Canola and soybean farmers have a powerful new tool in the fight against sclerotinia after Corteva Agriscience announced the launch of Viatude™ fungicide with Onmira™ active, just in time for the 2023 growing season. Sclerotinia stem rot is the most economically significant canola disease in Canada¹, resulting in millions of dollars in yield loss every… Read More
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Every canola farmer sort of holds their breath each spring as they watch their crop get through emergence to stand establishment. Once established, canola can bounce back from a lot but, until that time, it’s hugely vulnerable to early-season stressors, particularly insects like flea beetles and cutworms. Flea beetles have always been a problem. But… Read More
Farmers are always looking for new ways to increase their yields while protecting their investment. To help barley and oats growers do just that, Corteva Agriscience has developed Cerefit™. The new dual mode of action fungicide provides broad-spectrum control of yield-limiting leaf diseases for a stronger, healthier plant foundation that maximizes yield and manages risk… Read More
Resistance is not going away Soybean growers in Eastern Canada will continue to face new and emerging weed resistance threats on their farms. As planning starts for the 2020 crop, Canada fleabane has now spread across all major soybean production areas in Ontario and has started to gain a foothold in Western Quebec. The latest… Read More
Every farm is different, from its soil to its business goals. While there are many factors to consider, finding a seed that delivers excellent yields and consistent results is key. With that in mind, Brevant™ seeds is excited to provide farmers the new Enlist E3™ trait for 2020 planting. High Yielding Genetics Co-developed by Dow… Read More
Choosing the right seed for your farm should be easy. That’s why Brevant™ offers a diverse portfolio of products designed to give you consistent results, year after year. When you plant Brevant seeds you’re getting the latest innovations from Corteva Agriscience™, combined with the assurance that they’re locally tested. Flexible canola options Brevant seeds has… Read More
Want better yields? What if better soybean genetics could provide better weed control and be better for your community? Simply better. Now available for 2020 planting, Enlist E3™ soybeans provide an advanced seed with high yield potential and robust herbicide tolerance. Spray with Enlist Duo™, part of the Enlist™ weed control system, for a better… Read More
As a grower, you want your soybeans to hit each of the marks that describe a successful crop: one that provides weed control, is easy to grow and provides a return on your investment. You may find your soybeans haven’t been hitting these marks every season. You may be wondering why – and looking to… Read More
Introducing new Lumisena™ fungicide seed treatment for soybeans Order Lumisena™ on your soybean seed for best-in-class disease protection against phytophthora Brought to you by Corteva Agriscience™, agriculture division of DowDuPont™, new Lumisena™ fungicide seed treatment provides the best protection against phytophthora for healthier, more vigourous soybean stands and higher yield potential. Here’s what you need… Read More
If you’re one of the many farmers who trust Simplicity™ herbicide to protecting your wheat crops against wild oats, Corteva Agriscience™ is now offering Simplicity™ GoDRI™ to give you the same trusted performance in a new dry formulation. Simplicity™ GoDRI™ is a convenient, easy-to-use product, which offers superior performance against Group 1 wild oats, with added… Read More
If you’re looking for a complete wheat herbicide to protect your durum, spring, or winter wheat from tough, invasive weeds, it’s time to look at the unique all-in-one Rexade™ herbicide from Corteva Agriscience™. Rexade™ delivers pure performance through convenient grass and broadleaf weed control in wheat. With Rexade™ you get unmatched weed control in a… Read More
With fall fertilizer application around the corner, how much of your nitrogen will still be there in spring when the plants need it? There are three main types of nitrogen loss, explains Jason Smith with Corteva AgriScience: volatile loss (gassing off the field as its applied), leaching (nitrates moved out of the root zone), and… Read More
Corteva Agriscience — the new agriculture company formed through the merger of Dow and DuPont — has big plans for its canola portfolio under the new Brevant seeds brand. To begin, the company is moving its legacy Nexera and D-Series seed brands into the Brevant family for 2019, explains Darrin Hicks, canola product manager with… Read More