The Southern Weed Science Society recently honored Larry Steckel, a professor with the University of Tennessee Department of Plant Sciences, with the Outstanding Educator Award. The award was presented at …
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BASF hopes to launch new fungicide this summer
BASF hopes to launch a new triazole fungicide labeled for 17 crops in the United States this summer that will be branded under various names, depending on the crop. The …
Read More »Enlist E3 soybeans clear last hurdle with Philippines import approval
The Enlist E3 soybean has cleared its final hurdle with the Philippines giving regulatory approval to imports of soybeans containing the trait. The move will mean farmers can plant the …
Read More »Louisiana Ag Consultants Association awards six scholarships
During its recent annual meeting, the Louisiana Agricultural Consultants Association awarded six scholarships totaling $12,000. Also recognized was Dennis Burns, who received the County Agent of the Year award. Burns …
Read More »MSU revises Insect Control Guide
Sure to be a best-seller, Mississippi State University’s “2019 Insect Control Guide for Agronomic Crops” is available for free download from https://bit.ly/2tahYVv. The 129-page manual contains insect-related information on the gamut …
Read More »LSU AgCenter names Sebe Brown state Extension entomologist
The Louisiana State University AgCenter recently gave Sebe Brown, assistant professor of entomology, statewide Extension responsibilities in cotton, corn, soybeans and grain sorghum insect pest management. Brown is located at …
Read More »UPI changes name to UPL NA
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based United Phosphorus Inc., also known as UPI, changed its name to UPL NA Inc. Jan. 1 to better reflect its global corporate identity. The change also
Read More »EPA OKs new Fierce formulation from Valent USA
After receiving recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval, Valent U.S.A. recently launched Fierce MTZ Herbicide as a stand-alone liquid formulation. The Walnut
Read More »Helm Agro US introduces new pre-emergence herbicide premix
Helm Agro US Inc. has added Zone Elite to the company’s “Zone” herbicide family for U.S. soybean growers. The newcomer is a pre-emergence herbicide for broad-spectrum
Read More »Louisiana soybean and corn producer recognized for conservation efforts
Robbie Howard of East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, recently received the Outstanding Master Farmer Award in recognition
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