California Ag Network

Tag: Biostimulants

  • CAPCA on the Rise & Role of Biologicals in Crop Protection

    Crop protection tools are becoming more and more regulated and limited in California. Biostimulants, biopesticides and biofertilizers offer more options for growers. How they fit into conventional and organic farming systems is still being investigated and how the California Department of Pesticide Regulation should treat and classify them is still in debate. The California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) has been actively involved in the conversation though, advocating for tools for sustainable pest management. At their annual Conference, Malcolm Media Editor-in-Chief Matthew Malcolm sat down with CAPCA State Board Vice President Adam Tavares from AMVAC Chemical as he shared his perspective on where their at and priorities for the future.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor Simplot Grower Solutions for their industry support.

  • GroPro Recognized as Top Agri Biotech Company of the Year

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    The international magazine, Agri-Business Review has recognized GroPro as a Top Agri Biotech Company of the Year. Every year Agri-Business Review releases its listing of 10 companies at the forefront of providing Agri-Biotech solutions and impacting the market. According to Agri-Business Review, GroPro was selected for this prestigious honor, as “They provide farmers with an effective toolbox of new-generation products and solutions which offer enhanced efficacy, integrated pest management, and sustainability of their production programs”. 
      
    GroPro is a leader in the next generation of botanical-based agricultural technology. By using pharmaceutical-grade technology and formulations to manufacture agricultural bioproducts with enhanced efficacy. It is a commercial bio-pesticide, bio-stimulant, and bio-fertilizer manufacturer and an R&D international organization. GoPro aims to close the gap in effective non-chemical inputs that enable farmers to reduce their reliance on chemicals without compromising agricultural yield, quality, or profitability. 
      
    “It is my pleasure to announce that our company has been awarded as a Top Agri Biotech Company of the Year. Such industry recognition confirms that we are fulfilling our mission – to strengthen the reputation of non-chemical inputs globally. The award is a result of the efforts of all our team; it proves that our sustainable bioproducts have been beating the bio-industry standards since its inception. ” – says Benito Varela, COO of GroPro. 
      
    GroPro’s approach entails proprietary technologies, including amplifying natural ingredients, micronization, and atomic extraction of active ingredients. It works relentlessly to innovate and lead the way in the worldwide development, research, education, and adoption of the agro-biotech market. GroPro has collaborated with some of the top growers in the world to assess and demonstrate the efficacy of its materials as a rotational and stand-alone product line for an integrated pest control approach. 
      
    GroPro offers various products across the crop cycle for vital crops like soybeans, corn, wheat, bananas, coffee, and fruits and vegetables. Its natural bio products demonstrate field efficacy, extended shelf life, versatility at tank mix, no field re-entry restrictions, and zero residues. Having completed multiple field trials in the U.S. and internationally, GroPro has a track record of enabling growers to supplement agrochemicals using natural materials in the integrated pest management (IPM) approach.  
    With GroPro’s products targeted at nematicides (product Vigilance), fungicides (bio-fungicide Zayin), sporicide/bactericides (Reckoning), insecticides (bio insecticide Wrath), mosquitoes (Skeeter), and gastropods (Stomp), farmers have products that offer both active control and residual actions. 
      
    GroPro possesses the speed and agility to make changes as per customer needs that other companies can’t afford due to the high structural costs of their internal R&D programs.  
      
    Location:  USA 
      

  • GroPro Hires US National Sales Director

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    GroPro Corp. is an international Biotech bio-fertilizers, bio-stimulants, and bio-pesticides manufacturer that compete head to head in cost and efficacy with the industry’s most effective synthetic chemicals. Headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota, USA has hired Warren Hragyil as national sales director. Warren is a result-oriented leader with decades of experience in US Agriculture markets, primarily focused on areas of Crop Protection sales, marketing, and operations. He has worked in senior sales and management roles at Simplot, Adama, Aligned Ag Distributors, United Suppliers Inc., etc.

    “We are thrilled to hire a well-connected and experienced professional like Warren to our team here at GroPro,” said James Lamoreaux, CEO of GroPro Corp. “His impressive industry background and strong leadership abilities will help to fulfill our expanding strategy in the US market, working closely with our major distributors & retailers to develop win-win offerings.” In his new role, Warren’s primary responsibilities will be to drive sales for Gro Pro’s products, manage senior client relationships, lead the sales team and successfully implement effective commercial strategies.

    Hiring a National Sales Director was a part of GroPro’s active team expansion plan with two primary objectives, raise brand awareness and increase market penetration with strategic partners – earlier this month GroPro Corp. announced that veteran agriculture industry executive Benito Varela joined the team as the new Chief Operating Officer focusing on US and International expansion and operations. Also, this week GroPro Corp. has named Jeff Runnels as the US National Environmental\DTC Sales Manager.

    GroPro Corp. is a USA-headquartered producer and supplier of bio-pesticide protection products and bio-stimulants. GoPro has a proven track record of delivering proven, high-efficacy, natural materials while allowing growers to augment agrochemical products in the integrated pest management (IPM) approach. For the last 3 years, GroPro has been performing in-depth field trials comparing GroPro materials against conventional and Bio-Based materials in the USA and internationally with outstanding results. Sustainability is firmly rooted in our entire company’s decision process, from early research to product development.

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  • GroPro Appoints Benito Varela as Chief Operating Officer

    GroPro Corp. announced that veteran agriculture industry executive Benito Varela joined the team as the new Chief Operating Officer on July 1. Varela has almost 30 years of experience in agribusiness, including 25 years at Dow Agrosciences. A driven executive with broad-based expertise in leading effective strategy, Benito has a strong background in biotech as well as international territory management, market and business development and strategic alliances through multiple M&A projects. His outstanding leadership, anchored by his high integrity and personal character form the basis of his long-term professional relationships.

    Mr. Varela has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Engineering (University of Florida) and a Master of Science Degree in Professional Business Management (Honors, University of Miami). Varela is also a Certified Mentor for entrepreneurship and small business by The Venture Mentoring Team and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

    “Benito’s strong history of achieving large territory growth, managing corporate innovation in biotech for agriculture and leadership skills will help GroPro accelerate its mission to become a leading international agricultural biotech company.” – said James Lamoureaux, CEO of GroPro. ” We believe that his experience, deep understanding of operational excellence, best practices, and partnering for rapid expansion in Latin American agribusiness, and strong industry connections make him an excellent leader to help expand our business.”

    About GroPro Corp:

    GroPro is an international Biotech #BioFertilizer, #BioStimulant, and #BioPesticide manufacturer with a headquarters in Austin, Texas (the USA). The company’s target regions are – the USA, the Middle East, Africa, the EU, and Central America. Our products have been competing and beating the bio-industry standards. Numerous field trial results with universities, researchers, and growers confirm our effectiveness. GroPro has also efficiently provided superior efficacy against traditional\chemical inputs, allowing us to offer product lines for all growers.

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