As of June 30, growers can use drones to apply pesticides already approved for conventional and aerial application. Users must obtain a drone pilot certificate from Transport Canada.

The label expansion also includes up to three applications per year in potatoes for longer broad-spectrum control against key diseases.

Kacy Perry is the new country division head for Bayer Crop Science Canada. She brings a long career in the U.S. row-crop market.

Innovation delayed is progress denied. That’s according to a new study that reveals $307 million in costs and 11 years to bring crop protection innovation to market.

The presence and messaging of Hon. Marjorie Michel, federal minister of health, at CropLife Canada’s Spring Dialogue Days were welcome.