Asian Soybean Rust Found In Additional LA Fields
by Tom Merrill, LSU AgCenter

Experts confirmed Louisiana’s first infestations of Asian soybean rust in commercial production fields in Central Louisiana this week.

BASF Agricultural Products Presents Current Pipeline Outlook
by BASF

The peak sales potential of its development pipeline increased to €800 million, BASF Agricultural Products announced on March 14, 2007. The company promoted one promising fungicide to its development from its discovery pipeline. BASF is currently working on developing seven new active ingredients and on one new herbicide tolerance project.

BASF and Monsanto form co-promotion agreement for Headline® fungicide in corn and soybeans
by BASF

BASF and Monsanto today signed an agreement for the co-promotion of BASF’s star fungicide, Headline®, with F 500®,.

Battle Sprouts Over Bioengineered Crops
by By Eric Kelderman, Staff Writer, Stateline.org

Statehouses are the latest front in the international fight over regulating genetically engineered plants.

Bayer Advanced Introduces Five New Fertilizers
by Brian Pia, Josh Steinfeld, and Lori Merricks

Bayer Advanced LLC, America's newest lawn and garden company, has introduced five new Triple Action garden fertilizers that can help you grow a better, more vibrant garden.

Bayer Environmental Science Receives Registration on Allectus™ SC
by Bayer Environmental Science

Bayer Environmental Science has received registration from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Allectus™ SC. Allectus is the only product available providing lawn care professionals, golf course superintendents (as Allectus SC GC) and sports turf managers with unprecedented control of turf pests both above and below the surface.

Beware: Emerald Ash Borer Due to Emerge Soon
by Robin Millsap

Emerald ash borer (EAB), the exotic pest that has killed millions of ash trees in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, will be emerging soon, according to Michigan State University (MSU) researchers.

Budget Deficit Poses Farm Bill Problems
by Southeast Farm Press

Most knowledgeable observers note that passage of the 2002 farm bill posed significant challenges for Congress, farmers and ranchers. But, according to an influential member of the House Agriculture Committee, developing the next farm bill may be an even more difficult process.

California Leading the Way on Fight Against Global Warming
by CA Governor's Office

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets for California at the United Nations World Environment Day in San Francisco. The Governor signed Executive Order S-3-05 which establishes these GHG targets and charges the California Environmental Protection Agency secretary with the coordination of the oversight of efforts to achieve them.

California registers Bayer's Revolver herbicide
by Bayer Environmental Science

Bayer Environmental Science's Revolver post-emergent herbicide (active ingredient: foramsulfuron) recently received registration for use in California.