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Two Idaho fields added to pale cyst nematode regulation area
On Nov. 6, 2019, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed pale cyst nematode (Globodera pallida: PCN) in two potato producti... READ MORE »
Velum Prime-Movento combo shows effective results in nematode control
With the potential to cause up to 90% annual yield loss, nematodes can be a key threat to a potato crop. Nematodes affect potatoes directly by feeding... READ MORE »
Gowan acquires late blight, rhizoctonia protection agents from Bayer
Gowan Crop Protection Limited, an affiliate of Gowan Co. LLC., has entered into agreements with Bayer AG to acquire rights to the active ingredients f... READ MORE »
BASF, Rantizo up for top new product award
Rantizo, which specializes in agricultural drone spraying, is a top-10 finalist for a pair of national awards. The company, just under two years ol... READ MORE »
A new method for controlling Colorado potato beetles
{Sponsored} With nearly 200 million pounds of potatoes at stake, Wysocki Produce Farms can’t afford to lose their crop. In 2018 that could have hap... READ MORE »
Bayer Crop Science, McCain get behind American Agri-Women’s new STEM project
American Agri-Women (AAW) is launching its “Women Heroes of Science & Technology” educational program, which highlights agricultural STEM c... READ MORE »
North Dakota State to receive $457K in grants for potato projects
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has awarded $457,254 in grants to improve potato production in the state as part of a $2.7 million specialt... READ MORE »
Potato-focused pesticide from Vive receives EPA registration
Potato and sugarbeet growers who want long-lasting control of sucking and chewing pests have a unique new tool. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agen... READ MORE »
BASF introduces Operation Weed Eradication
BASF launched on Sept. 24 a new industry-wide initiative to eliminate on-farm weeds. Operation Weed Eradication calls on growers and partners to take ... READ MORE »
Bayer-developed Requiem Prime to be distributed by Certis USA
Growers have added access Requiem insecticide products to control sucking pests across several crops and will now benefit from distribution of the lat... READ MORE »
