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Objective  In this study, the Huma® growth manager product Breakout® was evaluated in terms of its effects on yield and quality of processing tomatoes.  Materials & Methods  In cooperation with the University of California, processing tomato seedlings were transplanted on a farm in Central Valley of California near Patterson on April 4 and then harvested

Background Oregon is one of the top blueberry producing states. Increasing blueberry production in an economical way with a high return on investment will significantly benefit blueberry growers. Breakout®, a yield-enhancing product, has increased the yield of fruit producing crops such as tomatoes. Objectives This field study aimed to test the effects of Huma® Breakout®on

Objective  Huma® Zap® has been shown to improve crop yield and soil conditions. This report illustrates some of the ways Zap® improves soil characteristics such as water-holding capacity and structure.  Materials & Methods  In this study, two sets of soil in pots were saturated with either water or 3% Zap® solution. None of the pots

Background Charcoal rot, caused by the soil-borne pathogen Macrophomina phaseolina, can be a significant threat to strawberry production. Two Huma® products, Promax® and Zap®, had previously been shown to be successful in managing soil-borne diseases in strawberries. Objectives The primary objectives of this study were to assess the efficacy of Promax® and Zap® in reducing

Objective  Speeding up the maturity timing of flowers and having more flowers on commercial ornamental plants will make them more marketable and help flower growers produce more potted flower plants per year. The focus of this study was to assess the effects of a natural humic product from Huma® called Micromate on the speed of

Background Application of Zap® to soils in combination with other Huma® fertilizers at various locations previously resulted in crops with improved plant growth and higher yields. Applying Zap® with grower standard products or as a single product application to soil and plants could also impact results. Objective The focus of this study was to observe