Articles tagged under: Syngenta
Assessing the Herbicide Supply
Published November 4, 2022
Syngenta Crop Protection President Vern Hawkins expects to see improvements within the supply chain for the new sales year. "However, we know that there are a number of areas where constraints will still continue with some of that driven by…Corteva and Syngenta Face FTC Charges
Published September 30, 2022
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Corteva and Syngenta, claiming the two companies had exclusive contracts with distributors that blocked generic products from the market. The two companies disagree with the FTC complaint. A Syngenta spokesperson said these were voluntary…New Diagnosis and Mapping Solutions for Nematodes
Published September 28, 2022
Syngenta Crop Protection has launched the first commercial digital solution to diagnose infestations of plant-parasitic nematodes in soybeans by analyzing photographs taken from satellites. Syngenta will first market this service to Brazilian soybean farmers. This first-of-its-kind innovation came from a…High Res Soil Mapping
Published September 27, 2022
Syngenta has unveiled one of the world’s highest resolution soil mapping services at a European farm show. This system will detect pH, soil texture, organic matter, carbon, elevation and plant water availability. The Interra Scan service will initially be available…Better-Than-Average Small Grains Crop
Published September 9, 2022
Syngenta Agronomy Service Representative Wally West says the general consensus about the crop in the Dakotas and Minnesota is better than average. "The heat really didn't turn on through the majority of the spring wheat belt until the crop was…Disease Management Crucial for Potato Quality
Published September 7, 2022
Syngenta Agronomy Manager Chris Clemens says the first ten-to-14 days of storage are critical for protecting potatoes from disease.Disease can impact a potato’s marketability and weight. "Make sure we have a good program throughout the growing season, but then get…Syngenta Group Releases 2Q Financials
Published August 30, 2022
The Syngenta Group is reporting second quarter earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation at $1.7 billion. That’s up nearly 40 percent from one year ago. Syngenta Crop Protection sales grew 25 percent, reaching $8.6 billion for the first half of…A Succession Plan for Syngenta Group Leadership
Published June 17, 2022
Jon Parr, president, Syngenta Global Crop Protection, will retire September 30 after 35 years with the company. Jeff Rowe, who is now the president of Syngenta's global seeds business, will suceed Parr. Justin Wolf will transition from being the regional…Making the Maturity Decision
Published May 30, 2022
A shorter-season maturity may be the answer for farmers still dealing with planting delays. "The end of May is when I start to think about moving my hybrid maturity for corn five-to-six days earlier or more," said Jason Snell, agronomic…