection products to help fend off yield-robbing weeds. What it came up with was NanoPro.

Utilizing the company’s NanoShield Technology, NanoPro was designed to enhance the efficiency of all crop protection products, greatly improving performance. NanoPro can be added to any spray mixture to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic herbicide, fungicide, and pesticide products, says Krebsbach.

“NanoPro can help the crops get more active ingredients into the plant tissues then would otherwise be possible,” he says. “Our studies show the efficiency improves between 20% and 25% when growers are using NanoPro in their fields.”

Based upon the research, NanoPro can help control such weeds as lambsquarters, pigweed, and marestail and diseases such as snow mold and blight. According to Krebsbach, it can be blended with such popular herbicides as glyphosate, 2,4-D, glufosinate, and without any problems.

Dr. Chris Hendrickson, Director of Research and Development, expands upon this NanoPro effect using an example. “With glyphosate, NanoPro helps weeds absorb ions into the plant tissues at a much higher rate and concentration than could be achieved through just using standard glyphosate additives alone,” says Hendrickson. “Over the past few years, we’ve conducted a lot of field trials with NanoPro in greenhouses and across the country to verify these results.”

With this database regarding the NanoPro product’s performance in hand, Aqua-Yield was ready to start promoting NanoPro to the agricultural industry at-large going into the 2020 season. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic cut off the company’s ability to promote the product using traditional in-person selling and trade shows, for the most part.

Instead, says Krebsbach, Aqua-Yield sent out a lot of mailings to industry people. “It was important to do this kind of outreach, because educating and understanding nanoliquid technology is something new for many people,” he says. “There’s been a lot of ‘snake oil’ out there in the past, and we have to explain to potential customers that NanoPro is an entirely new kind of product when it comes to crop inputs.”

The Supply Chain

Although the COVID-19 pandemic did negatively impact Aqua-Yield’s ability to market NanoPro face-to-face, it did offer a market opportunity as well: In the supply chain. According to Dr. Hendrickson, supply chain issues are “huge” right now, with a significant backlog in inputs coming from foreign countries tied up outside of the nation’s ports.

Indeed, based upon several expert observations, there are usually, between 20 and 40 ships waiting to unload at any time on the West Coast of the U.S. However, at last count, there were more than 70 ships anchored off the coast, waiting to unload, with 400 more ships getting ready to sail to the West Coast from Asian ports before the end of the year.

“In this kind of environment, growers having access to new tools to help keep their yields up and crop pests down will be critically important,” says Hendrickson. “And that’s where a product like NanoPro can help.”

Besides promising fewer trips down the rows, “consumin g less gasoline and reducing run-off,” Hendrickson also says NanoPro can aid growers in their ongoing efforts to promote sustainable ag practices. “One of the major goals of regenerative agriculture is reduce the number of ag inputs being used in the field to maintain crop yields,” he says. “NanoPro usage can definitely make this happen by helping the plants better utilize what inputs were put into the field the first time around.”

Game Changing Technologies for Soil & Plant Health

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:06:00 GMT

Introducing CXPro by Purple Cow Organics® and Aqua-Yield®

When agricultural companies collaborate to bring sustainable technologies together it can be a total game changer for growers. Purple Cow Organics and Aqua-Yield have achieved this with the new, easy to use CXPro: a 100% plant-based extract, broad spectrum, and multi-species product energized by Aqua-Yield Technology.

OVERVIEW

CXPro is a product manufactured with Purple Cow Organics patented process. Thousands of fungal and bacterial strains are driven to the soil and plant by Aqua-Yield ^® Technology that shields exudates and metabolites, enhancing the rhizosphere. CXPro is an effective and flexible tool in building soil health and nutrient use efficiency throughout the growing season, approved for certified organic as well as conventional systems.

BROAD SPECTRUM MULTI-SPECIES

There are many new and exciting biologicals on the market that promote soil and plant health, but some actually create more issues with handling and stability. Teas can be hard to use and prone to pathogens. Manure-based products can be heavy in salt and not well adapted to soils. Fermented products can be bacterially imbalanced.

What makes CXPro unique?

CXPro is manufactured with Purple Cow Organics patented process adhering to stringent quality controls of the plant based, carbon-based culture media. The thousands of microbial species in this product are not limited to the mere 1% of soil microbes that can currently be reproduced in a lab. CXPro is extremely flexible when used with other fertility inputs and throughout the growing season. Shelf stable for 180 days, this product offers easy handling with the option of being used in place of water in any tank mix.

Soil and Plant Health

CXPro contains bacterial exudates and metabolites proven to stimulate crops’ rhizosphere and soil microbial activity. This in turn, improves soil structure, crops’ nutrient access and inhibits soil erosion. Broad spectrum microbes in CXPro perform a wide variety of soil functions. Enhanced fertility immobilization helps to reduce leaching into the environment. The solubilization of phosphorus and potassium makes nutrition more readily available to the plant. Recarbonization of the soil by bacterial and fungal activity boosts plant vigor and soil health. Nitrogen fixation through soil microorganisms provided by CXPro aids in the conversion of nutrition available for quick absorption. Root nodulation, germination and emergence is improved as essential microbial species are put in place that promotes plant and soil synergy. Mineral cycling provides a balance to the soil to help avoid deficiencies. The biologicals contained in CXPro are shielded and protected from environmental losses through Aqua-Yield ^® Technology. This provides nutrient density, plant and soil health.

AQUA-YIELD TECHNOLOGY

CXPro is engineered by loading an Aqua-Yield particle with fungal and bacterial exudate molecules from Purple Cow Organics. This allows the thousands of bacterial and fungal strains of Purple Cow Organics to work in concert with the Aqua-Yield particle technology. Molecules of the fertility input added to CXPro are attracted to the particle and form an outer layer of molecules. The molecules then penetrate the wall and fill the particle. The Aqua-Yield technology shields and stabilizes the immediately available carbon in CXPro. This helps to enhance soil organic matter and subsequent nutrient availability.

HANDLING GUIDELINES

Flexibility and Mixing

CXPro can be used in conjunction with any farm equipment that uses liquid. Mixing with other liquid fertility inputs and food sources such as molasses, sugars, humates, fish hydrolysate, kelps, and sea minerals is recommended. Purple Cow Organics ^® Activator is the perfect companion product; a dry soluble humate and kelp formula to encourage the proliferation of naturally occurring soil microbes, with an emphasis on beneficial fungal development. CXPro can also be used with any soluble or micronized minerals, aminos, flowable nitrogen products, or any microbially-friendly fungicides and insecticides.

General Use and Guidelines

In-furrow: 1-3 gal/ac

Foliar: 1-3 gal/ac

Broadcast: 2-5 gal/ac

Residue Management: 2-5 gal/ac

For more information on CXPro, visit Purple Cow Organics.

Do not let product freeze and use within 180 days. A food source is recommended to stimulate microbes at time of use. A carbon or sugar source will work as well as Activator from Purple Cow Organics®.

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CXPro comes in 275 gallon totes or in bulk. For bulk orders, there is a minimum of 3,000 gallons. For more information, contact and Aqua-Yield or Purple Cow Organics representative.

Introducing the prime regenerative driver for balanced soils, plants & environment

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:14:00 GMT

Aqua-Yield is excited to be offering Omni Crop Care, fueled by Aqua-Yield® Technology. This groundbreaking product line effectively works as a delivery system for nutrients and crop protection in organic production and regenerative agriculture.

Our Mission is to deliver sustainable products through the use of Aqua-Yield® Technology to help growers achieve an ecological balance within their environment. Our Commitment is to provide education, continued research, and stellar support for our customers with the ultimate goal of restoring, maintaining, and enhancing soils while achieving optimum plant health.

Omni Crop Care effectively works as a delivery system for nutrients and crop protection. Fueled by an Aqua-Yield® Technology, Omni Crop Care protects molecules from environmental losses and efficiently delivering them to plants at the cellular level. A process called endocytosis brings the particles into the cell where the “payload” is emptied. The impact of this proven technology is: more efficient nutrient uptake and faster growth cycles higher germination rates, crop yields, and quality improved soil health and biodiversity flexible and better management of land for future crops a low cost, simple solution for any farm operation.

USDA and EPA Announce Winners of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:45:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, October 19, 2021 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge, the second of a two-part, joint USDA-EPA Partnership and Competition on Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers (EEFs) to Advance Agricultural Sustainability in the United States. The goal of the competition is to improve the efficiency of fertilizers to increase crop yields while reducing the impacts of fertilizers on the environment.

Winners of the challenge submitted concepts for novel technologies that can reduce the environmental effects of nitrogen and phosphorus from modern agriculture while maintaining or increasing crop yields. The winning solutions use nanoparticles that require less fertilizer and release nutrients on demand to growing plants, and then biodegrade into harmless substances or even nutrients; support greater plant growth from the same or less fertilizer application; and other approaches.

“Farmers, ranchers, and foresters are well-positioned to be leaders in tackling climate change through technological innovation,” said Acting USDA Chief Scientist Hubert Hamer. “Through programs like the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge, USDA is partnering with the private sector to find new climate-smart solutions that are good for farmers and good for the environment.”

“The goal of the challenge is to develop and use innovative and affordable technologies to reduce environmental impacts of modern agriculture on our air, land, and water, while maintaining agricultural productivity and profitability,” said Wayne Cascio, acting principal deputy assistant administrator for science for EPA’s Office of Research and Development. “We are excited about the possibilities and continued new work in this area.”

The winning concepts include a range of solutions that can improve environmental outcomes, including reduced nitrous oxide emissions—the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture— while maintaining or increasing crop yields.

Winners include:

Tier 1 solutions ($17,500 prize):

Dr. Christopher Hendrickson, Aqua-Yield Operations LLC, Draper, Utah, for a nano-smart fertilizer.

Taylor Pursell, Pursell Agri-Tech, Sylacauga, Ala., for “Urea 2.0,” which replaces the conventional urea core with a customizable mixture of materials to provide fertilizers tailored to local needs.

Tier 2 solutions ($10,000 prize):

Dr. Kuide Qin, Verdesian Life Sciences, Cary, N.C., for using innovative mixture technologies to improve performance of industry-standard nitrapyrin for longer effectiveness, less nitrate leaching, and prevention of farm equipment corrosion.

Dr. Catherine Roue, Fertinagro Biotech International, Portage, Mich., for “Phosphate Liberation Booster” technology, which uses secretions from phosphate-starved plants to boost plant uptake so less fertilizer may be added and legacy phosphorus can be accessed.

Chandrika Varadachari, Agtec Innovations Inc., Los Altos, Calif., for “Smart-N,” which is a smart-fertilizer that releases nutrients on-demand by the crop and which creates a chemical “cage” for urea that dissolves into plant nutrients.

Tier 3 solutions (Honorable mention):

Dr. Jaroslav Nisler, the Institute of Experimental Botany, The Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic, for using derivatives of the plant growth hormone MTU, which helps create longer growth periods, protection from stress, larger plants, and potentially less nutrient loss per unit of fertilizer applied.

Dr. Leanne Gilbertson, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Pittsburgh, Penn., for creating a “protected fertilizer package,” which can carry nutrients through soil pores to the area around the plant roots.

Dr. Robert Neidermyer, Holganix LLC, Aston, Penn., for “Bio 800+,” a microbial inoculant that harnesses the power of over 800 species of soil microbes, kelp, and other soil amending ingredients to promote greater crop production and plant health.

Paul Mullins, Brandon Products Ltd., Ireland, for “BBS-1,” a biostimulant derived from seaweed extract that is applied as a fertilizer coating to improve nitrogen-uptake in root cells.

USDA and EPA are coordinating the EEF challenges with The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA).

The competition launched on August 26, 2020. Part two of the first challenge, “EEFs: Environmental and Agronomic Challenge,” is ongoing. More information can be found at: www.epa.gov/innovation/next-gen-fertilizer-challenges .

USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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Industry Obstacles

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:22:00 GMT

Looking ahead through the well-earned harvest season, some obstacles remain on our radar, and across the industry. Recently, Hurricane Ida managed to strike LA, leading to some damage and disruption at a glyphosate production plant. Some recent changes to the regulatory landscape of some popular nonselective herbicide (e.g. glyphosate) and insecticides (imidacloprid, chlopyrifos) may be coming soon. Access to retail glyphosate products also appears to have shrunk. In parallel, the biopesticide market continues to grow in market cap and product diversity. Combine events like this with recent delays at ports, and the result may require US growers to be resourceful in maintenance of weed and pest pressures. So, nothing new. Keep these continued supply-chain challenges in mind as we enter pre-season (2022) discount orders.

We've seen great results in stretching your glyphosate dollar with inclusion of NanoPro, and be sure to keep your water TDS or water conditioning processes in mind to keep glyphosate activity at its best. Finally, it seems simple, but going back to the basics can also help stretch your dollar. Maximize the phytotoxicity effect of your application and find a nice hot, dry, clear day to apply. Additional adjuvants may amplify this effect further.

Aqua-Yield R&D Updates

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:10:00 GMT

With September on the calendar, another apple, pear and tree fruit/nut harvest season gets into full swing across the Pacific Northwest. It's nearing the end of the season for most of our growers across the country and what a season it's been! The R&D team with newly hired Research Specialist Reagan Dodge, is busy receiving, organizing, digitizing and annotating data from the field, including a few paid trials. There's been some exciting results with large-scale tree nut production and NanoN with reduced UAN application and high TDS water that really highlights what's possible with this next-generation nanoliquid technology. Our Sales Manager Jeff Howe has been working with a newly signed Aqua-Yield dealer/distributor and the R&D team to explore post-harvest applications of our nanoliquid technology. Commodity chain infrastructure has been extensively built-out in the region, with control of ripening and inventory managed to precision with use of hormone-antagonists like 1-MCP. Nanoliquid technology is able to deliver AIs with high-efficiency, after all. We're hyped.

We're also looking at adding 1-2 additional elements beyond the existing nutrition to our NanoStress formulation to help our growers retain plant and crop resilience through volatile, challenging conditions. Final NanoFe trials will also allow for a Spring 2022 launch of this exciting product! We expect much of the winter season to be filled with greenhouse work looking at potential additions on a few key crops' growth rate, root mass, etc. Our existing customers can soon also expect access to a 24/7 live feed of side-by-side trials on crops like wheat, corn, tomato, cotton, melon, etc.

Dealer Spotlight: Tom Vander Heiden of S.T. Biologicals

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:57:00 GMT

One of the earliest adopters of Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid technology, we attribute much of our success in the midwestern states to S.T. Biologicals under the leadership of Tom Vander Heiden.

Tom Vander Heiden is a veteran of the ag industry, having worked in all aspects of agriculture. He was raised in Kaukauna, WI on a 60-cow dairy farm, with chickens and hogs. He always argued with his dad about having to mix the manures when hauling in the spring. Later he realized how smart his father was about fertilization and feeding the microbial population in the soil by mixing the manures. Vander Heiden went on to be a dairy science major, with an emphasis in nutrition, at the University of Wisconsin River Falls. Since entering the work force, he spent about half his time in dairy nutrition and half in agronomy. It was while consulting in the western US that Vander Heiden studied the soil health aspects of agronomy and the correlation between soil and plant health.

Over the past decade Vander Heiden has dedicated himself to assisting producers improve their soil health and to finding new and innovative products for use in the agricultural industry. Vander Heiden joined the staff as General Manager in 2016 to build a company with quality products which all increase soil and plant health.

S.T. Biologicals has been an Aqua-Yield® dealer for four years now, and according to Vander Heiden the product applications and success rate have made it an excellent technology to sell. “It allows us to work with soil health aspects and helps to reduce the salt in the soil,” states Vander Heiden. At just 2-6 oz per acre, he has seen corn and soybeans respond the best to nanoliquid technology.

Don Gibson and Dave Meidl are also part of the S.T. Biologics team, and have been very instrumental in spreading the word on Aqua-Yield nanoliquids. Don Gibson states, "NanoShield® technology works. It's pretty cool. It doesn't replace soil nutrition and biology but it enhances and fills the voids."

Vander Heiden’s favorite nanoliquid product is NanoK® as it provides the potassium a crop needs to help prevent or correct deficiencies throughout the growing season. Applying NanoK® ensures a strong plant structure resulting in enhanced crop quality and yield. NanoK® also decreases drought stress and boosts the plant’s immune system to fight off disease.

“Aqua-Yield® NanoShield® technology is so new it challenges the thought processes of growers of all ages.” Tom Vander Heiden states. “Growers have responded to it very well, and due to the success they’ve had we have a very high retention rate of use. Well over 90% of our growers come back year after year.” When asked his thoughts on the support that his company receives from Aqua-Yield, he was able to sum it up in one word: “Exceptional”.

Aqua-Yield® always appreciates the wealth of knowledge and passion that Tom Vander Heiden and his team share when it comes to soil health, farming, and Aqua-Yield nanoliquids. For more information, contact Tom at 952-378-0518 or tvanderheiden@stbiologicals.com.

Aqua-Yield®: Growing Success

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:35:00 GMT

For any business to be successful it all starts with having the right people on the bus and in the right seat. Aqua-Yield has grown its sales team in 2021 with the recent addition of seven highly qualified and motivated people. These seven individuals are powering the Aqua-Yield bus in the right direction. “When I was looking for the right candidates to build our team, there were two critical things I looked for”, states Jim Krebsbach VP of Sales at Aqua-Yield. “I knew the candidate would need to have an established network of growers and ag retailers” says Krebsbach. When Aqua-Yield introduces nanoliquid technology to a prospective customer, the adoption cycle speeds up when the prospect already has a relationship with the sales representative. Another skill Krebsbach looked for was agronomic knowledge. Nanoliquids fit into many applications, so a broad knowledge of crops and application methods was critical for the candidates to exude. “Each of the new hires will immediately earn the respect of customers because they will not sell Aqua-Yield’s nanoliquid if it does not fit the situation” says Krebsbach.

With passion for success and a strong network and knowledge base, Aqua-Yield is proud to present our new team members:

Jeff Howe, Regional Manager PNW

Jeff has a solid background in agronomy and has spent 50 years in the ag industry, most recently as an agronomy manager at a highly successful coop. Jeff has a passion for helping growers produce the best crop they can, and he is quickly learning how nanoliquids can help.

Mike Jackson, Regional Manger Eastern Corn Belt

Mike has had 25 years of success during his career, launching new products and it shows. He understands how to build relationships and product positioning. Aqua-Yield had little exposure in the cornbelt, but by hiring Mike, we know we have the right person to make it happen.

"The addition of these brilliant individuals is a testament to our growth and our commitment to having Nanoliquids in every tank on every farm in America, states Aqua-Yield CEO, Clark Bell.

"We are excited to have these seven men elevate the commercialization of our technology platform and know they will make a significant impact agronomically, economically and environmentally to their local regions”, says Bell.

"The addition of these brilliant individuals is a testament to our growth and our commitment to having nanoliquids in every tank on every farm in America, states Aqua-Yield CEO, Clark Bell.

Power up your 🍓 strawberries 🍓 with NanoK® and NanoCalSi™

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:22:00 GMT

Strawberry growers across the country have noticed a big difference in overall quality and yield when adding nanoliquid technology to their inputs. "Nanoliquid" is the latest category in agriculture inputs, providing strawberry growers a way to immediately drive their investment of nutrients and crop protection into the plant at application. Aqua-Yield® provides a means of immediate mass transportation of crop inputs through a unique particle (NanoShield®) and a more efficient way into the plant (endocytosis vs diffusion).

As strawberries approach late season growth, it is important that they receive additional boosts of calcium to help keep them firm through summer heat. NanoCalSi makes delivery of calcium possible when selective plant uptake restricts calcium absorption by the roots. NanoCalSi will improve fruit set and uniform strawberry development for a higher quality harvest.

NanoK can also be added to improve sweetness and brix levels. Potassium is a vital nutrient for strawberry growth throughout the entire growing season. NanoK decreases drought stress and boosts the plant’s immune system to fight off disease.

NanoPro® can also be added to any spray mixture to enhance the plant uptake of specialty and generic crop protection products. Fungicide rates may be reduced when using NanoPro, allowing for more possible products with seasonal application limits.

Above is a testimonial video from the strawberry fields of Florida and California .

The newest category in agricultural inputs is now coming to the corn belt: nanoliquids

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:53:00 GMT

A farmer from southeast Indiana, Joe and his father had a lot of success with trialing NanoCS ^™ from Aqua-Yield ^® on his corn. Joe’s interest in nanoliquid technology turned into accepting a position with Aqua-Yield ^® . He is excited to share this latest technology with growers across the corn belt.

A BRIEF HISTORY

Located in Draper, Utah, just outside of Salt Lake City, Aqua-Yield® has been manufacturing and selling nanoliquid products for use in agricultural production since 2018. Aqua-Yield® grew its roots on a sod farm owned by its founders when nanoliquid technology was deployed into trials for a two-year period with consistent ROI. As a result, Aqua-Yield® was formed, paving the way for growers worldwide.

Aqua-Yield nanoliquids have been proving themselves time and again on many specialty crops throughout the west coast and southern states. A diverse product portfolio has been developed to meet the needs and demands of specialty crop production.

THE SKINNY ON NANOLIQUID TECHNOLOGY

Nanoliquids work by enhancing delivery of fertility and crop protection molecules to plants. Nanoparticles protect molecules from environmental losses and improve the absorption into plants by a proven process called endocytosis. Through endocytosis, one nanoparticle can deliver a thousand nutrient ions, whereas in the typical process of diffusion each nutrient ion must individually pass through the cell membrane. This is a much more efficient way for crops to receive inputs.

A NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR CORN BELT GROWERS

No matter the crop or location, growers are yielding the benefits of our nanoliquid products. Our nanoliquids have delivered success across the toughest proving grounds in North America and the world. Aqua-Yield products work well on row crops, and is now excited to expand its sales and support coverage to include growers in the corn belt.

WHY ARE AQUA-YIELD NANOLIQUIDS UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE ON THE MARKET?

Typically plants process inputs through various forms of passive transport by diffusion. Passive transport does not require energy to move substances across plant cell membranes, relying on the second law of thermodynamics to drive the movement of substances across cell membranes.

Aqua-Yield uses a different process called endocytosis to bring the loaded nanoliquid particles into the cell where the “payload” is delivered. Endocytosis is a means of bulk transport in which the cell uses energy (ATP) for substances that cannot be diffused across the plant membrane.

Aqua-Yield provides a means of immediate mass transportation of crop inputs through a unique patented nanoparticle and a more efficient way into the plant (endocytosis vs diffusion).

For more information, contact:

Mike Jackson
Regional Manager, Eastern Corn Belt
317-694-5666
mjackson@aquayield.com

Mr. Clark T. Bell Felicitated With The “Top 100 F&B Leaders” Award At GSAF Las Vegas, 2020–21

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:10:00 GMT

Las Vegas, Nevada — July 3, 2021 — Mr. Clark T. Bell was one of the selected few luminaries to be honored with the “Top 100 F&B Leaders” award at the inaugural edition of GSAF, held at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, USA on 29th June-1st July, 2021.

Mr. Bell is the CEO of Aqua-Yield®, a liquid fertilizer company known for its patented nanotechnology delivery systems. In his role, he oversees the company’s day-to-day management, sales, distribution, and product development initiatives. The company has won numerous awards for its rapid growth, research, and positive impact on the environment.

With more than 20 years in agribusiness, Mr. Bell has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Huffington Post, Croplife, Agribusiness Global, AgPro, Ag 4.0, Seed World Today, and Vegetable Grower News. As the General Manager of BioGrass, he also takes care of its marketing and business development projects. Mr. Bell is a former Adjunct Professor at the University of Utah, the Past-President of the Utah Nursery and Landscape Association, and has studied business administration at Westminster College.

His passion for innovation and his pioneering work in the agribusiness industry made him the perfect choice for the prestigious honor.

When asked about his big win and his experience at GSAF, he said, “It’s great to win. I take it as a company achievement. The conference has been a lot of fun. For me, I generally speak to people that are a bit earlier in the food supply chain. So, being able to talk to restauranteurs, chefs and talk to them about the tailwinds and headwinds we faced in our industry… it’s been fun going out to eat with these people and also having them educate me about the food I was unaware of. I really enjoyed it.”

GSAF, the Global Summit on All-Things Food, is a brand owned by Prism Events, Inc. A three-day conference, it promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing and spotlights the industry-leading work of trailblazing individuals and organizations across the food, beverage, nutrition, and wellness sectors. After the successful conclusion of its first edition, we seek to empower industry experts by establishing our footprint in the Asia-Pacific and MENA regions.

For more details on GSAF — Global Summit on All-Things Food, Visit www.gsaf.world.

Contact Details:

Meghna Chawla

+1 (855) 545–5660

marketing@gsaf.world

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Dealer Spotlight: Texas Earth, Inc. of Lubbock, TX

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:22:00 GMT

One of our newest dealers located in Texas is a strong advocate for soil health, grower success, and women in agriculture.

From 1999 until his passing in 2016, Jim Burnett's focus was in the natural soil amendment industry. In 2004, Jim founded Texas Earth with a vision of “healing the soils of the earth”. In 2013 his daughter, Sarah Burnett, became involved in every facet of the business, eventually becoming the owner of Texas Earth after her father's passing. Sarah’s continued goal is to carry on her father’s legacy by offering the best products and services to heal the soil through sustainable management and live microbial solutions.

Tracey Carillo, Aqua-Yield’s Regional Manager for Texas, initially contacted Sarah about Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid products, recognizing a great fit with her current product line. Jim Burnett had developed Bio Nectar, which has become Texas Earth’s premier liquid microbial product. Since then, Texas Earth has added Bio Nectar Dry, calcium, humates and other organically regenerative amendments to their product line. With soil balance being the ultimate focus for the company, Sarah pairs products that offer soil health, efficiency and affordability. Sarah states, “We can only sell so much with biologicals during the growing season. Commitment to soil and plant health is yearlong, so we wanted to add another layer to our lineup for added customer service and growth potential. The nanoparticle by Aqua-Yield® was a great option as it is symbiotic with biology and provides the customer with more options from fertilization to weed control."

It’s only been since May 2021 that Texas Earth has offered the Aqua-Yield® line of products for crop protection and liquid fertilizer enhancement, but the products have been flying out the door. NanoPro® works very well with their biological products, which ultimately helps with the delivery of the investment. Sarah is also a big promoter of NanoN+®, which helps improve nitrogen efficiency. “Nitrogen is becoming extremely expensive but with NanoN+® I can help growers save money when and where it really counts.”

Sarah and her team have a great partnership with their growers, and while Aqua-Yield® is still relatively new to an industry that’s inundated with new products, growers trust in the Texas Earth team to find the products that will best serve their needs. “Growers are cautiously interested in nanoliquid technology. The products are very versatile, so growers have been willing to try it out. Communication with them is key and that has already led to quite a few reorders”, Sarah states. The Texas Earth team has several trials that are currently being conducted on everything from cotton to sesame.

Sarah calls Texas Earth's partnership with Aqua-Yield a “winning team” and stressed the importance of education, availability, and support. “Tracey and Jim (VP, Sales) have been great partners in our journey and we have been successful because of the support we have received at all levels of Aqua-Yield. Tracey lives 2 hours away but is always available to answer questions and help call on customers. It’s been a blessing to us.”

Aqua-Yield appreciates their new partnership with Texas Earth, Inc. as they continue to advance growers with affordable and efficient products to promote soil and plant health. For more information, contact Sarah Burnett at 325-277-2893 or info@texasearth.com .

Updates from the AY R&D Team

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:14:00 GMT

With August right around the corner, the R&D team at Aqua-Yield is busy thinking about summer stress and helping our growers deliver the nutrients needed to finish up their crops.

This season over half the country finds itself in nearly unprecedented heat. Here, water management as well as potassium, calcium and even sulfur fertility can have a strong impact on crops' heat and stress tolerance. Consider late-summer potassium application with inclusion of NanoK to help thicken your crop tissue's cell walls, helping to retain water content. Light application of late-season calcium and sulfur can also have an important role in crops' ability to kick-on stress-fighting mechanisms, whether applied overhead as a foliar or soil treatment.

In the meantime, long term research highlighting the environmental impacts of growers' use of Aqua-Yield products continue to come in. At UC Davis with Professor Sanjai Parikh, early field and simulated drift experimental conditions seems to suggest Aqua-Yield technology's interaction with soil colloids appears to mitigate risk of soil erosion through wind and water. Field data from our large corporate growers and collaborators in central FL and CA also continue to come in, with fantastic results! After their first year of use, we're seeing reports of bumper fruit set, yield quantity and quality in sweet cherry, grape, potato and tree nuts after supplementing their existing calcium fertility programs with NanoCalSi. The extreme heat in the Western US as well as recent bouts of prolonged rain in TX and the southern plains have put strong weed pressures onto many of our growers final weeks of the 2021 season. We continue to hear growers' praise of NanoPro as an aide in burning down resistant, troublesome weeds before they're able to sink roots or set seeds and continue to pose a problem. Consider using NanoPro in your herbicide applications to put your treatments over the edge and be sure you won't see those weeds' next generation.

Dreaming of a white harvest: preparing for boll set with NanoK®

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:45:00 GMT

The majority of demand for potassium in cotton is at about first bloom. Soils often have an abundance of potassium but often it is tied up and not available to the plant. Potassium plays a major role in yield, defense of pathogens, improved fiber quality, micronaire, length and strength. Once boll set begins demand for potassium increases.

NanoK® is Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid technology that is 100% available to the plant and can be applied with most other liquid fertility, crop protectants, herbicides or growth regulators (always jar test for compatibility). Rate is 4 oz per acre and is a great way to boost your potassium in cotton during high demand plant development stages.

Click here for more information on NanoK®.

Nutrient uptake rates reached maxium during midbloom and declined rapidly as the boll matures (Mullins and Burmester. 1990).

Not your grandfather’s inputs; think ounces, not gallons.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:42:00 GMT

Nanotechnology is revolutionizing multiple industries. What is it and where did it start?

Nanotechnology is relatively new in agriculture but is being studied and used across multiple fields including science, mechanics, electronics, biology, and medicine. According to the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), “Nanotechnology is science, engineering, and technology conducted at the nanoscale, which is about 1 to 100 nanometers.” In 1959 physicist Richard Feynman introduced the concept of nanotechnology as a way to manipulate and control individual atoms and molecules. However it wasn’t until 1981 that high-powered microscopes were invented to be able to visually see and manipulate materials at a nanoscale. To get an idea of just exactly how small a nanometer is, the NNI states, “On a comparative scale, if the diameter of a marble was one nanometer, then the diameter of the Earth would be about one meter. There are 25,400,000 nanometers in one inch.”

In modern medicine, nanoparticles are being used for the targeted delivery and controlled release of therapeutic agents, minimizing side effects and reducing dosage. Nanotechnology has paved the way for commercial products such as clean drinking water, computers, smart applications, cleaner packaging and surfaces, and more efficient solar products.

The beginnings of a revolutionary technology by Aqua-Yield®

An entrepreneur at heart and sod farmer on his family farm, Clark Bell heard that a friend was using nanotechnology to enhance his dry-cleaning business and wondered if nanoparticles could improve farm production and increase nutrient efficiency. The trials his father Warren Bell conducted saw significant improvement over industry standards. From there, Warren and Clark met Fraser and Mike Bullock, investors who love to back science-based companies. Together, they incorporated Aqua-Yield® and formed an investor group, including sod growers from Australia, Canada, Norway and South Africa. The company filed its first patent and discovered new liquid nano applications for agriculture.

Founders of Aqua-Yield Clark and Warren Bell

The technology behind Aqua-Yield: the nanoliquid company

Aqua-Yield's proven, patented nanoliquid technology encapsulates the inputs you already use into tiny nanoparticles that glide through foliar and root barriers, lodging themselves in the right locations within a plant to deliver their payloads. Aqua-Yield nanoliquids effectively work as a delivery system for nutrients and crop protection products. The nanoliquid technology protects molecules from environmental losses and efficiently delivers them to plants at the cellular level.

Nanoliquid Encapsulation: Loading particles

Each of the Aqua-Yield nanoliquid products are specifically designed to function in a way to meet certain needs of a growing crop. Through a process of electrical charges and diffusion, nanoparticles are loaded with hundreds or even thousands of nutrient molecules. The nanoparticle works as a shield to protect the molecules and act as a nutrient delivery vehicle. When a nanoliquid is added to the fertilizer solution in a tank, the nutrient molecules of the fertilizer are immediately attracted to the nanoparticle and form an outer layer. For example, a negatively charged particle will attract potassium or calcium.

NanoPro and NanoN+ are considered unloaded, so when introduced into a crop input, the molecules will immediately load into the nanoparticle for transportation. NanoPro is a nanoliquid with empty nanoparticles, engineered specifically to hold the varying sizes of crop protection molecules for efficient delivery.

Nutrient and crop protection chemistries must cross multiple barriers before entering a cell, including the cell wall and plasma membrane. However, soil conditions, the availability/quality of input, and placement also play a factor IF and when a plant will absorb the input; the plant needs to be in the right “mood” in order to receive these inputs. Liquid nutrition moves through the soil solution until absorbed through root hairs or lost to the environment. Unshielded inputs often leech or tightly bind to the soil, remaining unavailable to the plant. When foliar applied, liquid inputs easily run off plant surfaces.

Diffusion vs Endocytosis 101

Aqua-Yield uses a different process called endocytosis to bring the loaded nanoparticles into the cell where the “payload” is delivered. Endocytosis is a means of bulk transport in which the cell uses energy (ATP) for substances that cannot be diffused across the plant membrane. More specifically, pinocytosis is the way a cell processes incoming fluids, known as “cell drinking”. The cell membrane receives the nanoliquid by engulfing it, creating a cavity filled with extracellular fluid and then forming a vesicle. The vesicle then breaks off and is transported within the cell.

When soil applied, the nanoparticles stay in solution or loosely cling to soil colloids, remaining available to deliver nutrients to the plant. Electrostatic forces draw the particles forward, and through the lightly negative-charged cellulose-rich cell wall of crop tissues. When foliar applied, the nanoparticles adhere to the plant surface in preparation of crossing through the cuticle, cell wall, and plasma membrane.

The most notable difference is that through the process of endocytosis, one nanoparticle can deliver a thousand nutrient ions, whereas in the process of diffusion each nutrient ion must individually pass through the cell membrane. It is for this reason that the concentrated nature of the Aqua-Yield nanoliquids allows for much lower application rates (ounces) than a conventional liquid fertilizer (gallons).

For more information, contact your Aqua-Yield representative or call/text or fill out the form below.

Richard Feynman, Father of Nanotechnology

🍓🍓🍓 Next level strawberries in Salinas, CA

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:27:00 GMT

This week new nanoliquid dealer L.A. Hearne Company and Penny Newman Farm Products walked a strawberry farm in Salinas, CA to discuss the huge success they’ve seen with using NanoK®. Typically their potassium levels were under 1.8%, but after reducing their liquid potassium rates and adding NanoK® they are seeing the levels spike to 2.5%. The grower is extremely happy with the increased uptake in his crop due to using Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid.

NanoK® delivers potassium acetate energized by Aqua-Yield® NanoShield® Technology to provide a boost of potassium to strawberries and is vital for plant growth. Applying NanoK® ensures a strong plant structure resulting in enhanced crop quality and yield. NanoK® keeps sweetness and brix levels high. NanoK® also decreases drought stress and boosts the plant’s immune system to fight off disease.

In addition to NanoK®, Aqua-Yield® offers other nanoliquids to help promote crop health through critical growth stages to harvest:

Transplant
NanoStress® after transplanting reduces transplant shock and improves establishment.
Early-Mid Season
NanoGro® and NanoK® every other week improves plant vigor and stress tolerance.
Late Season
NanoCalsi™ keeps fruit firm through heat. NanoK® keeps sweetness and brix levels high.
All Season
Fungicide rates may be reduced when using NanoPro®, allowing for more possible products with seasonal application limits.

For more information, contact: L.A. Hearne Company

831-385-5441 | 512 Metz Rd. King City, CA.

SUGAR BEET GROWERS: maximize your ROI with Calcine® and NanoK®

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:08:00 GMT

The road to better soil health

As a producer you know your crop is only as good as your soil. When things go awry, whether with nutrient profile or soil structure it is often due to high salt densities and as a result yields suffer. Area producers are finding a new product, Calcine®, to be particularly helpful in getting productivity in these fields back in the green. “We are about one to one and a half leaves further ahead and our stand counts are probably four or five beets more per 100 feet of row, which is tremendous,” said Gary Wagner, a local farmer. “We also saw plants are growing faster and healthier. Those things are giving us encouragement.” Just a year earlier Wagner was facing high salt levels in several of his fields, which was inhibiting growth of his crops. Conversations with his distributor, Jim Erickson, led him to a unique solution. “Calcine® is a mix of proteins, enzymes and natural acids that releases calcium from the soil matrix so it can help leach salt from the soil, which can significantly improve soil health and production,” Larry Mohr, developer of Calcine® said. “It’s been successfully used for more than 20 years in the golf industry. We’re excited to see it helping producers in the Midwest.”

Add a boost of potassium to your tank mix

Increasing sugar content in sugar beets has always been a challenge for sugar beet growers. Over the past two years we have seen the challenge become easier to overcome. The use of Aqua-Yield® NanoK® on sugar beets during other spray applications has shown to increase sugar by as much as .75 points in two years of trial work in Elbow Lake, MN. The producer has seen this increase by adding NanoK ^® to the spray tank with the last herbicide application and at least one or two applications during Cercospora spraying. The highly available Nano particles of potassium get into the plant leaves very quickly following application because of the small size of the particle. The payback for the producer has been a $17 investment and a return per acre of over $100 for the additional sugar harvest. Potassium has long shown to have a positive influence on sugar in most crops and now in sugar beets.

Contact your Aqua-Yield representative for recommendations on how we can maximize sugar and your bottom line by using NanoK ^®

Interested in Calcine? Contact:
Tom Vander Heiden, ST Biologicals: 952-378-0518

Jim Erickson, Erickson Custom Operations: 701-371-7184

L-R: Jim Erickson (Erickson Custom Operations), Tom Vander Heiden (ST Biologicals), and local farmer Gary Wagner.

Dealer Spotlight: Central Irrigation of Merced, California

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:37:00 GMT

One of the newest dealers of Aqua-Yield nanoliquids is a farmer owned business that specializes in state of the art water delivery systems

California is one of those states that battles droughts each year; during the summer the state's average monthly rainfall totals just a quarter inch. According to the CDFA (CA Department of Food & Ag) “California’s agricultural abundance includes more than 400 commodities. Over a third of the country’s vegetables and two-thirds of the country’s fruits and nuts are grown in California.” Water efficiency, fertilizer and crop protection are critical for sustainable crop production needed to feed a growing planet. Tightening regulations on groundwater and crop inputs in California are not helping either.

Central Irrigation is headquartered in Merced, CA but maintains a large service crew servicing San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Kings, Tulare, and Kern Counties. They specialize in irrigation systems, pipelines, pump systems and many other on farm infrastructure projects. Recently Central Irrigation has partnered with Penny Newman to complement their current line and offer additional products in a new approach to sustainable farming. Penny Newman and Central Irrigation are also Ag Center affiliates, a one-stop-shop, connecting Ag professionals with quality services from a team of industry leaders.

Keith Yamamoto of Yamamoto Farms and CEO of Central Irrigation was first introduced to Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid technology by Finn Telles of Penny Newman Farm Products. Yamamoto started by using NanoPro® on nutgrass: a very hardy and resilient perennial that can choke out crops and grow as tall as 4.5 feet tall. NanoPro® at only 4 oz per acre can be added to any spray mixture to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic crop protection products. “I saw an immediate response in the uptake from the nutgrass. The actual kill happened quicker, and I actually killed the nutgrass. Where prior without using NanoPro® I killed everything but the nutgrass.” NanoPro® has been very successful for California growers, allowing them more flexibility with rates and a better kill.

Yamamoto also tested Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid fertility products on his almonds and cherries. NanoN in particular will be very important for California farm operations as nitrogen regulations are tightening in the golden state. Yamamoto realizes that although their current base program is very advanced, there is always room for increasing efficiency on the farm. “I was interested in the technology because it will help utilize nutrition that’s already in the soil or enhance the nutrition that we are either fertigating or foliar spraying on our crops.”

Keith Yamamoto will now be incorporating the products on their tomatoes. “Tomatoes are a big part of our farm operation so we will use NanoGro® early on for canopy growth then foliar and fertigate with NanoPack™ and NanoCalSi™. In our alkalized soils the calcium and a lot of the micronutrients get tied up. Any way that we can help get the nutrition into the plant in a cost-effective way.”

Aqua-Yield® appreciates their new partnership with Central Irrigation as they continue find sustainable solutions for California growers to help maximize production. For more information, contact Central Irrigation at (209) 262-3723.

Sugar beet trials: impact of late season applications of NanoK® on sugar content

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:45:00 GMT

Trials were conducted in 2019 and 2020 to see how late season applications of NanoK ^® nanoliquid can improve sugar content of sugar beets. The trials show that applying NanoK ^® is proven to help aiding the crop through stressful conditions while increasing yield and sugar content. At just 4 oz/ac NanoK ^® provided a simple fertility solution yet significant return on investment.

NanoK ^® delivers potassium acetate energized by Aqua-Yield ^® NanoShield ^® Technology to provide potassium to sugar beet crops all season long. Applying NanoK ^® ensures a strong plant structure resulting in enhanced crop quality and increased sugar. NanoK ^® also decreases drought stress and boosts the plant’s immune system to fight off disease.

For more information on NanoK ^® contact an Aqua-Yield ^® representative.

NanoPro® Testimonials

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:43:00 GMT

NanoPro, energized by Aqua-Yield® patentednanoliquid technology, can be added to any spray mixture to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic crop protection products. This product is field tested and grower approved to advance the way you manage crops and control weeds.

nano-yield.com/nanopro

Fungicide breakthrough and supply-chain vulnerability

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:17:00 GMT

As the majority of the country transitions to foliar spraying, crop protection becomes the priority for the 2021 growing season. This tends to be the time when turfgrass , row crop, grape and other high-value producers observe fungicide breakthrough, a term generally utilized when a fungal pathogen exhibits reduced or even no response to a previously-effective active ingredient. For sod producers, golf course superintendents and other professionals in the turf industry, this can mean slower recovery from snow mold, greater vulnerability to dollar spot, and other challenging diseases. In specialty crops, this can mean more frequent or higher concentrate applications for powdery mildew control, etc. In an arms race, maintenance of supply routes to 'front lines' of a battle can have profound impacts on the success of one side, or the other.

This season's challenges are compounded by recent supply chain disruptions across many areas of the agriculture sector(s), from raw chemical inputs, to product packaging, import/export delays, weed control product shortages, etc. Growers leveraging a narrow set of chemical tools to fight pest and disease pressures, may find themselves in a difficult situation this season with their distributors of their favored crop protection products. To put more control and power back in growers' hands we encourage you to look at Aqua-Yield's NanoPro spray adjuvant as a tool to help reduce your pesticide burden. NanoPro® is easy to use, inexpensive, nanoliquid solution that can help reduce reliance on crop protection chemistries by accelerating delivery of pesticide AIs to crops' root systems and foliage, regardless of application method. At less than $4.00 to the acre, NanoPro has been proven to speed the pace of glyphosate uptake in various weeds, dramatically improving rain fastness and weed kill from the application. A pair of fungicides typically used for autumn-applied turfgrass snow mold control elicited equal response to a 100% full recommended rate to a 60% rec. rate of the same products, applied at the same time, when paired with NanoPro® at 4oz./acre, and measured 4 months after initial application (upon snow melt). These are paradigm-shifting observations, that we think can not only help you sustain successful operations during this unique season, but get you thriving. Pesticides, packaging, product inputs and more are limited this year. Let the powerful nanoliquid technology in every bottle of NanoPro give you the edge you need to navigate 2021's unique obstacles!"

Nano-Strawberries 🍓🍓🍓

Mon, 24 May 2021 14:56:00 GMT

Watsonville, California

Aqua-Yield nanoliquid technology improves crop nutrient uptake, increases yield, decreases inputs and enhances the sustainability of soil. More specifically on strawberries it increases sweetness and brix levels, and helps with firmness through heat.

Dealer Spotlight: Skagit Farmers Supply of Washington

Mon, 17 May 2021 14:52:00 GMT

Aqua-Yield® is proud to be part of the product line up for one of the largest agricultural suppliers in the northwest.

Skagit Farmers Supply was founded by farmers in 1934 as a way of supplying fuel for their farms. Today the cooperative has grown and evolved to support agriculture through several business units including retail stores, agronomy, energy and wholesale distribution. Skagit Farmers Supply stives to stay true to their original values of Customer Commitment, People, Integrity, Performance, Quality, Safety & Community.

Skagit Farmers Supply is always looking for fertilizer solutions that will enhance nutrient uptake and efficiency to maximize the grower’s dollars. Jon Jarvis, Agronomist for Skagit Farmers Supply, stated that “The writing is on the wall when it comes to applying fertilizer and regulations. We try to be on the forefront by finding products that will help maximize fertility, especially with high dollar crops.”

The nanoliquid technology provided by Aqua-Yield has created excitement as growers have been thrilled by what they are seeing. Jarvis states, “We always have that percentage of progressive growers that are willing to try new products. The results have been extremely impressive, both with yields and their response to fungicides. Once they’ve seen how nanotechnology works they are impressed. It’s been really good. In general growers are sometimes not very receptive to change but so far their response has been very positive so far.”

Jeff Howe, now Aqua-Yield Regional Manager for the PNW, was a former Agronomist for Skagit Farmers Supply. Howe speaks about his ongoing relationship with both companies: “Summer of 2019 I was working for Skagit Farmers Supply in the role of Agronomy Manager when I first met Clark Bell (CEO and cofounder, Aqua-Yield) and Mark Mitchell (Wholesale Accounts, Aqua-Yield) at an Ag show in Las Vegas, where they introduced me to Aqua-Yield nanoliquid technology. The following spring Skagit Farmers Supply sales staff incorporated Aqua-Yield NanoPro® into herbicide applications and I was quite impressed of how well it improved efficacy of herbicides on hard to control weeds. I was a Fieldman 15 years for Skagit Farmers Supply before becoming Agronomy manager in 2015 and I had some growers I still worked with that recognized the concept and efficiencies of nanoliquid technology. We incorporated NanoPro with ag chem and nano fertility products into their programs and the results were phenomenal. I was so impressed with Aqua-Yield nanoliquid technology I wanted to be a part of their success and asked Clark and Warren Bell (Sales and cofounder, Aqua-Yield) if I could work for Aqua-Yield.”

Skagit Farmers Supply offers the entire line of nanotechnology fertility and the crop protection enhancer product, but one product in particular stands out to Jarvis. “NanoPro® has a great price-point and is very easy to try with growers. Nobody complains about a good kill. It gets your foot in the door to also sell nanoliquid fertility.” NanoPro® can be added to any spray mixture to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic crop protection products. The product is field tested and grower approved to advance the way growers manage crops and control weeds.

Jarvis said that he’s noticed the best response with cucurbits and pumpkins: crops that don’t scavenge nutrients as well so the nanoliquids really help. He’s seen a lot of growers have success with side dressing 32-0-0 with NanoN+™. This year growers are also trialing the new NanoCS™ crop starter. The nanoliquid crop starter enhancer NanoCS is a robust combination of patented nanoliquid technology, balanced NPK, zinc, and biostimulant in one easy to use product. Our patented nanoliquid technology delivers essential nutrients into the seed for rapid germination and growth.

Overall, Skagit Farmers Supply is thrilled with the products and support they receive from Aqua-Yield®. “The people and support have been great. The staff is extremely knowledgeable. We are really excited to see the performance of the wheat and alfalfa nanoliquid seed trials this year and to continue to get more growers on board.”

Howe is thrilled to continue his relationship with his former employer while promoting one of his favorite products: “I am very fortunate to work with Skagit Farmers Supply agronomy staff who understand how important it is to be out in front of the environmental issues we have in the Pacific Northwest and that Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid technology products are part of the solution.”

Aqua-Yield® appreciates their continued partnership with Skagit Farmers Supply.

Aqua-Yield awarded in Next Gen Fertilizer Challenge

Thu, 06 May 2021 18:13:00 GMT

In response to a growing awareness that agricultural sustainability depends on more efficient production, mitigation of production inputs and stewardship of the land, the EPA and US Department of Agriculture recently co-sponsored a worldwide solicitation of new technologies recently available in the market, or near market-ready to dramatically improve efficiency in delivery of crop fertility in the production space. This new class of technologies are broadly termed 'Next-Gen' or 'high-efficiency' fertilizers.

Aqua-Yield's robust R&D pipeline is always churning out new ideas and perspectives to help our growers achieve more gains with less inputs. This includes technologies optimized to carry critical nutrients into crop tissues, with little to no risk of bioaccumulation in planta, in the rhizosphere and entire soil profile. After a panel of independent scientific review from leading members of industry, academia and government, we are honored to announce an initial award and favorable response to our paradigm-shifting nanoliquid crop fertility technology. The whole Aqua-Yield team is thankful for the opportunity to share the promise of this technology with leading agricultural and ecological stakeholders as we continue to learn from- and apply natural resources to solve challenging, recalcitrant agronomic needs. We will work with these leaders in the months ahead to advance optimization of this revolutionary technology in preparation for market launch and use by our growers.

Nanoliquids: the newest category in agricultural inputs

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:29:00 GMT

Chemicals… fertilizers… seeds… biologicals…

where do nanoliquids fit in the world of agricultural inputs?

Nanoliquids are not a chemical but rather manufactured particles that encapsulate crop protection. NanoPro®, energized by Aqua-Yield® NanoShield® Technology, can be added to any spray mixture to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic crop protection products.
Nanoliquids are not fertilizers but Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids are pre-mixed products that combine our patented nanoliquid technology and quality liquid inputs to give your plants instant access to the nutrition they need at planting through critical growth stages.
Nanoliquids are definitely not seeds but can be used to enhance liquid crop starters and/or liquid seed treatments. Nanoliquid technology delivers essential nutrients into the seed for rapid germination and growth. Continued uptake occurs in young seminal roots, improving the amount of nutrients getting into the young seedling for quicker emergence.
Nanoliquids are not biologicals , defined as plant protection products derived from living organisms. However, Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids are proven to improve the absorption of biological products using our patented nanoliquid technology.

A completely new category: nanoliquids

Nanotechnology is relatively new in agriculture but is being studied and used across multiple fields including science, mechanics, electronics, biology, and medicine. Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids effectively work as a delivery system for nutrients and crop protection products. Our patented nanoliquid technology protects molecules from environmental losses and efficiently delivers them to plants at the cellular level. A process called endocytosis brings the nanoparticles into the cell where the “payload” is emptied.

What qualifies as a “nanoliquid”? A nanoliquid contains thousands of nanoparticles which are between 1-100 nanometers (nm) in size, providing room for thousands of nutrient molecules. Nutrient molecules of the fertilizer solution are attracted to the nanoparticle and form an outer layer of molecules. The nanoparticle is then filled with charged nutrient molecules and has additional charged molecules attached to its surface. Due to the concentrated nature of nanoliquids, generally only 4-6 oz/ac is recommended when being applied with liquid crop inputs.

Why is this “small” (or nano) discovery actually huge for the ag industry?

Aqua-Yield nanoparticles quickly penetrate plant barriers and are easily absorbed before washing away, physical tie-up interactions, or leaching away, so growers won’t lose their investment to environmental losses. Growers can get more out of their crop input efficiencies while also having the ability to reduce costs. They can treat more acres with fewer trips and have less material to handle. Good for the grower, good for the environment. What’s the catch? Only crops looking for loaded nanoparticles. #sustainability #BeSure

Aqua-Yield: the nanoliquid technology company

In 2014, Aqua-Yield CEO and cofounder Clark Bell first heard that a friend was using nanotechnology to enhance his dry-cleaning business and wondered if nanoparticles could improve farm production. The trials his father, Warren Bell, conducted on their sod farm saw significant improvement over industry standards. From there, Warren and Clark met Fraser and Mike Bullock, investors who love to back science-based companies. Together, they incorporated Aqua-Yield® and formed an investor group, including sod growers from Australia, Canada, Norway and South Africa. The company filed its first patent and formulated nanoliquids for agriculture. Also backed by the The Nano Institute of Utah, Aqua-Yield is now the leading nanoliquid company for agricultural production worldwide.

This “nano” discovery doesn’t stop here. The Aqua-Yield® Research & Development team is fully committed to understanding the science behind nanotechnology, how it enhances soil health, promoting sustainability, and how it can improve crop issues growers face worldwide.

NanoGro® and Soil Health

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:29:00 GMT

Sod producers have a unique problem every growing season. Sod is the one crop when harvested where soil is actually taken with it. Think about that for a minute. The very soil that is needed to grow the sod is removed at harvest. It is essential to remove the soil layer containing all the roots of the grass when cut to allow for establishment after the sod is re-planted, makes sense right. But that does leave the sod producer in a predicament as it takes time and resources to re-establish soil health for the next crop.

Why is soil health important and what is it? The NRCS defines soil health as “Soil health, also referred to as soil quality, is defined as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans.” That is a lot to chew on. To simplify, soil that has active and robust native biology, has good air and water penetration (hard to prevent as sod producers make many trips per crop cycle), and mineralizes nutrients making them plant available is a healthy soil. Aqua-Yield has the perfect solution for sod/turf producers to help grow and maintain a healthy soil; the solution is NanoGro®.

NanoGro is a complete package of NPK and a robust biostimulant, all in one easy to use product. NanoGro is extremely easy to deploy into producers fertility programs as it is applied at only 4oz per acre and is compatible with most products (jar tests are always recommended). So how does NanoGro help with soil health?

Soil biology - NanoGro contains a biostimulant package that is a food source for native microbes in your soil. The food stimulates and energizes the microbes so they can do their job.
Nutrient mineralization - After NanoGro stimulates the microbes, many of their jobs are to mineralize nutrients, making them available and improving root absorption.
Air and water infiltration - When there are active microbes mineralizing nutrients for robust root growth, roots can penetrate deeper into the soil creating space for air and water infiltration. Most microbes need air and moisture to survive.

As you can see, NanoGro provides many benefits to help increase soil health and a healthy soil means fast grass!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, visit nano-yield.com/sod .

Austin Ham, Sales Agronomist at TriYield, LLC in Florida states that "It is pretty impressive to hold a piece of sod from one end and it stay in a perfect piece for a picture."

Dealer Spotlight: Genesis of Glen Rock, PA

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:38:00 GMT

One of the newest dealers of Aqua-Yield® promotes nanoliquid technology for the green industry.

Genesis Turfgrass was founded by Mike Del Biondo in Maryland November of 2005. Genesis is “dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services to management professionals, keeping plants and ponds healthy, construction projects up to par, roads and buildings clean, and businesses growing.” Armed with a large, experienced team, Genesis has grown to serve turf and ornamental professionals across several states: Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, and Washington DC.

Genesis Turfgrass has been an authorized Aqua-Yield dealer for only a few months but is very encouraged by the response they are getting from customers and excited by such a cutting-edge technology. Genesis provides solutions for sport fields and golf courses to arbor and lawn care. According to their motto, Genesis has “every product you need to keep your business growin’ on”.

Brian Bachman, Genesis Sales Leader based out of New Tripoli, PA, has been with the company almost from the beginning. To start, he’s been focusing on selling the NanoPro® product for improved crop protection applications. NanoPro® is a product with a light humic acid content and Aqua-Yield® proprietary NanoShield® technology, added at just 4 oz to the acre to crop protection or biostimulant tank preparations. NanoPro® provides the penetration and uptake to help target turf tissues (foliar and root zone), giving better control with reduced active ingredients and cost. Bachman states, “Professionals are eager to use this product as it has a lot of potential and efficacy, a great price point, and is science-based. It’s really an easy sell from a sales perspective; it fits into every type of program and can go with everything.”

Aqua-Yield doesn’t fall short on support either: “Aqua-Yield® is very timely and offers solid science-based answers. They offer everything you would want from a distributor aspect.” Chris Papada, Independent Representative for Aqua-Yield states, “I think that by matching Aqua-Yield® with Genesis, we have matched two companies which are at the forefront of their respective industries, technology innovation, and manufacturing with technology sales and distribution. Genesis has an educated and committed sales force, both of which are needed to help end-users understand new technology and use it properly. In the long run, it is the end-user who benefits most from this partnership.”

Although Genesis is still fairly “green” to nanoliquid technology, Bachman is excited for the possibilities and expanding their product line to include additional Aqua-Yield® products. He looks forward to the increased presence of nanoliquids in the marketplace.

Aqua-Yield appreciates their newly established partnership with Genesis Turfgrass and looks forward to finding solutions for the growing needs of the Green Industry. For more information, please call 717-759-8151, or visit genesisturfgrass.com or needfastgrass.com.

Brian Bachman, Genesis Sales Leader

Take Control with NanoPro®

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:21:00 GMT

A recent article from CropLife® describes the ongoing challenge growers face with herbicide-resistant weeds: "The evolution of herbicide-resistant weeds is one of the most significant developments in agriculture today." A few years back CropLife® conducted their annual look at herbicide-resistant weeds, in which there was an estimate of less than 200, but "By the end 2020, however, weed scientists estimate that there are now more than 500 herbicide-resistant weeds spread out across the globe."

Just Killin' it with NanoPro

Growers across the country are seeing the benefits of using nanoliquid technology in both their fertility and crop protection applications. NanoPro®, when used at 4 oz/ac at under just $3/ac, has provided immediate control on some of the most stubborn weeds.

In recent photos from Jeff Howe, Region Manager PNW, we see the speed of control on cover crop rye grass when using NanoPro with glyphosate, even after the rain shower 30 minutes after application, day and night temperatures 30s-low 50s.

Authorized dealers of Aqua-Yield countrywide are always eager to promote the effectiveness and speed that NanoPro® offers. According to Finn Telles of Penny Newman Farm Products, California, “NanoPro has been very effective with resistant weeds. Our growers often excitedly send pictures where they immediately see the effectiveness of burn down.” Cody Hatzenbuhler of Pan Ag, North Dakota, states, ""NanoPro® has worked well with other chemicals, allowing for growers to go out at the low-end of the rate range while delivering the same or better weed control.”

NanoPro, energized by Aqua-Yield® NanoShield® Technology, can be added to any spray mixture to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic crop protection products. This product is field tested and grower approved to advance the way you manage crops and control weeds.

Learn more: www.nano-yield.com/nanopro

Aqua-Yield®: A Success Story Three Generations in the Making

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:49:00 GMT

T.H. Bell planted the seeds for Aqua-Yield in 1979 when he bought 40 acres of sagebrush in Utah County so his sons could turn it into a sod farm and earn money for college and church missions. T.H. and his wife, Betty, wanted their sons to learn how to work together.

Warren, in particular, enjoyed the process of growing a quality crop. He gradually built the family farm into a successful business while his parents lived in Washington D.C., where T.H. served as Ronald Reagan’s Secretary of Education. Despite double-digit inflation and interest rates, Warren studied agriculture, improved the farm’s infrastructure and expanded its operations.

Eventually, Warren’s son, Clark, took an interest in the family’s sod business, too. An entrepreneur at heart, Clark heard that a friend was using nanotechnology to enhance his dry-cleaning business and wondered if nanoparticles could improve farm production. The trials Warren conducted saw significant improvement over industry standards.

From there, Warren and Clark met Fraser and Mike Bullock, investors who love to back science-based companies. Together, they incorporated Aqua-Yield and formed an investor group, including sod growers from Australia, Canada, Norway and South Africa. The company filed its first patent and discovered new liquid nano applications for agriculture.

Making key hires has been pivotal in the company’s growth. Dr. Landon Bunderson has steered research and development, making significant discoveries and helping the company file additional patents. Hiring industry experts in sales and operations has been another key factor.

Aqua-Yield is now the leading nanoliquid company for agricultural production worldwide. T.H. and Betty would be proud to know that the seeds they planted 40 years ago are producing world-class results.

24-hr potato data shows greater efficiencies in using NanoPro® with fungicide

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:09:00 GMT

A trial was recently conducted by TriYield of Arcadia, Florida to understand how NanoPro® can increase the efficiency of a broad-spectrum fungicide. Luna Tranquility®, a product by Bayer CropScience®, was aerial applied to a potato crop at a rate of 11 oz/ac and 5 gal of water. Another plot area was sprayed with 4 oz/ac NanoPro added to the fungicide. The active ingredients in Luna Tranquility® include Fluopyram and Pyrimethranil. According to Bayer CropScience, “Luna Tranquility® provides excellent leaf spot complex protection (early blight and brown leaf spot), including strains with reduced sensitivity to Group 11 and current Group 7 fungicides. It also protects against white mold and black dot.”

Lab Results

At 2 hours applications of Luna Tranquility alone showed “undetected” concentrations whereas Luna Tranquility mixed with NanoPro had detectable levels. NanoPro delivered the product more quickly to the plant, allowing more time for the systemic nature of the fungicide to mobilize throughout the potato plant. NanoPro also delivered higher concentrations of product to the plant, providing superior protection against plant disease.

NanoPro, energized by Aqua-Yield NanoShield® Technology, can be added to any spray mixture to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic crop protection products. This product is field tested and grower approved to advance the way you manage crops and control weeds. CLICK HERE to learn more about NanoPro .

For more information on NanoPro, the nanoliquid crop protection enhancer, contact an Aqua-Yield representative.

Predictive modeling- Visualizing and predicting the impact of Aqua-Yield technology at work

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:29:00 GMT

Dr. Chris giving a tour of the Aqua-Yield greenhouse where some trials are conducted.

As the applications and utility of high-efficiency fertilizer products like ours expand, so too will the need for visualization and characterization of its impacts both in crop physiology, agronomic performance, as well as monitoring of ecological impacts in crop fertility or pest/disease control. We here at the AY R&D team have recent advances in drone sensing/imagery, AI & machine learning and additional technologies to leverage our 6+ years of customer and research trial data to develop value-added tools. These, as well as future studies, will be leveraged to develop robust understanding of how our improved nutrient and pesticide delivery to crops manifests in things like observed gains in canopy photosynthesis, chlorophyll content, approximate stress status, etc., all currently accessible through common agricultural drone services.

The farm, greenhouse, soil, weather, fertility inputs and general environment can produce a very biologically complex space. This makes it pretty tricky to develop models allowing our product users to input their unique conditions, and extrapolate what use of AY-technology may happen on your site. Ultimately though, this is our goal. We have lots of end-user informational tools like this on our long-term radar. Our mission is to help you help your operations, and that doesn’t end at our bottle cap! We’re looking forward to using these technologies to highlight the role of Aqua-Yield products in the agricultural and horticultural space from row crops in southern CA to the cranberry bogs of the northeast.

Dealer Spotlight: Penny Newman Farm Products of Fresno, CA

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:27:00 GMT

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

NanoCS Grower Webinar Recording

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:09:00 GMT

Miss our webinar? Watch it here at your leisure.

Grower Testimonial

A farmer from southeast Indiana, Joe talks about the success he and his father had with trialing the newest product from Aqua-Yield on his corn. Joe’s interest in nanoliquid technology turned into accepting a position with Aqua-Yield®.

Official NanoCS Launch Webinar 🚀

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

You are invited to the NanoCS launch webinar!

March 9, 2021
10:30-11:15am CST

NanoCS™ is a new crop starter enhancer by Aqua-Yield®:

a robust combination of NanoShield® Technology,

balanced NPK, zinc, and biostimulant. Learn More

Attend our webinar for details.

Can’t make it? Ask for the recording of this webinar or

contact an Aqua-Yield representative for more information.

JOIN US ON ZOOM!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81715155469

Meeting ID: 817 1515 5469

Questions? Please call/text:

Jenny Phillips 740-361-9484

or Jim Krebsbach 612-807-5033

New trials find a correlation between zinc deficiency and citrus fruit drop

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:32:00 GMT

According to the USDA, the state of “Florida’s share of U.S. citrus production was 77.3 million boxes in the 2018-2019 season, up 55 percent from the previous season’s 49.7 million boxes.” Meanwhile Florida citrus growers have been faced with a multitude of challenges over the past couple of decades including diseases, pests, hurricanes, economics, and now increasing citrus fruit drop.

Latest Development from University of Florida

In an article by the Citrus Industry Magazine* , Ashley Robinson discusses the latest research by Fernando Alferez, citrus horticulturist for the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Alferez states that his preliminary findings indicated a correlation between zinc deficiencies that caused stress to the tree and growth inhibition, fruit drop, and poor fruit.

While a 10-15% drop in citrus fruit is considered normal for a healthy tree, some growers are battling up to a 50% drop. Data from the National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS-USDA) reports an increasing average preharvest drop.

Alferez observed in the trial that, when treated with zinc and indole acetic acid (IAA) in June and October, that there was less fruit drop. However, an August treatment increased fruit drop. Alferez states that the timing of application is critical and must be defined for each variety. Alferez is very encouraged by the results so far.

TriYield’s Commitment to Citrus Growers

TriYield based out of Arcadia, FL may have the answer for frustrated citrus growers. Chris Kamberg, owner of TriYield, is one of the largest dealers of Aqua-Yield nanoliquids, and has helped many of Florida’s citrus growers with past and current issues.

A graduate of Florida Southern College, Kamberg focused his studies on citrus and business. Some of the early success of Aqua-Yield is attributed to helping citrus farmers fight diseases. “Growers have been very responsive and see the impact it makes to their crops and bottom line.” Kamberg has seen some of the best responses of applying Aqua-Yield nanoliquids to citrus, watermelons, and sod.

Polk county citrus that was applied with NanoZn® had 63% better uptake than the grower standard conventional material according to tissue samples.

Tissue Testing Results

The advantages of Aqua-Yield nanoliquid technology has made a big impact on citrus growers for several years now. Could it be the solution to fruit dropping? In recent tissue tests conducted by TriYield, the citrus crop that had NanoZn ^® applied tested “sufficient” for zinc versus the crop that didn’t have zinc applied which tested “low”.

Aqua-Yield Nanoliquid Technology

Aqua-Yield nanoliquids are very clean, highly compatible products that can be easily incorporated into any fertility program at the low use rate of 2-6 oz/ac.

NanoZn delivers a boost of zinc, energized by NanoShield ^® Technology. Zinc mobility is often limited, but NanoZn makes delivery of zinc possible when selective plant uptake restricts zinc absorption by the roots during critical growth. NanoZn supports healthy development while improving tree metabolism, quality, and cold tolerance.

NanoPack™ delivers sulfur, copper, iron, manganese, and zinc energized by Aqua-Yield NanoShield Technology. NanoPack brings critical micronutrients to plants when soil levels are low. When applied throughout the growing season, NanoPack prevents nutrient deficiencies that limit crop yield while boosting plant metabolism and overall health.

For more information on adding zinc nanoliquid to your citrus crop, contact a TriYield or Aqua-Yield representative.

* https://citrusindustry.net/2021/02/19/new-solution-for-fruit-drop/

Dealer Spotlight: TriYield of Arcadia, FL

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:40:00 GMT

The first authorized dealer of Aqua-Yield®

Chris Kamberg and his wife Jennifer have been aboard the nanoliquid train since the launch of Aqua-Yield over six years ago. Their company is TriYield based out of Arcadia, FL has been the longest and one of the largest dealers of Aqua-Yield nanoliquids. TriYield’s staff of 8 employees is fueled by their mission statement: Honoring God by serving our customers with excellence, innovation, integrity and team work. TriYield promotes products that achieve greater crop yields, faster time to market and reduced fertilizer expenditures.

Kamberg states why he first became a dealer: “I’ve always been fascinated by innovation and it brings me pleasure to be able to share it with my customers.” A graduate of Florida Southern College, Kamberg focused his studies on citrus and business. Some of the early success of Aqua-Yield is attributed to helping citrus farmers fight diseases . “Growers have been very responsive and see the impact it makes to their crops and bottom line.” Kamberg has seen some of the best responses of applying Aqua-Yield nanoliquids to citrus, watermelons, and sod.

Kamberg’s favorite product is NanoGro®, one of the original Aqua-Yield nanoliquids. “It fixes things that you don’t know are broken such as soil and micronutrient issues. It attacks the problem from many different angles and helps growers achieve success.”

Not only does the Aqua-Yield company promote the latest nanoliquid innovations but provide excellent support: “A lot of my success is relevant to the support that I receive. The Aqua-Yield team has been very reactive to my needs. It’s been a great partnership.”

Kamberg enjoys spending down time outdoors with his family including his three sons.

The Aqua-Yield team applauds the dedication TriYield has to its growers and appreciates a mutual relationship of growth and sustainability.

TriYield Representative Charlie Powell in a strawberry field near Plant City FL

Chris Kamberg of TriYield evaluating turf growth after a NanoGro application.

Austin Ham standing in a sod field.

Aqua-Yield and TriYield fishing trip

Kamberg skeet shooting with his sons

Opportunities, pest and disease pressures for the upcoming 2021 season

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:45:00 GMT

With the excitement for the year and the 2021 growing season upon us, consider the impact that improved pest and disease control on your crops can provide. Emerging forecasts suggest improved commodity prices to come in grain and cereals, pulse crops, specialty and tree fruit crops/berries, etc. To best leverage the upcoming markets, minimize your losses and culls while keeping pest and disease pressures under control.

This season growers will face some of the growing, newer insect pests and diseases standing in the way of optimized profitability. From the Pacific Northwest, to central Florida and unique agriculture seen everywhere between, each area faces its own particular insect, fungal, bacterial or viral pressure. Over and over again, our customers have reported faster, more thorough kill/burn-down on stubborn weeds like kosha, glyphosate-resistant thistles etc., mare’s tail and more. Across the West, insect pests like brown marmorated stink bug, citrus and pear psylla and wooly aphids continue to advance across new production acreage. In the Midwest, northern Plains, eastern corn belt and into the southeast, soy gall midge has expanded its reach. Control has been challenging. In sod production, horticultural maintenance as well as golf and sports turf environments, the bermudagrass mite has presented a particularly stubborn challenge to control across intermediate and southern US latitudes. These pests are associated not only with the troubling pathogens they carry (like Citrus Greening Disease and psylla, etc.) compounding challenges for growers. Even in Utah, the AY research team has reported sightings of a once-infrenquent turfgrass pest, the Bank’s Grass Mite.

Fungal diseases like tar spot (corn), and UG99 stem rust (wheat) and historic issues like bacterial Fire Blight in west coast tree fruit and nut production continue to present significant challenges. This is particularly the case in regions where annual pesticide application in production acreage overall – or with regard to particular chemistries, is restricted. While some control of tar spot and Fire Blight is accessible, it's not cheap. This is not the case with UG99 stem rust in wheat, now a threat to our food security. Other crops around the world facing serious pest and disease threats: banana and coffee. We're working with research collaborators in Africa to see how our technology may buy these niche commodities some time until additional solutions are developed.

Through our suite of fertility and pest control products, Aqua-Yield nanoliquids' improved ability to deliver nutrients and active chemistries into crop tissues, we here at the R&D team are excited to show how low-rate inclusion of products like NanoPro , NanoRise (and soon, our organic OMNIPro companion product) can help you stay ahead of the battle against these emerging threats to your success. If you’re looking to one or two products to address persistent, challenging pest and disease issues, consider reaching out to our field support team for some help. Keeping pesticide intact and in contact with the appropriate target tissue for an adequate time is critical to optimize your control response. This often carries with it an added challenge of a narrow application timing window in insect, nematode, fungal or bacterial development. Because of this, it’s important that every application improves delivery of what you want, where you want, when you want it.

Check out the improved control, improved production efficiency and consequent reduction of off-target pesticide exposure (from reduced lbs. AI/ac/year) with Aqua-Yield NanoShield technology today!

Enter 2021 with a “growth mindset”

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:52:00 GMT

It is hard to turn on the news during this pandemic and not be worried about our collective future. Civic unrest, social dismay, and infectious diseases have become a normal part of everyday conversation. Crazy, isn’t it?

As the Aqua-Yield team and I look at 2021 we are excited about the endless opportunities that this year will create for us and the farmer.

We will double the sales of our distributors and have our products help growers on four million acres. We have come a long way, but believe we are just getting started.

I want to encourage all of Aqua-Yield nation to consider looking at all opportunities with a “growth mindset”.

I was first introduced to this concept in 2014 in a Ted Talk by Carol Dweck in “The power of believing that you can improve.”

https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve?language=en

What is a growth mindset? Well, a growth mindset is the opposite of a fixed mindset.

Fixed mindset: In this mindset, people believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits. They spend their time documenting their intelligence or talent instead of developing them.

Growth mindset: In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.

As you look at 2021 I encourage you to look at the struggles we have to face us as opportunities.

Does your most challenging crop have high PF water issues? That is an opportunity to improve your soil and water source. Once that is fixed that field could yield better results. You can learn from all challenges on your farm.

Do you have an employee that is always negative and un-interested in her/his work? Deliberately pay that employee with a compliment daily for two weeks and I promise you will notice a change in their attitude. You can encourage all of your team and help them incrementally improve. Business management is the practice of marginal gains.

How we interact and encourage our employees and growers affect their attitudes.

A positive mindset is a difference between a farmer giving up on our technology because they’re “not a trial grower”. We can all agree that a productive struggle yields growth.

But a growth mindset isn’t just about effort. Dweck writes, “In the fixed mindset, everything is about the outcome. If you fail—or if you’re not the best—it’s all been wasted. The growth mindset allows people to value what they’re doing regardless of the outcome. They’re tackling problems, charting new courses, working on important issues. Maybe they haven’t found the cure for cancer, but the search was deeply meaningful,”.

May we all enter 2021 with a growth mindset looking for positive outcomes and learning opportunities in all that we do.

If we do this, we can all improve in incremental and small ways that lead to big improvements in our daily lives, similar to nanoliquid product applications to big yields.

A Toast To: Yields!

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:41:00 GMT

A Podcast by The Ag Center at 59

Tune in and listen to The Toast's FIRST episode, kicking off season 3! In this episode, we are happy to have one of our affiliates, Matt Nicoletti with Penny Newman, and their two partners from Aqua-Yield. Listen as we hear about the collaborations between Penny Newman & Aqua-Yield in their products, what they do for farmers & growers, and the science that makes it all happen.
Source: The Ag Center

You don't know NANO?

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 20:25:00 GMT

Aqua-Yield FAQ

Learning about the latest technologies and products in agriculture can often be overwhelming and intimidating. Below are some of the frequently asked questions and answers about nanoliquids, NanoShield® technology, our products, and crop response.

Technical Topics

How do nanoliquids work?

Aqua-Yield® nanoliquid products effectively work as a delivery system for nutrients and crop protection products. The NanoShield protects molecules from environmental losses and efficiently delivers them to plants at the cellular level. A process called endocytosis brings the NanoShield particles into the cell where the “payload” is emptied.

What is NanoShield technology?

NanoShield is a proven, patented technology that encapsulates the inputs you already use into tiny nanoparticles that glide through foliar and root barriers, lodging themselves in the right locations within a plant to deliver their payloads. Nanotechnology is relatively new in agriculture but is being studied and used across multiple fields including science, mechanics, electronics, biology, and medicine.

How do NanoShield particles load and unload?

Particles can load in a couple ways:

Electrical charges play a role where opposites attract. Some particles can be negatively or positively charged to attract desired nutrients. For example, a negative charged particle will attract potassium or calcium.
Diffusion is where areas of high concentration move to areas of low concentration. For example, a tank fill of UAN 28% will migrate into empty nanoparticles when NanoN+™ is added to the tank. This process “loads” the nanoparticles, which are now ready for delivery to the crop.

The processes above operate in reverse once inside plant cells.

Are Aqua-Yield nanoliquids organic?

Short answer is no. While Aqua-Yield® promotes environmental stewardship through NanoShield technology by increasing absorption with less, it is not considered organic. However, Aqua-Yield is developing products to be launched in 2021 that promote efficient delivery and absorption technology for organic cropping systems through the Omni Crop Care brand (omnicropcare.com).

Product Use Topics

What kind of different nanoliquid products does Aqua-Yield offer?

NanoPro® is our crop protection product.
NanoRise®, NanoN+™, NanoPhos®, NanoK®, NanoGro®, NanoStress®, and NanoCS™ are our current line of macronutrient products.
NanoZn™, NanoCalsi™, and NanoPack™ are our current line of micronutrient products.

What rate do I apply Aqua-Yield nanoliquid products?

Our general application rate is 2-6 oz. per acre. Application recommendations may vary based crop and on soil or in-season tissue testing. Low use rates make Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids easy to use and incorporate into many liquid programs.

What is the grower’s cost?

$2.65-$7.90 per acre.

Do I need to change my current fertility program?

You don’t have to change your program to add Aqua-Yield®. Adding our nanoliquid products into your current fertility and crop protection program is easy. Our solutions enhance the efficiency of your current crop inputs without disrupting your current approach.

How can Aqua-Yield nanoliquids be applied?

Aqua-Yield products can be applied with any application of liquid fertilizer or crop protection including in-furrow, banded, broadcast, foliar, and irrigated. Aqua-Yield nanoliquids are truly easy to implement and are user friendly.

What is the shelf life of Aqua-Yield products?

Aqua-Yield® nanoliquids stay in suspension and will not fall out.

Can I mix Aqua-Yield nanoliquids with any crop input product?

Aqua-Yield products are highly compatible with many crop input products. A compatibility test is recommended before applying combinations of this product with any other product. Aqua-Yield products are not intended to be used with solid fertilizers.

Can I use multiple Aqua-Yield products in an application and/or throughout a growing season?

What order should I mix Aqua-Yield products with other ag inputs?

Add water
Add Aqua-Yield nanoliquid
Add fertilizer

Crop Response Topics

Can Aqua-Yield nanoliquids be applied only on certain crops and/or areas of the country?

No matter the crop or location, growers are yielding the benefits of our nanoliquid products. Our nanoliquids have delivered success across the toughest proving grounds in North America and the world. Aqua-Yield has had proven success on many crops from turf, citrus, melons, corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, and many more.

How have nanoliquids been tested?

Aqua-Yield has conducted a vigorous trial campaign to prove the nanotechnology. Over 650 trials have been conducted with many of these on-farm trials: America’s proving grounds. Aqua-Yield has also enlisted several universities and third-party cooperators to test products head-to-head with the industry standard fertility and crop protection programs.

What crop response should I expect?

There are several things to look for when using Aqua-Yield nanoliquids:

Crop quality: When key nutrients and protectants are delivered to crops at the cellular level, expect a significant plant response. Aqua-Yield has measured many quality aspects including reduced bitter pit in apples to increased brix in melons.
Crop yield: The efficient delivery of nutrients and crop protectants has been measured with increased yields in many crops. The new NanoCS™ has proven to increase corn yields 5-40%. Potato nanoliquid programs have delivered similar results.

What kind of ROI (return on investment) should growers expect?

With over 650 trials conducted using Aqua-Yield nanoliquids a 3:1 return has been determined.

The NEW nanoliquid crop starter for 2021

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:42:00 GMT

Introducing NanoCS™

Introducing the latest advancement in crop starter energized by NanoShield® Technology: NanoCS. To learn more click here

GAME ON

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:40:00 GMT

New Crop Starter for 2021 yielding big returns in trials

As with any new technology development, Aqua-Yield heads to the proving grounds, whether on-farm or with Independent Third Parties. Subjected to real growing conditions in replicated corn trials at AgTech Inc., Garden City, MO, NanoCS has proven to perform.

NanoCS is a robust combination of NanoShield Technology, balanced NPK, Zinc, and biostimulant in one easy to use product. NanoCS not only out-performed the control (5 gallons of 3-18-18), it really delivered when added to a reduced rate of 3-18-18:

Game Changing Returns:

41% more yield
50% less salt applied in-furrow
50% more acres planted per planter fill
Over $3.00/acre savings on 3-18-18 starter fertilizer

Stay tuned for the official launch of NanoCS! If you would like us to contact you about this new product, please call, text, or fill out the form below.

NanoCS trial in Holden, IL

Aqua-Yield: the nanoliquid technology company

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 19:05:00 GMT

#nano #aquayield #nanoshield #sustainableagriculture #levelup

Weeding out the snake oil

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:25:00 GMT

There’s no denying that Cody Hatzenbuhler, owner of Pan Ag in Madan, ND, has a strong passion for agriculture, the environment, and soil health. Cody sells seed, soil health products, and cattle feed while providing agronomic advice to farmers of North Dakota. He stresses the importance of keeping such diverse land productive and soils healthy. Cody was employed as the Soil Conservationist for USDA-NRCS for almost 15 years and has a strong agronomy background, having also served in the Soil and Water Conservation Society since 2008.

Jim and Darcy Erickson of ECO (Erickson Custom Operations, ND) first approached Cody about a brand new product called Calcine®: a product meant to fix saline and compact soils while improving irrigation. Aware of lots of new “snake oils” on the market, Cody ignored the Erickson’s calls for about 7 months when he finally blew the dust off the trial bottle of Calcine® and applied it to his grass. Amazed by the results, he wanted to know more.

The Ericksons then also introduced Cody to NanoShield® technology by Aqua-Yield®. Knowing the benefits of humic on crops, Cody began trials on NanoPro®, a humic product for improved crop protection applications. Cody states, “NanoPro® has worked well with other chemicals, allowing for growers to go out at the low-end of the rate range while delivering the same or better weed control.”

He now sells the whole line up of Aqua-Yield® products including NanoPack™ and NanoGro®. NanoGro®, used in-furrow with a liquid starter program, “allows for my growers to reduce the amount of salt being applied in-furrow. ” NanoPack™ offers improved micronutrient balance for the prevention of deficiencies. Excited by this latest technology, Cody continues, “NanoShield® technology is a key function that will help with improving soil health. In the next five years everyone should be using NanoPack™.”

Discover the Smallest Innovation In Ag History

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 18:15:00 GMT

Article Source: CLICK HERE

Food and energy production have benefited greatly from widespread applications of conventional fertilizers. However, as demand for agriculture output accelerates so too does our understanding of inefficiency in the delivery of crop nutrition in production systems and related environmental impacts. It’s worth mentioning, data is showing that inefficient fertilizer use is responsible for billions of dollars in annual economic agricultural losses ranging from loss in arable land, water consumption, and eutrophication.

Aqua-Yield, an agricultural biotechnology company, has patented nano-based technology which acts as a catalyst to traditional liquid agricultural fertilizers and crop protection products, meaning they increase the plant’s absorption of nutrients as well as the efficacy of crop protectants. From what I understand, studies reveal that the overall efficiency of applied fertilizer is lower than 50% for nitrogen, less than 10% for phosphorus, and about 40% for potassium. Results are now showing that acres applied with Aqua-Yield’s nano-technology will use up to 80% less fertilizer and 20-25% less crop protection, allowing farmers to meet the two key goals of promoting environmental stewardship and saving on input costs.

Capturing molecules in liquid solutions and delivering them by creating nanocavities in the leaf surface to allow products to readily enter the plant, NanoPro® can be added to any spray mixture to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic herbicide, fungicide, and pesticide products. Aqua-Yield is gaining traction across the globe with their crop protection, macro and micronutrients and currently have customers in the US, Japan, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Norway, and Australia. Learn more how Aqua-Yield is using NanoShield® Technology to help farmers maximize their crop input efficiencies and sustainably grow their profits at “More Yield, Less Fertilizer,” a webinar to be held on October 1 at 3pm CDT featuring Clark Bell, CEO and co-founder of Aqua-Yield.

New technologies creating excitement

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:12:00 GMT

About Aqua-Yield® Nanotechnologies

Aqua-Yield patented nano-based technology acts as a catalyst to traditional liquid agricultural fertilizers and crop protection products. This helps enhance plant absorption of nutrients and efficacy of crop protectants. Our patented nanoliquid technology technology allows farmers to use up to 80% less fertilizer and 20-25% less crop protection, promoting environmental stewardship.

Experience and agricultural commitment highlights qualities of Four Aqua-Yield® hires.

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 19:40:00 GMT

Draper, UT — In a clear commitment to research and development and expansion in its sales force and marketing team, Aqua-Yield® announced the hirings of four outstanding individuals. The announcement was made by Clark Bell, Aqua-Yield CEO and co-founder and includes the following individuals:

Dr. Chris Hendrikson , Director of Research & Development - Salt Lake City, UT
David Porter, Regional Sales Manager - Belleview, FL
Keegan Cherry , Regional Sales Manager - Cicero, IN
Jenny Phillips , Director of Marketing - Logan, OH

Jenny Phillips

“We could not be more pleased with the integrity, commitment to purpose and dedication to agriculture exhibited by each of these individuals,” says Mr. Bell. “These additions to our existing staff indicate to farmers and all of agriculture that Aqua-Yield is aggressively ready to move into the future with both our ever-increasing nano-based product line and our commitment to partnering with all clients in supplying superior product through our Nano-Shield® delivery technology, while addressing every question or situation that may arise.”

Dr. Christopher Hendrikson knows this is a critical time for agriculture and that research and development will play a pivotal role. “Farmers and horticulturalists are being asked, or outright required to do more with less. Our technology directly addresses these challenges,” he says. “My primary opportunity with Aqua-Yield is to highlight new perspectives and possibilities of existing AY technologies, and build new technologies that advance Aqua-Yield objectives toward our stakeholders.”

Jenny Phillips will direct Aqua-Yield’s marketing focus. “Our basic survival needs start with what farmers help provide to us”, she says. “I grew up in the big city of Cleveland, Ohio. It wasn't until I was an adult and started working in agriculture that I gained an appreciation and admiration for growers around the country.” She added, “I see my primary role with Aqua-Yield as an agricultural and brand advocate; I am here to help educate growers and get the word out on this exciting new technology through digital media.”

Cherry and Porter will add diversity, drive and overall agricultural acumen to a growing Aqua-Yield sales force. Aqua-Yield is thrilled to have both men join the team. “My role is to bring the innovative Nano-Shield® technology delivery in our product to growers and channel partners throughout the southeastern United States,” says David Porter. “ Farmers are the original stewards of the land. Aqua-Yield’s tech stack helps them maximize efficiencies in both fertility and crop protection applications. This increase in efficiency helps the farmer not only save time and money but also helps the environment by reducing the excess crop inputs.”

And finally, from Keegan Cherry. “My goal is to help the farmer be more profitable by managing risk and being more efficient in a sustainable manner. As a technology company in agriculture, Aqua-Yield has the people and products that can deliver on this goal.” He added, “Aqua-Yield and its proprietary nano-technology positively influences agriculture right now because the company is uniquely positioned to help our customers drive yield potential and mitigate stress throughout the growing season - all while delivering a positive ROI for the operation. In addition, Aqua-Yield and our products help growers reach their goals through sustainable Ag practices that are beneficial for the soil, plant and environment. More environmentally friendly farming techniques offset climate challenges and protect local ecological systems while securing the food and water supply. To me, that’s at AY’s core."

Mr. Bell added: ”Our employees are simply outstanding and our product continue to change the way famers approach the feeding of their crops. The Aqua-Yield technology gets the most out of every acre, while using less and yielding more. Our dedication to having the most qualified people at Aqua-Yield ensures the best product and services to our clientele and specifically to the nation’s and the nation’s growers."

Aqua-Yield is a nanobiologicals company. Our liquid nano delivery system and inputs help growers sustainably grow their profits by solving their plant absorption problems. Growers can add Nano-Shield, our nanotechnology encapsulation and delivery system to their tanks and yield better-quality, faster-growing crops and healthier soils with less cost and inputs. And they can apply our pre-mixed liquid nanofertilizers to give plants instant access to the nutrition and protection needed to thrive. Specialty and commodity growers nationwide have proven that both options work on their own fields.Whatever you grow, your pro-gram will perform better with our products, guaranteed.

Aqua-Yield: Make your farm liquid.

Fertilizer Inefficiencies

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 19:15:00 GMT

Food and energy production have benefited greatly from widespread applications of conventional fertilizers. However, as demand for agriculture output accelerates, so too does our understanding of inefficiency in delivery of crop nutrition in production systems, and related environmental impacts of these practices. Inefficient fertilizer use is responsible for billions of dollars in annual economic agricultural losses ranging from loss in arable land, water consumption and eutrophication. Today's fertilization standards and reliance on dwindling natural resources casts uncertainty on the ability of agriculture to meet projected food and energy demand increases.

Sustainable agriculture requires the adoption of new technologies to dramatically improve the efficiency of nutrient delivery to crop tissues. Perhaps the most promising approach to bridge this gap is through use of agricultural nanotechnologies. Aqua-Yield is an industry leader in development and application of next-generation fertilizers incorporating robust, environmentally-conscious nanotechnologies to help farmers meet increasing demand and improve production efficiency.

Adding NanoPro® for improved crop protection applications

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:36:00 GMT

Not only does Aqua-Yield® offer Enhanced Nanoshield Delivery™ products to enhance the efficiency of liquid fertilizers but also a product that improves crop protection product performance: NanoPro®. NanoPro® can be added to any spray mixture to enhance plant uptake of specialty and generic herbicide, fungicide and pesticide products. This product is field tested and grower approved to change the way you manage crops and control weeds on all crops.

We’ve put NanoPro to the test on more than 30 different pesticides and the results show an average of 25 percent increase in effectiveness.

NanoPro® is proven to be effective with:

• Globe Sedge

• Citrus Pests

• Marestail

• White Clover

• Snow Mold

• Pigweed

• Early and Late

• Blight

• Anthracnose

• Lambs Quarters

• Cotton Defoliation

• And many more

NanoPro ^® is proven to be effective when blended with:

• Glyphosate

• 2, 4-D

• Oxyfluorfen

• Imidacloprid

• Glufosinate

• Saflufenacil

• Fluroxypy

• Fludioxonil

• Clopyralid

• Dicamba

Defol' with a Pro: NanoPro

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 19:09:00 GMT

BETTER KILL . LESS TRIPS. QUALITY FIBER

Texas A&M Study Details

NanoPro was evaluated as an additive to Thidiazuron and Folex for improved cotton defoliation by Gaylon Morgan, State Extension Cotton Specialist at Texas A&M University in collaboration with Aqua- Yield (Draper, UT). The study was replicated in two fields, one irrigated and one non-irrigated. Application rates of active ingredients were reduced to better evaluate additive effectiveness and potential cost savings. Thidiazuron was applied at 2.4 oz/acre and Folex at 12 oz/acre at the 100% rate, and 1.2 oz/acre and 6 oz/acre respectively at the 50% rate. A non-ionic surfactant (NIS) at the rate of 0.25% was compared to NanoPro at 4 oz/acre.

Summary

NanoPro added to the regular treatment blend of Thidiazuron and Folex resulted in improved cotton defoliation and decreased regrowth in all treatments. In both the irrigated and non-irrigated fields, the 50% Regular+NanoPro treatment provided excellent and statistically similar control to the 100% Regular+NIS and 100% Regular+NanoPro treatments. In the irrigated field, regrowth was similar between all treatments (data not shown). In the non-irrigated field, the 50% rates resulted in more re-growth. In conclusion, NanoPro performance was superior compared to NIS for cotton defoliation, and may allow for drastic savings on active ingredient costs.

4.4# cotton/ac covers the cost of NanoPro® versus

14# cotton/ac cost of aerial application

OFFERS 3:1 ROI*

*$0.57/lb cotton, $2.50/ac NanoPro, $8/ac aerial application

An apple a day might keep the doctor away, but...

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 15:32:00 GMT

Calcium sprayed helps keep the deficiencies away

Studies for years have shown the importance of calcium (Ca) in a quality apple harvest. Increasing calcium throughout the season can combat cork spot (early season), bitter pit (late season), and senescent breakdown (storage). Larger fruit is much more marketable, which also means decreased calcium content. Calcium content is directly related to senescent breakdown during storage.

WSU Tree Fruit states, “Good management should always be systems-based starting with adequate supplies in the soil, good tree and root health, sufficient water to move calcium into the plant and appropriate crop load management.” NanoCalSi ^™ is a calcium and silicate accelerator offering critical nutrition during the early fruit development through harvest. NanoCalSi ^™ can also be blended with NanoPro ^® to enhance plant uptake of other specialty and crop protection products.

Our recommendation for a specific grower may change based on in-season tissue testing. NanoCalSi ^™ can be tank mixed at a general rate of 2-6 oz with many other nutritional and crop protection products.

Always perform a jar test to confirm compatibility of products before mixing. Please see an agronomist or Aqua-Yield representative for more specific recommendations.

An Aqua-Yield ^® customer in New York State reported 10-25% less bitter pit (crop loss) using NanoCalSi ^™ in addition to his regular calcium program; the best he’s ever achieved.

• Improved quality and yield

• Lower senescent breakdown

• Boosts efficiency of products

Utah Innovation Awards Recognizes Aqua-Yield

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 20:56:00 GMT

The Utah Innovation Awards announced that Aqua-Yield’s Enhanced NanoShield Delivery™ technology will be honored at the 17th annual Utah Innovation Awards on Oct. 10. Aqua-Yield is being honored in the Life Science – BioTech category.

Aqua-Yield first introduced Enhanced NanoShield Delivery in 2014 and continues to innovate the END to better serve its domestic and international customers with a line of more than 10 products. Enhanced NanoShield Delivery is used in all of the company’s products.

“It’s exciting for me to know that people are starting to share our vision for a sustainable future in agriculture,” said Chief Science Officer, Landon Bunderson.

Enhanced NanoShield Delivery is Aqua-Yield’s patented delivery system for plant nutrition and chemistry. By using nanoparticles, the company is able to deliver nutrients and chemistry to plants more effectively.

The Utah Innovation Awards are presented by Stoel Rives LLP and Silicon Slopes. The program recognizes pioneering Utah companies and the technologies that they develop.

Aqua-Yield® Named Inc. 5000 Company

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Inc. Magazine revealed today that Utah-based Aqua-Yield, is No. 3077 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Aqua-Yield’s line of products improve the efficiency of fertilizer and farm chemicals using its Enhanced NanoShield Delivery™.

“It’s a huge honor to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 with all of these entrepreneurial companies,” said Clark T. Bell, CEO and co-founder. “Aqua-Yield’s main purpose is to solve agronomic problems for farmers. Since 2014 we have showcased the fertilizer of the future. Our team is excited for more expansion and impact toward rural communities throughout the world. We want to thank our incredible employees, investors and the farmers that we support for believing in the Aqua-Yield mission.”

Established in 2014, Aqua-Yield’s patented line of products, including NanoGro® and NanoPro™, are being used in 38 states and countries around the world. The 2019 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage of revenue growth when comparing 2015 and 2018.

Nano-Yield™ NanoNews

Nano-Yield Leaders Named Finalists for Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Mountain West Program

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Farming Smarter: The Environmental Benefits of Nano-Yield Technology

Farming Smarter:

The Environmental Benefits of Nano-Yield Technology

How NanoPro, NanoN, and NanoCote Support Sustainable Agriculture

Efficiency is Sustainability

NanoN: Better Nitrogen Use, Less Loss

NanoPro: Maximizing Spray Efficiency

NanoCote: Making Fertilizer Work Harder

Small Changes, Large-Scale Impact

Sustainability Without Compromise

Early Season Stress: Setting Your Crop Up for Success from Day One

Early Season Stress: Setting Your Crop Up for Success from Day One

How Nano-Yield Products Like NanoN and NanoPro Help During Planting Season

What Causes Early Season Stress?

Why Early Season Efficiency Matters

NanoN: Improving Nitrogen Efficiency from the Start

NanoPro: Reducing Herbicide Stress & Improving Uptake

The Combined Advantage at Planting

Small Investment, Big Early Impact

Start Strong to Finish Strong

Nano-Yield Market Update - Pricing Trends, Value Proposition, and What Growers Should Know in 2026

Nano-Yield Market Update: Pricing Trends, Value Proposition, and What Growers Should Know in 2026

Nano-Yield Market Update: Pricing Trends, Value Proposition, and What Growers Should Know in 2026

1. Nanotechnology Isn’t a Fad — It’s a Growing Market

2. Efficiency Drives Value, Not Just a Price Tag

3. Real Market Forces Still Shape How Farmers Buy

4. What Growers Should Expect in Pricing Conversations

Bottom Line

How the Cattle Market Impacts the Crop Markets — and How Nano-Yield Helps

How the Cattle Market Impacts the Crop Markets — and How Nano-Yield Helps

Feed Demand: The Direct Link

Planting Decisions and Herd Size Ripple Effects

How Nano-Yield Fits In

Why This Matters for Crop Farmers

The Bottom Line

“It Saves Money and Kills Weeds” — Why NanoPro Matters More Than Ever

“It Saves Money and Kills Weeds” — Why NanoPro Matters More Than Ever ﻿

The Reality Farmers Are Facing Right Now

What NanoPro Technology Actually Does

How NanoPro Saves Money Per Acre

A Smart Move in Stressful Economic Times

Real Farmers. Real Results.

Bottom Line

Preparing Agriculture for 2026: What the Best Teams Are Getting Right

Preparing Agriculture for 2026: What the Best Teams Are Getting Right

What the Most Prepared Teams Have in Common

Innovation Continues to Accelerate

Looking Ahead

Nano-Yield Appoints Ethan Morton as Vice President of Business Development

Nano-Yield Appoints Ethan Morton as Vice President of Business Development ﻿

Nano‑Yield Appoints Edwin Suarez as Vice President of Growth

Nano‑Yield Appoints Edwin Suarez as Vice President of Growth ﻿

PTI Data Release Announcement — Real Results, Year After Year

PTI Data Release Announcement — Real Results, Year After Year

Why Independent Data Matters

Farming Under Pressure: Why Efficiency Matters More Than Ever

Farming Under Pressure: Why Efficiency Matters More Than Ever

The Hidden Cost of “Business as Usual”

Why Nano-Yield Is Different

Cost-Effective Isn’t About Being Cheap — It’s About Being Smart

Standing With Farmers — Not Selling Fear

Efficiency Pays: What 10 Bold Predictions for American Agriculture Reveal About Fertilizer Performance and Profitability in 2026

Efficiency Pays: What 10 Bold Predictions for American Agriculture Reveal About Fertilizer Performance and Profitability in 2026

Margin Pressure Is Forcing a New Kind of Discipline

Fertilizer Costs Are Too High for Inefficiency

Nutrient Availability ≠ Nutrient Uptake

Efficiency Over Excess: A Repeating Theme

Nano-Yield: Doing More With What’s Already Applied

What Improved Efficiency Looks Like in the Field

Regulation, Demand, and the Push Toward Optimization

Efficiency Pays

Improving Fertilizer Performance in High-Cost Crop Production

Improving Fertilizer Performance in High-Cost Crop Production

Fertilizer Costs Are Too High for Inefficiency

Nutrient Availability ≠ Nutrient Uptake

How Nano-Yield Fits into Modern Fertility Programs

What Improved Efficiency Means in the Field

“It Saves Money and Kills Weeds” — Why NanoPro Matters More Than Ever

Nano-Yield Appoints Ethan Morton as Vice President of Business Development

Nano‑Yield Appoints Edwin Suarez as Vice President of Growth