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Going Beyond the Ag Chemical Headlines

Going Beyond the Ag Chemical Headlines

by Ashley Robinson | Dec 15, 2022 | Crop Inputs, Features, Seed Speaks

Consumer misconceptions about ag chemical use are usually based on a grain of truth. Headlines about agriculture chemical use aren’t always the most kind to the industry. And while these headlines may be flashy and attention grabbing, they’re usually overblown with...
New Insecticide Available to Protect Pulse Crops Against Aphids

New Insecticide Available to Protect Pulse Crops Against Aphids

by Alberta Seed Guide | Dec 14, 2022 | Business, Crop Inputs

The new Carbine insecticide, which protects pulse crops against aphids, is now available in Western Canada, a Dec. 13 news release from FMC Canada said. Carbine has the active ingredient, flonicamid, which targets the aphid’s mouthparts by disrupting the potassium...
Misconceptions of Chemical Use on Crops

Misconceptions of Chemical Use on Crops

by Ashley Robinson | Dec 7, 2022 | Crop Inputs, Seed Speaks

Technology and research advancements have changed how farmers use chemicals on their crops. Even with these improvements, there’s a lot of misinformation out there amongst consumers about how chemicals are used on crops. On the Dec. 14 episode of Seed Speaks, we’re...
There’s a New Reputation for Biological Seed Treatments

There’s a New Reputation for Biological Seed Treatments

by Alex Martin | Nov 21, 2022 | Crop Inputs, Features, Seed Speaks

Though biological products haven’t always had a spotless reputation, there’s a new reputation on the horizon for them. When you think of a biological, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If we were writing this 30 years ago, the first term that might pop in...
Wild Oats Control Herbicide Label Expanded

Wild Oats Control Herbicide Label Expanded

by Alberta Seed Guide | Nov 21, 2022 | Business, Crop Inputs

Insight 339SC, a new herbicide from Gowan Canada which provides wild oats control, has had its label expanded in Canada, a Nov. 14 news release said. Insight 339SC has the Group 14 active ingredient Tergeo. It provides wheat and corn growers with a fast-acting...
Don’t Hoard Chemicals Amid Supply Chain Crunch

Don’t Hoard Chemicals Amid Supply Chain Crunch

by Ashley Robinson | Jul 14, 2022 | Crop Inputs, Seed Speaks

Rising prices may have you wanting to stockpile on chemicals, but experts say it won’t help in the long run. Supply chain issues and inflationary pressure have costs are on the rise for chemicals this spraying season. And while you may be tempted to stockpile, worried...
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