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Survey says: Top grower concerns and chemistries to combat them
{Sponsored} In a recent survey of potato growers completed by Spudman, disease control concerns were highlighted. Growers reported struggling with in... READ MORE »
FMC gets approval for new Rynaxypyr pesticide
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently granted FMC Corporation registration for Vantacor insect control powered by Rynaxypyr activ... READ MORE »
2020 Challenges and next season’s outlook for potato growers
{Sponsored} As the 2020 growing season comes to a close, it’s important to consider how disease pressure will impact 2021. To better understand wha... READ MORE »
GROPRO approved for six products by organic institute
The importance of organic production in the U.S. continues to rise with total sales of organic products in 2019 hitting $55 billion. Currently, th... READ MORE »
Non-neonicotinoids helpful in combating Colorado potato beetle
When neonicotinoids entered the market 25 years ago, they were a highly effective novel mode of action that quickly became a cornerstone for managing ... READ MORE »
AgBiome adds Novalis LifeSciences founder Dekkers as advisor
AgBiome, a leader in developing innovative products from the Earth's microbial communities, has added Marijn Dekkers as its newest advisor. Dek... READ MORE »
Potato leafhoppers causing alfalfa damage in Michigan
Tropical Storm Cristobal roared into Michigan from the U.S. Gulf states in June 2020 and many remember the massive flooding and water damage near ... READ MORE »
The next grower standard in the battle against early blight
{Sponsored} The growing season is full of unpredictable hazards — from weather to equipment delays, and pests to diseases — so knowing what tools... READ MORE »
Learn about aphid management in vegetable crops
Aphids are one of the most common pests across many crops, therefore it's worth learning a bit about them to be able to improve their management. T... READ MORE »
Bayer reaches agreements to resolve major Monsanto litigation
Bayer announced June 24 a series of agreements that will substantially resolve major outstanding Monsanto litigation, including U.S. Roundup product l... READ MORE »