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.
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
FMC and Chr. Hansen signed agreements that will help develop new biological products like nematicides and plant health promoters for agriculture....More
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
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
South Dakota State University researchers say they are seeing more soybean aphids in monitoring plots. The greater numbers mean producers should step up scouting efforts, but they also should avoid unnecessary spraying....More
Extra vigilant scouting will be needed this summer in soybean fields that were planted late. Bean leaf beetle and soybean aphids are expected to cause more feeding damage....More
The second edition of the Soybean Aphid Field Guide is available online and in print. The guide includes the latest aphid research and information available about the prolific soybean pest....More
