Weed control

WSSA Member Scientist Honored as an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow

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Donnerstag, Mai 9, 2024
Climate change, Agricultural Research Service, AAAS, WSSA, Research, USDA, ARS, Farmer, Food, Weed control, Extension, Student, Section, Agriculture

WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) celebrates a prestigious honor bestowed recently on one of its longtime members, Martin (Marty) Williams, Ph.D., a research ecologist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Urbana, Illinois, and associate editor of Weed Science, a WSSA publication. In April, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Council elected Dr. Williams to its 2023 class of Fellows "for distinguished contributions to the fields of weed science and vegetable crop production, and service to those communities."

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  • In April, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Council elected Dr. Williams to its 2023 class of Fellows "for distinguished contributions to the fields of weed science and vegetable crop production, and service to those communities."
  • In April, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Council elected Dr. Williams to its 2023 class of Fellows "for distinguished contributions to the fields of weed science and vegetable crop production, and service to those communities."
  • With individual members in more than 91 countries around the globe, The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is the world's largest multi-disciplinary science organization and nonprofit publisher of the Science family of journals.
  • "While our research has often exceeded the discipline of weed science, WSSA has always been my 'home' scientific organization."

GrassRoots Turf: Lawn Care Company Expands Service Area in the Southeast

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024
Insecticide, Grassroots, Weed control, Health, Heart, Aeration, The Mosquito Control EP, Environment, Tree, Malnutrition, Family, Oxygen, Soil, Beauty, Fertilisation, Control

GrassRoots Turf, a premier lawn care service franchise, is excited to announce its expansion into Louisiana and Alabama, further extending its reach in the Southeast.

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  • GrassRoots Turf, a premier lawn care service franchise, is excited to announce its expansion into Louisiana and Alabama, further extending its reach in the Southeast.
  • Already operating successful franchises in Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, GrassRoots Turf is known for its cost-effective, reliable lawn care solutions.
  • GrassRoots Turf is the only lawn care company in the Southeast offering video-recorded treatments with body cams.
  • Tree and Shrub Care: The top lawn care service company’s tree and shrub care program is personalized to accommodate the different types of shrubs and trees in a landscape.

Benson Hill Transitions to Licensing Model, Improves Financial Profile in First Quarter

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Donnerstag, Mai 9, 2024
Professional Services, Retail, Agriculture, Finance, Natural Resources, Food, Beverage, Perdue Farms, Genetics, General counsel, GMO, Biofuel, Plant, Liquidity, Retirement, Benson E. Hill, Acquisition, Weed control, Multimedia, Letter, Growth

Benson Hill , Inc. (NYSE: BHIL, the “Company” or “Benson Hill”), an ag tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, today announced operating and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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  • Benson Hill , Inc. (NYSE: BHIL, the “Company” or “Benson Hill”), an ag tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, today announced operating and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240509575037/en/
    Benson Hill (BHIL) Transitions to Licensing Model, Improves Financial Profile in First Quarter.
  • Benson Hill today announced operating and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • In the first quarter Benson Hill took decisive actions to strengthen our balance sheet and enhance our financial flexibility,” said Deanie Elsner, Chief Executive Officer of Benson Hill.

Carbon Robotics to Help Revolutionize Farming with AI, Using Investment from NVentures

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024
Technology, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Carbon, AI, Robotics, Farmer, Plant, Farm, Laser, Weed control, NVIDIA, Soil, Multimedia

Carbon Robotics , the leader in AI-powered farming, today announced that it has received an investment from NVentures , NVIDIA’s venture capital arm.

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  • Carbon Robotics , the leader in AI-powered farming, today announced that it has received an investment from NVentures , NVIDIA’s venture capital arm.
  • This underscores the power of AI in transforming farming worldwide, as well as Carbon Robotics’ leadership and innovation in the industry.
  • Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder™ has been proven by top farmers to reduce weed control costs by 80 percent and significantly increase crop yield and quality.
  • “Carbon Robotics’ innovative solution improves farming practices to increase sustainability and improve the quality of produce available to consumers.”
    To learn more about Carbon Robotics, visit https://carbonrobotics.com/ .

ADAMA Set to Bring Innovation to the European Cereal Herbicide Segment with the Introduction of EDAPTIS®

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024
TEL, Rapeseed oil, Thought, Research, Group 1, Farmer, Group 2, Weed control, Agriculture

EDAPTIS® is a ready-to-use solution that provides broad-spectrum control of grassy weeds and improved efficacy in combating resistant populations.

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  • EDAPTIS® is a ready-to-use solution that provides broad-spectrum control of grassy weeds and improved efficacy in combating resistant populations.
  • Leading research in herbicide resistance suggests that stacking modes of action are more effective in mitigating herbicide resistance compared to the conventional practice of rotating herbicide groups.
  • This urgency is compounded by the removal of numerous herbicides, especially in the pre-emergent segment, due to heightened regulatory restrictions," said Darren Palendat, Global Herbicide Product Strategy for ADAMA.
  • EDAPTIS® received registration in Poland and is expected to be registered in multiple European countries including France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain and others.

Europe Smart Crop Scouting and Smart Spraying Markets Report 2023-2028 Featuring BASF, Syngenta, WEED-IT, HARDI, Agrifac Machinery, and Ecorobotix - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Montag, April 22, 2024
Technology, Agritech, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Weed control, Organization, Growth, Government, Farmer

The "Europe Smart Crop Scouting and Smart Spraying Market: Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Europe Smart Crop Scouting and Smart Spraying Market: Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Europe smart crop scouting and smart spraying market is experiencing significant growth driven by the agricultural sector's increasing focus on optimizing crop productivity while reducing resource usage.
  • Market Insight: The report on the Europe smart crop scouting and smart spraying market offers valuable insights into the industry landscape, market trends, and growth drivers.
  • Competitive Strategy: The report profiles major players in the smart crop scouting and smart spraying market, including manufacturers of spraying equipment and scouting technology providers.

United States Lawn and Garden Consumables Focused Insights Report 2024: An $11.75+ Billion Market by 2029 with Bayer, CRH, Nutrien, ScottsMiracle-Gro, and The Andersons Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Montag, April 15, 2024
Construction & Property, Landscape, USD, Sale, Nutrien, Seed, Pesticide, Gardening, Health, City, CRH, Corteva, ESA, Fertilizer, Environment, Bayer, Scotts LawnService, Weed control, Landscape maintenance

Lawn and Garden Consumables Market - Focused Insights 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • Lawn and Garden Consumables Market - Focused Insights 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Lawn and Garden Consumables Market was valued at USD 10.41 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach USD 11.76 billion by 2029, showcasing a CAGR of 2.05%.
  • The U.S. lawn and garden consumables market report contains exclusive data on 29 vendors.
  • The U.S. lawn & garden consumables market's competitive scenario is intensifying, with global and domestic players offering diverse products.

Peter Eckes, Former CTO of BASF Agricultural Solutions, to Chair Harpe Bioherbicide Board

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024
Congress, Peter, University, UN, Seed, University of Western Australia, Eckes, BASF, Organic, North Carolina State University, Life, Farmer, Desiccation, Crop protection, Weed control, Associate, World Congress, Harpe, Management

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc., an agricultural technology company focused on providing natural and sustainable herbicide solutions, announced today that Dr. Peter Eckes, former President of BASF leading Crop Protection R&D, Seed and Trait R&D and Regulatory in the Agricultural Solutions division, has joined its board and will serve as board chairperson.

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  • "Harpe has both a compelling value proposition and strong business plan to bring new and natural weed control innovations to life," said Eckes.
  • Eckes assumes board leadership from Aidan J. Connolly, President of AgriTech Capital, who will remain as a Harpe Bioherbicide board member.
  • Additional Harpe Bioherbicide board members include CEO Buckner; Kip Tom, CEO of Tom Farms and former UN Ambassador; Robb Fraley, former CTO for Monsanto Co.; Chad Brommer, Harpe Bioherbicide co-founder and CTO; and Daniel Pepitone, Harpe Bioherbicide co-founder and COO.
  • Those attending are invited to visit Booth #22 to learn more about Harpe Bioherbicide formulations.

Peter Eckes, Former CTO of BASF Agricultural Solutions, to Chair Harpe Bioherbicide Board

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024
Congress, Peter, University, UN, Seed, University of Western Australia, Eckes, BASF, Organic, North Carolina State University, Life, Farmer, Desiccation, Crop protection, Weed control, Associate, World Congress, Harpe, Management

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc., an agricultural technology company focused on providing natural and sustainable herbicide solutions, announced today that Dr. Peter Eckes, former President of BASF leading Crop Protection R&D, Seed and Trait R&D and Regulatory in the Agricultural Solutions division, has joined its board and will serve as board chairperson.

Key Points: 
  • "Harpe has both a compelling value proposition and strong business plan to bring new and natural weed control innovations to life," said Eckes.
  • Eckes assumes board leadership from Aidan J. Connolly, President of AgriTech Capital, who will remain as a Harpe Bioherbicide board member.
  • Additional Harpe Bioherbicide board members include CEO Buckner; Kip Tom, CEO of Tom Farms and former UN Ambassador; Robb Fraley, former CTO for Monsanto Co.; Chad Brommer, Harpe Bioherbicide co-founder and CTO; and Daniel Pepitone, Harpe Bioherbicide co-founder and COO.
  • Those attending are invited to visit Booth #22 to learn more about Harpe Bioherbicide formulations.

Early Weed Control Vital to Crop and Land Management Success

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024
WSSA, Soil, Herbicide, Xanthium, Time management, Kansas State University, Pressure, Seed, Risk, Farmer, Weed control, Agriculture

WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A quick start to planting in many parts of the U.S. and Canada this spring will likely increase the need for a quick start to weed control, according to Greg Dahl, Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) president.

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  • Early weed control helps boost efficiency and sustainability by requiring fewer resources to manage weeds.
  • "Prioritizing weed control efforts early, ahead of the weeds, helps the crop start better and makes time management easier to achieve the desired result."
  • Early weed control helps boost efficiency and sustainability by requiring fewer resources to manage weeds.
  • Along with early weed management, multiple control methods help ensure success and reduce the risk that herbicide resistance could develop.