New DuPont(TM) Agility(TM) SG Herbicide Offers Wheat Growers Answers to Changing Weed Control Needs
WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD ) has received registration approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Agility(TM) SG herbicide, a new product designed to provide wheat growers with a better tool for broad spectrum weed control, including AL...Leaf Roll Disease a Cause of Concern to Wine Growers
The New Zealand Winegrowers are affected by the type 3 virus which spreads by bugs and affects the yield and quality of grapevines//. But most of the winegrowers have bought the national grafted grapevine which are tested vines and are free from the virus. New Zealand Winegrowers science and in...Pistachio Industry Looks Toward a Promising 2009 Crop Year
...arvest little more than two months away, pistachio growers and processors are anticipating a promising crop y...out 22 different counties. There are more than 600 growers within the pistachio community, and the annual "fa... $540 million to the California economy. Pistachio growers and processors employ more than 5,200 full-time wo...Wild Blueberries Take Top Spot in New Antioxidant Research Study
...ildblueberries.com/recipes . Wild Blueberry Association of North America The Wild Blueberry Association of North America is a trade association of growers and processors of Wild Blueberries from Maine and Canada, dedicated to bringing the Wild Blueberry health story and unique Wild Advantages to consumer...Kiwifruit: Antioxidant Power in Quantity and Quality
..., while ZESPRI(TM) GOLD has smooth skin and a tropical-sweet flavor. ZESPRI International is the world's largest kiwifruit marketer, with over 2,500 growers producing and exporting more than 100 million trays of kiwifruit a year to over 60 countries. For more health information and easy summertime recipes,...Study results: new recommendations for grape growers
Prosser, WA The inland areas of the Pacific Northwest, where rainfall averages only 4 to 12 inches per year, present growing challenges for vineyard owners and wine grape producers. The arid conditions in this part of the country have not been conducive for vineyard owners who produce and market ...Warming climate threatens California fruit and nut production
.... Planning for a warmer future Fruit and nut growers commonly use established mathematical models to se...t remain valid in the future, the researchers say. growers will need to include likely future changes in wint...in in production for decades, it is important that growers now consider whether there will be sufficient wint...Natural seed treatment could drastically cut pesticide use
...atural way to protect plants. In addition to cutting pesticide use, the new technology could be a financially beneficial alternative for farmers and growers using pesticides, because seeds are cheaper to treat than whole crops. The original research showing the effect of jasmonic acid on seeds was funde...UGA licenses new Bermuda grass that thrives in sun and shade
... Turfgrass Group of Ft. Valley, Ga., to exclusively handle licensing of TifGrand for sod production. TifGrand will be licensed to a selected number of growers beginning in summer 2009; it is expected to be available in the general market in 2010. ...Hunt for 'climate-ready' crops accelerates as organizations search seed collections worldwide
...d on previous advances in improving nutritional quality in maize, by adding in drought tolerance so that new varieties can benefit the most vulnerable growers in marginal areas In the Philippines, the Institute of Plant Breeding will widen the genetic base available for improving bananas by researching ways...Apple enthusiasts welcome WineCrisp
...ll appeal to consumers because of its taste and to growers because of its resistance to the fungal disease ap...ides to spray for apple scab will lowers costs for growers and is a significant benefit for the environment. ... tree even after ripening, making it important for growers to pick the fruit at maturity when the background ...Photoselective film proves effective for controlling height in potted gardenia plants
... MAGNESIA, GREECETo grow the high-quality potted plants preferred by consumers, many growers use chemical "regulators" designed to affect plant growth and development. The use of chemical growth retardants is standard practice in the productio...Uvalde Center water research could have national, international applications
...logy for taking seasonal root measurements and using sap flow to determine water use by different crop plants. "There's also a real opportunity for growers to learn more about and adopt conservation tillage techniques," Rowland said. "Conservation tillage hasn't been very well established in this region, ...Wild bees can be effective pollinators
...which has hurt honey bee populations, causing some growers of fruits, nuts and vegetables to wonder how their...ential blueberry pollinators. "This should help growers know what kinds of bees are in the fields so that ...as several species of mason bees, to be managed by growers who can support their populations by providing nes...Corn Growers Reminded to Follow Refuge Requirements as Spring Planting Nears
National Corn Growers Association reminds U.S. Bt corn growers that the development of an Insect Resistance Management plan is an essential and required part of their planning process. St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) February 20, 2009 -- As the 2009 planting season approaches, ...StollerUSA Launches Updated Web site For Growers and Farmers
StollerUSA, the world leader in development and sales of products that maximize a plant's genetic expression, has utilized the latest in Web technology in an effort to enhance their Web site, www.StollerUSA.com . Highlights of the updated Web site include product details, university research, fa...DuPont Acquires Ag Data Management Business to Enhance Information Solutions for Growers
Acquisition will Enhance Precision Farming Technology Available to Industry and Pioneer Customers Des Moines, Iowa, and Cumming, Ga. (Vocus) December 29, 2008 -- DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred and MapShots today announced Pioneer will acquire controlling ownership of...EPA Refuge Determination Positive for the Environment
... The National Corn growers Association is pleased the U.S. Environmental Prot...is, MO (Vocus) July 21, 2009 -- The National Corn growers Association is pleased the U.S. Environmental Pro...Management. Founded in 1957, the National Corn growers Association (NCGA) represents approximately 35,000...Dow AgroSciences, NemGenix Establish New Collaboration in Plant Biotechnology
...is continuously exploring and leveraging enabling technologies -- such as those from NemGenix -- to provide new crop protection solutions that benefit growers around the world." Sean Hird, Ph.D., chief executive officer of NemGenix, said, "This multi-year collaboration is a key milestone in our cor...Syngenta Licenses Chromatin Gene Stacking Technology for Sugar Cane
...d range of crop protection products for sugar cane growers and is developing a novel planting technology plan.... New trait combinations in sugar cane could offer growers additional improvements in production efficiency and yield increases. "Sugar cane growers and processors will benefit economically and envir...