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Waterhemp Takes Off With the Heat and Moisture

Published July 1, 2020

Weed pressure is cranking up. FMC Retail Market Manager Sam Lockhart is seeing some common weed issues. "I've seen fields that were prevent plant last year really come alive with a lot of waterhemp. Residual herbicides are needed for that…

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FMC Introduces New Herbicide for ’20 Growing Season

Published January 26, 2020

FMC has launched a new preplant and preemergence herbicide called Authority Edge. The EPA has approved registration for use in soybeans and sunflowers. Authority Edge controls a wide spectrum of weeds including waterhemp, Palmer amaranth, pigweed, kochia and foxtail. The…

Xyway 3D Delivers Inside-Out Protection

Published November 28, 2019

FMC will have a limited launch for a new corn fungicide next year. "What we've been able to do is create a formulation where we're going in-furrow for corn planting with a fungicide and we're getting foliar disease control all…

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3Q Income Higher for FMC

Published November 1, 2019

For the third quarter, FMC had revenues of $1 billion. That’s up ten percent from the same quarter in 2018. FMC reports growth in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, France, India, China and Pakistan. Sales declined three percent year over year in…

New Fungicide at Work in Sugarbeets

Published August 1, 2019

FMC has a new chemistry at work this season to control Cercospora leaf spot in sugarbeets. FMC Retail Market Manager Sam Lockhart says Lucento has been well received. "Guys like what they see with the residual control and two modes…

With Wet Conditions, Fungicide Application is Important

Published July 15, 2019

There is a lot of standing water in the southern Red River Valley after heavy rains passed through early last week. FMC Retail Market Manager Sam Lockhart says the moisture and humidity has farmers thinking about fungicide applications. "Especially in…

Soybeans Off to a Fast Start

Published June 7, 2019

According to FMC Retail Market Manager Sam Lockhart, the soybeans are taking off very quickly in the Red River Valley. "The soil temperatures have been really warm, especially with the recent 90 degree days," said Lockhart. "I'm watching growers plant…

Coen Promoted at FMC

Published April 11, 2019

Starting May 1, Christina Coen will assume the role of U.S. commercial director for FMC Corporation. Coen currently serves as the North America marketing director and will succeed commercial director John Kasper, who will retire in June.

Good Seed Treatments Can Help Success in Field

Published April 11, 2019

The possibility of cool, wet soil conditions going into spring planting means an increased chance of seedling diseases. FMC Technical Service Manager Ryan Hunt recommends starting with a good seed treatment. "With wet soils and seeds sitting in the ground…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published February 22, 2019

As farmers prepare for the 2019 growing season, FMC Retail Market Manager Sam Lockhart says resistant weeds are top of mind. Hear more in this week's Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.

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Waterhemp Takes Off With the Heat and Moisture

FMC Introduces New Herbicide for ’20 Growing Season

Xyway 3D Delivers Inside-Out Protection

3Q Income Higher for FMC

New Fungicide at Work in Sugarbeets

With Wet Conditions, Fungicide Application is Important

Soybeans Off to a Fast Start

Coen Promoted at FMC

Good Seed Treatments Can Help Success in Field

Dry Bean Scene

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