Articles tagged under: Syngenta
Agrisure Trait OK’ed in EU
Published July 30, 2019
Syngenta has received EU approval for its Agrisure Duracade corn trait. This approval means all major international markets have given their OK for the trait. Farmers who planted this corn this year signed a marketing agreement, saying the crop would…Fusarium Head Blight Popping Up
Published July 24, 2019
Fusarium head blight is showing up in the spring wheat. Syngenta agronomy service representative Nathan Popiel says that may change how you handle the wheat. "If you have some grain with vomitoxin in it, you may want to look for…Late Spring Influences Bottomline for Syngenta
Published July 22, 2019
For the first half of its fiscal year, Syngenta reports net income of $798 million. That compares $1.2 billion last year. In North America, crop protection sales were down 14 percent. Seed sales declined 16 percent; both influenced by the…A Battle Over Legal Fees
Published July 10, 2019
The lawsuit over Syngenta’s release of Agrisure Viptera and Agrisure Duracade corn traits has been settled, but the lawyers are still in federal court fighting over their contingency fees. Farmers involved in this case will share a $1.5 billion settlement.…Window Narrowing for Fungicide Application on Wheat
Published July 8, 2019
Farmers are applying fungicide on wheat, but the window is narrowing. Syngenta agronomic service representative Jason Snell says there are lots of questions on Miravis Ace, a new fungicide. “There’s been high interest from growers,” says Snell. “Miravis Ace can…Potential for White Mold Issues in ’19
Published June 13, 2019
With the increase in crop prices, Syngenta agronomic service representative Jason Snell sees an opportunity to capitalize on the plant health benefits of fungicides. A new product is on the market called Miravus Neo that controls white mold. "Given the…Syngenta Announces Sustainability Head
Published June 4, 2019
Syngenta has named Chris Davison as the head of its North American sustainability business. Davison previously led corporate and government affairs for Syngenta in Canada.A Few Things Holding Up USMCA Progress
Published April 19, 2019
Syngenta Senior Lead of Federal Government Relations Mary Kay Thatcher says there are a few things holding up progress of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. "Part of the USMCA said Mexico has to pass a new labor law. The lower…Miravis Ace Approved for ’19
Published April 15, 2019
Syngenta has announced the registration of its Miravis Ace fungicide premix for the 2019 growing season. This product offers a new mode of action for head scab in wheat. Miravis Ace also has a wide application window, from as early…