A popular fungicide used by many fruit growers is under review by the Environmental Protection Agency. The comment period expires July 31st at midnight for Captan, which is commonly used on apples, peaches, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. EPA is proposing a reduction in application rates for apples, peaches, and nectarines from four pounds to three […]
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The world’s largest crop inputs company is also the biggest potash producer. Nutrien Ag Solutions is based in Saskatchewan Canada, where
A U.S. Congressman says a lack of certainty from the U.S. Treasury led him to cosponsor a House Resolution to extend
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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle waiting for the week’s direct cattle business. December live cattle closed $1.52
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Broiler numbers declined from last week while remaining ahead of the 2023 pace. The USDA says 241.409 million broiler-type eggs were
