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Water is an essential input in modern agriculture; irrigation ensures that crops get sufficient amounts of water to grow well, especially in areas where rain is not acceptable. A correctly selected irrigation system can provide water efficiency and yield for crops as well as farm productivity. Of the various irrigation systems available, sprinklers happen to be among the most often used ...
For example, in the key North American market, Bayer has defended its position as the number one soybean weed control system provider with its Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System. ...
ByBayer AG
Carbon Robotics, an autonomous robotics company, today unveiled its third-generation autonomous weed elimination robots. The Autonomous Weeder leverages robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and laser technology to safely and effectively drive through crop fields to identify, target and eliminate weeds. Unlike other weeding technologies, the robots utilize high-power lasers to eradicate weeds ...
Downer is a research associate in the same department. 2,4-D and dicamba are the cornerstones of two new proposed weed control systems: Dow AgroSciences’ 2,4-D-based Enlist Weed Control System for genetically modified (GM) corn and soybeans and Monsanto’s dicamba-based Roundup Ready ...
A substantial reduction in corporate investment for weed control research and development over recent decades has resulted in a gap in herbicide technology development. ...
Herbicide-resistant weeds are a growing global problem. The official opening of Bayer CropScience’s Weed Resistance Competence Center (WRCC) in Frankfurt on 19 November is a major step forward in tackling weed resistance, as it will develop new weed control strategies, and share knowledge within the global community of farmers, agronomists and scientists. Understanding weed resistance and ...
Any organic farm next to a conventional farm is at risk, so farmers typically have buffer systems, said Nate Lewis, senior crop and livestock specialist with the Organic Trade Association. ...
Faced with tougher and more resistant weeds, corn and soybean farmers are anxiously awaiting government decisions on a new version of a popular herbicide - and on genetically modified seeds to grow crops designed to resist it. Critics say more study is needed on the effects of the herbicide and they are concerned it could endanger public health. The Environmental Protection Agency is expected ...
Marrone Bio Innovations, a leading provider of effective and environmentally friendly natural pest management products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Elin D. Miller to its Board of Directors. "The company will benefit greatly from Elin's leadership and advice," said Pam Marrone, Founder and CEO of the company. "Her broad knowledge and management experience in both the business and ...
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (MBI) is pleased to announce the closing of a $25.4 million private round of financing with three new investors and re-investment of existing investors. New investors investing in this Series C preferred financing are Syngenta Ventures, Mitsui Global Investment, and a family investment trust. Existing investors include Stuart Mill Venture Partners, Contrarian ...
Pam Marrone, founder and CEO of Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI), a leading developer of environmentally responsible biopesticides based in Davis, California, was recognized today by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) as a recipient of a prestigious 2011 Growing Green Award. Named 2011 Business Leader winner, Marrone has launched three successful companies that develop bio-based ...