Crop Protection

Georgia shares information on proper use of pesticides

Pesticides, which include insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and more, can contain organic or conventional ingredients. People use them in homes and workplaces, on farms and in gardens, and in other places where they want to control... more »

HELM Agro US adds national sales manager

HELM Agro US, Inc. has hired Michael Hoger as its new national sales manager. In his new role, Hoger will be responsible for the leadership, planning and execution of crop protection product sales and channel... more »

Tips for Oriental fruit moth management in Washington

While Oriental fruit moth (OFM) has been a concern for Washington stone fruit growers for decades, infestations of this pest have only been noted in organic apple orchards in the lower Yakima Valley over the... more »

STK appoints marketing director, VP for HR

Bio-ag technology firm STK (Stockton) recently announced two major hires. Nilly Maik has joined the company as director of marketing. Prior to joining STK, she served as... more »

BRANDT opens new Illinois lab for growers

BRANDT has just completed the construction of a new 2,000 square foot formulations lab in its Pleasant Plains, Illinois production facility. The new lab will serve as a hub for new formulation development and testing,... more »

Harvest-time applications approved for Delegate WG

Delegate WG insecticide has received registration from the Environmental Protection Agency to add a one-day preharvest interval to its label for most bushberry crops, including blueberries. The label addition allows fruit producers to apply Delegate... more »

Organic, conventional crop product available from Kocide

Kocide LLC has received approval for its Kocide 3000-O, a copper fungicide/bactericide, for use in organic and conventional crop production. Kocide 3000-O is now registered for organic use on citrus, conifers, field crops, small fruits, tree crops, vegetables and vines. Read and... more »

Pindar GT herbicide seen as dormancy weed control plan

It’s not too late for fruit producers in Virginia and the Carolinas to begin their season-long weed control program with a dormant application of Pindar GT herbicide. Pindar GT can help producers start the season with... more »