Weeds

Three hort products available in new formulations May 2013

Dow AgroSciences is introducing new formulations for three horticultural products – Entrust SC insecticide, Lorsban NT insecticide and Kerb SC herbicide. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Introducing DuPont Titus PRO herbicide April 2013

Titus PRO is a new DuPont post-emergent herbicide solution that combines DuPont Prism SG (rimsulfuron) and a 75 per cent DF metribuzin into one co-pack. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Minor use label expansion for Prowl H2O herbicide April 2013

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion for Prowl H2O Herbicide on green onions and leeks. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Ont. farmers can go online for pesticide safety certification February 2013

The program that educates and trains Ontario farmers and pesticide vendors in the responsible and safe use of pesticides has gone online. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Glyphosate resistant weed update December 2012

There are three species of weeds with resistance to glyphosate in Ontario: giant ragweed since 2008, Canada fleabane since 2010, and common ragweed. Like this? Tweet it to your followers! 1 comments

AEF Global, BioWorks sign agreement December 2012

AEF Global, Inc. based out of Levis, Que., and BioWorks, Inc. of Victor, N.Y., announced they have established a biopesticide agreement for North America. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Databases, smartphone apps make it easier to track weeds May 2012

Online databases and new smartphone applications are making it easier than ever to track and map infestations of invasive weed. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Invasive weeds can be killed with solar tents March 2012

Solar tents can easily, inexpensively and successfully kill weed seeds and rhizomes, eliminating the need for hauling weeds out of remote areas Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Bayer CropScience launches new herbicide February 2012

Bayer CropScience is now offering orchard growers a new herbicide option with Alion. The herbicide provides residual control of annual grassy and broadleaf weeds, including glyphosate, triazine and ALS-resistant weeds, on pome fruit, stone fruit and tree nuts. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Impact to be marketed by Engage Agro February 2012

AMVAC Chemical Corporation recently appointed Engage Agro the exclusive distributor and marketer of Impact corn herbicide in Canada. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

BASF receives registration for Armezon in east January 2012

BASF Canada Inc. (BASF)has received regulatory approval for the use of new Armezon™ herbicide on field, seed, and sweet corn crops in Eastern Canada. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Blueberry research continuing at NSAC January 2012

The Nova Scotia Agricultural College has an extensive array of wild blueberry management research projects ranging from pollination to weed control. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Which direction are herbicides heading? November 2011

2,4-D is coming back. What many might consider a dinosaur may be the best solution for growers fighting weed resistance today, said Dean Riechers, University of Illinois associate professor of weed physiology. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Callisto 480SC registered for use on blueberries April 2011

Syngenta has announced that Callisto® 480SC herbicide – known for control of annual broadleaf weeds – has received a Minor Use Label Expansion for highbush and lowbush blueberries from the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Weed control March 2011

The first six to eight weeks after planting your potatoes is the most vital period for weed control, says Dr. Doug Waterer. After that, the crop is big enough (with enough row closure) to look after itself. Like this? Tweet it to your followers! 1 comments

Herbicide resistance on the rise February 2011

The list of weeds that are resistant to herbicides is growing much faster than the list of new herbicides coming to the market, says Kristen Callow the weed management program lead for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) based out of Ridgetown, Ont. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

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