Research

Companies merge to form ICL Specialty Fertilizers

June 5, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Everris, Fuentes, Nu3, Novapeak and F&C merged to form ICL Specialty Fertilizers, whose turf and amenity brand serves golf courses, sports fields, sod production and municipal landscaping, among others. The newly formed company has established three segments: ornamental horticulture, specialty ...

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FMC offers instant rebate on Dismiss herbicide products

June 4, 2015 By Joelle Harms

FMC Professsional Solutions is offering instant rebates on both sizes of its Dismiss South and Dismiss CA herbicide products now through August 15. The savings include a $12.50 instant rebate on each half-gallon jug of Dismiss Turf Herbicide; a $10 ...

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BASF Pillar G Intrinsic brand fungicide gets California registration

May 27, 2015 By Joelle Harms

BASF‘s Pillar G Intrinsic brand fungicide has received California registration, according to a news release from BASF. Pillar G is a combination Insignia fungicide and Trinity fungicide on a granular carrier for preventative control over dollar spot, anthracnose, brown and large patch, take-all ...

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Nufarm adds new golf role for T&O segment

May 27, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Nufarm Americas has appointed Cameron Copley to golf national account manager, a newly-created role for its turf and ornamental segment. “I’m excited about the opportunity to develop relationships with top influencers and superintendents of the golf course industry,” Copley says. “My overarching goal is the overall ...

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Trojan Battery opens new research center in Ireland

May 21, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Trojan Battery has expanded its research and development (R&D) capabilities with the opening of a new R&D center in Sligo, Ireland. Known as Trojan Battery Ireland, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trojan Battery Co., the facility is located on the campus ...

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Plant breeders seek international rights

May 19, 2015 By Curt Harler

At the 90th meeting of the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) this coming October, plant breeders hope to move closer to establishing an International System of Cooperation (ISC) for plant breeders’ rights (PBR). UPOV ...

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