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Salinas Biological Summit June 20-21
Among growers who rely on chemical inputs to ensure their crops aren’t lost to voracious insects or overgrown with weeds, it’s not a surprise that they’re not going to be able to rely on those... more »
WAVEx webinar to focus on nematode management
An upcoming web seminar will examine if it makes economic sense for winegrape growers before replanting to control nematodes through fumigating vineyard soils. The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) and Washington State University invite winegrape... more »
Farmers show “unified voice” at California capitol
California Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, D-Los Angeles, knows he might not have been voters’ first guess to introduce agricultural legislation. “I’m pretty sure they said, ‘Jones-Sawyer… Ag bill! What?’” the assemblyman joked with members of the... more »
Valent names senior director of field R&D
Valent U.S.A. LLC has named Kenneth “Kenny” Seebold as senior director of field research & development. Seebold replaces Mike Riffle, who announced his plan retire at the end of June, after more than 35 years... more »
Degree days determine cranberry spray protocols
Degree-day benchmarks offer cranberry growers an optimal spray window for controlling Sparganothis fruitworm. Shawn Steffan, U.S. Department of Agriculture entomologist with the Agricultural Research Service and associate professor with the University of Wisconsin Department of... more »
Regenerative agriculture: a viable option for large-scale row crop farms?
Regenerative agriculture is one of the buzzwords of the moment and it seems like everyone from grassroot organizations to large corporations are now touting it as the holy grail of farming. But often, interesting concepts... more »
Syngenta Group reports record sales
Syngenta Group is crediting demand for advanced agricultural products and services for the company’s record sales. In FY 2022, Syngenta Group sales were $33.4 billion, a growth of $5.2 billion, and up 19% from the... more »
New biopesticides position started by Biobest
Biobest Group, a biological control and pollination products provider, has appointed Lara Ramaekers to the new role of business development director of biopesticides. Ramaekers was global biocontrol portfolio lead... more »
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