3 Key Benefits Apple Farmers See From Agricultural Biologicals

How biologicals boost productivity & profitability across apple orchards

Like all farmers, apple farmers aim to maximize yields and profits through cost-effective and innovative inputs. Agricultural biologicals provide a natural way to improve overall profitability through boosting apple orchard productivity.

This blog explores 3 key agronomic advantages that agricultural biological offer apple growers, including:

• #1: Improved nutrient uptake and availability
• #2: Expanded root systems and plant growth
• #3: Increased marketable yield
• BONUS: How Locus AG biologicals stack up

Key Apple Tree Benefit #1: Improved Nutrient Uptake and Availability

Biologicals contain beneficial soil microbes like bacteria and fungi. These microbes form symbiotic relationships with apple trees to enhance nutrient absorption from the soil. Specific microbial strains make key nutrients more bioavailable to the roots. Better nutrient uptake leads to more vigorous growth and fruit production.

READ MORE: Unlock Unused Nutrients from Your Soil with Biologicals

Key Apple Tree Benefit #2: Expanded Root Systems and Tree Growth

The microbes in biologicals colonize apple tree roots and produce compounds that stimulate root growth. The increased root mass allows apple trees to explore a larger volume of soil and absorb more soil moisture and nutrients.

Key Apple Tree Benefit #3: Increased Marketable Yield

All of the agronomic benefits that biologicals bring to apple trees drive higher yields and ROI for apple farmers.

Trials by Qualls Agricultural Laboratory, an independent contract research organization (CRO) in Ephrata, WA, showed Locus Agriculture (Locus AG) biologicals improved apple yields by 2,900 lbs/acre over the grower’s standard program. The impressive results were replicated in a second year of trials.

For an average size  apple orchard, that yield increase can mean thousands of dollars in extra revenue from each acre.

When productivity benefits like this are shown in apple trees, biologicals often have the ability to pay for themselves and more through increased revenue from additional yield.

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Locus AG Biological Solutions for Apple Farmers

Locus AG offers cutting-edge biological products to boost yields & ROI in apple orchards. Our product, Rhizolizer Duo for Vineyards & Orchards, contains a proprietary blend of Trichoderma and Bacillus strains proven to expand roots, enhance plant vigor, improve nutrient uptake and efficiency, and increase yields.

The biologicals are produced in the USA and can be shipped immediately. They are available through many major agricultural distributors and retailers. Contact us today to connect with a sales rep in your region.

Invest in your apple orchards and your bottom line with Locus AG’s simply vital biological inputs.