"DuPont™ Resolve® SG Herbicide Receives Expanded Label for Greater Cropping Flexibility,
by DuPont

Growers gain longer-lasting residual control of grasses, broadleaf weeds.

"Poncho/VOTiVO Seed Treatment Receives EPA Registration for Corn
by Bayer CropScience

"There are about a dozen nematode species that can cause major problems in corn," Riggs said. "Poncho/VOTiVO provides protection against nematode feeding–regardless of the target nematode species."

[Turfgrass Management] MSMA Ineligible for Reregistration Announces the EPA
by Phil Busy, Assoc.Professor of Environ. Horticulture -Turf

On Wednesday, August 9, 2006 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a reregistration decision that MSMA, DSMA, CAMA, and Cacodylic Acid (organic arsenicals) are ineligible for reregistration.

A New Innovative Use for Catmint: DuPont Develops New Natural Insect Repellent
by Du Pont

The new ingredient, Refined Oil of Nepeta cataria, is the first new insect repellent biopesticide to be registered by the EPA in eight years.

A New Level of Protection in Small Grains and Grass Seed
by Syngenta Corporation

Some of the most devastating diseases for small grains and grass seed growers now have new competition - Quilt(R) fungicide. Quilt, registered for use on wheat, barley, triticale and grasses grown for seed, provides systemic, long-lasting control of rusts, Septoria, powdery mildew and tan spot. State registrations are pending. For grasses grown for seed, registrations are being sought only in Idaho, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon and Washington.

A Snapshot of Today’s Fertilizer Trends and Usages
by Cristina Ruiz

It’s always difficult to identify trends in an ever-changing industry. It’s especially difficult when variable factors, such as the economy and Mother Nature, play critical roles in trend development. For the fertilizer industry, climate hasn’t been nearly as important as when the economy affects natural gas prices. With such a high dependence upon natural gas, price is one of the driving forces in how fertilizer is used today.

ADIOS™ Cotton Defoliant Receives Registration in California
by PR Web

Arysta LifeScience North America Corporation has announced the registration of ADIOS™ cotton defoliant for use in California. This is excellent news for cotton growers in California because it provides consistent defoliation with better results across a wide range of environments.

Afla-Guard® Also Protects Corn Crops
by Sharon Durham, ARS

Afla-Guard®, a biological control used to thwart the growth of fungi on peanuts, can also be used on corn.

AgraQuest Launches Ballad™ Biofungicide for Asian Soybean Rust
by AgraQuest, Inc.

AgraQuest, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of Ballad™ Biofungicide for control of Asian soybean rust on organic soybeans and other legumes. Ballad is based on a naturally occurring patented strain of the bacterial species Bacillus pumilus, which produces natural pesticidal compounds. These compounds, present in every container of Ballad, destroy the cell walls of the rust pathogen. Ballad is AgraQuest's first entry into the large-acreage row crops. To date, the company has targeted high value fruits, nuts, vegetables, and home gardens.

Agricultural and Horticultural Community Must Review Spraying Regimes in Response to Increasingly Unseasonal Weather
by PR Web

Record levels of continual rainfall impacts traditional spraying method's ability to effectively protect crops from insect pests.