Promax to Control Nematodes in Almonds

Promax to Control Nematodes in Almonds

Almond Bacterial Canker

Symptoms Occur in Spring includes limb dieback with rough cankers and amber colored gum or total tree collapse May include leaf spots and blast of young flowers, spurs, and shoots Sour sap phase will affect the inner bark it will be brown, fermented, and sour smelling Flecks and pockets of bacterial invasion in bark occur outside canker margins

Management Sub-soil the orchard to break up hard-pan areas When planting new or replanting orchards fumigate to reduce ring and root knot nematode populations. Maintain proper nutrition nitrogen being most important Appling low biuret urea before leaf drop reduces canker size in infected trees Annual nematicide treatments October - January can help reduce disease severity

Summary 1 gallon per acre of Promax or Zap applied during the months of October - January to suppress and kill ring and root knot nematodes to prevent bacterial almond canker Depending on remaining nematode counts apply additional application of ½ gallon per acre.

Past Research Promax and Zap were applied to various vegetables and corn in Mendota, California in 2009 Initial nematode count varied from 1900-2200 10 days prior to planting applied ½ gallon of Promax 14 days after planting crops applied ½ gallon of Zap During application yield improved and tillage reduced Total nematode count dropped to 19-28

Past Research The effects of Promax on needle nematodes in organic carrots, lettuce, and conventional potatoes under desert climate as in the Imperial Valley of California in 2009 Initial nematode counts of 20-30 Prior to planting use 1 gallon of Promax per acre then follow with water to encourage saturation Speaking with ranch manager counts were 90% reduced and will be using Promax

Past Research 2010 New planting of almonds in Livingston, California Promax and kelp extract have been applied together 40 different test plots Huma Gro plot was #1 There was a 5-7% increase in the girth of trees Huma Gro had the lowest tree loss at 7.5%

Research 2012 Mendonca Vinyards, Lodi, CA Zinfandel Grapes Maintenance Program 1 st Foliar Application: Veration Z-Phos- 2 qts/ acre Z-Max- 1 qt/ acre Calcium 10%- 1 pt/acre Boron- 2 oz/acre 2 nd Foliar Application: 3-4 Weeks After Veration Vitol- 2 qts/ acre Z-Max- 1 qt/ acre Calcium 10%- 1 pt/acre Boron- 2 oz/acre

Summary 2012 Cost per acre: $43.00 Zinfandel- 110 + year grapes: 12 acres ½ ton (or 20%) increase Zinfandel- 15 year grapes 5 acres 0.6 tons or 13% increase No fertilizer was applied for the past 4 years

Research in Progress Ehlers Elevators, Lodi, CA: Grain Corn Growers standard cost $93. 00 / acre Soil applied 7-14-7 (4s) 22 gals/acre UAN32-8 gals/acre Micro-nutrient package- Zinc, Calcium & Boron Huma Gro Products cost $60. 00 /acre Soil Application Z-Phos- 2 gals/acre at Planting Foliar Application With Roundup Crop Guard- 1 qt/ acre Vitol 1 qt/ acre Calcium 10%- 1 pt/acre

Summary Growers remarks: Looks as good, in fact, better than standard. Depending on weather it will be harvested between November 15-22.

Research in Progress Watts Winery, Lodi, California 80 acres: (Various Wine Grapes) Application Super Nitro: 1 pt/acre Super K: 2 qt/acre Max Pak: 1 qt/acre Boron: 2 oz/acre Summary: Grower likes product, awaiting tonage results. Huma Gro cost/ acre: $26.00 Studying effects of Promax and Zap on organic and conventional wine grapes in the San Joaquin Valley.

Market Opportunity F. B. Biosciences are adding Transit Soil and Transit Foliar which is a carbon based product to most liquid nutrient and chemical programs through dealer distribution The Huma Gro product line with micro carbon technology has smaller molecules, better absorption and is already available in our products

Thank You! Mike Woods 2125 Boston Way Modesto, CA 95355 Phone: (209) 606-2737 Fax: (209) 551-0745 mwoodsconsulting@yahoo.com