The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently registered Vantacor insect control from FMC Corp. for use on an array of crops including soybeans, corn, cotton, peanuts, potatoes, sweet corn, sugarcane and …
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BASF introduces three new seed treatments for 2021
With the recent registration by the Environmental Protection Agency, BASF has introduced three new seed treatments for soybeans: Vault IP Plus, Poncho XC and Relenya. They will be available through …
Read More »UK to continue research into surprising yield bump
University of Kentucky researchers are studying the reasons behind an unexpected yield increase that appeared in a doctoral student’s soybean research. Katherine Rod, UK doctoral student, was studying intensive management …
Read More »EPA move could severely restrict pyrethroid insecticide use
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comments on a proposal that could potentially severely restrict the use of pyrethroid insecticides, including Warrior, Mustang and several others.
Read More »Bayer decides not to fight EPA over Belt insecticide
Bayer officials have decided not to fight the Environmental Protection Agency over the registration cancellation of flubendiamide insecticide.
Read More »EPA registers new insect growth regulator
Tampa, Fla.-based Helm Agro US recently received Environmental Protection Agency Section 3 registration for its insecticide/miticide Diflumax 2L.
Read More »Appeals board sides with EPA, cancels Belt insecticide registration
An Environmental Protection Agency appeals board has upheld the agency’s decision to cancel registration of Belt insecticide from Bayer CropScience, but it will let growers use existing stocks.
Read More »Judge upholds EPA’s cancellation of Belt insecticide
An administrative law judge has upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to cancel registration of the insecticide, flubendiamide.
Read More »EPA proposes allowing use of Transform insecticide, but not on soybeans or cotton
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed allowing the use of sulfoxaflor insecticide again but on fewer crops and with additional pollinator-protection measures.
Read More »BASF submits registration request for new insecticide
BASF recently submitted a registration request for Inscalis, a novel insecticidal active ingredient that controls piercing and sucking insects. Among those are whiteflies, aphids, psyllids, scales and leafhoppers.
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