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BASF outlines innovation efforts, which include Revysol fungicide
With its innovative processes and products, the chemical industry makes an important contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. BASF r... READ MORE »
BASF launches program to help growers reduce carbon emissions
BASF Agricultural Solutions has announced the launch of its Global Carbon Farming Program, which is aimed to help farmers to reduce their CO2 emissio... READ MORE »
New biopesticide testing shows high mortality rate in Colorado potato beetle
Testing of new RNA-based biopesticide technology from Renaissance BioScience has shown promising results in controlling the Colorado potato beetle. ... READ MORE »
APHIS removes 45,000 acres from golden cyst nematode regulation area
Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is removing 45,562.067 acres from the golden nematode (GN) regulated are... READ MORE »
New York grower to test biocontrol nematodes on wireworms
Can a nature-based pest management protocol that has helped protect alfalfa, corn, berry crops, and some organically grown root crops do the same for ... READ MORE »
New tools, approaches may yield Colorado potato beetle-resistant varieties
The Colorado potato beetle is a major pest in North America that can reduce potato yields by 30-50% if unchecked. Control has historically relied heav... READ MORE »
Summit Agro lowers recommended rate for Colorado potato beetle insecticide
Summit Agro USA has issued a new reduced rate recommendation for its Harvanta insecticide for control of Colorado potato beetle. This recommendati... READ MORE »
Bayer announces leadership changes within crop science division
Bayer announced May 18 that Brett Begemann, chief operating officer, crop science, will retire from his role after 38 years with the company. R... READ MORE »
Vive issues chemigation recommendation for recently approved nematicide
Potato growers have a new tool to battle nematodes in-season with Averland FC. Averland FC (abamectin + Allosperse) was registered by the U.S. Envi... READ MORE »
BASF’s Cevya fungicide gets EPA approval for potatoes, other crops
Cevya fungicide recently received EPA registration on additional crop groups including berries, cucurbits and bulb, fruiting and root vegetables. Cevy... READ MORE »
