crop protection
PEI fall cover crop research yields promising results
For generations, Prince Edward Island (PEI) has been known for potatoes. Canada’s smallest province continues to grow the largest acreage of potatoe... READ MORE »
National Potato Council calls for increased funding for USDA pest management agency
The National Potato Council joined dozens of other agricultural organizations in requesting increased funding for the USDA’s Office of Pest Manageme... READ MORE »
Hybrid fungicide shows promise in controlling early blight
A new hybrid fungicide combining botanical and conventional chemistries has shown promising results in controlling early blight and boosting yields. ... READ MORE »
Federal assistance planned for growers affected by natural disaster in 2022
Help for producers who suffered losses because of a natural disaster in 2022 is on the way. Up to $3.7 billion in federal assistance will be available... READ MORE »
Newly approved fungicide offers defense against early blight, other potato diseases
A new fungicide that offers potato growers control of early blight, white mold and other diseases has received EPA approval. Luna Pro, the latest a... READ MORE »
MSU to use $750,000 grant to research potato early die complex
Michigan State University researchers will use a $750,000 federal grant to develop sustainable methods of managing potato early die complex. Mariso... READ MORE »
Herbicide for use in potatoes, hemp and other crops obtains federal registration
A herbicide for use in onions, potatoes and other crops to help control annual grasses and key broadleaf weeds before emergence has been federally reg... READ MORE »
Companies introduce hybrid true potato seeds to Ethiopia
Hybrid potato breeding company Solynta is partnering with Senselet Food Processing PLC, PepsiCo’s Ethiopia-based foods unit, to introduce hybrid tru... READ MORE »
Albaugh aquires Rotam in crop protection merger
Albaugh, a crop protection product provider, has completed an acquisition of Rotam Global AgroSciences. The acquisition by the Ankeny, Iowa-based ... READ MORE »
Vive Crop Protection adds Helena Agri-Enterprises to distribution network
Vive Crop Protection recently added Helena Agri-Enterprises to its distribution network as part of Vive’s growth strategy throughout the United Stat... READ MORE »