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EPA expands Luna fungicide label
Bayer announced the EPA has approved an expanded label for Luna fungicides permitting use on a larger group of fruit, nut and vegetable crops. Once approved in relevant states, these label expansions will be effective across a broad... more »
Gowan Company announces EPA registration of Magister SC
Gowan Company, LLC announced the EPA registration of Magister SC Miticide. Magister SC is registered to control mites in almonds, cherries, Christmas trees, non-bearing tree fruits, and nuts; and powdery mildew in cherries, the company... more »
Pollinators under threat
A growing number of pollinator species worldwide are being driven toward extinction by diverse pressures, many of them human-made, threatening millions of livelihoods and hundreds of billions of dollars worth of food supplies, according to the first global... more »
New(er) berry crop herbicides
Some new herbicides, or in some cases, new formulations, have become available for use in berry crops in the last few years. Here is a summary of these additions. Devrinol Devrinol (napropamide) is a pre-emergent... more »
Net farm income down, but farm businesses show improvement
The latest USDA forecast indicates specialty crops net cash income is expected to fall by 5 percent in 2016. USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) recently released its Farm Income forecast for 2016. Net cash income... more »
Pesticide drift complaints decreased in Georgia in 2015
Complaints over off-target movement of chemical applications went down 48 percent from 2014 to 2015, but Georgia farmers must better understand the factors that influence drift, according to University of Georgia weed scientist Stanley Culpepper.... more »
FMC expands label for Rhyme fungicide in California
Rhyme fungicide from FMC, first registered in California in late 2014 for grapes, has now received approval from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, according to an FMC news release. Rhyme has received approval for... more »
EPA approves Alion flood irrigation application
The EPA has approved a supplemental label in California easing the restrictions of flood irrigation following application of Alion herbicide from Bayer. Effective immediately, orchards and vineyards of stone fruit, pome fruit, grapes, tree nuts... more »
HHS, USDA release new dietary guidelines
HHS and USDA have released the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The 8th edition of the Dietary Guidelines includes five overarching guidelines and suggestions on foods Americans should consume. The guidelines focus on the variety... more »
USDA expands organic assessment exemption
The USDA recently issued a final rule to expand the exemption for certified organic products from assessments collected by the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). The rule will be effective on Feb. 29. As directed... more »
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