Fungicides

UF studies crop fertilization rates

The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has long studied crop fertilization rates. In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP) to begin scrutinizing long-established fertilization... more »

New fungicide for pome disease control introduced

UPL has rolled out a new fungicide for control of disease in pome crops as well as almonds. UPL NA Inc. introduced AXIOS 20 SC, a new fungicide designed to protect almonds and pome crops... more »

ProGro soil inoculant wins OMRI Certification 

OMRI, the Organic Materials Review Institute, is a non-profit institution that evaluates and certifies a product's supply chain as a fully organic production chain. ProGro BIO was notified by OMRI on Sept. 13 that its... more »

EPA grants registration to new biofungicide

BioConsortia has received registration from the EPA on its new biofungicide, Amara, which is designed for high-value fruit and vegetable production. Amara’s effectiveness stems from its high concentration of environmentally stable active ingredients, which produce antimicrobial... more »

December to bring 38th Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Expo

The yearly Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo is to be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The 38th annual meeting is scheduled for Dec. 3-4 at the Embassy Suites Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort. The event,... more »

The Fertilizer Institute awards biostimulant certification to Valent BioSciences

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has awarded Valent BioSciences its third Certified Biostimulant certification for its Transit 500 biostimulant. The certification is part of TFI’s new program designed to ensure biostimulants meet rigorous standards for efficacy,... more »

National Plant Board recognizes Georgia Plant Protection Division

The National Plant Board (NPB) is recognizing the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Plant Protection Division. The plant board has bestowed an Outstanding Team Performance award for 2024 to the division. The division, based in... more »

North Carolina State receives research project funding

North Carolina State University (NCSU) has received funding for nine specialty crop research projects. The projects, valued at more than $1.16 million, are focused on helping specialty crop growers manage disease and adverse weather conditions,... more »

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