Category: Diseases
Cornell to get grant for biological crop protection research for potatoes
Biological control of potato pests in one of seven projects listed under a $655,000 specialty crop block grant from the USDA to Cornell University.
EU to ban use of mancozeb, which is due for EPA review in US
In Europe, growers will soon be without the availability of the broad-spectrum fungicide mancozeb, which is commonly used to combat late blight.
Certis USA adds two ag veterans to sales team
Sherm Hollins and Tim Riley bring decades of experience of dedication to the needs of agriculture customers in their new roles as key account managers.
GROPRO approved for six products by organic institute
The Organic Materials Review Institute has approved six GROPRO products for organic farming use, including the potato-focused Vigilance nematicide.
University of Idaho project to target PVY, mop-top virus in seed potatoes
Using a $5.8 million grant, a team of two dozen scientists, led by Alexander Karasev, will target potato virus Y and potato mop-top virus in seed potatoes.
Certis USA unveils new website
The company’s new website as an online resource for its broad portfolio of biological products for use in U.S. and international commercial agriculture.
AgBiome’s fungicide Howler now approved in 49 states
AgBiome’s Howler fungicide was recently approved by the state regulators in California and New York, according to a news release from the company.
Valent U.S.A. opens Northern California facility
Valent U.S.A. has opened a new state-of-the-art facility in San Ramon, California, called the North American Innovation Center (NAIC).
Late blight found in southwestern New York
Late blight was confirmed Aug. 27 on a farm in Chautauqua County, New York, on both tomatoes and potatoes. It also was recently found in Tennessee.
Late blight confirmed in Washington, Wisconsin
Late bight (Phytophthora infestans), a disease that can spread quickly, has been confirmed in potato fields in central Wisconsin and near Pasco, Washington.
Marrone Bio, Vive to combine technologies for new bio crop protection products
Vive Crop Protection’s precision chemistry technology will be combined with Marrone Bio Innovations products to create more efficient crop protection tools.
Vive Crop Protection gets $7.2 million to expand precision chemistry footprint in US
Vive Crop Protection recently announced a $7.2 million investment from Urbana Corporation to enhance the company’s precision agriculture tools.
California looking at chlorpyrifos alternatives
A report issued July 16 identifies alternatives for California growers to the banned pesticide chlorpyrifos and calls for continued work towards safer, more sustainable pest management practices.
