East African nations are making steady progress in the battle against a crippling maize disease that’s ravaging crops in the region. Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN), which can cause total crop loss if not controlled, has plagued the region since 2011. However, a new variety of seeds that can… Continue reading East Africa steps up fight against crippling maize disease
Farmers face the risk of major yield loss from corn diseases in any given season, but they will have a new defense in 2017 with the debut of DEKALB® Disease Shield™ corn products. Six new DEKALB Disease Shield products are being introduced that provide industry-leading protection against today’s top… Continue reading Monsanto: Six new DEKALB® Disease Shield™ corn products to be launched for 2017 growing season in US
Vietnam has to import billions of dollars worth of products every year. Analysts, considering the stable two-digit growth rate of the market, have predicted that market value may reach $1.7 billion by 2020, while demand for merchandise seeds may increase by twofold, accounting for 70 percent of the total plantation area in the next five… Continue reading Vietnam agricultural seed market worth billions of dollars
Cassava phytoplasma disease (CPD) is a current serious threat to the country’s cassava industry. When the plant is CPD-infected, it shows yellowing or reddening of leaves, shrinking of the internodes resulting in stunted growth, excessive multiplication of shoots, and production of smaller leaves, among other… Continue reading Philippine researchers addressing the threats of cassava phytoplasma disease
The Australian Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) is currently assessing licence application DIR 143 from Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd for a commercial release of two types of GM cotton: GlyTol® cotton and GlyTol TwinLink Plus® cotton. GlyTol® cotton has been genetically modified for tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate and GlyTol TwinLink… Continue reading Australia to approve Bayer’s GM cotton lines
Brazilian farmers are allowed to start planting their 2016/17 soybean crop starting September 15th and it is estimated that the 2016/17 Brazilian soybean acreage will expand 1.5 % compared to last year. If verified, it would be the smallest expansion in soybean acreage in about a decade. The trend in recent… Continue reading Brazil’s soybean acreage to expand 1.5% in 2016/17
A bill that creates a federal labeling standard for foods containing genetically modified ingredients (commonly called GMOs) was signed into law by President Barack Obama on July 29. “This measure will provide new opportunities for consumers to have access to information about their food,” Katie Hill, a… Continue reading President Obama signs bill mandating GMO labeling in US
As part of a recent test of high oleic soybean oil in a Purdue University dining hall, chefs witnessed the oil’s excellent stability and other positive performance attributes in a product without trans fat. Today, the university is just the latest example of a customer evaluating whether to switch over… Continue reading High oleic soybean oil passes the test
The UK Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) has issued an EAMU (extension of authorisation for minor use) permitting use of Bayer’s fungicide Infinito (fluopicolide + propamocarb) on an extended range of allium crops. The previous EAMU was solely for the use of Infinito to control downy… Continue reading UK extended Bayer’s fungicide Infinito to leek and salad onion
Anuvia Plant Nutrients announces the opening of its environmentally friendly, enhanced efficiency fertilizer production facility in the central Florida town of Zellwood. The state-of-the-art $98 million plant started production in April and has capacity to produce greater than 200 tons of product daily. Anuvia’s products include GreenTRX for the turf industry… Continue reading Anuvia Plant Nutrients opens $98 million facility to serve agriculture and turf markets in US
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