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MANA launches new insecticide formulation
MANA Crop Protection introduces ABBA Ultra 0.3 miticide/insecticide, a new formulation of its advanced low volatile organic compound (VOC) ABBA Ultra. It delivers control against a wide-spectrum of mite species and insects including leafminers, leafh... more
IPC to open South Korea office
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is planning to open an office in South Korea this fall. The office will probably be in Seoul, according to an email response from Seth Pemsler, IPC vice president-retail/international. South Korea is the third larges... more
Growers approve referendum to continue MPIC
Michigan potato growers approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Potato Industry Commission. Twenty-three valid ballots were cast in the referendum. All 23 growers, representing 7.2 million cwt., voted to continue the MPIC. For the referendum t... more
Priaxor receives full EPA registration
BASF announces that Priaxor fungicide with Xemium has received full EPA registration, providing a new mode of action in row crops. Prixor is a 2:1 premix fungicide containing F500, the same active ingredient in Headline fungicide, and Xemium fungicid... more
FMC announces new insecticide
FMC Corp. has introduced Triple Crown insecticide for protection against aphids, stinkbugs and other pests. Triple Crown provides growers with three modes-of-action. Triple Crown is a combination pyrethroid and neo-nicotinoid that offers post-syst... more
New liquid fertilizers from Simplot
The J.R. Simplot Company is producing a new line of NPK liquid crop nutrient products. The new products, which have varying levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, are designed for a wide array of applications, including foliar, banding, drip i... more
USPB seeking new board members
Nominations are now open for new members for the United States Potato Board (USPB) for the 2013-2016 term. Twelve members will be elected to fill the seats of outgoing board members. Nominating process will be completed by Aug 1. State potato organiz... more
New fertilizer plant in Maine
Cavendish Agri Services' new $5.7 million fertilizer plant and mixing system in Fort Fairfield, Maine is now serving growers in Maine and New Brunswick.The Fort Fairfield plant is the first fertilizer plant to be built in Maine in decades and one of ... more
Key Technology appoints Channel Sales Manager
Key Technology has appointed Govert van Drunen to the new position of Channel Sales Manager at Key Technology BV, the company's European operation. Van Drunen is responsible for sales growth of Key's automated inspection, specialized conveying and pr... more
New cultivators by Landoll
Landoll recently introduced its new 9600 Series Field Cultivator line. The 9600 Series comes in eight working widths, from 20 feet to 50 feet. The 9600 Series Field Cultivators are designed to save time when switching fields. Three-section and five-s... more
