In the Northeast US, Golf Courses apply fungicides to combat pathogens called Snow Mold. In this instance, a cocktail of products was applied. These products were Chlorothalonil, Propiconazole, and Iprodione. Studies have shown that the use of Bacilifol in the tank mix enhances the effectiveness of Fungicides as well as extends the residual. One pound of Bacilifol was added to the fungicide tank mix per acre. The application was made by a conventual sprayer to the green surface and the surrounding six (6) feet of collar. On twenty-seven greens, only twenty were treated with Fungicide and Bacilifol. The other seven were treated with fungicide only.

Tomato trial to start soon

Wyoming-based crop protection manufacturer, AgroShield, has launched a new product throughout the USA— Bacilifol. Bacilifol has proven successful as a seed treatment, in in-furrow applications and as a foliar spray for crop, turf, ornamental and greenhouse verticals.

AgroShield conducted an additional study on Soybeans of both Larixifol and Bacilifol with our consultant Dr. Wayne Surles. Both Larixifol and Bacilifol were used only as a foliar spray. When compared to ‘untreated control’ and ‘other products,’ both Larixifol and Bacilifol had increased nodes on the roots and elevated pod counts.

AgroShield will be in trials with Virginia Tech to collect data on our Bacilifol plant amendment for the next growing season. Earlier this year, we were at Lipman farms and also at the VT Research Station with one of our advisors, Greg Lonergan. From that visitation, we will enter trials to demonstrate the value of adding Bacilifol to the irrigation and foliar applications. The Bacilifol plant amendment will improve the quality of the tomato plants grown in Virginia.