pesticides
Spray drift unavoidable, but there are ways to mitigate it
Be it soil-applied applications at planting or postemergence applications, spray drift remains a nagging issue for vegetable growers. “Drift is a... 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 »
University of Idaho offering pesticide recertification webinar series
The University of Idaho (UI) Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is offering one-hour webinars for pesticide recertification credit, v... 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 »
EPA approves new pesticide from FMC
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently granted FMC Corporation registration for Elevest insect control in a broad range of crops inc... READ MORE »
EPA announces new method to evaluate pesticide registration requests
EPA announced March 12 a new method for conducting biological evaluations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to assure that pesticide registration... READ MORE »
Inconsistent pesticide residue levels (MRLs) topic of latest NPC podcast
The latest edition of the National Potato Council’s new podcast, “Eye on Potatoes,” tackles the inconsistent pesticide maximum residue levels (M... 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 »
Kemin’s mite-control products now have insecticide labeling
Kemin Crop Technologies, a business venture of Kemin Industries, has announced that its FIFRA 25(b)-exempt botanical-oil-based contact miticides, Tetr... READ MORE »
Far West Agribusiness Association hosting one-day ag seminar in Pocatello
The Far West Agribusiness Association (FWAA) is offering a one-day (eight-hour) educational seminar featuring eight speakers from industry, university... READ MORE »
