Conservation Farming Unit Zambia has cautioned farmers not to gamble over herbicide application and usage of other pesticides.Conservation Farming Unit Zambia central region deputy regional manager Oliver Kandela Bulaya warns that this farming season the country may encounter a l...

China's corn production seems to be back on track after a five-year hiatus, but one analyst isn't expecting a return to bloated government stockpiles of the crop.The country produced 273 million tonnes of corn in 2021, according to recently released official Chinese government es...

The amount of farmland hit by crop pests and diseases in China has quadrupled in the past 50 years, according to a recent study. Climate change was found to be responsible for more than a fifth of this change – an ominous warning for the agricultural industry in a warming world.C...

Pyrethroids first made their mark in the global insecticide market during the 1970s. They emerged when organophosphates and carbamates were widely used and accepted. But in just a few years, Pyrethroids had established an undisputed presence over their predecessors.  It’s been fo...

While previous studies have shown little economic benefit associated with using foliar fungicides in soybean as a preventive measure, new research aided by a Penn State plant pathologist suggests otherwise, especially in southern regions.The findings will help growers in the U.S....

Weed management is a critical aspect of organic specialty crop production (e.g. vegetables, small fruits, ornamentals etc.). Weeds compete with the crop for light, water, and nutrients. They can negatively impact yield and overall quality in vegetable crops. For example, it is es...

Verified Market Research recently published a report, "Specialty Chemicals Market" By End-User (Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, Water Treatment, Construction, Paints and Dyes, Oil & Gas, Rubber Chemicals, Surfactants, Personal Care, and Others), and By Geography. According to Ver...

Good news for farmers as we near the height of the strawberry growing season. University of Florida scientists have found a way to better control the chilli thrips that can make strawberries virtually unmarketable – and it means using less pesticides.Florida growers produce about...

University extension services across the United States are alerting farmers to a glyphosate shortage that is expected to worsen in 2022.Glyphosate is the active ingredient in some common weed killers, including Roundup. According to USDA's Economic Research Service, glyphosate ha...

U.S. agricultural exports are at record levels.“We’ve had record exports at over $175 billion,” said Amanda Countryman, assistant professor in agriculture and resource economics at Colorado State University. “One of the big reasons is our increased trade with China from the Phase...