Two varieties of Roma-type tomatoes that claim intermediate resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus will be trialled in Mexico. 

Another weed control tool is available to growers of muck crops. 

Sylvar Technologies Inc is introducing a biological control to manage common scab in potatoes and basal root rot in garlic.

A new wholesaler, headed by 20-year veteran Scott Hodgins, aims to connect farmers with crop protection manufacturers. 

Growers of green onions have another option for weed control. 

Grape growers have another weed control option in their vineyards. 

In advance of the New Brunswick September 14 election, farmers are stating unequivocally that they need access to glyphosate. There are 200 wild blueberry growers, for example, who need the herbicide. 

Gowan Crop Protection Limited has acquired global rights to the new active ingredient spirodiclofen from Bayer AG. The product is registered in many countries for apples, grapes, pears, as well as other fruits, vegetables and tree nuts.

Cleanfarms is running 65 collection events this fall, starting in Quebec, then moving to British Columbia, southern Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island. At no cost to farmers, this stewardship program offers peace of mind for safe disposal of crop protection products.