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“The soil is like a bank account. You need to deposit enough funds to cover the withdrawal. And managing crop yields are much the same,” says Linford Weaver, managing member at PowerAG, highlighting the importance of agricultural supplements for improving soil health and enhancing crop growth.

His statement rings true with the broader agricultural research in the industry. By supplementing the soil with critical nutrients and amino acids specific to individual crops, growers can increase yields substantially.

While there are many soil supplements on the market, the primary challenge for growers today is finding the right agronomic solutions for the specific soil type and crop variety. Understanding the proper balance of individual nutrients helps to improve the soil and supports plant performance, but it also requires substantial research and testing.

PowerAG pursues the development of agronomic products that improve soil health and enhance its foundational fertility; growers can then capitalize on the full potential of their farmland.
Innovative product formulations target increased farm productivity and maximized food production. The potent ingredients in each product include nutrients, amino acids, biologicals, and other enhanced ingredients to boost plant performance and increase crop yield. Meticulous study of nutrient and ingredient biology streamlines the development of products with a focus on helping crops grow more efficiently.

By assisting growers in nurturing and protecting their most precious resource, PowerAG ensures they have the tools to implement soil conservation, nutrient management, and crop production practices.

Tackling Herbicide Resistance and Spray Drift with the Right Adjuvants

PowerAG recognizes the rising concern of herbicide resistance. Repeating the same product type application can increase the weeds’ tolerance and make these herbicides relatively ineffective.

“When growers have made huge crop investments, experiencing herbicide resistance can be challenging. Using residual herbicides and multiple modes of action is essential for combating weed resistance and adding the correct adjuvants with those herbicides is very important,” says Weaver. Appropriate use of PowerAG adjuvants and the proper herbicides can maximize efficacy, increase the contact area, and enhance effectiveness.

Spray drift is another problem that growers encounter during the application of herbicides. The vapor particles in some agricultural chemicals may move and settle on crops outside the target area. The chances of off-target spray drift are higher in smaller fields with a wider variety of crops. Chemical residue on off-target plants might lead to legal concerns, especially for domestic and international trade.

PowerAG has high-quality adjuvants that significantly decrease the chances of off-target drift. The adjuvants aid in the uniform deposition of spray droplets, so growers can rest assured that they get even spray coverage and stay on target.

Leveraging Research Data to Optimize Products

Collaborations across the agricultural community, from researchers to manufacturers, give PowerAG access to technology, information, ingredients, and expertise, helping to turn product concepts into reality. The data and insights generated from PowerAG research further complement its product development and push it to the front of current trends.

With a customer focus, transparency, and bottom-line responsibility, PowerAG has built a preferred brand for growers. It carefully tests the products it develops on its research farm with other research partners, where it assesses multiple crop variables, including environmental factors, soil types, and crop yields. It also has numerous test farms in various states to help PowerAG determine product effectiveness in different growing regions and soil conditions.

Experts from PowerAG engage in conversations with growers in the field to discover their crop challenges. They assess nutrient deficiency, soil health, and crop growth, monitoring the common challenges plaguing farms across multiple regions. This information is used to formulate highly specific solutions to meet the growers’ requirements. PowerAG’s proof-of-concept is conducted on the test farms, where the product’s performance is reviewed, and its value to growers is ascertained.

Once the performance is proven, PowerAG launches new products and concepts, which are then made available to growers across the country through a dealership network.

Jumpstarting Crop Growth with Tailored Agricultural Products

Corn growers use PowerAG’s MegaPower MP, derived from Ammonium Thiosulfate, Sodium Molybdate, Zinc EDTA, and Vegetal Protein Hydrolysates. A dormant, spore-based liquid in MegaPower MP provides beneficial secretions to aid soil bacteria, enhancing the nutrient availability for corn and optimizing yields. It supplements the crop with vital nutrients crucial for corn growth. It is mainly used either by itself or with a starter fertilizer in-furrow.
AlphaPower MP is another favorite used by growers on a broad spectrum of fruits, vegetables, and row crops, including soybeans, corn, alfalfa, and wheat. While many of PowerAG’s micronutrient packages are explicitly geared to specific crops, AlphaPower MP is a broader application product containing various micronutrients, organic acids, vegetal protein hydrolysates, and a spore-based liquid. It supports the plant’s physiological and metabolic functions, aiding nutrient efficiency. The product is used across many crops as a foliar spray.

Bolstering Customer Value through Constant Innovation

The PowerAG team has played a significant role in making the brand what it is today. Whether it’s Dervin Druist, an agronomist with up to 30 years of experience in the industry, or Chad Beiler, a sales representative with significant expertise selling seed, crop protection products, and nutrients, the team believes that helping customers get the best out of their farmland is the commitment that is driving PowerAG’s standing in the industry. Druist’s broad agriculture background experience enables him to go to a farm, talk to customers, and assist them with overcoming many of their crop production challenges.

PowerAG’s value to the customer goes beyond being a family-owned business, selling products, and solving problems for the grower. Its collaborative relationships with industry partners give PowerAG the resources to continue innovating its products and guiding grower success. As its database expands with advanced knowledge of soil types, biological life, plant DNA, and crop response, PowerAG explores new opportunities for product development.

Productivity in agriculture has doubled in the last 40 years. But more is needed to support the food production requirements of the ever-increasing global population. PowerAG’s advancements in agricultural technology will play an essential role in enabling the industry to meet the world’s food requirements.