Insect Control/Disease
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Velum Total Approved for Cotton, Peanuts in 2015
Bayer CropScience has received registration for Velum Total, a new insecticide/nematicide for use in cotton and peanuts in 2015.
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An Awakening to the Value of Biopesticides
With the entry of major ag chem companies into the biopesticide arena, whether or not biopesticides work is no longer…
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EPA Approves TOPGUARD Terra for Cotton Root Rot Control
TOPGUARD Terra fungicide from Cheminova has received EPA registration for control of cotton root rot.
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Search for Thrips Control Options Continues
Thrips control in 2014 proved challenging for many growers. And the findings from field studies conducted last year may not…
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New Mid-South Insect Control Guides Now Available
Insect control guides for 2015 are now available from the University of Tennessee and from Mississippi State University.
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Genome Mapping Signals Brighter Days for U.S. Cotton
At a time when growers rely increasingly more on genetic advancements in yield and fiber quality to keep cotton economically…
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Not All Boll Rot Caused by Bacterial Blight
Identifying the cause of boll rot in Mississippi this season is not a simple task.
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Nematode Research on the Rise
Take a peek at the seed company pipelines, and you’ll notice a common theme – nematode control.
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FMC to Acquire Cheminova
Auriga Industries has agreed to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary Cheminova to FMC Corporation.
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Managing Bollworms in Dual Gene Bt Cotton
Specialists at Mississippi State University have been monitoring recent bollworm activity, which is beginning to threaten cotton containing dual gene…