The manufacturers of Manzate Max have been granted registration of their product for control of fungi on apples, potatoes and vegetable crops. The fungicide, a liquid formulation, is targeted at a broad spectrum of key diseases.
Garlic growers have another tool in their arsenal for weed control. Chateau herbicide is now registered for control of labeled weeds on garlic.
Health Canada will be cancelling some uses and restricting others of three neonicotinoid pesticides. Changes are ahead for crops ranging from tree fruits to berries to cucurbit vegetables. All uses for orchard trees, for example, have been cancelled.
The extended label on this insecticide will assist growers in controlling carrot weevil in a number of root vegetables.
For the upcoming season, growers have access to another tool for suppression of spotted wing drosophila in a number of berry crops and stone fruits.
The extended label on this foliar fungicide will assist growers in suppressing powdery mildew on field and greenhouse mint as well as greenhouse-grown lettuce.
A new blueberry fertilizer is now available for Canadian growers. NutriAg has launched PGR (plant growth regulator) fertilizer SproutMax.
BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada will relocate its head office from Mississauga, Ontario to Calgary, Alberta effective October 1, 2019. Horticultural staff will continue to work from eastern Canada.
Grape growers have access to a new herbicide for vineyards across Canada. Chikara herbicide is available through Belchim Crop Protection.
UPL has purchased Arysta LifeScience from its parent company Platform Specialty Products, and launched its new purpose called OpenAg, in support of the company’ s long-term vision.