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CROP PROTECTION

MOSAIC ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH

BIOCONSORTIA TO COLLABORATE ON NEW

NITROGEN-FIXING MICROBIAL PRODUCTS

The Mosaic Company announced an ing microbials uses the natural soil-plant said Walt Precourt, Mosaic Senior Vice
agreement with BioConsortia, Inc. to process of nitrogen fixation, reducing the President-Strategy and Growth. “Our
collaborate to develop and launch ni- reliance on synthetic forms of nitrogen commitment to nutrient stewardship and
trogen-fixing microbial products to in- while still meeting the nutrient needs providing advances in soil health make
crease yields on corn, wheat and other of the crop for its growth and develop- these products a natural extension of our
major non-legume row crops. ment. The use of the products as part of ability to help Mosaic customers achieve
The collaboration will use BioCon- a balanced crop nutrition plan can help their goals.”
sortia’s patented Advanced Microbial farmers optimize the use of their fertiliz- Under the agreement, Mosaic will
Selection (AMS) process and other pro- er inputs and improve profitability. have exclusive rights to the nitrogen-fix-
prietary tools to develop the most robust “This collaboration, alongside the re- ing technology in the Americas, initially
and innovative microbials capable of cent introduction of Susterra fertilizer, focused on corn, wheat, cotton and sug-
colonizing a non-legume crop such as is one of several steps Mosaic intends to arcane.
corn. The addition of robust nitrogen-fix- take to build out a soil health portfolio,”
Circle 10 on enquiry card
COMPACT, CORDLESS POWER DRIVE

PACKS A PUNCH

Lightweight yet powerful CPDWW
cordless power drive from REED adapts
to drilling and tapping machines or at-
taches to exercise valves. Around 15
pounds, the cordless power drive is
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is a power kick-off feature. Add the
REED VOKUCLUTCH utility clutch for power cords or air lines are needed;
valve work or add the REED TMPDA eliminating tangles in tight spaces.
adapter to connect REED and other Battery power eliminates the need for
common tapping or drilling machines. extra equipment on the truck and light-
Designed for waterworks use, this unit ens the load the operator carries to the • Convenient carrying handle offers
concentrates on needs of in-ditch op- work zone. The physical size of the unit support for valve turning.
erators. Cordless equals safety as no is compact allowing it to fit easily into • Power switch has locking position,
ditches. but stops almost immediately when re-
leased.
• Lightweight, superior torque op-
tion for cordless power drive – just 15 • Power source is Bosch® angle
pounds (6.8 kg) grinder. User to provide an 18V Bosch®
battery, sold separately.
• Torque overload protection shuts off
with sudden jerk.
Circle 11 on enquiry card

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