Tag: Syngenta

Globe trotting golf courses

August 19, 2014 By Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.

The summer of 2014 has been great for many superintendents, as the weather has been ideal for maintaining turf. For me, summer 2014 has been great because I’ve had the opportunity to visit golf courses on the other side of ...

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Syngenta launches Ference insecticide to control ABW

August 4, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Syngenta has launched Ference insecticide to help superintendents systemically control annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) at all larval stages — one through five. Ference offers increased control of ABW through the enhanced Syngenta Optimum Control Strategy. The active ingredient in Ference, ...

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Patent laws need to change for chemical, pharmaceutical companies

June 23, 2014 By Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.

Basel, Switzerland is a beautiful city that sits on the Swiss, French and German borders. It has a population just under 200,000 and has been around since 374 A.D. Basel has been home to chemical and pharmaceutical companies for centuries. ...

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Applications now open for 2014 Syngenta Business Institute

May 19, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Syngenta, in partnership with Wake Forest University School of Business, is now accepting applications for the sixth annual Syngenta Business Institute (SBI) for superintendents to enhance their business and gain managerial skills. Syngenta receives more than 80 applications and approximately 25 superintendents are chosen ...

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Chemical companies sued by Pittsburgh sportscaster over father’s death

May 19, 2014 By Molly Gase

Rich Walsh, a sports reporter for Pens TV in Pittsburgh has gone to battle with some of the largest chemical companies over the damaging effects of pesticides. Walsh is accusing several companies, including Bayer, BASF, Dow, John Deere Landscapes, Monsanto ...

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Syngenta: Acelepryn

May 15, 2014 By Joelle Harms

A single application of Syngenta’s Acelepryn insecticide in April or May delivers season-long control of all white grub species and turf caterpillars. It provides control of European crane fly, annual bluegrass weevil (ABW), billbugs and other turf pests. It is also ...

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