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New Products Vive Midac FC Insecticide Potato and sugarbeet growers who want long-lasting control of sucking and chewing pests have a unique new tool. The U.S. EPA recently registered Midac FC (imidacloprid), and it becomes the newest addition to Vive Crop Protection's product lineup. As a soil application, Midac FC provides proven control of aphids, Colorado potato beetles, flea beetles, leafhoppers and potato psyllid in potatoes, as well as suppression of symptoms of potato leaf roll virus, potato yellows, net necrosis and wireworms. In sugarbeets, Midac FC controls aphids, leafhoppers, whiteflies and flea beetles. Midac FC contains the Allosperse "delivery system in a jug"—novel technology from Vive that changes how proven active ingredients behave in the spray tank. This eliminates clogged nozzles and gummed-up lines as well as bulky and expensive equipment. Midac FC is available to potato and sugarbeet growers for the 2020 growing season. Contact Vive Crop Protection at (416) 260-8889 or www.vivecrop.com. Valley Insights Valley Insights is designed to move growers closer to autonomous crop management, generating greater returns while using fewer inputs and resources. Using computer vision, the service scouts to identify areas of over- or under- irrigation and related plant stress. It goes beyond typical aerial imaging, using artificial intelligence to analyze the visual data, detect issues and alert the grower so proper actions can be taken. More and more, growers are also contending with increased resource restriction. In a changing climate, water restriction represents the new normal for growers across the country, and AI-enabled technologies like Valley Insights are helping them maintain yields while using fewer resources. Valley has integrated user feedback from the limited release of Valley Insights, prioritizing product development without sacrificing its commitment to simplicity and ease of use—all with the goal of enhancing the service prior to additional expansion in 2020. Learn more at www.valleyirrigation.com. 10 POTATO GROWER | DECEMBER 2019 BioSafe Systems' PerCarb As of July 25, 2019, BioSafe Systems' PerCarb has been approved for use in the state of California by the Department of Pesticide Regulation. PerCarb is an EPA-registered, zero-hour REI, broad-spectrum bactericide/fungicide designed to treat and control plant pathogens that cause major foliar diseases on field- grown crops, tree crops, vine crops, berries, small fruits, vegetable crops and greenhouse fruits and vegetables. PerCarb is designed for superior coverage in foliar applications with no phytotoxicity as well as pre- and post-season dormant applications for many tree and vine crops, providing excellent control of downy mildew, powdery mildew, botrytis rot, bacterial leaf spot and more. For more information, contact BioSafe Systems at (888) 273-3088 or www.biosafesystems.com. Dosatron Mega-Flo D400 Injectors The D400 Series is available immediately and is easy to set up with no programming necessary. It's compatible with multiple chemicals such as nutrients, additives and acids. The D400 can be installed in parallel for flow rates up to 1,200 gallons per minute and in series for simultaneous dosing of three individual solutions at different dilution rates. With five models to choose from, it is perfect for all sizes and types of applications. The D400 is part of the Mega-Flo Series and uses self-compensating diversion technology. It includes a high-performance piston, and there are no Venturi tips to clog. The D400's low injection rates allow for direct injection of undiluted products and with rates up to 1:200 it is ideal for standard applications. To learn more about the D400 Series, contact Dosatron International at (800) 523- 8499 or www.dosatronusa.com.(888) 273-3088 or www.biosafesystems.com.