Syngenta

When it comes to weeds and yields, the relationship is a clear one.  Blake Miller, an agronomy service representative with Syngenta, said weeds can greatly harm revenue potential, especially in corn.   “There's definitely a direct relationship there.  We have looke...

Most eyes are focused on the Farm Bill, or lack thereof, but that is not the only issue farm county needs to watch as 2024 draws to a close, and we start a new year.  Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager Federal Government and Industry Relations for Syngenta, said taxes will be a topic of note early in 2025.   “...

T.J. Binns with Syngenta said if you’re going to have a successful season when it comes to weeds, now is the time to formulate your plan.  He added, regardless of commodity, it’s key to have realistic goals and objectives, meaning weeds are something you manage, not control.   “The be...

With a growing global population, and increased environmental expectations, farmers are in a challenging spot right now.  Ashley Green, Digital Ag Solutions Marketing Lead for Syngenta, said farm country will need to increase food output by 1.7% annual...

After a quite 2022 policy wise, many in the farming community are prepared for a busy 12 months ahead.  Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager Federal Government Industry Relations For Syngenta, says much of the past year in Washington D.C. was sp...

With the cold temperatures and snowy conditions as of late, growers may not be thinking about disease pressures and pest management.  But potato growers are encouraged to think about pests like Colorado potato beetle now to ensure a great harvest in 2023.   ...

Skye Root, founder of Root Agricultural Advisory in Boise, Idaho, was named the 2022 Professional Farm Manager of the Year.  The award, co-sponsored by Syngenta, Farm Journal’s The Scoop magazine, and the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, recognizes farm managers who display excellence in client service and a commitment to agriculture.  Root has work...

Biome Makers, a global ag tech leader in soil health analysis, recently received a $1.6 million grant from the European Union, to help answer the need for strong solutions around soil biology in agriculture.  The EU recognizes the importance of BeCrop, the company’s soil intelligence technology, and the environmental and socioeconomic impact it has on farmers.  The grant wil...

The Federal Trade Commission and a group of 10 state attorneys general, including Oregon’s Ellen Rosenblum, filed a complaint in federal court against pesticide makers Syngenta Crop Protection and Corteva.  The complaint accuses the manufacturers of allegedly paying distributors to block competitors from selling their cheaper generic products to farmers.  The complaint...

Dairy Management, Inc. recently hired Lori Captain as the executive vice president of global sustainability strategy, science, and industry affairs.  Captain comes to DMI after serving more than 20 years working at Corteva Agriscience and its predecessor DuPont, most recently as chief of staff, external affairs, and counsel to the CEO. She’...