Ingevity’s Nuchar® AG activated carbon technology enhances crop yield and health

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Ingevity (NYSE: NGVT) highlights the advantages of its Nuchar® AG activated carbon technology for grass farming applications through a new video. The product enhances crop yield by protecting seedlings from excess herbicides during planting. Valley Agronomics, a supplier of herbicides, reports that Nuchar AG leads to faster application and significantly reduces crop injury by up to 85%. Testing conducted by an agricultural research firm confirms Nuchar AG's superior performance, helping farmers in regions like Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

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• Nuchar AG reduces crop injury by up to 85%.
• Superior adsorption of herbicides enhances seedling protection.
• Valley Agronomics maintains trust and confidence with farmers.

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The benefits of Ingevity’s (NYSE: NGVT) Nuchar® AG activated carbon technology for grass farming applications are highlighted in a recently released video about the herbicide formulation Valley Agronomics supplies to farmers to improve crop yield and health. Nuchar AG’s superior adsorption of excess herbicide protects seedlings during planting, while the product’s ability to stay in suspension longer leads to more efficient application.

Valley Agronomics has leveraged the expertise of a respected agricultural research firm to test the efficacy of multiple activated carbons in the products they supply to farms across Oregon’s Willamette Valley, among other regions. Nuchar AG has been found to outperform other activated carbons, helping Valley Agronomics remain a trusted supplier and enabling farmers to plant with confidence each growing season.

“Farming crews spraying formulas that include Nuchar AG experience faster, simpler application and these fields demonstrate up to 85% less crop injury,” said Dennis Roth, vice president, Western region, at Valley Agronomics. “Even one look at fields using Nuchar AG shows grass that is fuller and more vibrant than the rest.”

The video of Nuchar AG’s value in agricultural applications can be viewed here. The story in its entirety can also be read here.

Ingevity: Purify, Protect and Enhance
Ingevity provides products and technologies that purify, protect, and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, we develop, manufacture and bring to market solutions that help customers solve complex problems and make the world more sustainable. We operate in two reporting segments: Performance Chemicals, which includes specialty chemicals and engineered polymers; and Performance Materials, which includes high-performance activated carbon. These products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, publication inks, coatings, elastomers, bioplastics and automotive components that reduce gasoline vapor emissions. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 25 locations around the world and employs approximately 1,750 people. The company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NGVT). For more information, visit www.ingevity.com.

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FAQ

What is Nuchar AG's impact on crop yield for NGVT?

Nuchar AG improves crop yield by protecting seedlings from excess herbicides and reducing crop injury by up to 85%.

How has Valley Agronomics utilized Nuchar AG?

Valley Agronomics uses Nuchar AG to enhance herbicide formulations, leading to faster application and healthier crops.

Where is Nuchar AG particularly effective according to the press release?

Nuchar AG has been tested and proven effective in regions such as Oregon's Willamette Valley.

What are the benefits of using Nuchar AG in farming applications?

Benefits include reduced crop injury, better herbicide efficiency, and improved seedling health during planting.

When was the press release regarding Nuchar AG published?

The press release was published on March 4, 2021.