Fruit and Vegetable growers are raising concerns over an invasive whitefly that is resistant to pesticides and carries crop-devastating viruses. The Q-biotype whitefly was found outdoors within the U.S. for…
U.S. Panel Clears Syngenta Takeover by ChemChina
…of the world’s largest pesticides maker after the two companies agreed to a deal in February. However, Syngenta did not disclose whether it had made concessions to secure approval. If…
Agri View: Modern Technology
…have to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides uniformly across entire fields. Instead, they can use the minimum quantities required and target very specific areas, or even treat individual plants differently….
Bayer AG Conducting Due Diligence on Monsanto
…Bayer the largest seed supplier and a pioneer of crop biotechnology, and create the world’s largest producer of seeds and pesticides. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Atrazine Report Ignores Science
…most studied products in history with 50 years of data available. EPA released its draft assessment in June. All pesticides must be registered with the EPA, and be re-registered every…
Pesticide Information for Schools Pilot Project
…pilot project which will create a model program focused on enhancing protections when agricultural pesticides are used near schools. The pilot project, which is the first of its kind in…
California Citrus Challenges: Water Tops HLB
…PRODUCTION COSTS California has production costs of about $3,500 per acre for oranges, $4,500 for lemons and $5,000 for mandarins, Nelsen says. Growers spend much on pesticides for the virtually…
Syngenta Calls Regulatory Talks Constructive
…to complete the deal by the end of this year. ChemChina is seeking regulatory approval for the purchase that will make it the world’s largest supplier of pesticides and other…
Finalizing Pesticide Worker Safety Rule
EPA Closing in on Finalizing Pesticide Worker Safety Rule The Environmental Protection Agency is inching closer to finalizing standards for certifying workers who apply dangerous, restricted-use pesticides to crops. In…
Partnership Keeps Pressure on Nut Cargo Theft
…and legislative issues that affect the tree nut industry, including, but not limited to, pesticides, safety, water, labor, and air quality issues. For more information, please visit www.agprocessors.org About Verisk…
Agri View: Pesticide Use and Losing Ability to Produce
…be possible without pesticides. However, many people today think that pesticides are unacceptably dangerous to the environment or to man. Citizens want to know more about pesticides, their benefits, their…
Agri View: The Computer Age
…a farmer can get a much better idea of how to best spend his time and money on fertilizers, irrigation and pesticides. Efficiency Farmers can use satellite imaging to create…
The Latest Buzz on Honeybees
…pesticides and bees. However, project manager with the North America Bayer Bee Care Program, Dr. Becky Langer, says pesticides aren’t the only concern. Listen to the full Bayer Bee Health…
Almond Board: Pollinator Week
…effectively manage bee pest and diseases, improve breeding stock, and assess the impact of pesticides used in almonds. This investment, more than any other crop of commodity group, has funded…