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USDA broadens crop insurance options for fruit producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options for fruit and nut producers. The Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and the Actual Production History (APH) Yield Exclusion are... more »
USApple promotes heart health
February is American Heart Month, and USApple and its members are contributing to this important moment by launching a digital campaign centered on apples’ many heart health benefits.Through its “28 Days of Apples” initiative, USApple... more »
Dinotefuran gets emergency exemption registration in Penn. for BMSB control
As in 2011, the insecticide active ingredient dinotefuran received a special Section 18 Emergency Exemption Registration from EPA to help control brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) in Pennsylvania on both pome and stone fruit.The active... more »
Maryland Hort Society Summer Tour July 8
On July 8, the Maryland Horticultural Society plans to have an information-packed day with tours through several northeastern Maryland farms. Stops include Milburn Orchards, Walnut Springs Farms, Colora Orchards and Spring Valley Farms. Talks and... more »
Bayer Sells Guthion to MANA
Bayer CropScience has sold the insecticide Guthion (azinphos methyl) to Makhteshim Agan Industries, Israel (MANA).MANA purchased the European rights to Guthion several years ago. The recent divestiture includes North and South America.Bayer (BCS) is selling... more »