Crop Protection

Five managers named to positions by Brandt

Brandt, an agriculture retailer and manufacturer of specialty agriculture products, has promoted five managers to corporate leadership positions. Today’s promotions reflect Brandt's new holding company structure. Implemented on Jan. 1, 2020, the corporate structure enables... more »

Genetically engineered moth could protect crops

A new study reports a successful, first-ever open-field release of a self-limiting, genetically engineered diamondback moth, stating that it paves the way for an effective and sustainable approach to pest control. The diamondback moth, also... more »

Dustin Smith joins Helm Agro as regional sales manager for mid-South

Helm Agro US Inc., a global manufacturer of high-quality crop protection and fertilizer products, has hired Dustin Smith as regional sales manager for the mid-South. Smith, who has 20 years of experience in territory management... more »

Midwest growers fight bacterial leaf streak

Tar spot captures the most attention as a new foliar disease in corn in the Midwest, but bacterial leaf streak may be as big of a concern to sweet corn growers. Bacterial leaf streak can... more »

Phytopthora control is a long-term commitment

Phytophthora can survive in the soil for more than 10 years, making control a long-term issue. “If you have phytophthora in your fields, you’re looking at managing it as a chronic issue,” said Mary Hausbeck,... more »

Report: Aggressive fungus attacks Florida strawberries

A fungus has taken over some strawberry fields in Florida. One grower lost as many as 80 acres in Manatee County. Pestalotiopsis affects the foliage and fruit, down to the root of strawberry plants. Gary... more »

Koppert’s Natutec releases biological solutions over large agricultural areas

With the launch of the Natutec Drone, biological solutions innovator, Koppert Biological Systems, has entered the airspace and now can release its biological solutions over large agricultural expanses to control a range of harmful pests.... more »

Pathway BioLogic acquired by recently formed Plant Response

The recently formed biological joint venture, Plant Response, is acquiring applied microbial science company Pathway BioLogic to expand its portfolio of robust biological products offered to the agricultural industry. Plant Response was formed by combining... more »