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Syngenta Miticide/Insecticide Registered for Soybeans

July 5, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Syngenta

Growers can now use Agri-Mek SC miticide/insecticide for control of difficult-to-manage soybean pests like spider mites, according to Syngenta.

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Lots of Worries at Monsanto

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 11, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

A proposed sale to Bayer, antitrust concerns, stockholder value, worries over future use of Roundup in Europe and a failure to be paid for GMO traits by farmers in India and Argentina are major concerns facing executives these days at Monsanto’s headquarters in St. Louis. Unfortunately, few of these situations appear favorable to American farmers who are concerned that the proposed ag chemical company mergers will lead to even higher crop input prices.

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Monsanto Has More to Worry About Than Just a Bayer Buyout

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 11, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Along with the potential sale to Bayer, there are a number of other major worries sitting on the desks of Monsanto executives these days that can impact no-tillers.

Herbicide Resistance: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward

May 31, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Syngenta hosted Stephen Powles, director of the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative with the University of Western Australia, who presented on the current state of herbicide resistance and how to get the most out of new technologies. His presentation was followed by a panel of experts who discussed the most effective ways to fight resistance, defend new technologies and avoid mistakes from the past.

[Video] Syngenta at the 2016 National No-Tillage Conference

February 17, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Phil Krieg, Syngenta agronomist, discusses challenges no-tillers might face this year with herbicide-resistant weeds, and how their new herbicide product, Acuron, could be a useful tool.

Syngenta Agrees to Chinese Takeover

February 3, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting

Source: Reuters

Syngenta has approved a $43 billion takeover by the state-owned ChemChina, making it the largest foreign purchase by a Chinese firm.

Crop Protection 2016

New Tools to Fight Off Weeds, Insects and Diseases

Manufacturers unveil insecticides, herbicides and fungicides — some in novel combinations and applications — to help protect yields and profits.

By Dan Crummett posted on January 11, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Faced with commodity prices that mirror cost-of-production figures and continued challenges from resistant weeds, no-tillers continue to seek out crop protectants that offer flexibility in application and dependable performance.

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Fewer Suppliers Coming

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 14, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting

NOBODY HAS TO remind you that lower grain prices and higher crop input costs are having a serious impact on your farm income. With earnings for farmers expected to tumble by over 35% in 2016, most suppliers are also seeking new ways to slash costs.

Monsanto to Transform into Data, Service Provider

September 25, 2015 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Reuters reports Monsanto executives are seeking to reposition the company as a business built on data science and services, as well as its traditional chemicals, seeds and genetic traits operations.

Syngenta Receives EPA Registration for Solatenol Fungicide

September 2, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Solatenol fungicide will be marketed as Trivapro for corn, soybean and wheat growers, and Aprovia Top for vegetable growers.

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