AgroShield is proud to introduce a revolutionary addition to our product line: Fish Sh!t by Fish Head Farms. We're excited to partner with Fish Head Farms to bring this cutting-edge organic solution to farmers and growers everywhere.

In the dynamic landscape of sustainable and innovative agricultural practices, Seneca Farms Biochar has taken a significant leap forward with the rebranding of their Wood Vinegar product as PyGrow+™ . AgroShield recently had the opportunity to interview Taryn Draxler, the CEO of Seneca Farms Biochar, shedding light on the product, production process, markets, and diverse applications.

A significant partnership has emerged in the agricultural world as Seneca Farms Biochar and AgroShield join forces, ushering in a new era of farming practices. This collaboration marks the integration of Seneca Farms' innovative product line into AgroShield's platform, promising numerous advancements in sustainable agriculture. At the heart of Seneca Farms' offerings lies wood vinegar—also known as pyroligneous acid—a natural wonder derived from biomass using a specialized heating process devoid of oxygen.

In a year marked by innovation, AgroShield stands tall, reflecting on a journey full of accomplishments and new relationships. The past year was full of challenges for AgroShield, specifically in the agricultural sector. However, the company’s resilience has led to many groundbreaking achievements and steadfast growth towards sustainability.

In a significant move towards improving water quality and sustainable agriculture, AgroShield, a leading provider of innovative aquatic and agricultural solutions, has entered into a Manufacturer Representative Agreement with Seneca Farms Biochar. This partnership will provide both companies new opportunities in the aquatic and agricultural markets by combining AgroShield's expertise with Seneca Farms Biochar's cutting-edge biochar products.

AgroShield, an innovator in agricultural solutions, proudly announces the official launch of their revolutionary Cannabis Kit, set to transform cannabis cultivation for residential and greenhouse growers. The kit, which incorporates AgroShield's proprietary technologies, Bacilifol and Larixifol, presents an all-natural alternative for cannabis growers of all levels.

AgroShield’s All-Natural Bacilifol™ is a bacillus amyloliquefaciens (deriving from an aquatic environment) product that promotes plant growth and overall health, as it acts as a natural plant health improvement additive. In 2022, an experiment was conducted at the Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center of Virginia Tech to evaluate the effectiveness of Bacilifol on tomato plants. During this trial, Bacilifol was utilized for both soil preparation and a foliar spray.

AgroShield, a leading provider of innovative solutions for aquatic management, was delighted to participate in the Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society annual meeting, which took place at the Amway Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event, which attracted just over 300 attendees, focused on a wide range of topics related to aquatic practices, current challenges, emerging invasive species, and new technology.

AgroShield was proud to participate this year with the AQUA DOC University! Staff from the main location were in attendance as well as virtually to the other branches. We presented our current Vodaguard line that is actively in use with this company as well as other possibilities for use in the 2023 season. We included a presentation given previously to the Water Management Association of Ohio on the successful treatments of the Roaming Rock applications. Included in our presentation were products in development as well as our adaptations of biochar to the aquatic environment.

Bacilifol is an all-natural bacillus amyloliquefaciens product that differentiates itself from similar strain products by the fact that it is marine-based wettable powder. AgroShield’s Bacilifol utilizes a beneficial bacterium called Bacillus to combat harmful plant diseases. This bacterium has been widely used in agriculture due to its ability to protect plants from a range of plant diseases while promoting plant growth. AgroShield conducted a trial in partnership with BAAR Scientific on the effectiveness of Bacilifol as a foliar spray to treat botrytis and downy mildew in vignole grapes.

This past fall, AgroShield worked with BAAR Scientific to conduct a trial for our All-Natural Bacilifol product on grape plants. In late August, we interviewed Dr. Chris Becker, President of BAAR Scientific LLC, to discuss Agroshield’s Bacilifol product and how it’s being used as a foliar spray to treat botrytis and downy mildew in vignole grapes. During that interview, the grapes hadn’t experienced veraison and it was too early to discern how Bacilifol had affected the plants. In previous trials, Bacilifol-treated plants exhibited significantly better results than the control group and this trial was no exception. With the trial now completed, we circled back with Dr. Becker to discuss the scope of the trial, the conditions for treatment, and his findings.

Just as each passing year delivers new lessons and changes, so does each coming year present new opportunities and challenges. With 2023 around the corner, we wanted to highlight some of the accomplishments and challenges AgroShield experienced in 2022.

For many in our industry, 2022 proved to be very different from 2021.

AgroShield was proud to sponsor and participate in the 2022 Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA) conference on October 31 and November 1st. The virtual portion of the symposium addressed how Agritech innovation can significantly contribute to climate solutions and a more resilient food system.

AgroShield’s All-Natural Larixifol product can be used on a wide range of crops as a seed treatment or foliar spray. When applied to hemp plants, Larixifol enhances growth processes and photosynthesis.

On June 28, AgroShield participated in the 2022 Vegetable and Strawberry Field Day at Virginia Tech’s Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center. The field day, located in Painter, VA, brought together researchers, growers, students, and industry participants with the common goal of “cultivating ideas and sharing the latest technology related to tomato and strawberry cultivation.”

"For decades, the agriculture industry has used fungicidal compounds to combat harmful pathogens and diseases. Although these treatments have historically proven to be highly effective, prolonged usage has led to pathogenic resistance and a loss of potency," says Richard Selby, AgroShield’s Chairman.