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Apr. 6, 2012

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Growth regulator herbicides for burndown applications

Weeds can be controlled prior to planting corn or soybean by using preplant tillage, herbicides, or both, according to Aaron Hager, associate professor of weed science at the University of Illinois. Weed control may be improved when more than one active herbicide ingredient is included in the burndown application. Burndown applications often include growth-regulator herbicides, such as 2,4-D. Both amine and ester formulations of 2,4-D are labeled for preplanting burndown applications, but the ester formulation is usually preferred over the amine formulation....More
Apr. 5, 2012

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Ingredients in herbicide premixes or tankmixes have varying degrees of effectiveness

Interest in using multiple modes of herbicide action in weed management programs is increasing, according to Aaron Hager, University of Illinois associate professor of weed science. However, each component of a herbicide premix or tankmix with multiple modes of action is not necessarily effective for every weed or under all application conditions. ...More
Apr. 5, 2012

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Weed resistance is a hot topic at Commodity Classic 2012

Weed resistance issues were top of mind for many people attending the 2012 Commodity Classic held last month in Nashville, Tenn. University of Tennessee’s Larry Steckel spoke to members of the media at a Bayer CropScience event about the glyphosate-resistant weed problems in his area. “On June 21, 2011, I got a lot of calls – 80 of them,” reported Steckel. “Most of the calls were about resistant Palmer pigweed and that’s when it dawned on me just how big of an issue this has become.”...More
Apr. 4, 2012

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No comparable replacement for atrazine

Atrazine is the second most commonly applied herbicide in the U.S., and according to agronomist David Bridges, there are no comparable replacements. Bridges, president of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, presented findings from a study he conducted at the recent annual meeting of the Southern Weed Science Society. He pointed to atrazine’s weed control, application flexibility, crop tolerance and tillage compatibility as reasons for the conclusions in his study....More
Mar. 27, 2012

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Nebraska farmer sees Enlist weed control program as future option for difficult weeds 1

Fourth-generation corn and soybean farmer Mark Jagels explains the benefits that he will get from the Enlist weed control program from Dow AgroSciences. Jagels says the problem weeds on his family farm in Nebraska include pigweed, waterhemp and marestail. In addition to the weed control benefits of the Enlist program, Jagels also notes that the program will help him to keep sustainability and environmentally conscious practices a priority on his farm....More
Mar. 26, 2012

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New products from FMC for corn rootworm and weed resistance

Brent Neuberger, senior technical sales manager for FMC, discusses some of the company's newest crop protection products on the market and in the approval process. The issue of resistant corn rootworm arose last year, and FMC has answered that problem with its Capture LFR insecticide. FMC's Authority herbicide also addresses weed resistance issues....More
Mar. 26, 2012

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Enlist Ahead program from Dow AgroSciences for herbicide management

Dow AgroSciences unveiled a new herbicide management program at this year's Commodity Classic in Nashville, Tenn., called Enlist Ahead. At last year's show, Dow AgroSciences introduced Enlist Duo herbicide. Enlist Ahead will support farmers and the multiple components involved in weed control systems, including the pairing of new herbicide-tolerant traits with Enlist Duo herbicide. Enlist Duo herbicide will be available for corn in 2013 and for soybeans in 2015....More
Mar. 21, 2012

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Roundup Ready Xtend from Monsanto provides flexible weed control

Michelle Vigna, systems launch manager for Roundup Ready Xtend, describes a demonstration of the new herbicide at work on soybeans at Commodity Classic 2012. This dicamba and glyphosate herbicide has multiple modes of action for control of weeds, particularly glyphosated-resistant broadleaf weeds....More
Mar. 14, 2012

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Herbicides from Syngenta for fighting glyphosate-resistant weeds

Weed resistance in corn has been a growing problem over the past few years. John Foresman, asset lead for Syngenta, discusses several of the company's new herbicide products used for fighting glyphosate-resistant weeds, including Xemax, Halex GT, Lumax and Lexar....More
Mar. 8, 2012

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FMC announces singing contest for Anthem herbicide

Paul Redhage, strategic communications manager for FMC, explains the details of the Anthem singing contest for FFA, 4-H and NAMA students to enter for a chance to win a scholarship. The contest is centered around the new FMC Anthem herbicide, which is coming soon pending EPA approval. Students can enter the singing contest at www.fmccrop.com/contest....More
Mar. 6, 2012

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Weed resistance management in three steps

Rodney Schmidt, Midwest row-crop manager for Bayer CropScience, explains the three major steps he recommends for managing weed resistance, a hot topic at Commodity Classic 2012....More
Mar. 6, 2012

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10 herbicide application mistakes

Herbicides are an exceptional tool for farmers when used correctly, but like any tool, they cannot work if they are not used properly. Here are 10 common mistakes that farmers make when using herbicides....More
Mar. 5, 2012

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Game changer: Multiple-herbicide-resistant weeds in Minnesota, North Dakota

Herbicide-resistant weeds has continued to spread from the southern Corn Belt to northern states, including Minnesota and North Dakota. Now, multiple herbicide resistance weeds are being identified, which compounds the problem....More
Mar. 2, 2012

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Top 10 classic herbicides

Name brands may come and go, some herbicide products have evolutionized the way we farm. Micheal Owen, professor of agronomy at Iowa State University, lets us stroll down memory lane to review 10 “classic” herbicides, listed in no particular order. Glyphosate revolutionized weed control when this nonselective herbicide was teamed up with the Roundup Ready trait....More
Feb. 10, 2012

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An inside view of Syngenta's global financial report to media

Farm Industry News blogger Mark Moore gives his impressions of attending Syngenta's 2011 financial report to the media in Basel, Switzerland....More
Feb. 3, 2012

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New wheat herbicide from Bayer CropScience

Wheat growers now have a new Bayer CropScience herbicide called Huskie Complete with a new active ingredient for control of grasses and broadleaf weeds....More
Jan. 30, 2012

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Worst weeds in soybeans: Herbicide resistance a threat 1

Weed scientists generally don’t agree on the exact ranking of soybean’s worst weeds, but they mostly agree on which weeds belong in the top four or five that Midwestern soybean growers should be concerned about. Common waterhemp, giant ragweed, marestail (also commonly known as horseweed) and common lambsquarters are listed among the top problematic weeds for soybeans, according to weed experts in Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky and Minnesota. Other yield-robbing culprits in these states include common ragweed, giant foxtail, velvetleaf and annual morningglory....More
Jan. 25, 2012

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BASF presents research on new herbicide at Southern Weed Science Society meeting 1

During the 65th Annual Meeting of the Southern Weed Science Society (SWSS) today, BASF Crop Protection presented research related to Engenia herbicide, the company’s next-generation formulation of dicamba. Research presentation topics included advances in dicamba formulation, effective use of dicamba and best management practices for dicamba use in dicamba-tolerant crops....More
Jan. 24, 2012

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National summit to address herbicide resistance problem

The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) has announced it will co-sponsor an upcoming scientific summit on how to manage herbicide-resistant weeds — a costly and growing problem threatening crop production across the U.S. and around the globe. The May 10 event is being organized by the National Research Council, the operating arm of the National Academy of Sciences, and will be held at George Washington University in Washington, D.C....More
Jan. 20, 2012

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No comparable replacement for 50-year-old herbicide, agronomist reports

"As the price of corn rises, the economic benefits of atrazine become even more pronounced."...More
Jan. 11, 2012

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BASF introduces Armezon postemerge corn herbicide

BASF has announced the addition of a new herbicide called Armezon to its portfolio of products. Armezon is a postemerge herbicide for corn that will control grasses and broadleaf weeds such as common lambsquarters, waterhemp, giant foxtail and crabgrass. The new herbicide also offers treatment for weeds resistant to glyphosate, triazines, PPOs and ALS inhibitors....More
Jan. 4, 2012

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Syngenta funds computer model to put Palmer amaranth in crosshairs

A computer model backed up with field work proved that the uninterrupted use of glyphosate alone (i.e., five applications per season per year) would result in glyphosate resistance within four years. The computer model is part of a project to study weed resistance. Syngenta collaborated on the project with university weed scientists Paul Nev., University of Warwick, England; and Ken Smith and Jason Norsworthy, both from the University of Arkansas....More
Jan. 3, 2012

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Crop protection product overview for 2012

In 2012, growers will have new fungicide and seed treatment options, as well as an array of weed control products for preseason and in-season control of broadleaves and grasses. Several products are still awaiting EPA approval, but their registration is expected in time for the 2012 planting season....More
Dec. 20, 2011

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Zemax herbicide from Syngenta receives EPA registration for 2012 season 1

Syngenta announced that the EPA has granted registration approval for Zemax herbicide in North America, which is powered by Callisto Plant Technology....More
Dec. 16, 2011

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A walk-through at Syngenta headquarters in Basel, Switzerland

Syngenta, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, employs more than 26,000 people in 90 countries around the world. It was created in late 2000 when Novartis and AstraZeneca merged. Syngenta's core business includes herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. It also has expanded in the fields of crops, vegetables, flowers, seed care, and lawn and garden products. Take a look inside the company headquarters.