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What is humate? Humic acid? v Humate - Fossilized Humic Substances found in mineral deposits formed by prehistoric organisms and known as peat, lignite, anthracite, and bituminous coal. Peat is the newest of the three and bituminous is the oldest. They usually contain large quantities of trace minerals. v Humic Acid - Humic acid composes the fraction of humic substances that is not soluble in water under acid conditions, but becomes soluble under higher p. H or basic conditions.

What can they do? 1. Increase the water holding capacity of soil. 2. Break up unproductive clay soils. 3. Help retain water soluble inorganic fertilizers, then release them as needed to plants. 4. Stimulate seed germination and viability, and root formation, respiration, and growth. 5. Fosters improved soil drainage. 6. Increase uptake of proteins and minerals by plants. 7. Establish a desirable environment for microorganism development.

Where Do Humates Come From? v Humates occur in many forms in different parts of the world. Some deposits originated in saltwater, but Menefee Humate is mined from one of the richest deposits of freshwater humates in the world, the Menefee formation located in New Mexico, U. S. A. v Why Is Menefee Humate so Special? v v v Menefee Humate is a pathogen free, totally natural soil conditioner without chemical product, containing virtually no salt, that utilizes prehistoric organic material to stimulate microbial activity and improve the plant’s ability to take in vital nutrients for enhanced growth and development.

Where Do Humates Come From? Salt Water Based Leonardite Fresh Water Based Menefee Humate

For over 70 million years, prehistoric plants and animals lay decomposed beneath the earth’s surface. Now, through a series of geological events and volcanic eruptions, this rich organic material, Menefee Humate is now available for all types of soil enrichment programs.

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MENEFEE MINERAL Granular Product • Menefee Humate Water Soluble Powder Products • Grow-Plex SP • Nutri-Plus 5 -15 -15 • Sea. Mate • Seamate-Fe 6 -8 -12

Menefee Humate A Natural Trace Mineral, Carbon, and Humic Acid Based Soil Conditioner Product Description: A natural trace mineral, carbon, and humic acid based granular soil conditioner that acts as an organic chelator and microbial stimulator. It has a unique carbon matrix incorporating a high concentration of trace minerals and organic acids, specifically humic acid, which improves the plant’s ability to take in vital nutrients. For plant growth and development. Product Analysis: Humic Acids Nitrogen (N) Calcium (Ca) Magnesium (Mg) PH 60, 00% 1, 04% 0, 14% 3, 4 Potassium Phosphate Sulfur Iron (Fe) < 0, 10 % 0, 18% 0, 30%

Industrial Spray Dryer Where the granular base product Menefee Humate becomes powder

Humic Acid Based Water-Soluble Powders Advantages vs. Liquid Humic & Fulvic Acid Products v Compatibility – maintain a near neutral p. H of 6, 2 – 6, 4. Compatible with liquid fertilizers, micronutrients, fungicides, and insecticides. Go into a true solution so there are no sedimentation problems in blending tanks or clogging in applicators. v Composition – maintain a high level of humic acid, fulvic acid, and carbon. Extensive research demonstrates the benefits of using both humic acid and fulvic acid in the same application if possible. v Efficacy – very effective at low rates. Foliar applications of 125 – 250 grams/hectare per application and soil applications of 250 – 500 grams/hectare per application with standard nutrient programs have proven to be very effective. v Economical – A retail cost to the grower which is very affordable as an ingredient in any fertility program. v Transportation, storage, and handling – super concentrated spray dried watersoluble powders are easy to ship and store until time of application.

GROW-PLEX SP All Purpose Trace Mineral, Carbon, and Humic Acid Based Water-Soluble Powder Product Description A natural trace mineral, carbon, and humic acid based water-soluble powder derived from Menefee Humate® for use as a stand alone product or as an ingredient in balanced fertility programs as a foliar nutrient spray or soil drench for plant growth and development. Grow-Plex SP™ has excellent tank mix flexibility due to its balanced formulation and neutral p. H. Product Analysis: Humic Acids Fulvic Acid Carbon p. H 60, 0 % 26, 0 % 20, 0 % Packaging: Calcium (Ca) Magnesium (Mg) 6, 2 Buckets of 5 Kg and 12 Kg Drums of 114 Kg 1, 7 % 0, 3 %

NUTRI PLUS 5 -15 -15 Grow-Plex SP plus N-P-K Product Description A natural trace mineral, carbon, and humic acid based water-soluble powder derived from Menefee Humate® for use as a stand alone product, or as an ingredient in balanced fertility programs as a foliar nutrient spray or soil drench for plant growth and development. Nutri-Plus™ has excellent tank mix flexibility due to its balanced formulation and neutral p. H. Product Analysis Humic Acids Fulvic Acid Carbon Potash (K 2 O) p. H Packaging: 30, 0 % Phosphate (P 2 O 5) 10, 0 % Nitrogen 20, 0 % Calcium (Ca) 15, 0% Magnesium (Mg) 6, 2 Buckets of 5 Kg and 12 Kg Drums of 114 Kg 15, 0% 1, 7% 0, 3%

SEAMATE Grow-Plex plus Algae Product Description Seamate is a balanced trace mineral, carbon and humic acid based water-soluble powder with added seaweed. It contains essential micro-nutrients derived from Menefee Humate® and algae from the Atlantic Ocean off the shores of Ireland (nodosum d'ASCOPHYLLUM). Seamate can be used as a stand alone product or as an ingredient in balanced fertility programs as a foliar nutrient spray or soil drench for plant growth and development. Sea-Mate™ has excellent tank mix flexibility due to its balanced formulation and neutral p. H. Product Analysis Humic Acid. . 20, 0% Fulvic Acid. . 10, 0% p. H 6, 2 Packaging: Derived From: Menefee Humate® and ASCOPHYLLUM nodosum Growth Stimulants: Cytokinins, Auxins, Gibberellins, & Betaines Buckets of 5 Kg and 12 Kg Drums of 114 Kg

SEAMATE Fe 6 -8 -12 Nutri-Plus plus Algae Product Description A balanced seaweed, N-P-K, trace mineral, carbon, and humic acid based watersoluble powder for use as a stand alone product, or as an ingredient in balanced fertility programs as a foliar nutrient spray or soil drench for plant growth and development. Sea-Mate Fe 6 -8 -12™ has excellent tank mix flexibility due to its balanced formulation and neutral p. H. Product Analysis Humic Acids Fulvic Acid Total Nitrogen 3% Urea Nitrogen Phosphate (P 2 O 5) Potash (K 2 O) Iron (Fe) 5, 0% Packaging: 20, 0 % 10, 0 % 6, 0% Derived From: Potassium Phosphate, Urea, Menefee Humate®, Ferrous Sulfate ASCOPHYLLUM nodosum 8, 0% 12, 0% p. H Buckets of 5 Kg and 12 Kg Drums of 114 Kg 6, 2

University & Field Research Results on the granular Menefee Humate

Study Results Summary Onions 25% Increase in Production Carrots 84% Increase in Production Potatoes Beans 5% Increase in Production More medium size potatoes 10% Increase in Production

EFFECT OF VARIOUS RATES OF MENEFEE HUMATE ON ONION YIELD AND QUALITY TM Applied with Standard Fertility and Farm Management Practices Dr. John Keenan. NMSU/NAPI. Farmington, NM 1994 -1995 Control 125 Kg / Hect. MH Another significant effect of the Menefee Humate. TM on onion production is that of onion pungency. Pungency refers to how hot and strong the flavor of an onion is. The data show that an increase in the rate of Menefee Humate. TM resulted in a decrease in onion pungency.

EFFECT OF VARIOUS RATES OF MENEFEE HUMATE ON TOTAL CARROT YIELD Applied with Standard Fertility and Farm Management Practices Dr. John Keenan. NMSU/NAPI. Farmington, NM 1994 -1995 Control - 125 Kg/Hect. MH Control – 375 Kg/Hect MH TM

EFFECT OF MENEFEE HUMATE TREATMENTS ON POTATO YIELD TM PLOTS FURTHEST INWARD FARM ROAD. STANDARD MANAGEMENT AND FERTILIZATION ON ALL PLOTS. SAMPLING AND GRADING Dr. Dale Hensel, IFAS, Hastings, Fl. Wayne Smith Farm. Hasting, FL 1996 Control 125 Kg/Hect. MH

EFFECT OF MENEFEE HUMATE ON POTATO YIELD AND GRADE TM Applied with Standard Fertility and Farm Management Practices Dr. John Keenan. NMSU/NAPI. Farmington, NM 1994 -1995 Control 125 Kg/Hect. MH

1999 Lettuce Trails in Oxnard, California Untreated Treated

1999 Broccoli Trials in Oxnard, California Untreated Treated

University & Field Research Results on the concentrate powder Grow-Plex

Study Results Summary Acala Cotton Corn Tomato Soybeans Table Grapes 15, 4% Increase in Lint Yield 15, 0% Increase in Grain Yield 25, 0% Increase in Production 8, 5% Increase in Production Enhanced fruit set, uniformity and quality

Field Corn Response to Three Rates of Grow-Plex™ Dr. L. Boukerrou. C. I. R. T. A. Parkersburg, IA, 1997 1 Control at 100% Nitrogen 2 GP a 0, 65 Kg/H. at 75% Nitrogen 3 GP a 1, 25 Kg/H. at 75% Nitrogen 4 GP a 2, 50 Kg/H. at 75% Nitrogen Number of Treatments

Effect of Grow-Plex™ on “Festival” Sweet Corn Yields Dr. George Hochmuth. University of Florida (IFAS). Gainesville, Florida, 1997 GP a 0, 125 Kg/Hectare GP a 0, 250 Kg/Hectare GP a 0, 500 Kg/Hectare

University Of California, Fresno Effect of Grow-Plex™ on Tomato Yield GP was applied at bloom as a foliar application to both treatments

Soybean Response to Grow-Plex™ MIDWEST 2100 SOYBEANS IN-FURROW AND FOLIAR APPLICATIONS Dr. E. S. Oplinger. University of Wisconsin. Madison, Wisconsin, 1997. 1 Control 2 GP at 0, 050 Kg/H 3 GP at 0, 125 Kg/H 4 GP at 0, 250 Kg/H 5 GP at 0, 125 Kg/H + (2) treatments of 0, 100 Kg/H. Number of Treatments

Grow-Plex Applied to: Raisin Grapes, Caruthers, Ca (1998 -2001) Table Grapes, Bakersfield, Ca. (2001) Enhanced Fruit Set v Enhanced Uniformity v Better Overall Quality v Safe, No Burning v Compatible with Fungicides & Insecticides v v Application rates: – 125 grams per application per hectare with Foliar Fertilizer program – 250 grams per application per hectare with Drip Fertilization

Grow-Plex Applied to: Stone Fruit, Kingsburg, Ca (2000 -2001) Enhanced Fruit Set v Enhanced Uniformity v Better Overall Quality v Enhanced uptake of micro-nutrients (Iron) v Compatible with Fungicides v Safe, No Burning v v Application rates: – 250 grams per application per hectare with Foliar Fertilizer program

Grow-Plex™applied to strawberries Watsonville, California (2001 -2004) • Increased production of Plants / Berries • Increased Uniformity • Better General Quality • Safe, No Burning • Better and Richer taste Application rates: • 125 grams / Hectare / application with a foliar fertilization program • 250 grams / Hectare / application with a drip irrigation fertilization program

Synergy Between Various Fungicides & Grow-Plex™ Chris Fox. Color Spot/Lone Star Growers San Antonio, Texas, 1997 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Treatment Numbers Standard Fungicides (Alliete, Daconil, Kocide, Fungo Flo) 5 Heritage + Standard 2 1 + Grow-Plex 6 5 + Grow-Plex 3 Heritage Fungicide 7 All treatments w/o Grow-Plex 4 3 + Grow-Plex 8 All treatments with Grow-Plex

Synergy Between Various Fungicides & Grow-Plex™ Chris Fox. Color Spot/Lone Star Growers San Antonio, Texas, 1997 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 Treatment Numbers Standard Fungicides (Alliete, Daconil, Kocide, Fungo Flo) 5 Heritage + Standard 2 1 + Grow-Plex 6 5 + Grow-Plex 3 Heritage Fungicide 7 All treatments w/o Grow-Plex 4 3 + Grow-Plex 8 All treatments with Grow-Plex 7 8

Menefee Mineral Program v APPLICATION: ROW CROPS (Melons, Lettuce, Broccoli, Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Corn, etc. ) v Pre-Plant Application: Granular Menefee Humate® at 60 Kg – 185 Kg/Hectare as a stand alone product or blended into the granular pre-plant fertilizer. Approximately 1, 5 Kg per 100 linear meters of planting bed. v Foliar Applications: Grow-Plex / Nutri-Plus™ at 125 grams/Hectare per application every 2 to 3 weeks, make at least 4 applications. Side Dress Application: Grow-Plex / Nutri-Plus™ at 250 grams/Hectare per application every 3 to 4 weeks, make at least 2 applications. v

Menefee Mineral Program v APPLICATION: TREE FRUIT and VINES (Citrus, Stone Fruit, Table/Wine Grapes, and Raisin Grapes) v v v Pre-Plant Application: Granular Menefee Humate® at 150 to 300 Kg/Hectare as a stand alone product or blended into the granular pre-plant fertilizer. Broadcast between rows in late fall or early spring. Foliar Applications: Grow-Plex / Nutri-Plus™ at 125 grams/Hectare per application at bloom and every 2 to 3 weeks, make at least 4 applications. Side Dress Application: Grow-Plex / Nutri-Plus™ at 250 grams/Hectare per application every 3 to 4 weeks, make at least 2 applications during fruiting season.

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