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Monsanto To Add AMVAC Herbicide
Monsanto Co. and AMVAC Chemical Corp. have formed an agreement that broadens Monsanto’s Roundup Ready PLUS weed management platform in…
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Legislation Stops Redundant Pesticide Permits
The Senate Agriculture Committee has passed H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, with a strong bipartisan vote.…
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Arysta LifeScience Launches New North America Web Site
Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC has launched its new North American business Web site (www.arystalifescience.com) targeted to growers, distributors, retailers and…
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ARA Members Weigh In On Pesticide Application
The discussion forum on the Agricultural Retailers Association’s (ARA) Web site features a post about the pros and cons of…
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Residual Herbicide Restrictions Affect Cover Crop Decisions
With interest in cover crops increasing among farmers unable to plant corn because of bad weather, Purdue Extension plant experts…
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Agrium To Acquire Micronutrients Company
Agrium Inc. has reached a binding agreement on the purchase of International Mineral Technologies (“Tetra Micronutrients”). Tetra Micronutrients is located…
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House Again Rejects Steeper Cuts To Ag Programs
The House on Thursday rejected a slate of amendments that would have further reduced agriculture spending beyond the $2.7 billion…
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Syngenta Introduces Phoenix Brand Seed
Syngenta has launched Phoenix, a new seed brand that expands grower access to leading Syngenta germplasm and innovative Agrisure traits.…
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Rice Herbicide Receives EPA Registration
Willowood USA has received EPA registration for Willowood Propanil 4SC. The product is currently registered for use in the US…
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Getting Ready To Recycle
Last week, I talked about the upcoming rule changes that will have a major impact on intermediate bulk containers (commonly…
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CropLife America Corrects The Record On The “Dirty Dozen”
Crop protection products not only play an important role in providing an abundant and affordable food supply, but are also…
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Key Considerations For Rescue N Applications
Rescue nitrogen (N) applications to corn may be needed when wet conditions prevent N applications or when the loss of…