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From Palmer amaranth to plant bugs to nematodes, we’ve got you covered. Take a look at what the industry’s experts have to say about cotton’s pests.
Higher yields, increased tax revenue and lower import costs are the factors that drive the vast majority of growers to use genetically modified seed.
Company says it doesn't agree with decision but respects the Environmental Protection Agency's regulatory authority.
Government initiatives and friendlier financing mechanisms will contribute to expansion in cotton cultivation.
More than 15 percent of the current crop has been destroyed, further hampering the spinning sector.
Cotton Incorporated encourages private companies to invest more research into developing resistance against nematodes.
The Lubbock Avalanche Journal filed this report on what the removal of the pesticide Temik could mean for the cotton industry.
New encapsulated formulation of acetochlor offers another weapon in the battle against resistant weeds.
After a successful launch of its new encapsulated formulation of acetochlor designed for cotton, Monsanto will make the herbicide widely available in the U.S. in 2011.
After several years of severe cotton damage from the virus, researchers appear to have found a way to counter the disease.
Newest product on the market offers flexibility for control of yield-damaging pests.
Effort aimed at fighting rapidly spreading weed-resistance epidemic.
Glyphosate-resistant weeds have one Mississippi Delta grower taking drastic measures.
In Texas, early season rains created prime conditions for cotton's insect pests.
Stamina fungicide expanded to include several crops, including cotton.
MANA disagrees with EPA findings that led to a ban on endosulfans, but negotiates a deal to give farmers time to find a replacement for the insecticide.
Company provides hotline and website to put growers in touch with leading entomologists.
New website provides key information on how herbicide can best be used against tough weeds.
Company's Muskegon crop protection manufacturing site adds employees.
TOPGUARD is the first new fungicide to receive federal registration since January 2008.
Some growers are eligible for up to $50 per-gallon back on Headline fungicide purchases from authorized BASF retailers.
GlyTol and WideStrike technologies are at the heart of the licensing agreement.
Companies will team to development new insecticide aimed at piercing and sucking pests.
Why growers should stop using yield losses as their only threshold for glyphosate resistance.
How growers can win the early rounds in the fight against cutworms, thrips and plant bugs.
Albaugh Inc. files petition with U.S. government to impose anti-dumping duties on glyphosate imported from China.
Capsule suspension insecticide is labeled for all major crops.
Resistancefighter.com allows growers to pinpoint just how close glyphosate resistance is to their farm.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced that the destructive cotton seed bug has been identified on cotton in a residential area of the Florida Keys.
Rob Williams brings 17 years of of experience in the crop protection industry to MANA's top position.
Company announced completion of Roundup production facility expansion on March 5.
Price reductions of up to 20 percent expected for popular weed management tool.
Research post 2010 cotton disease management recommendations and 2009 variety performance results at the Lubbock Texas AgriLife Extenstion Center website.
Company unveils new identity, structure and initiatives aimed at helping growers witn innovative crop protection products.
Growers in the Mid-South gear up for another battle with glyphosate resistance.
Program offers zero percent interest on up to two BASF crop protection products through next fall.
An exotic species of mealybug has been identified in cotton crops in at least 30 farms throughout the Emerald area of Central Queensland, Cotton Australia reports.
Syngenta program selects leaders in the Beltwide battle against glyphosate resistance.
Some growers eligible for as much as $75 per gallon back.
National Cotton Council expresses concern over Supreme Court ruling that further paves the way for "burdensome" input application regulation.
State Extension specialists and Monsanto encourage growers to encorporate the latest technologies and management program developments.
If it doesn't come up, you don't have to kill it.
Three PhytoGen varieties to debut this season.
Biological nematode control coming in 2011.
Older product fits in well with new technology.
Companies strengthen their partnership by updating incentives packages for the 2010 growing season.
Insecticide is available for use across the Cotton Belt.
Texas AgriLife Extension Service expert says recent cold weather provides excellent chance to eradicate boll weevil in South Texas.
With the rising cost of seed, on-seed treatments have become essential.
The 2010 Performance Plus program will cover use of several herbicides.
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