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SCPA members seek Senate support for H.R. 872

The U.S. House of Representatives has taken the first step in freeing pesticide applicators from having to obtain NPDES permits for applications over or near water with the passage of H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act.

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  • May 15, 2012
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    FMC's new insecticide Triple Crown offers three modes of action

    A new insecticide with protection against aphids, stinkbugs and other pests is available from FMC Corporation. The new Triple Crown insecticide offers three modes-of-action against insects in soybeans, corn and cotton....More
  • Apr. 5, 2012
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    Chemtura offers incentives to growers to try Dimilin insecticide

    Mike Snyder, marketing manager for Chemtura AgroSolutions, gives an overview of a new program the company has introduced for farmers. The yield challenge with Dimilin insecticide allows farmers to try out the product and monitor for yield increases. Farmers receive cash incentives and a gallon of complimentary Dimilin. The insecticide is used primarily for southern soybean pests....More
  • Mar. 27, 2012
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    Week in Puerto Rico series: New corn genetics line launched with non-GMO stress, insect tolerance

    The 3rd Millennium Genetics (3MG) company in Puerto Rico has developed a brand-new line of corn technology called DuraYield. The new line contains native traits showing tolerance to drought and heat stress as well as insect pressure. Ed Baumgartner with 3MG explains the selection process of the new non-GMO line. This is the second piece in our "Week in Puerto Rico" series. Check back for more videos, photo galleries and stories in the series at www.farmindustrynews.com....More
  • Mar. 14, 2012
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    AMVAC's SmartBox grows in popularity for corn rootworm control

    Joe Short, AMVAC's Midwest marketing manager, describes the company's newest insecticide products, including Aztec, Counter, SmartChoice and Force. The products target corn rootworm pressure, particularly in corn-on-corn fields. AMVAC's new SmartBox system allows for safer handling of these products and has an electrically monitored distribution system....More
  • Mar. 7, 2012
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    MANA offers Paradigm insecticide with new safety features

    MANA Crop Protection has developed a new insecticide called Paradigm for control of armyworms, cutworms, loopers, beetles and aphids in corn and soybeans. It has received approval by the EPA....More
  • Feb. 21, 2012
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    FMC receives U.S. patent for Capture LFR insecticide

    FMC Corporation just received a U.S. patent for its Capture LFR insecticide. Capture LFR is formulated to directly mix with liquid fertilizers and water....More
  • Sep. 8, 2011
    Article

    FMC, Chr. Hansen to develop nematicides, biologicals

    FMC and Chr. Hansen signed agreements that will help develop new biological products like nematicides and plant health promoters for agriculture....More
  • Aug. 23, 2011
    Article

    Aphid damage still possible in late-planted soybeans

    Late-planted soybean fields may still face significant aphid damage. Ron Hammond, Ohio State University entomologist, says growers should still scout fields for damage and spray if aphids per plant is 250 or higher....More
  • Aug. 3, 2011
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    Refuge-in-a-bag seed was biggest seller at Pioneer Hi-Bred

    Jamie Williamson, northern area sales manager for Pioneer, says the company's refuge products were its big sellers for the 2011 crop. He also discusses the hot topics among growers....More
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