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Update from The Desk of Chris Oliva
Welcome to another edition of the AG RX newsletter. We are busy everywhere as I am sure you are as well. Avocados all along the coast are being sprayed for thrip activity. If all the fruit holds it looks like it will be a banner crop. Citrus continues to be sprayed for ACP and the…
I AM AG RX- Craig Harris
AG RX is very fortunate to have Craig as a PCA. He brings years of experience on many different crops. He is committed to making sure his customers get the service they deserve. His enthusiasm for his job contagious and contributes to why he is respected and loved by his co-workers. Thanks Craig for bringing…
Asian Citrus Psyllid in Ventura County Citrus Update
It has been almost nine years since the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) was first found in California. At that time I predicted that it’s expansion into the citrus industry in our state would not be like that as it had occurred in Florida a few years earlier. In Florida it was first found in 1998…
Product Highlight- GroZyme
Micronutrient Spray GroZyme is a proprietary product that is being used in growing regions across the United States improving plant growth and increasing crop yields for over 35 years. GroZyme is produced through a series of organic processes in large covered, temperature controlled, stainless steel vessels referred to as “bioreactors”. This process uses natural, non-genetically…
Larry Guidotti Retires from AG RX
Sometimes, saying goodbye is an easy thing to do. Other times it is not. In fact, it can be downright difficult. Well, in the case of Larry Guidotti’s retirement, it is one of those times when it is tough. Don’t get me wrong, I am—and everyone at AG RX is—truly happy for Larry and wish…
On the Road with AG RX- Fillmore Agroponics
For this issue AG RX visited Fillmore Agroponics. We were met by Scott Beylik, the owner, who gave us our tour. The business was started in 1971 by his father and grandfather. Fillmore Agroponics grow tomatoes and cucumbers in a soil-less media in three green houses. The media they use is derived from coconut shells. …
Did you know AG RX carries- GlyStar Plus
GlyStar Plus is a 4# per gallon glyphosate generic herbicide. We recently switched from carrying Honcho Plus to GlyStar Plus due to Monsanto no longer making the Honcho Plus. GlyStar Plus has the same 41% Glyphosate active and labeling as the Honcho. If you have questions on this product please talk with your AG RX…
I Grow with AG RX- Scott Beylik
Scott Beylik runs Fillmore Agroponics and Beylik Farms in Fillmore. He grows hydroponic tomatoes, cucumbers and other field crops to sell at the local farmers markets from Santa Barbara down to Los Angeles. AG RX supplies Scott with custom blended fertilizer and pest control products. How did you get started in this business?The business was…
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