News
November 22, 2011
Jody Harris at Harris Ranch reported better than expected results and plans to continue using Agrostim FVO going forward into new season. He acknowledges the fact that Agrostim FVO can be mixed with other planned foliar sprays without creating any problems is extremely helpful.
November 18, 2011
Premier Pacific had an excellent harvest using a number of Andaman products stated Francisco Araujo despite the challenging season and widespread usage of our products in various growing regions and on an assortment of varietals. Francisco is very complementary of our products, their performance and results.
November 18, 2011
Frank Leeds was again pleased with the performance of Agrostim FVO. Frog’s Leap Winery produced satisfactory yields and an excellent quality harvest.
November 16, 2011
David Ilsley at Shafer Vineyards had another good season using Agrostim FVO even coupled with the challenges this year presented and plans to expand product usage to additional acreage.
November 15, 2011
Patrick Tokar at Renteria Vineyard Management was positive about the results of Agrostim and plans to use our foliars again, but in a more controlled setting to verify that they are contributing to the benefit of the vines.
November 3, 2011
Stag’s Leap (Treasury Estate Wines) produced better results using Andaman products showing a slight increase in yield mainly due to an improved berry set (berries per cluster and more uniform berries) relative to the control group. Plan to expand product use in the new season. Berry quality was excellent.
November 2, 2011
Al White at La Ribera Vineyards conducted a second trial of Andaman products that produced a higher quality grape including greater uniformity and yield in comparison to other similar blocks. Al plans to conduct another trial next season.
October 27, 2011
Ardzrooni Vineyard Management stated that it was hard to evaluate results because of the late harvest but was generally pleased with the performance of Agrostim FVO and plan to continue to use the product next season.
October 26, 2011
Clos Du Val Winery had a good year using Agrostim but yields were down overall this year due to a tough season so it would be very difficult to compare this year with the last three years but they plan to use our products again next year.
October 25, 2011
Steve Tylicki at Steele Wines reported good results using Andaman products despite a very challenging year and was overall, very pleased with the harvest even though yields did not increase.
August 23, 2011
Constellation Wines had its first season trial of Andaman’s products this season and was excited about the trial results and plans to expand use of the products next season.
June 1, 2011
Andaman had another successful sales year. We were fortunate to get some new customers this year including Stag’s Leap, Ardzrooni Vineyard Management, Constellation Wines, Hess Collection, White Cottage Ranch Winery, Covers Apple Ranch, and Tim Lindquist Vineyard Management in Paso Robles among others.
May 10, 2011
Premier Pacific Vineyards, Viader, Harris Ranch, Steele Wines and Clos Du Val Winery all went from trial of our products to full application of our products throughout their vineyards. Shafer Vineyards also expanded its trial acreage in Year Two.
November 15, 2010
Patrick Tokar of Renteria Vineyards Management stated that the vineyard where Agrostim was applied did very well this year and next year they plan on using the foliar again.
October 23, 2010
Al Wagner, Vineyard Operation Manager for Clos Du Val Wine Company, was extremely pleased with the performance of Agrostim this year. He was able to achieve very good consistency in grape quality from bloc to bloc and optimal pH levels at harvest. In 2011, Al plans to use Agrostim on his entire acreage.
October 10, 2010
Steve Tylicki, General Manager/Viticulturist for Steele Wines stated that in a very difficult dry farmed environment, there was a substantial improvement in vine growth and a corresponding improvement in yield.
September 30, 2010
Francisco Araujo, Northern California Regional Manager for Premier Pacific Vineyards applied Agrostim, Agrostim FVO and Supergrow products throughout their vineyards and stated that he had very positive results. He specifically made mention of the nice green leaves, less irrigation, and good growth experienced over any product utilized in the past. He stated that he was happy with the outcome and has plans to use the products again next year.
August 31, 2010
David Ilsley, Vineyard Manager at Shafer Vineyards, thought that the areas that were treated with Agrostim FVO had better color, a bit more shoot growth and possibly received less sunburn. David further stated that he thinks that he’s seeing the benefits from using Agrostim FVO, an OMRI certified organic product.
August 31, 2010
Bill Hanna at Muir-Hanna Vineyards thought the vines looked healthier longer before the leaf curl set in and the berry and bunch sizes looked very good prior to harvest. Bill further stated that he anticipated better ripening and nutrient storage at harvest.
August 10, 2010
Jody Harris at Harris Ranch was very happy with the use of Agrostim FVO and the corresponding results.
July 30, 2010
First year customer Frog’s Leap Winery is pleased with Agrostim FVO’s performance. Frank Leeds, Director of Vineyard Operations, stated that the vines that he has applied Agrostim FVO this year are extremely healthy and look to have good balance and yield for the upcoming harvest. Frank indicated that he’s committed to the using the product as he’s already planning more widespread usage of Agrostim FVO for the next season. Frog’s Leap is highly respected and renowned for its long term organic and sustainable dry farming practices.
June 20, 2010
Premier Pacific Vineyards purchases Supergrow with its high soluble potash count and minimum potassium analysis of 12% to address vineyard blocks with potassium deficiencies.
June 15, 2010
Silverado Resort becomes an ongoing customer of Andaman purchasing Agroturf for application on its two 18-hole, par-72 championship golf courses. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the North and South courses cover 360 scenic acres of oak shaded fairways and meticulously manicured greens. Agroturf has been specifically formulated to give turf grasses on tees, fairways, and greens exceptionally lush green color, increased density of grass, increased resistance to pedestrian traffic, improved moisture and nutrient retention, and increased resistance to stress damage from sun, cold, disease, nematodes, insect attack, and/or neglect. Agroturf’s special organic based balanced mineral formulation provides an optimized blend of NPK and micronutrients which release their nitrogen and other essential nutrients at a slower rate and thus, have no leaf burn potential.
May 20, 2010
Calera Wine Company trials Agrostim FVO for use on their organic certified vineyards.
May 19, 2010
Bolthouse Farms, one of California’s largest carrot producers with more than 90 years of farming experience, purchases Agrostim FVO for application on their organic certified product lines.
May 18, 2010
Premier Pacific Vineyards purchases both Agrostim and Agrostim FVO (OMRI Listed) as part of their ongoing vineyard nutritional program.
April 29, 2010
Andaman establishes new relationship with Renteria Vineyard Management.
April 20, 2010
Beckstoffer Vineyards purchases Agrostim for use in their Carneros vineyards.
April 15, 2010
Shafer Vineyards purchases Agrostim FVO to complement their established sustainable agriculture practice. Agrostim FVO is an OMRI listed product.
April 8, 2010
Andaman receives new product orders from Vino Farms and Muir-Hanna Vineyards.
April 6, 2010
La Ribera Vineyards initiates trial of Agrostim FVO.
April 2, 2010
Andaman has established new working relationships this season with Harris Ranch Napa Valley, Saviez Vineyard Management, Silverado Resort Golf Course, and Frog's Leap Vineyard. We have received product orders from past customers including Durell Vineyards, Lake County Grapevine Nursery, Pina Vineyard Management, Hoot Owl Creek/Alexander Valley Vineyards and Clos Du Val Winery.
November 2, 2009
Alan Viader, Director of Operations, Viader Vineyards, stated that "this year there was much better balance of fruit on the vines and a definite improvement in quality" after using Agrostim™ on their entire vineyard. Alan also stated that he "plans to increase the number of applications of Agrostim™ next year."
September 25, 2009
Hoot Owl Creek / Alexander Valley Vineyards is using Agrostim FVO™, an OMRI approved organic product. Mark Houser, Vineyard Manager, stated that "The block where Agrostim FVO™ was utilized is very healthy and looks very good!"
Deac Jones, Owner of Andaman and exclusive distributor of Ecotech organic based foliar fertilizers, said that he was not surprised by the results. "I've been evangelizing the virtues of these very advanced organic products for a long time. We have many success stories to share from around the world. The combination of top quality, distinctive ingredients and the dynamics and impact that those ingredients produce in combination is unmatched."
September 19, 2009
Pina Vineyard Management reported that the vines and crop load where Agrostim was applied looked very good. They plan on utilizing more product next year including some new applications to address specific crop issues.
September 9, 2009
Clos Du Val Winery was a first time user of Agrostim™ on its vines in 2009. According to Al Wagner, Vineyard Manager, "the vines going into harvest looked very good where Agrostim™ was used and not washed out as did other blocks." In addition, he stated, "this ranch has areas that have shown severe potassium deficiency but in the blocks where we used the product there was very little detectable. In the other blocks it remains very prevalent. Also quality was very good even with a bit of excessive yields. We had some good results and will plan to use more of the product next season."
August 3, 2009
Agrostim FVO™ received OMRI approval allowed for use in the Generic Material Listing: Fertilizers, Blended, Class: Crop Fertilizers and Soil Amendments. Agrostim FVO™ will be listed in the OMRI Products List available on the OMRI website and published annually. This listing indicates that Agrostim FVO™ complies with the OMRI Standards Manual and the OMRI Policy Manual which are based on the requirements of the USDA National Organic Program Rule (7 CFR Part 205).
July 10, 2009
We offer unique products with particular appealing attributes for vineyard application and typically recommend using Agrostim™ given its brilliant blend of minerals and micronutrients. Based on last year’s success in Sonoma and Napa counties, we have sold product to Alexander Valley Vineyards, Flora Springs, Durell, Clos Du Val, David Abreu, Jackson Family Farms, Lake County Grapevine Nursery, Pine Ridge, Beckstoffer, Viader and more.
June 3, 2009
Andaman has turned its sights to the Pacific and Northwest markets. For example, we have sold product to Symms Fruit Ranch outside of Boise, Idaho, a 4,500 acre diversified farm producing cherries, apples, peaches, nectarines, plums, pears, onions, potatoes, grain & cattle. Its products are distributed throughout the United States and exported to over 40 countries worldwide.
Nov. 11, 2008
Agrostim was trialed by Pine Ridge, Durrell, Pina Vineyard Management, Flora Springs, Hagafen, Beckstoffer and Abreu Management in 2008. We were very pleased to know that there were no negative impacts from combining our product with applications of anti-fungicides, anti-mildews, boron, calcium or zinc. It's extremely important to note that Agrostim can be combined with other products/minerals/nutrients so that an additional labor cycle is not created for its application alone. Petiole tests completed by Pina, Durrell and Pine Ridge revealed minor differences relative to the control group but that was anticipated given the less than ideal number of applications and the fact that vines typically take a couple years to show impact from a foliar. Durrell Vineyards did see an increase in phosphorous levels in its petiole tests for the vines treated with Agrostim which was extremely positive. Flora Springs observed a visible recovery of overly distressed vines and was very pleased with the product's performance. Abreu has continued to use Agrostim on its olive trees. It's being applied using fertigation.
June 30, 2008
Durell Vineyards agrees to trial of Agrostim. Durell produces grapes for Patz & Hall, Chateau St. Jean, Deloach, Kistler and Tor.
June 19, 2008:
Flora Springs Winery and Vineyard, Hagafen Cellars and David Abreu Vineyard Management have begun trials of Ecotech organic-based fertilizer products.
June 17, 2008:
One of the largest strawberry growers in China (Israeli Company) after seeing twice the root growth in its plants in just 2 weeks relative to their current fertilizer’s performance has began using Agrostim FVO on all of its 1000 acres of strawberries for export to Europe.
May 21, 2008
Beckstoffer Vineyards, Pine Ridge Winery, Pina Vineyard Management, and Nickel and Nickel have all agreed to trial Ecotech products.
May 14, 2008
Symms Fruit Ranch (Caldwell, Idaho) purchases Agrostim for orchard application (peaches, apples, cherries)