Dow AgroSciences Showcases New Refuge-in-the-Bag Concept
by Dow AgroSciences

Pending registration, SmartStax Refuge Advanced will be a blend of 95 percent SmartStax seed and 5 percent non-insect-traited seed. All of the seed in this single-bag solution would be tolerant to applications of glyphosate and glufosinate herbicides.

InterGrain and Monsanto Announce New Wheat Breeding Collaboration
by Monsanto

Monsanto to share technology, germplasm with Australian breeding leader; makes equity investment.

Label Changes to Include Uses on Vegetable Seedlings and Transplants
by Cleary Chemical

Adding label language to clarify use during this non-edible production stage should greatly help the many large and small production greenhouses around the country.

Syngenta Strengthens Wheat Herbicide Portfolio with Two New Brands
by Syngenta

"Whether it be through our own in-house R&D or third-party collaborations, as in the case of Sierra and Pace, Syngenta is committed to providing U.S. growers with important tools to practice good stewardship and sustainable farming," said Ken Fister, head of herbicide brand management at Syngenta Crop Protection.

Bayer CropScience and Monsanto Enter Agreement to Deliver Breakthrough Seed Treatment Technology
by Bayer CropScience

"We look forward to this opportunity to provide growers with advanced technology that combines Bayer CropScience innovation in seed treatment with Monsanto innovation in seed," said Bill Buckner, president and chief executive officer of Bayer CropScience LP. "This combination will help ensure that corn growers can have the best protection against yield-robbing nematodes and early season insects."

Dow AgroSciences Showcases New Refuge-in-the-Bag Concept
by Dow AgroSciences

Pending registration, SmartStax Refuge Advanced will be a blend of 95 percent SmartStax seed and 5 percent non-insect-traited seed. All of the seed in this single-bag solution would be tolerant to applications of glyphosate and glufosinate herbicides.

Label Changes to Include Uses on Vegetable Seedlings and Transplants
by Cleary Chemical

Adding label language to clarify use during this non-edible production stage should greatly help the many large and small production greenhouses around the country.

Pesticide News Story: New Pilot Project to Test Pesticide Users’ Interest in Obtaining Labeling Via the Internet
by EPA

To test the viability of online pesticide labeling, the Agency published a Federal Register Notice on August 18, 2010 inviting participation in the pilot. Stakeholders should notify EPA of their interest in participating no later than September 17, 2010.