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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.

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.

Monsanto Forfeits Possible Merger with Syngenta

August 27, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting

Monsanto announced it is abandoning its pursuit of acquiring Syngenta after the Swiss rival rejected its latest offer.

Priaxor D Fungicide Receives EPA Registration

February 3, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: BASF

BASF's new strobilurin-resistant frogeye leaf spot fungicide for soybeans contains three modes of action and is expected to receive state registrations in time for the 2015 season.

BASF Registers Odyssey Ultra Herbicide Tankmix for Canadian Pulse Growers

January 26, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: BASF news release

BASF announced the launch of Odyssey Ultra herbicide for the 2015 growing season. The herbicide is the newest addition to the company’s pulse portfolio and is registered for use on Clearfield lentils, Clearfield canola, field peas and soybeans.

Shop Talk

Armyworms Developing Resistance to Bt Corn

December 8, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

A 3-year research study conducted by five U.S. universities and the USDA found that fall armyworms in the southeastern U.S. are developing resistance to genetically modified crops.

What's Next For Incoming Herbicide-Resistant Crops

March 4, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

This article explains new corn and soybean traits and their corresponding products.

Have Low-Drift Nozzles Prevented Drift?

July 28, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

This is the time of the year we need to pay extra attention to reducing spray drift because some of us are applying herbicides that could create serious problems if the herbicide drifts away from the application site and deposits on crops sensitive to that particular herbicide, such as Dicamba products or Glyphosate.

BASF, Monsanto To Launch New GM Corn In U.S.

May 30, 2013

Global crop protection companies BASF SE and Monsanto Co. plan to commercially launch a drought-tolerant variety of genetically modified corn in the U.S. next year, a senior BASF official said Thursday.

Zidua Herbicide Receives Federal Registration for Soybeans

March 21, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

BASF's Crop Protection division announced today the federal registration of Zidua herbicide in soybeans.

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