2023 NAFB Convention Trade Talk

The 80th NAFB Convention at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri featured the ever popular Trade Talk with over 100 industry organizations and companies. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast. Photos 2023 NAFB Convention Trade Talk Photos Trade Talk Interviews Renewable Fuels …

American Vanguard Expands Latin American Presence by Acquiring Punto Verde in Ecuador

Newport Beach, CA – October 9, 2023 -American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) announced today that its subsidiary AMVAC LATAM has acquired Punto Verde, a well-established distributor in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to strengthen its product portfolio and market access in the Latin American region. AMVAC LATAM is a key player in the Latin American agricultural sector and has become a leader in …

SIMPAS-applied Solutions™ Portfolio Expands with MicroSync Pro® MINI

Micronutrient formulation improves soil fertility programs NEWPORT BEACH, California – AMVAC® recently expanded the SIMPAS-applied Solutions™ portfolio with the addition of MicroSync Pro™ MINI. SIMPAS-applied Solutions (SaS™) are products that are prescriptively applied with patented SmartCartridge® container technology through the SIMPAS® application system to address unique agronomic needs. Multiple SaS products, such as insecticides, N-fixing solutions, nematicides, and nutrients, are …

AMVAC® and NewLeaf Symbiotics® Partner to Bring Biological Solutions to North American Crop Markets

Partnership to bolster AMVAC’s growing GreenSolutions™ biological portfolio; NewLeaf Symbiotics set to gain wider market access NEWPORT BEACH, California, Oct. 31, 2022 — AMVAC®, an American Vanguard® Company, and NewLeaf Symbiotics® of St. Louis, Missouri, are pleased to announce a new partnership to bring new and existing biologicals solutions to North American crop markets beginning in 2023. This collaboration will …

AMVAC, Azotic North America Collaborate to Develop, Commercialize N-Fixation Product Envita for SIMPAS-applied Solutions

Nitrogen-fixation solution expands application options for the SIMPAS system AMVAC® and Azotic North America are pleased to announce a collaboration to develop and commercialize nitrogen-fixation product Envita™ as an exciting addition to the expanding SIMPAS-applied Solutions™ portfolio. Envita is a naturally occurring food-grade bacteria that allows a to fix nitrogen. Envita can be applied in-furrow to multiple crops including corn …

iNvigorate Biological Is First Liquid Formulation to Join Growing Line of SIMPAS-applied Solutions

Now paired with the SIMPAS application system for corn and soybeans, iNvigorate assists in nutrient uptake and improving fertilizer efficiency (NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.) AMVAC® is pleased to announce that its iNvigorate® Biological is the first liquid product to be made available for application using the SIMPAS® system on corn and soybeans. iNvigorate – developed by Agrinos®, now an American Vanguard® …

AMVAC, Verdesian Life Sciences Expand Relationship, Add MicroSync® IronClad to SIMPAS-applied Solutions

Relationship broadens SIMPAS system micronutrient portfolio offerings NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 11, 2022 — AMVAC® and Verdesian® Life Sciences have agreed to expand their relationship to include MicroSync® IronClad IDC micronutrient along with MicroSync® ZINC micronutrient among crop inputs available through the SIMPAS® system. MicroSync® ZINC supplied by Verdesian was made available for the 2021 planting season through SIMPAS-applied Solutions™ …

AMVAC® Chemical Corporation Selects Archer Malmo as Agency of Record for SIMPAS-applied Solutions™

Agency will take on creative, branding, advertising, digital and PR duties for the SIMPAS-applied Solutions product portfolio AMVAC® Chemical Corporation, an American Vanguard® company, has named Archer Malmo the company’s integrated agency of record to support its SIMPAS-applied Solutions™ (SaS) product portfolio. Archer Malmo, one of the country’s leading independent advertising agencies, will now be responsible for advertising and integrated …

AMVAC® and Corteva® Collaborate on SIMPAS Prescription Application Technology

American Vanguard® Corporation (NYSE:AVD) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary AMVAC® Chemical Corporation completed the first phase of a testing relationship with Corteva® Agriscience (NYSE:CTVA) regarding Corteva’s use of AMVAC’s proprietary SIMPAS™ prescriptive application equipment. SIMPAS allows farmers to prescriptively apply multiple at-plant solutions. The technology enabled Corteva Agriscience, a leading agriculture company focused on developing crop protection, seed …

AMVAC Conducts On-Farm Testing of SIMPAS System

AMVAC, an American Vanguard Company, has just completed on-farm testing in five states for its new SIMPAS™ prescriptive application system. Farmers and retailers tested the systems in Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and Arkansas. Participating retailers include: Asmus Farm Supply, Harvest Land Co-op, Helena Agri-Enterprises, Nutrien Ag Solutions, and Simplot Grower Solutions. Set to launch commercially through select Trimble dealers in …

AMVAC® Releases New Logos for Recently Acquired Herbicides

AMVAC®, an American Vanguard® company, has designed new product logos and web pages for its recently acquired herbicides: Classic® Herbicide, FirstRate® Herbicide, Hornet® Herbicide and Python® Herbicide. “We are excited to offer these herbicide brands from AMVAC, expanding our crop protection portfolio and offering growers additional trusted solutions,” said Nathaniel Quinn, marketing manager for corn, soybean and sugar beet. “These …

AMVAC®, An American Vanguard Company, Closes $5M Strategic Agreement With Clean Seed Capital Group

AMVAC®, an American Vanguard® company (NYSE: AVD), announced today that it has closed a strategic license and investment agreement with Clean Seed Capital Group Ltd. (TSX-V: CSX). The relationship results in Clean Seed licensing to AMVAC certain intellectual property rights for an initial investment of US$2,500,000, plus an undisclosed royalty that will be payable to Clean Seed by AMVAC in …

AMVAC® Announces 10 New Products in 2020

AMVAC®, an American Vanguard® company, announces 10 new products in 2020. The announcement is a result of the corporation’s successful legacy of acquisitions and its “Innovation with Speed and Discipline” product development process, concentrating on specific, customer-focused solutions. “AMVAC’s recent product innovations have strengthened our crop protection portfolio allowing us to offer growers more trusted solutions. Our ‘10 in 2020’ …

2019 NAFB Convention

National Association of Farm Broadcasting

The 2019 National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention takes place, as usual, at the Westin in Kansas City, MO. This virtual ag newsroom will provide you some great content with interviews, speakers and photos as we get them. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast. …

AMVAC at 2019 Commodity Classic

Since 1945, AMVAC® Chemical Corporation has successfully served the results-driven global markets through development, manufacturing and marketing products for agricultural and commercial use. AMVAC brought the latest information on its diverse portfolio to corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers to the 2019 Commodity Classic in Orlando, FL. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free …