The EPA has approved a new pre emergence, residual herbicide from Dow AgroSciences, available for the 2016 growing season. The new herbicide combines two active ingredients in one convenient premix. It offers easy mixing and handling and proven weed control designed to battle hard-to-control broadleaf weeds. “This new formulation is the first to offer growers the convenience of having the … Read More
Precision Ag Bytes
Pfister Seeds is expanding its current Vector internship program. The program was created to help young farmers get back to the family farm. The new expiation will also provide students with paid internships, college credits, and practical experience managing a seed business. Dow AgroSciences is added a new option for above-ground insect control. The new new trait, named PowerCore, provides … Read More
Dow’s New Herbicide to Help Control Resistant Weeds
Registration for Dow AgroSciences new herbicide is expected in 2016. The company recently announced they’ve named the previously known GF-3471; it will now be referred to as Resicore herbicide. “Resicore is designed to control weeds throughout the season,” says Luke Peters, corn herbicides product manager, Dow AgroSciences. “It will provide trusted residual control, resistance management and resounding yield potential as the … Read More
Federal Judge Strikes Down Maui Anti-GMO Law
A federal judge has struck down a Hawaii county’s ordinance against genetically engineered crops. This article from Civil Beat said the decision by Judge Susan Mollway found the ordinance “invalid and unenforceable” because it is preempted by state and federal law. Mollway emphasized that the ruling is not a statement on whether genetically modified organisms are beneficial or detrimental. “The … Read More
Dow AgroSciences Expands Operations in Puerto Rico
Dow Agrosciences is expanding its operations in Puerto Rico. This news release from the company says its wholly owned subsidiary, Mycogen Seeds – Puerto Rico Corporation, opened a new seed research and development facility on the island. The new Salinas/Guayama site is a corn and soybean breeding and parent seed facility, and will meet additional agricultural research needs with increased … Read More
Dow AgroSciences’ Trait Stacking Standards for Enlist™
In accordance with its mission to provide the highest performing products to growers, Dow AgroSciences announced quality standards for glyphosate trait stacking with Enlist. The company said it will allow Enlist to be stacked with advanced glyphosate traits only. It will not allow stacking with the first generation of the Roundup Ready® trait. “We are committed to optimizing the Enlist … Read More
Dow Unveils Conkesta as Insect-Resistant Soybean Trait
Dow AgroSciences LLC has announced Conkesta will be the brand name for its novel insect-resistant trait. This company news release says that, when commercialized, Conkesta will provide soybean farmers with the broadest spectrum for insect control against lepidopteran pests. The company’s insect-resistant soybean trait, originally announced to the market in 2013, continues to move through regulatory processes as the first … Read More
Enlist™ Weed Control System Approved
The Enlist™ Weed Control System is now approved for use with registration by the Environmental Protection Agency of Enlist Duo™ herbicide for use with Enlist corn and soybeans. EPA’s decision is the final step in the federal regulatory process for the Enlist system. The Enlist corn and soybean traits were deregulated by USDA last month. With regulatory approvals now in … Read More
Dow ENLIST Deregulated by USDA
USDA has issued a decision to deregulate Dow AgroSciences’ Enlist™ 2,4-D and glyphosate-resistant corn and soybean traits in the United States. The company is now awaiting EPA registration of Enlist Duo™ herbicide, the companion herbicide to the Enlist traits. “Enlist will help farmers increase their productivity to meet the growing demand for a safe and affordable food supply,” said Tim … Read More
Webinar to Discuss Sidedressing Nitrogen Corn
Dow AgroSciences and Agricen announced that they will co-host a new webinar, “Sidedressing Nitrogen for Maximum Yields,” on Thursday, May 29th and Thursday, June 5th from 8am to 3pm CT. The webinar will feature Dr. Fred Below of the University of Illinois, who will discuss the role of sidedress nitrogen applications in addressing corn nutrient needs. It will also feature … Read More
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