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Latest crop protection tool from Syngenta now available
The latest insect control tool from crop protection and technology company Syngenta has received EPA registration and is available for use, subject to state approvals. Plinazolin technology, in development for 12 years, will power five insecticide... more
Soilborne diseases to be major focus of Idaho Potato Conference
The 58th annual Idaho Potato Conference is set for Jan. 21-22 in Pocatello. The two-day event is hosted by the University of Idaho. Discussion topics will include soilborne diseases, with the first day of the conference featuring a session examini... more
MPIC Winter Conference to feature popular potato content creator
Early bird registration for the Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s 2026 Winter Potato Conference runs through December. The conference, set for Jan. 27-29 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will feature educational and breakout sessions on topics inc... more
Tidal Grow AgriScience names new business development leader
Chitosan-based technology company Tidal Grow AgriScience has named Debbie Watts as its new vice president of innovation and business development. Watts will help connect growers with technology that improves yield and maximizes return on investmen... more
Farmers’ Almanac stopping its presses after 2026
The presses are falling silent for a 200-year farming tradition. The 2026 Farmers' Almanac will be the last of its kind. Editor Sandy Duncan and editor emeritus Peter Geiger have announced this coming year’s publication will be the almanac's fin... more
Agriculture Workforce Coalition elects co-chairs
New leaders have been elected to the Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC), a coalition of ag groups seeking long-term labor reform. The organization’s steering committee unanimously elected Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation presid... more
Newly registered products’ active ingredient targets Colorado potato beetle
The EPA has registered 10 products containing the new active ingredient isocycloseram, a broad-spectrum contact insecticide proposed for use on agricultural crops, turf and ornamentals. The Colorado potato beetle is among the target pests for prod... more
Proposed rule would establish new WOTUS definition
An EPA proposal to establish a new definition of waters of the United States aims to reduce permitting delays and reduce costs and uncertainty. The proposed rule, announced by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Assistant Secretary of the Army Adam T... more
Applications for second round of disaster relief funding now open
More than $16 million in a second round of USDA disaster relief funding will be made available to producers recovering from natural disasters. The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will deliver over $16 billion in Supplemental Disaster Relief P... more
Mobile irrigation lab to provide on-farm analysis, tips for growers
Michigan State University Extension’s new Mobile Irrigation lab is hitting the road to help growers evaluate and improve irrigation system efficiency at no cost. Issues with pressure, flow rate or sprinkler uniformity can lead to uneven water ap... more
