However, later seeded crops can still benefit from fungicides. Producers need to make a decision about whether it will be profitable to apply fungicides now, but there are some very inexpensive ones available, she said. Three North Dakota Research Extension agents from the northwestern, southwestern and southeastern parts of the state commented on how the crops are looking and the potential for a good harvest this year. The 2007 crop harvest could easily be one of the best farmers in most...

State rules require that a licensed person apply the pesticide and that chemicals be used in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. Trucks releasing a fog containing a DEET-based chemical will begin making their second pass through neighborhoods late tonight. Area cities including Fort Worth and Arlington take several approaches to fight mosquitoes, from public education campaigns to providing minnows that eat mosquito larvae. Blair said Mansfield has a state-licensed...

The VI was established in 2001 to promote best practice in the use of pesticides to protect the environment, encouraging operator training, sprayer testing and better management practices. Mr Goldsworthy helped draw up the plans for the VI in response to the threat of taxes on pesticides and has managed the programme from its launch. Its successful six-year run has now been extended for a further two years testament to what can be achieved by farmers and growers with incentives and...

By TOM DAYKIN tdaykin@journalsentinel.com Posted: June 23, 2007 If John Hall's experiment pans out, Wisconsin farmers could gain a lucrative new crop - while also helping satisfy a growing thirst for organic beer and solving a looming dilemma for Anheuser-Busch inc., Miller Brewing co. and other brewers. By TOM DAYKIN tdaykin@journalsentinel.com Posted: June 23, 2007 If John Hall's experiment pans out, Wisconsin farmers could gain a lucrative new crop - while also helping satisfy a growing...

Quilt fungicide can now be applied with a minimum of two gallons of water per acre for aerial applications, compared to the five GPA minimum of that held until now. Growers need to focus on protecting their investment from damaging foliar diseases, such as gray leaf spot, and fungicides such as Quilt will play a primary role. The reduction means that less volume can be carried on the plane, increasing the number of acres covered per flight. Syngenta, Quilt's manufacturer says the new lower...

I realize that the United States Constitution and court cases give government entities the power to pass laws to protect the health, safety, welfare, and morals of their citizens. In other words, how much may a government regulation reduce the value of a particular piece of "tax-payers" private property? Excuse me, I forgot, you'd have to form a commission but before you could do that, you'd need to come up with a focus group and all sorts of rules and then you'd need a staff and a...

Pocono Record - Summer safety for your furry friend Pocono Record - Story. The World Wide Pet Industry Association inc., a non-profit organization within the industry promoting responsible growth and development of the companion pet and related products and services, announced a list of tips to keep pets safe during the sweltering summer months. The World Wide Pet Industry Association inc., a non-profit organization within the industry promoting responsible growth and development of the...

Williams said fungicides are available that will keep fungi from attacking a plant, but they have to be sprayed on before a fungus actually shows up. For roses and tomatoes and other plants that have fungus on the leaves, the best thing to do is just pull the infected leaves off and get rid of them. Even with the ice and snow back during the winter months, and the almost daily showers of recent weeks, we re still about 5 inches low for the year. When it does heat up and everything starts...

A DESI chickpea variety named JG 11 found suitable for Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh has been developed by researchers at the chickpea breeding centre at the International Crops Research Institute for Semi Arid tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru in Andhra Pradesh. A DESI chickpea variety named JG 11 found suitable for Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh has been developed by researchers at the chickpea breeding...