crop protection

Study Shows Crop Protection Tools Make Groceries More Affordable
Study Shows Crop Protection Tools Make Groceries More Affordable
Study Shows Crop Protection Tools Make Groceries More Affordable
With Thanksgiving this week, the farming community is stressing the importance of crop protection tools, and how they help keep food affordable in the United States.  Jessica Christian, Head of Bayer’s Crop Science Communication said crop protection tools save the average family of four up to 48% on groceries annually.  She noted tha...
Bayer Launches Testing4AG Program
Bayer Launches Testing4AG Program
Bayer Launches Testing4AG Program
Bayer announced this week the launch of its Testing4Ag program. The program allows research scientists from around the world to submit novel chemistries to Bayer for testing in hopes of identifying potential new modes of action to control fungal diseases, insect pests, or weeds ...
U.S. Crop Protection Market Sees Sales Increase
U.S. Crop Protection Market Sees Sales Increase
U.S. Crop Protection Market Sees Sales Increase
A new report shows industry consolidation, investments in precision agriculture, and new product introductions propelled a 5% growth in sales for the crop protection industry in 2017.  The Kline Group this week released its Crop Protection Manufacturers Report, which found the increase in planted crop acreage, particularly in soybeans and cotton, helped contribute to an increase in the sales of he
Largest Ag Producers Changing Crop Protection Plans
Largest Ag Producers Changing Crop Protection Plans
Largest Ag Producers Changing Crop Protection Plans
A new study from Millenium Research shows that the nation’s largest farmers are still uncommitted or making changes to their crop protection plans.     The “Farmer Speaks” study shows producers being more aggressive in cutting costs after a tough year in 2016.  Growers who farm 1,000 or more acre...