Crop Protection
Sale of DuPont crop protection unit to FMC set
FMC (NYSE: FMC) has completed the closing of its two pending transactions with DuPont. The companies signed a definitive agreement on March 31, 2017, and have now satisfied all necessary conditions and approvals. FMC has... more »
Stargus fungicide by Marrone labeled for use on grapes
Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI) a provider of bio-based pest management and plant health products for agriculture, turf and ornamental and water treatment markets, has received EPA approval for its newest biological fungicide, Stargus. This product... more »
Captiva Prime insecticide by Gowan receives registration
Yuma, Arizona-based Gowan Company has received full state registration in the U.S. (excluding Alaska) and Puerto Rico for Captiva Prime, a natural repellent bio-insecticide. Captiva Prime controls thrips and spider mites and will be sold into... more »
Blueberry grower solves bird problem with laser technology
A new automated laser provides successful bird deterrent results after a few months of use at a blueberry farm in Jefferson, Oregon. Since adopting the laser as a bird deterrent solution, the blueberry farm each... more »
Agritourism operators in New York benefit from reform
New York Farm Bureau said in a statement Oct. 23 it achieved a major victory for farms across the state with the passage and signing of inherent risk reform for agri-tourism and equine businesses (S.1152/A.559).... more »
Regulatory action on dicamba issued by EPA
According to a report from The National Law Review, on Oct. 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it had reached an agreement with Monsanto, BASF, and DuPont on measures “to further minimize... more »
Bayer’s crop science unit purchased by BASF
BASF has signed an agreement to acquire significant parts of Bayer’s seed and non-selective herbicide businesses. Bayer intends to divest these assets in the context of its planned acquisition of Monsanto. The all-cash purchase price... more »
European cherry fruit fly confirmed in Niagara County, New York
On Sept. 7, 2017, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed European cherry fruit fly (Rhagoletis cerasi, or ECFF - pictured above) in Youngstown, Niagara County, New York. APHIS, in collaboration with state... more »
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