Canadian researchers and extension workers have led an international team to study downy mildew on hops. It’s a project that’s made the top 10 list of the Global Minor Use Foundation.
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency is cancelling the use of chlorpyrifos insecticide in fruits and vegetables. An extended phase-out period is granted for garlic.
Marrone Bio Innovations is launching its biofungicide for broad-spectrum suppression of diseases such as downy mildew, Botrytis and Sclerotinia. It will be distributed by Cohort Wholesale.
Cohort Wholesale, a new Canadian distributor, will be providing logistics, technical sales and marketing support for ADAMA’s growing portfolio of fruit and vegetable crop protection products.
Mancozeb, a foundational fungicide in many programs, will continue to be allowed for disease control in crops such as potatoes and apples. However some cancellations are in store for other crops. Be careful to read the details.