Crop Protection
EFI hires Karla Cook as certification manager
On its continued path of growth, Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, has hired Karla Cook as certification manager. Cook brings extensive... more »
Westbridge introduces Xena Spreader-Sticker; available for certified organic crops
Westbridge Agricultural Products announced Oct. 9 that Xena Spreader-Sticker has been listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) and Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) for use on all certified organic crops. Xena Spreader-Sticker... more »
Certis USA expands sales force with two key account managers
Certis USA has added two agriculture industry veterans to its commercial sales team in the U.S. Sherm Hollins and Tim Riley bring with them decades of experience dedicated to serving the needs of agriculture customers... more »
Syngenta offers free sessions for pest control advisers, certified crop advisers
WHAT: Continuing education enables certified crop advisers, consultants and pest control advisers (PCAs) to maintain certifications and remain up to date on issues affecting crops today. Syngenta currently offers free learning modules that provide continuing... more »
Syngenta Group acquires biologicals company Valagro
Syngenta Group announced Oct. 6 the acquisition of Valagro, a biologicals company, by its business unit Syngenta Crop Protection. According to a news release, the investment positions Syngenta Crop Protection as one of the key... more »
GROPRO earns OMRI-listing providing biologicals portfolio to organic fruit growers
The importance of organic production in the USA continues to rise with total sales of organic products in 2019 hitting $55 billion. Currently, it's the biggest global market for organic products (# 2 is Germany... more »
Colorado makes pesticide licensing renewal process more efficient
The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s (CDA) Pesticide Applicator Program is enhancing the efficiency and ease of its licensing and renewal process through a new online Pesticide Applicator Licensing System. Colorado was one of only a... more »
Weed management in vineyards starts with fall herbicide application
As grape harvest progresses throughout Michigan, it is time to consider controlling weeds in the field after crop harvest. After grape harvest, weed control might not be the top priority for many vineyards, but this... more »
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