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

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

"Poncho/VOTiVO Seed Treatment Receives EPA Registration for Corn

"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."

A New Level of Protection in Small Grains and Grass Seed

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.

ADIOS™ Cotton Defoliant Receives Registration in California

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.

Adoption High for Online Product Renewal Service

E-Renewals, the online pesticide product renewal service from Kelly Registration Systems, Inc., is expected to break records again this year as more companies experience the convenience and ease of electronic product renewal.

Afla-Guard® Also Protects Corn Crops

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

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.

Alaska to Label Biotech Fish

A new Alaskan law requiring a special label for genetically modified fish is on the cutting edge of national efforts to regulate biotechnology in the food chain.

Arysta Receives Japanese Registration for Iodomethane Fumigant, a World First for Promising Methyl Bromide Alternative

Specialty crop producers throughout the world are one step closer to a practical alternative to methyl bromide. Arysta LifeScience Corporation recently announced it received registration for Iodomethane for broad-spectrum insect control on imported timber in Japan (JMAFF registration number 21407). This is the world's first registration of Iodomethane, which has been developed globally by Arysta.

BASF Agricultural Products Presents Current Pipeline Outlook

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.