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Syngenta Receives EPA Registration for Vibrance Cinco Fungicide Seed Treatment for Corn

July 31, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Syngenta

Vibrance Cinco is the latest addition to the portfolio of seed treatments from Syngenta, and provides protection from seed- and soil-borne diseases including Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium.

New Label Amendments and Guidelines for Dicamba Products Used on Xtend Crops

October 24, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Here's a summary from Kansas State University Extension on the agreements reached between the EPA and companies selling dicamba products registered for use on Xtend soybeans and cotton pertaining to label modifications and application requirements.

U.S. EPA Considering Dicamba Limits

September 6, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

The U.S. environmental agency is considering banning sprayings of the agricultural herbicide dicamba after a set deadline next year, according to state officials advising the agency on its response to crop damage linked to the weed killer.

Iowa State Weed Specialist Says Injury from Dicamba Likely to Become More Widespread

July 28, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

While problems experienced with off-target movement and injury in states like Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee have been well covered in the media, an Iowa State weed specialist says that doesn’t mean all is well in his state.

EPA Denies Petition to Remove Chlorpyrifos

April 1, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: EPA

EPA administrator Scott Pruitt says by reversing the previous administration’s steps to ban one of the most widely used pesticides in the world, the agency is returning to using sound science in decision-making.

EPA Reaffirms Decision on Enlist Duo

November 7, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: EPA

The agency confirms its initial findings that there is no synergy in the Enlist Duo formulation and the combination of 2,4-D choline and glyphosate does not increase toxicity to plants.

EPA Leans on Companies to Address Corn Rootworm Resistance

February 22, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

The EPA has unveiled new requirements for seed-corn manufacturers as the agency addresses growing concern over rootworm resistance to single-trait Bt corn products.

House Votes to Overturn Obama Water Rule

January 19, 2016 | Posted in Water Management

The House of Representatives voted to overturn the Waters of the U.S. rule, The Hill reports, and now the measure will head to President Obama’s desk.

EPA Set to Release Herbicide Report

May 12, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

The Environmental Protection Agency has wrapped up its review of the world's most widely used herbicide and plans to release a much-anticipated preliminary risk assessment no later than July.

EPA Launches Voluntary Rating Program To Reduce Pesticide Drift

October 21, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a new voluntary Drift Reduction Technology (DRT) program to encourage the use of verified, safer pesticide spray products to reduce exposure and pesticide movement while saving farmers money in pesticide loss.

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