While funding for the Canadian Potato Psyllid and Zebra Chip Monitoring Network ends in March 2018, the Potato Growers of Alberta will be launching a new monitoring program this spring.
DowDuPont announces its agriculture division will be named Corteva Agriscience. The spin-off company is expected to be operational by June 1, 2019.
Acramite 50WS miticide label is expanded for control of two-spotted mites on herbs and mint in Canada.
Reason 500SC fungicide label is now expanded for management of downy mildew of basil and Brassica vegetables in Canada.
Prism herbicide now has a label expansion for stone fruit.
BASF Canada sees a bright future in horticulture. Seven horticultural representatives are stationed across the country. And new insecticides to control piercing and sucking insects are due in 2019.