Articles tagged under: Syngenta
Brand Name Announced
Published April 16, 2025
Syngenta has announced the name for its foliar-applied potato insecticide brand. Zivalgo will offer broad-spectrum insect control for Colorado potato beetle and potato leafhopper. The product is awaiting EPA approval.Evaluating the Fungicide Decison
Published April 8, 2025
Syngenta has released a new tool to help farmers evaluate the value of fungicide. It includes a breakeven meter to maximize yield potential This tool can be found at BoostYourBushels.com.Syngenta’s New Triple Bt Protein Stack Approved
Published February 27, 2025
Syngenta has received EPA approval for its latest corn trait stack for corn rootworm protection. The new Durastak trait will be available in Golden Harvest and NK brand hybrids and through independent seed companies for the 2027 season.Syngenta Invests in R & D in Biologicials
Published February 26, 2025
Syngenta is expanding its research and development capacity into biologicals. This includes the acquisition of the Novartis selection of natural compounds and genetic strains for agricultural use. It also includes the transfer of the Novartis Natural Products and Biomolecular Chemistry…A Global Partnership with VIXERAN
Published February 21, 2025
Syngenta and Ceres Biotics are partnering on a global biologicals platform. The VIXERAN biostimulant is designed to optimize nitrogen fertilizer use. It has multiple modes of action, enabling the plant to efficiently access nitrogen from the environment through its leaves…Syngenta Divests Vegetable Seed Treatment Business
Published January 7, 2025
Syngenta spun off its vegetable seed treatment platform to Gowan SeedTech. This deal was finalized at the end of December. The financial terms of the sale were not announced.Weeds Draining Farm Profits
Published December 3, 2024
Weeds have a direct impact on yields, which in turn takes dollars out of farmers' pockets. "There's a Southern Illinois University study that shows for every inch of weed grows, if you let it compete with your corn, you're losing…Clean Fields Critical During Emergence
Published November 26, 2024
Syngenta Agronomy Service Representative Phil Krieg says weed pressure during corn emergence can negatively impact growth throughout the plant’s life. "Early season weed control means everything to yield," said Krieg. "We always see an advantage to controlling weeds early, controlling…A More Sustainable Big Mac
Published November 17, 2024
A collaboration is in place involving McDonald’s USA, Lopez Foods and Syngenta, to improve sustainability in beef production. The goal is to increase feed efficiency and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions for every pound of meat produced. This plan centers…