Category: Weed Management
More than 120 ag groups endorse pick for USDA post
The Almond Alliance and National Pecan Federation joined other ag groups in endorsing the latest USDA pick. Learn more about the nominee.
Study: research suggests diverse crop rotations offer stability
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has released findings that suggest diverse crop rotations can mitigate risks associated with poor growing conditions, offering a potential lifeline for fruit and vegetable growers grappling with climate change.
California Agricultural Commissioners enforce Dacthal ban following EPA order
California Agricultural Commissioners are actively enforcing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent ban on the herbicide Dacthal (DCPA).
EPA orders immediate suspension of Dacthal herbicide
The EPA has issued an emergency suspension of all registrations for the herbicide Dacthal (dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate, or DCPA), citing significant health risks to unborn babies. This marks the first time in nearly 40 years that the EPA has taken such an emergency action.
Lasseter Tractor, new authorized dealer of Smart Apply
Smart Apply, Inc., announced that Lasseter Tractor Company, a John Deere dealer since 1956, is now an authorized Smart Apply dealer.
SE Regional growers conference registration opens
Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Georgia Peach Council
Biofungicide okayed for multi-crop use
Elemental Enzymes crop nutrition biofungicides sustainability
Inventors of new ag products aided by AgXelerators
AgXelerators AgX ag products inventions crop protection companies sustainability
FAA authorizes Pyka for largest automated drone
Pyka drones FAA crop protection drone technology
GUSS Automation celebrates success with autonomous sprayers
GUSS Automation celebrates its success with its autonomous herbicide sprayers that are used in orchards and vineyards.
CES Awards Herbicide GUSS – 2023 Innovation Award Honoree
GUSS Automation is at it again with another award for its unmanned herbicide sprayer.
Herbicide GUSS Top-10 New Product Winner awarded to GUSS Automation
Autonomous farm equipment is drawing industry attention, and GUSS seems to have another success with its herbicide sprayer.
Autonomous herbicide sprayer introduced
Nine sensors on the sprayer detect, target and spot spray weeds on the orchard floor, which reduces material usage and drift during application.
Controlling bermudagrass in newly planted pecan orchards
Bermudagrass is a complex weed to manage, spreading by the production of rhizomes, and making growers limited to post-emergent herbicides for control.
Pesticide conference in Pecos County, Texas, set for Nov. 16
Five Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units are available for private and non-commercial pesticide applicators.