Weeds
Court cancels dicamba-based crop protection agents, EPA, Corteva, BASF respond
On June 8, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a key order providing farmers with needed clarity following the Ninth Circuit Court o... more »
Wilbur-Ellis launches new adjuvant for herbicides
Wilbur-Ellis Co., a precision agriculture, crop protection, seed and nutritional products company, has launched Efficax, an adjuvant that helps grower... more »
Study shows placement of fumigant metam sodium key to effectiveness
Decades of proven results show that the widely used soil fumigant metam sodium is a reliable tool for suppressing weeds, diseases and nematodes. Bu... more »
Heavy weeds on tap for Idaho potato growers, says expert
It was a very wet spring around the U.S., including in Idaho. The higher-than-usual precipitation could likely have potato growers in for a weedy summ... more »
Biodegradable herbicide Beloukha receives approval for EPA registration
Belchim Crop Protection USA (Belchim USA) has announced that Beloukha — a new biodegradable herbicide — has received approval for EPA registration... more »
Early Season Potato Herbicide Considerations
{Sponsored} Weeds are a grower’s enemy, so tackling them head on early in the season can make a world of difference later. Because there are a limit... more »
Study: How plants harness microbes to get nutrients
A Rutgers-led team has discovered how plants harness microbes in soil to get nutrients, a process that could be exploited to boost crop growth, figh... more »
Palmer amaranth confirmed in North Dakota
Palmer amaranth, a very aggressive weed, has been found in North Dakota for the first time according to North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension... more »
Court rules against EPA on chlorpyrifos
A three-judge panel from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent action to maintain th... more »
BASF completes acquisition of Bayer businesses, assets
BASF has closed the acquisition of a range of businesses and assets from Bayer. The transaction is a strategic complement to BASF’s crop protection... more »
