All-Phase aims to power Washington’s fruit industry with recent expansion
All-Phase, headquartered in Union Gap, Washington, recently announced a facility expansion of over 15,000 square feet, according to a news release. The company, which has an additional location in East Wenatchee, provides services as an electrical contractor and control systems integrator, specializing in supporting the heart of Washington’s fruit and vegetable industry.
“We’re excited about the future, embracing new technology like robotics and AI to make our customers’ operations more efficient and innovative,” according to a statement from Angela Couchman, All-Phase chief financial officer. “But what truly sets us apart is our dedication to building strong, lasting relationships with our clients. We take pride in being a partner our neighbors can rely on for all their electrical and automation needs.”
The All-Phase agricultural engineering team helps customers create a customized design to maximize production. The team provides detailed plans, which can include GPS layouts and staking, trellis layouts, loading areas, shade cloth and bird netting, ponds and water boxes, irrigation systems, pump stations, shops and equipment storage, worker housing, wind machines, site utilities, automated orchard controls and sulfur burners.
The company also provides customized dashboards to allow customers to use their smartphone, tablet or computer to control equipment operations such as activating valves, starting pumps or monitoring temperature, moisture levels and pressure differential across filters. All-Phase has both hardwired and cellular-based control options.
For more information, visit: allphaseco.com.
Martin joins BX board
BX, a provider of environmental farm management software, recently announced the appointment of Kerry Martin as nonexecutive chair of its board of directors, according to a news release.
As a cloud-computing entrepreneur, Martin brings more than two decades of leadership to BX. He is the founder and former CEO of CodeCorrect, where he helped propel the company to No. 18 on the Inc. 500 fastest-growing companies list and oversaw an increase in revenues from $200,000 to $9 million in just four years. He later founded Vitalware, a market-leading healthcare compliance and revenue cycle company. Martin currently serves as the interim executive director of Sozo Sports of Central Washington, where he champions active lifestyles and community-driven initiatives.
“I’m excited to join BX as nonexecutive chair and contribute to its vision of revolutionizing environmental farm management through data-driven technology,” said Martin. “BX’s commitment to empowering farmers aligns with my passion for building impactful, mission-driven businesses.”
Martin’s appointment comes as BX accelerates its efforts to provide farmers with the tools they need to navigate the rapidly changing environmental landscape, unlock carbon credit opportunities and ensure long-term sustainability, according to the release. “We are thrilled to welcome Kerry to our board,” said Ben Bardsley, CEO and founder of BX. “His extensive experience in building and scaling businesses, combined with his innovative approach to problem-solving, will be invaluable as BX continues to expand its impact in sustainable agriculture.”
For more information, visit: bx.tech.
MyLand announces $4.8M program to enhance soil health in Washington
MyLand recently announced a new $4.8 million opportunity in Washington state to enhance soil health for farmers, according to a news release. The program, funded in combination with the Washington State Department of Agriculture and Washington State Department of Commerce, focuses on supporting sustainable agricultural practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Growers who qualify to participate in the program will receive the MyLand service at no cost in the first year. The service leverages the power of live, native microalgae to rejuvenate soil health, thereby improving productivity, profitability and sustainability. MyLand integrates seamlessly into existing farm operations, providing a scalable, farmer-friendly service that delivers measurable improvements across key metrics such as crop yields, product quality, water efficiency and soil vitality.
“We are excited to offer this program to growers in Washington,” said Dane Hague, MyLand cofounder and CEO. “By improving soil health, we can unlock a powerful connection between agriculture and climate resiliency. This program offers growers a way to steward their land and improve their soil health while boosting crop yields and supporting more sustainable farming practices that benefit both growers and the environment.”
MyLand’s new program aims to cover 9,000 acres and is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs and improving public health to help the state achieve its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 95 percent by 2050 and to promote climate-smart practices that will aid in the process of carbon sequestration in the soil. Information about the CCA is available at: climate.wa.gov.
Growers interested in participating in the program can reach out to MyLand via email at: d.booher@myland.ag or t.schutt@myland.ag.
For more information, visit: MyLand.ag.
Automatic Trap Co. introduces TerraTrap for ground squirrels
Automatic Trap Co., the U.S. distributor for Goodnature trapping technology and supplies since 2016, recently launched the TerraTrap Ground Squirrel Kit, a humane trap designed exclusively for the California ground squirrel, according to a news release.
The California ground squirrel is a pest problem for tree fruit and grape growers in California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada, according to the release. The TerraTrap, which retails for $499.99, mimics the natural environment squirrels are used to with a realistic rock design and encourages tunneling into the trap. The internal system kills instantly using a CO2-powered, self-resetting trap that kills up to 18 times before needing a new cartridge. The dead squirrel is then released and easily scavenged by birds or other animals.
For more information, visit: automatictrap.com.
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