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AgriCal Increases Marketable Yield in California Tomato Study

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In a study performed by in Williams, California, AgriCal significantly increased marketable tomato yield.

One trial produced an additional 16,680 lbs. of tomatoes/acre, while the other produced an additional 8,440 lbs.

 

Large Scale Processing Tomato Trial

Williams, CA | Colusa County Farm Supply Research Department

 

Objective:

To produce performance data by testing nutritional products in a “real world” production system. All study results were conducted….”Under the conditions of this study.”

 

2018 Seasonal Overview:

  • Trial site and culture was excellent
  • Very little insect and disease pressure in this field. Grower and PCA did an outstanding job.
  • All treatments were compared to the grower standard.

 

Program Overview:

  • Drip plot sizes = split field (10+ acre / plot)
  • Drip applications were made using a 1,000 gallon ball tank, and standard gas-powered injection pump
  • The products were mixed at CCFS and agitated very well before injecting
  • The solution was pumped at 5 GPM into the irrigation mainline at the filter station • Harvest was achieved via Morning Star commercial tomato harvester – the entire plot was harvested

 

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IgniteS2® produces 5.6% Marketable Yield Increase on Tomatoes in California

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Colusa County Farm Supply Research Dept. in Dunnigan, CA found significant increases in processing tomatoes yields using AgriGro’s® IgniteS2®. Using 32 fl. oz / acre via drip irrigation, the acres with IgniteS2® produced an 8.3% increase in gross yield and 5.6% increase in marketable yield over the control acres.

FoliarBlend® and IgniteS2® Increased Tomato Yields 22%

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A Study on the Interactive Effect of IgniteS2® and FoliarBlend® tank mixed with fungicide shows a 22% yield increase in tomatoes at Ohio State University.