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44 APRIL 15, 2016 Good Fruit Grower www.goodfruit.com Rhyzo-Link fertilizer designed to promote Rhizobacteria N achurs Alpine Solutions of Marion, Ohio, has partnered with Pathway Biologic, LLC of Plant City, Florida, to announce a new advancement in fertility, Rhyzo-Link fertilizer. Rhyzo-Link is a combination of premium fertilizer with a blend of eight unique strains of plant growth promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR). The company says this combination immediately goes to work in the root zone or on the leaf surface to increase nutrient availability and enhance nutrient uptake. Rhyzo-Link stimulates plant and root growth and has the natural ability to increase overall tree and vine health, as well as activate plant defense mechanisms. Three formulations are being introduced initially. Rhyzo-Link will stay in solution and remain viable for at least 18 months. For more information, visit Nachurs online at www. nachurs.com. Sentinel system issues alerts, status updates for crops T he Sentinel system from Sensaphone helps vineyard directors, viticulturists and other fruit growers mon- itor conditions that can damage delicate fruit. When the Sentinel system detects a problem such as temperature changes, humidity fluctuations, water leaks and power outages, it immediately sends alerts by phone, text or email over a standard Internet connection. This instant notification allows personnel to take quick, corrective action and save valuable crops. In addition, operators can check status conditions from mobile devices, reducing the number of daily field inspections. Only one Sentinel unit is required to monitor up to 12 different environmental and equipment status condi- tions, including temperature, humidity, water detection and power failure. No software is required. For more information, call (877) 373-2700, email sales@sensaphone.com or visit www.sensaphone.com. EPA approves label expansion for Luna fungicides T he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved an expanded label for Luna fungicides per- mitting use on a larger group of fruit, nut and vegetable crops. Once approved in relevant states, these label expan- sions will be effective across a broad geographical range of markets from California and the Pacific Northwest to Florida. The Luna fungicide portfolio includes Luna Sensation, Luna Experience and Luna Tranquility. The new labels expand the Luna registration to crops such as citrus, table and raisin grapes, berries, leafy veg- etables, tomatoes, pome and stone fruit, and a variety of other fruits and vegetables. Specific registrations vary by state. Product labels should be consulted for detailed information. For more information, visit www.cropscience.bayer.us. New soil adjuvant for resistant weed control O RO - RZ, a new soil adjuvant, has been introduced by Oro Agri Inc. to boost control of tough, Roundup- resistant weeds. ORO-RZ has shown encouraging results in boosting pre-emergent herbicide control of tough broadleaf weeds, the company says. In two consecutive years of university research field trials, the addition of ORO-RZ to popular, pre-emergent herbicide treatments signifi- cantly reduced the infestation of certified Roundup-re- sistant marestail in soybeans. ORO-RZ's spreading and penetrating ability helps the pre-emergent herbicide lay down a uniform blanket of protection to control germinating weed seedlings, according to Riley Reynolds, Oro Agri director of sales and marketing. ORO-RZ is not currently registered for use in Califor- nia. For more information, including field trial results, go to www.oro-rzusa.com. Good Stuff A selection of the latest products and services for tree fruit and grape growers There are many good reasons for growers to use NU FILM ® NU FILM has been used as a spreader- sticker on apples and tree fruits for over 45 years. During this period, it has demonstrated one very important thing: Consistent & Reliable Performance NU FILM is the best value insurance you can buy to protect expensive pesticides and help them perform properly under various weather conditions. Since it is gentle to the crop, NU FILM has not caused russet or other problems. Others may say they have similar products, but put your trust in those company consultants that recommend NU FILM. They are watching out for your bottom line. 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