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U.S. farmers’ 2024 crop intentions: 5 percent less corn and 3 percent more soybeans
According to the latest expected planting report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), U.S. farmers’ planting plans for 2024 will show a trend of “less corn and more soybeans.”Farmers surveyed across the United St...Read more -
The plant growth regulator market in North America will continue to expand, with a compound annual growth rate expected to reach 7.40% by 2028.
North America Plant Growth Regulators Market North America Plant Growth Regulators Market Total Crop Production (Million Metric Tons) 2020 2021 Dublin, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “North America Plant Growth Regulators Market Size and Share Analysis – Grow...Read more -
Mexico delays glyphosate ban again
The Mexican government has announced that a ban on glyphosate-containing herbicides, which was due to be implemented at the end of this month, will be delayed until an alternative is found to maintain its agricultural production. According to a government statement, the presidential decree of Feb...Read more -
Or influence the global industry! The EU’s new ESG law, the Sustainable Due Diligence Directive CSDDD, will be voted on
On March 15, the European Council approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The European Parliament is scheduled to vote in plenary on the CSDDD on April 24, and if it is formally adopted, it will be implemented in the second half of 2026 at the earliest. The CSDDD ha...Read more -
Inventory of new herbicides with protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) inhibitors
Protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) is one of the main targets for the development of new herbicide varieties, accounting for a relatively large proportion of the market. Because this herbicide mainly acts on chlorophyll and has low toxicity to mammals, this herbicide has the characteristics of high...Read more -
2024 Outlook: Drought and export restrictions will tighten global grain and palm oil supplies
High agricultural prices in recent years have prompted farmers around the world to plant more grains and oilseeds. However, the impact of El Nino, coupled with export restrictions in some countries and continued growth in biofuel demand, suggests that consumers could face a tight supply situation...Read more -
The UI study found a potential link between cardiovascular disease deaths and certain types of pesticides. Iowa now
New research from the University of Iowa shows that people with higher levels of a certain chemical in their bodies, indicating exposure to commonly used pesticides, are significantly more likely to die from cardiovascular disease. The results, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, sh...Read more -
Zaxinon mimetic (MiZax) effectively promotes the growth and productivity of potato and strawberry plants in desert climates.
Climate change and rapid population growth have become key challenges to global food security. One promising solution is the use of plant growth regulators (PGRs) to increase crop yields and overcome unfavorable growing conditions such as desert climates. Recently, the carotenoid zaxin...Read more -
Prices of 21 technicaDrugs including chlorantraniliprole and azoxystrobin dropped
Last week (02.24~03.01), the overall market demand has recovered compared to the previous week, and the transaction rate has increased. Upstream and downstream companies have maintained a cautious attitude, mainly replenishing goods for urgent needs; the prices of most products have remained rela...Read more -
Recommended mixable ingredients for the pre-emergence sealing herbicide sulfonazole
Mefenacetazole is a pre-emergent soil sealing herbicide developed by Japan Combination Chemical Company. It is suitable for the pre-emergence control of broad-leaf weeds and gramineous weeds such as wheat, corn, soybeans, cotton, sunflowers, potatoes, and peanuts. Mefenacet mainly inhibits the bi...Read more -
We are in the early days of researching biologicals but are optimistic about future – Interview with PJ Amini, Senior Director at Leaps by Bayer
Leaps by Bayer, an impact investment arm of Bayer AG, is investing in teams to achieve fundamental breakthroughs in biologicals and other life sciences sectors. Over the past eight years, the company has invested more than $1.7 billion in over 55 ventures. PJ Amini, Senior Director at Leaps by Ba...Read more -
India’s rice export ban and El Ni ñ o phenomenon may affect global rice prices
Recently, India’s rice export ban and El Ni ñ o phenomenon may affect global rice prices. According to Fitch subsidiary BMI, India’s rice export restrictions will remain in effect until after the legislative elections in April to May, which will support recent rice prices. Meanwhile, ...Read more