Specialty Formulations Global Meeting

Jodi LethamNorth East Territory Sales Manager

Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey

Jodi.Letham@brandt.co

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2014 Northeast Trial Highlights

• DR. Christopher Becker• Sweet Corn• Apples• Grapes• Pumpkins• Winter Wheat

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Agr. Assistance

Jeff Alicandro & Lindsay LaMoraPO Box 90

North Rose, NY 145161-315-521-4889

jeffalicandro@agrassistance.comlindsaylamora@agrassistance.com

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Elite Grower Program

•New York Elite Growers• Rob Noble• Bruce Maybury• Jeff Rosenkrans

•Pennsylvania Elite Growers• Christopher Pilgram• Cliff Charles

• New Jersey Elite Grower• Robert Santini Jr.

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Dr. Christopher Becker

BAAR Scientific LLC6374 Route 89Romulus, New York 14541becker89@fltg.net

1-607-3423610

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Sweet Corn•Crop variety: Sweet Corn•Product(s) Applied: Smart Trio & N-Boost•Location: Phelps, NY•Plot Size: 160 Ft rows & 40 Rows Planted

Sweet corn comprises over 35k acres in NY, with substantial acres in Pa & NJ. Data from NY provides great selling points for Brandt within the

Northeastern U.S.

Treatment Summary:1. Approximately 120lbs of 19-19-19 put down at Planting 2. In July at 12-14 inch corn growth 0.75 fl oz/A of Impact to all corn3. Alternated application of every 4 rows had 2 qt/A Smart Trio & N-Boost

with the 0.75 fl oz/ A of Impact

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Treated

Untreated

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Sweet Corn Results

Treatments Wt 25 Ears Average Length Average Ear Fill

2 Qt/ A Grams Cm %

Smart Trio + N-Boost

4965.73 a 16.76 a 97.12 a

Check 4195.58 b 15.83 b 92.98 a

LSD (5%) 744.17 (10%) 0.86 (10%) 6.56

Standard Dev. 330.74 0.517 3.95

Mean separation conducted using Student Neuman K at 5% for ear weight and 10% for Length and ear fill.

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ConclusionWe can see that the given treatment Smart Trio+ N-Boost significantly increased ear

weight, cob length but not % Ear fill. Keep in mind B-Moly was not tested in this year’s program.

DATA consisted of Measuring & Weighing 25 ears from 4 Reps of treated vs. check.

30.806 grams more/ per ear x 33,000 plants/per Acre

1,016,400 grams Increase/per Acre

1,016,400 grams Increase/per Acre / 454 Grams/Lb = 2,238.8 lb/A

2,238.8 lb/A /2,000 lb/ Ton = 1.1 Ton/ A More

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ApplesApples represent 45K acres in NY, and most acres receive a copper application at green tip to reduce the initial apple scab infestations. Fireblight is a significant concern across US apple production due to resistance in the pathogen (Erwinia amylovora) to Streptomycin, the major product used to manage fire blight. Many researchers across the country are examining alternatives to manage fireblight, and since coppers are effective against the pathogen, research is warranted at documenting efficacy, as well as, evaluating potential phytotoxicity to fruit surface.

Crop : Golden Delicious AppleProduct: Nordox 75 WGRATE: 5 lbs/ AcreLocation: Phelps, NY

Treatment Summary: 1. Nordox 75 WG was applied under slow drying conditions and rapid

drying conditions2. Applied on June 22 at 7 am at 5lb/a with heavy dew and slow

drying time3. Applied on July 20 at 10 am at 5lbs/a with dry conditions and rapid

temperature increase

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Apple ResultsApplication Timing Condition Result

5lb/ Acre

Nordox 75 WG ¾” Fruit June 22 @ 7 am

Heavy DewSlow Drying

Rough skin on about 40 % of fruit surface

Nordox 75 WG 1 ¼” FruitJuly 20 @ 10 am

DryRapid Temp IncreaseGreat drying

Rough skin on 2% of fruit surface

UTC Rough skin on 2% of fruit surfaceThe dogma is that slow drying favors the development of roughened fruit surface following

application of copper fungicides. These data indicate that Nordox 75WP at 5 lb product/A applied under slow drying, but not fast drying, will cause roughened surface of Golden Delicious fruit. Note these data were collected following applications to developing fruit. This is the worst case scenario for developing fruit.For evaluation of applications targeting fireblight, applications around bloom, alone and in combinations with other products is suggested.

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Nordox 75 WG 5lb/A Slow Drying Untreated vs. Treated Nordox 75 WG

Untreated Nordox 75 WG

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GrapesConcord grapes represent 23,000 A in NY, with additional 14,000 A in PA. Copper fungicides are typically applied twice to over 50% of the acreage for management of late season Powdery mildew and Downy mildew. Millitello farm supply (Fredonia, NY) is the major dealer for products to the Concord grape industry. They conducted a trial to evaluate various copper fungicides for efficacy against diseases and potential phytotoxicity to grapevines. Copper fungicides typically have had lime applied in order to “safen” potential phytotoxicity of the copper products.

Crop: Concord Grapes Product: Nordox 75 WGRate: 1.25 lb/ AcreLocation: Fredonia, NY Collaborators: Rick Dunst Consultant; Trial Conducted by Double AA VineyardsTreatment Summary:1. Nordox 75 WG 1.25 lb/Acre2. Badge 3.5 pt/ Acre3. Kocide 3000 1.75 lb/ Acre4. Champ 2.67 pt/ Acre5. Control

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Nordox 75 WG

Badge SC Champ Kocide 3000

Check

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Grape ResultsApplication Rate Timing Phytotoxicity

ChlorosisPhytotoxicity

BronzingBronzing

Notes

Nordox 75 WG

1.25 lb/ A July 17 July 27

Yes 5% NO

Badge SC 3.5 pt/A July 17 July 27

Yes 20% Yes > 20% Interveinal necrosis & Purple Flecking

Kocide 3000 1.75 lb/A July 17July 27

Yes 15% Yes >20% Interveinal necrosis & Purple Flecking

Champ 2.67 pt/A July 17July 27

Yes 15% Yes >10 % Marginal Bronzing & Necrosis

UTC

Conclusion:Nordox 75WP is the safest of the copper fungicides used in this trial.Official report with more information is pending from Wayne Wilcox, NYSAES, Geneva, NY. University of Cornell.

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Comments

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Gowan (Badge w/ obvious phyto) = Sales person said: “No issues with Badge on concords!!!!!!!!!” Thus if Gowan can say such a statement (which is FALSE), then Brandt should sell 10 times as many pallets of copper!

Dupont rep for “Kocide 3000”… They indicated that they are selling Kocide 3000 at the lowest commercial price “in order to make the sale” with Militello. The research contact for Militello, Rick Dunst indicated that Dupont was not willing to offer “efficacy/support” of product unless “LIME” was added as a safener… But then the sales rep “sidestepped” that question during the question and answer portion of the tour… Of course this changes now that Dupont has sold the Kocide business, supposedly Certis will be the new distributor.

CHAMP is from NuFarm and has no company support. There were no reps present at the meeting.

BRANDT is a global leader in plant health and innovation. It boasts one of the largest portfolios of micronutrients, adjuvants and organic products in the world, and proudly serves the agriculture, horticulture, turf and ornamental markets in over 40 countries.

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Grapes Continued…

Dr. Christopher Becker Tested for Disease Control & Phytotoxicity

Crop: GrapesVarieties: DeChaunnac, Concord & VignolesProducts: Nordox 75 WG, Tritek & KaligreenLocation: Phelps, New YorkTreatment Summary:1. Nordox 75WG 1.25lb/a2. Tritek 1 gallon/a3. Kaligreen 5 lb/a4. Check

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Disease Control ResultsApplication Rate

Place Hosmer Vineyard

BAAR Vineyard Knapp Vineyard

Variety Dechaunnac Concord Vignoles% PM % PM % PM %PM

Nordox 75 WG 1.25lb/A 0 0 0Tritek 1 gal/ A 0 0 0Kaligreen 5 lb/A 0 0 0Control 15% 8% 12%

Phytotoxicity Control ResultsApplication Rate

Place Hosmer Vineyard

BAAR Vineyard Knapp Vineyard

Variety Dechaunnac Concord Vignoles

Phytotoxicity Phytotoxicity Phytotoxicity Phytotoxicity

Nordox 75WG 1.25 lb/A 0 0 0

Tritek 1 gal/A 0 0 0

Kaligreen 5 lb/A 0 0 0

Control 0 0 0

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ConclusionConclusion: Disease control with Brandt’s Nordox, Tritek and Kaligreen all provide excellent Powdery Mildew Control in NY growing conditions. On Varieties tested this year Nordox 75 was safe to use however on other varieties further testing is warranted such as catawa, aurore, concord, etc… Kaligreen appears safe and issues are not visible or expected. Kaligreen is an excellent eradication of powdery mildew control. Nordox should be promoted as a safe copper control solution for northeast grape industry. Oils are actively used in Northeast grapes and Tritek opportunities exist. Further exposure to the industry is warranted. Accurate measuring of Tritek will be important for sales.

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PumpkinsPumpkins represent > 6,800 A in NY, and remaining cucurbits (cucumbers & squash) represent an additional > 10,000 A. Most cucurbits require 3-7 applications of fungicides for powdery mildew. Strobilurin fungicides (eg Quadris), were extremely active against powdery mildew, however, due to shift in single major gene within fungus, there is complete loss in fungicide efficacy (this is Qualitative resistance). Sterol inhibitor fungicides (such as Rally (=myclobutanil), remain partially effective, due to multiple genes for fungicide resistances within fungus; (this is Quantitative resistance), and efficacy appears to deteriorate. Coppers are an excellent choice for powdery mildew in cucurbits, because no known resistance appears currently within the powdery mildew fungus, and copper also provides excellent control of another very common disease “downy mildew”. For reference, sulfur fungicides and quinoxyfen are currently effective against powdery mildew; but not downy mildew. Chlorothalonil, has been shown to be effective against powdery mildew, and provides some reduction in downy mildew.There is “interest” within the horticultural oils for providing management of powdery mildew, so Tritek was added for comparison.

Crop: PumpkinsVariety: Var = ‘Howden’Products: Nordox 75 WG & TritekLocation: Phelps, New York

Treatment Summary:1. Nordox 75 WG 1.25 lb/A2. Tritek 2 qt/A3. Bravo WS 1.5 pt/A4. Control

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Tritek Bravo

Check

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Four replicates of Howden pumpkin plots were used in this study; plots were 1 row by 40 ft long. Pumpkins were planted June 20. Nordox (1.25 lb prod/A); TriTek (2% solution), and Bravo WS 1.5 pt/A) were compared to non treated plants. Treatments were applied weekly to pumpkin plants after the first powdery mildew lesion was observed. Applications were applied with a CO2Backpack sprayer that was calibrated to deliver 40 GPA at 42 psi. Hollow cone nozzles (TXVS 18) were used.Weekly evaluations of the surface area of the foliage was recorded on 5 to ten leaves per plot.

Pumpkin ResultsTreatment Rate % Leaf Area

w/ PM% Leaf Area

w/ PM% Leaf Area

w/ PM% Leaf Area

w/ PM% Leaf Area

w/ PM

DATE Aug. 13 Aug. 18 Sept. 4 Sept. 16 Sept. 25

Nordox 75 WG

1.25 lb/A 0.68a 1.30b 4.05b 10.35b 31.57c

Tritek 2 qt/A 1.85a 2.65a 3.75b 10.99b 59.91b

Bravo WS 1.5 pt/A 0.13b 0.05c 0.08b 1.57b 2.53d

Control 1.68a 2.96a 12.30a 44.84a 72.62a

LSD P= 0.5 1.105 1.135 5.901 5.546 5.955

Standard Deviation

0.691 0.709 3.689 3.468 3.723

ConclusionNote due to variability across the plot area; yields were not collected. Also note the Sept 25 rating is approx. 3 weeks after the 5th application, and is not considered as a length of time that Nordox or Tritek would provide commercial level of control of cucumber powdery mildew. Thus comparison of efficacy of products is limited to September 16 rating.Nordox provided commercially acceptable control of powdery mildew for the duration of this trial.. While not as effective as Bravo, sufficient control was provided for a commercial level of control. Nordox would be an excellent rotational partner for other powdery mildew only products, as copper has very good efficacy against downy mildew (which is common in the Eastern US across most cucurbits.TriTek provided a level of reduction in the severity of powdery mildew comparible to Nordox. Performance of TriTek could be increased by rotations with other mode of actions.Future research is suggested to insert Nordox; Tritek (& Kaligreen) as rotational partners with other fungicides in season long programs.

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Winter Wheat

•Planted the week of October 6, 2014•Harvest expected to be around July 10

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Agr. Assistance

Jeff Alicandro & Lindsay LaMoraPO Box 90

North Rose, NY 145161-315-521-4889

jeffalicandro@agrassistance.comlindsaylamora@agrassistance.com

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Apple Foliar Nutrient ProgramCrop: ApplesVariety: EmpireProduct: N-Boron, Manniplex Zn, Folical, Manniplex K, Manniplex MgLocation: LaMora Farm, Thomas Farm in North Rose, New York

Brandt Treatment Summary: Starting June 14 at 1st Cover1. N-Boron 2 pints/A2. Manniplex Zn 4 pints/A3. Folical 4 pints/A4. Manniplex K 8 pints/A5. Manniplex Mg 4 pints/A

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ResultsRep Product

Physical Compatibility

Issues

Foliar PhytoTree 1

June 30

Foliar PhytoTree 1Oct. 7

Fruit Phyto100 FruitJune 30

Fruit Phyto100 Fruit

Oct. 7

1 NONE 0 0 0 02 NONE 0 0 0 03 NONE 0 0 0 04 NONE 0 0 0 05 NONE 0 0 0 06 NONE 0 0 0 07 NONE 0 0 0 0

MEAN 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Rep Tree 1 Tree 1 Tree 1 100 Fruit 100 Fruit(2014 CROP YIELD / FRUIT SIZE)

Total # Fruit/Tree

Total LbsFruit/Tree

oz. per Fruit Calculated Yield

Bushel/Acre

% of Fruit over 3”

Diameter

Oct. 7 Oct. 7 Oct. 7 Oct. 7 Oct. 7

1 319 127 6.37 1358.9 42

2 333 131 6.29 1401.7 40

3 325 126.5 6.23 1353.55 37

4 329 128.5 6.25 1374.95 40

5 312 128.5 6.59 1374.95 47

6 335 132 6.30 1412.4 42

7 340.5 133 6.25 1423.1 35

MEAN 327.64 129.50 6.33 1385.65 40.43

GROWER PROGAM

321.9 126.86 6.32 1357.37 41.14

Rep Fruit Color% Fruit with > 75%

Red Color100 Fruit

Fruit SolubleSolid LevelBRIX Level

10 Fruit

Fruit FirmnessPSI

10 Fruit

Oct. 7 Oct. 7 Oct. 7

1 71 13.2 17.4

2 76 13.1 17.6

3 68 12.9 17.3

4 65 13 17.5

5 70 13 17.6

6 72 13.1 17.5

7 66 12.9 17.5

Mean 69.71 13.03 17.49

GROWER PROGRAM

62.71 12.34 17.06

Final Note:•Fruit firmness after 33 days cold storage at 34’F was higher in the Brandt program.•Return bloom will be rated in spring 2015.

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Apple Foliar Calcium ProgramCrop: ApplesVariety: EmpireProduct: Manni-plex CalZn, Manniplex Cal-Mag, Folical Location: LaMora Farm Route 350 Farm Ontario, New York

Brandt Treatment Summary:1. Manni-plex CalZn 4 pints/acre- 6 cover sprays2. Manni-plex Cal-Mag 4 pints/acre – 6 cover sprays3. Manni-plex Folical 4 pints/acre- 6 cover sprays4. UTC = No foliar calcium program applied

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Results

•No foliar or fruit phytotoxicity was observed in any of the programs•No differences in fruit size or grade were observed•Fruit finish was very good in all 3 foliar calcium programs

•Fruit color and BRIX were best in the Manni-plex CalZn program!•Fruit firmness was best in the Folical program!

Rep Fruit Color% of fruit > 75% red

color100 Fruit

Fruit SolubleSolid LevelBrix Level10 Fruit

Manni-plex Cal Zn Oct. 3 Oct. 3

1 77 12.3

2 79 12.1

3 82 12.2

4 86 12.4

Mean 81 12.25

Manni-Plex Cal-Mag 72.25 12.0

Folical 74.25 12.1

UTC 73.5 11.75

Rep Fruit FirmnessPSI

10 Fruit

Folical Oct. 31 15.42 15.33 15.54 15.3

Mean 15.375Manni-plex CalZn 15.25

Manni-plex Cal Mag 15.225UTC 14.9

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Tritek on ApplesCrop: ApplesVariety: Spur Red DeliciousProduct: TritekLocation: LaMora Farm, Thomas Farm North Rose, New York

Treatment Summary: started at June 14 at 1st cover1. Tritek 1 gallon/ acre2. JMS Stylet-Oil 1gallon /Acre3. Standard Grower Program

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Results

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•No foliar or fruit phytotoxicity was observed•No powdery mildew was observed (red delicious are not very susceptible to PM•Green Aphid control was good in all 3 programs•Woolly apple aphid control was acceptable in all 3 programs primarily due to pre-bloom chlorpyrifos use•Mite control was very good in all 3 programs (damage threshold was approximately 5 motile mites/leaf)•No commercial foliar bronzing occurred in any of the programs•Apple Scab control was excellent in all 3 programs•Overall insect control was excellent in all 3 programs•Fruit finish was excellent in all 3 programs

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Elite Grower Program

•New York Elite Growers• Rob Noble• Bruce Maybury• Jeff Rosenkrans

•Pennsylvania Elite Growers• Christopher Pilgram• Cliff Charles

• New Jersey Elite Grower• Robert Santini Jr.

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Noble Hurst Farm- Rob Noble

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2014 AlfalfaCutting Field Date Product Treated Untreated

1st x 5/28 3.03 ton/a

2nd y161319201

7/87/97/107/12

1qt/a N-boost1qt/a B-Moly

2.07 ton/a3.62 ton/a3.35 ton/a

1.94 ton/a2.83 ton/a3.70 ton/a3.22 ton/a

3rd z201

8/118/19 1qt/a N-boost

1qt/a B-Moly3.05 ton/a

2.22 ton/a3.0 ton/a

4th 152 West half 1qt/a N-boost1qt/a B-MolyEast half2qt/a N-boost1qt/a B-Moly

1.6 ton/a 1.3 ton/an

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Bruce Maybury

•Harvest still in process

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Jeff Rosenkran

•Data erased from monitor for memory space before getting it to me.

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Chris Pilgram

• Variable Nitrogen Rate Plot with the utilization of N-Boost compared to the Grower Standard.•Harvesting Thursday December 4, 2014 weather pending…

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Robert Santini Jr.

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Robert Santini Jr.

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Questions?

Thank you!Jodi LethamNorth East Territory Sales Manager

Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey

Jodi.Letham@brandt.co