Crop Protection
Organic bactericide/fungicide launched
Procidic, an agricultural bactericide and fungicide that provides disease control without synthetics, was recently launched by Greenspire Global. “What sets Procidic apart is its safe formula; there are no... more »
New York state confirms finding of spotted lanternfly
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has confirmed that the spotted lanternfly invasive insect has been found for the first time in New York state. The insect, which has also been discovered... more »
Fine Americas’ Johnson tapped to lead Nutrient Technologies
Walnut Creek, California-based Fine Americas, a supplier of plant growth regulators (PGRs), has named Fine’s President Greg Johnson to lead Dinuba, California-based Nutrient Technologies, a foliar nutritionals company formed in 1986. Both companies are owned... more »
Start planning for disease control and managing resistance in 2018
{Sponsored} Grape growers are several months out from their first fungicide spray, but it’s never too early to start planning. Ask yourself: What am I doing this winter to prepare for spring? Because disease pressure is... more »
Tony Arnold named CEO of Willowood
Willowood USA, an agricultural supply business based in Broomfield, Colorado, on Nov. 28 announced a change in leadership. Brian Heinze, who founded the Company and led the business since its inception in 2009, has decided... more »
Spotted lanternfly detected in Delaware county
The spotted lanternfly – a destructive, invasive plant hopper attacks many hosts including grapes, apples, stone fruits, walnut, willow, and tree of heaven - has been confirmed in New Castle County. Delaware is the second... more »
Drexel names Winn as specialty products manager
Aaron Winn has joined Memphis, Tennessee-based Drexel Chemical as specialty products manager. Winn will be responsible for managing Drexel Chemical's Adjuvant and Nutritional Product lines across the United States. ... more »
SWD Summit set for Nov 28; online link available
The 2017 Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) Summit will be Nov. 28 at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center in Traverse City, Michigan from 9:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.. Thanks to funding from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture... more »
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