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Agriland
09-06-2025
- General
- Agriland
Simplifying weed control in newly sown leys with clover
Controlling weeds in newly sown leys containing clover has become easier thanks to ProClova XL, the herbicide manufactured by Corteva Agriscience. ProClova XL's two active ingredients – Rinskor and amidosulfuron – provide the widest spectrum of weed control in newly sown leys. When pastures are being reseeded, it is critical that they are promptly sprayed with a post-emergence spray following reseeding to eliminate weeds, allowing both the grass and clover to establish. Chris Maughan, technical manager with Whelehan Crop Protection, distributors of ProClova XL in Ireland, said: 'The ideal timing for ProClova XL is about six to eight weeks after reseeding.' 'The grass should be at the tillering stage with three trifoliate leaves on the clover at the time of application and the weeds should be small and actively growing, and this ensures that they are eliminated out of the sward early and prevents them from smothering out the grass.' Weed control According to Maughan: 'ProClova XL controls a wide range of weeds including chickweed, docks, and other annual weeds including fat-hen, red dead nettle, redshank, and fumitory. 'Chickweed, if not controlled, can totally smother out the grass. If these fields are not sprayed, the chickweed will continue to flourish, killing out the grass seedlings which then allows other weeds such as docks, thistles and buttercups to germinate. 'The end result will be a very poor pasture and a wasted investment.' Maughan also highlighted the damage docks can wreak on a new reseed. 'Killing docks at the seedling stage is vital. This ensures total kill and prevent the docks from establishing a deep taproot,' he said. Chickweed can be devastating to a new reseed ProClova XL is the product of choice when addressing chickweed, according to Chris Maughan of Whelehan Crop Protection The above images illustrate the damage that chickweed can inflict on a reseeded paddock. The first picture (left) shows an area left unsprayed. The following year, (centre) dead chickweed is visible where it has smothered out the grass with perennial weeds including docks and thistle beginning to germinate within the bare patches. Two years on, (right) one can see the docks are now well-established. Temperature and timing is everything It is important to apply ProClova XL during periods of active growth to get the best weed control. For optimal results, spray when night temperatures are forecast to be above 8℃ for a minimum of three days before and after the planned application date. Available in a twin pack ProClova XL is available in a box containing two bottles – ProClova and XL. The ProClova bottle contains the herbicides, Rinskor and amidosulfuron, while the XL bottle contains an adjuvant oil that improves the reliability of weed control while providing maximum safety to both the grass and clover. The area to the right was sprayed with ProClova XL in April 2022 before silage was cut. The picture on the left was then taken a few weeks later following a cut of silage. ProClova XL Factfile Use from April to October in new leys Rate In newly sown leys: 85grms + 165mls/ha (one pack treats 3ha) In established grass or where ground cover is greater than 90%, use the higher rate 125grms + 250mls/ha (one pack to 2ha) Controls key weeds including docks, chickweed, fat-hen, redshanks, and red dead nettle In established grassland, it also controls dandelions, buttercups, plantains, cow parsley, and hogweeds. Rainfast in 1 hour. Livestock should be kept off for seven days post-treatment (in the absence of ragwort). Use from the tillering stage of the grass and when the clover has three trifoliate leaves present. Clover safety: A transitory effect (leaf deformation/growth inhibition) may be seen following application, but full recovery will follow after two/three grazings. Red clover: When used on grass leys containing red clover, ProClova XL should be applied in the year after establishment – so reseeds sown last autumn containing red clover can be sprayed this spring. Established grassland: ProClova XL can also be used on established grassland where clover preservation is key. it provides the highest level of dock control available in clover swards. It is also effective on other weeds like dandelions, buttercups, plantains, hogweeds and cow parsley. For optimum control, spray actively growing weeds at the correct growth stage, 8-10cm across and at the rosette stage. If weeds have grown beyond the correct growth stage, top them and spray regrowth with ProClova XL. Best practice advice Apply ProClova XL with at least 75% drift reducing nozzles. Do not apply ProClova XL to fields where an intersecting watercourse is present (i.e., where the land parcel slopes towards a watercourse and any surface water run-off would drain into that watercourse). When spraying fields, respect an unsprayed buffer zone to watercourses of 3m.
Business Insider
04-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
FMC, Corteva Agriscience collaborate on fluindapyr fungicide technology
FMC (FMC) announced a strategic agreement with Corteva Agriscience (CTVA) that will expand FMC's fluindapyr fungicide technology in the U.S. corn and soybean markets. The collaboration between the two agricultural companies will enable more U.S. growers to combat challenging foliar diseases, such as tar spot and southern rust, with this novel fungicide active ingredient. Under the terms of the agreement, both companies will market fluindapyr-based fungicide products to U.S. corn and soybean growers. FMC will continue to offer Adastrio fungicide while developing new fungicide products containing fluindapyr. Corteva Agriscience will launch a fluindapyr-based product at the beginning of the 2026 growing season, pending Environmental Protection Agency registration. Confident Investing Starts Here:
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pivot Bio Appoints Daryl Allen as Vice President of Sales
Ag innovation sales leader brings more than thirty years' experience ST. LOUIS, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivot Bio, one of the leading innovative agtech companies in the world, today announced the appointment of Daryl Allen as vice president of sales. Allen will report directly to Chris Turner, chief commercial officer, and joins the company's commercial leadership team. With more than three decades of agricultural sales leadership experience, Allen will lead Pivot Bio's sales organization, responsible for driving national sales strategy, accelerating revenue growth, and expanding the company's distribution network across the U.S. "Daryl's track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results across complex markets made him the ideal leader to guide the next chapter of our commercial growth," said Turner. "His leadership and deep understanding of the agricultural landscape will be instrumental as we continue to bring our breakthrough solutions to our customers and our distribution partners across North America." "I'm thrilled to join such an innovative and high-growth company that's truly transforming how agriculture works," said Allen. "What drew me to Pivot Bio is its deep commitment to farmers, backed by cutting-edge science, a rapidly expanding footprint since its commercial launch of nearly 15 million acres, and a customer-first mindset. With the recent launch of PROVEN® G3 and the company's expansion into new crops like cotton and sorghum, there's incredible momentum. I look forward to working with the team to help even more growers benefit from this game-changing technology." Allen most recently served as global biologicals commercial business expansion leader at Corteva Agriscience, where he played a key role in advancing the company's biologicals portfolio. Throughout his career, including leadership roles at Corteva, DuPont, and Monsanto, he has built a strong reputation for business planning, strategic sales execution, and large account management. Allen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, and is a graduate of the executive education program at Columbia Business School. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt and a recipient of the DuPont Global Excellence Award in marketing and sales. About Pivot Bio Pivot Bio, one of the world's leading innovative agtech companies, delivers to farmers patented crop nutrition technologies that harness the power of nature to reliably and productively grow the food the world needs in the face of increasing volatility. Currently available in North America and soon in Brazil, the company's products are a breakthrough innovation and one of the agriculture industry's most promising climate solutions. Pivot Bio has been recognized three times by TIME magazine on its annual list of best inventions, by Fast Company on its World Changing Ideas and World's 50 Most Innovative Companies lists, by CNBC on its Disruptor 50 list of private companies, by Fortune on its Impact 20 list of startups driving social good and by MIT Tech Review as one of 15 climate tech companies to watch. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Pivot Bio, Inc Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
This Dividend Grower Taps The Tariff ‘Sweet Spot'
3D illustration of a rubber stamp with the word tariff stamped on paper background. Concept of taxes ... More or duties on imported goods. The UK trade deal was apparently the tasty egg roll before the main course of lower Chinese tariffs. A delightful order for this dividend grower, ready to feast on the 'Peking duck' of trade agreements. China is one of the biggest buyers of US crops, importing tens of billions of dollars of American agriculture every year. Soybeans and corn meander from Midwest farms all the way across the Pacific to feed China's large (and growing) livestock industry. Higher US-China tariffs have weighed on US farmers' profitability—and in turn, on business for key ag suppliers like Corteva Agriscience (CTVA). So the 'trade truce' with China (announced Monday) is quite bullish for Corteva. Tariffs have dropped from an atmospheric 125% down to a manageable 10% on US exports to China, and from 145% to 30% on imports from China. This will lift farmers' bottom lines and Corteva, thanks to its strong domestic footprint, should flourish in this new 'Goldilocks' tariff zone—where tariffs protect US suppliers but don't restrict trade altogether. Corteva, spun out from DuPont de Nemours (DD) in 2019, comes at the ag biz from many angles. Corteva supplies farmers with products for pest and disease control, as well as seeds, livestock feed and nutrient maximizers, which help stabilize nitrogen levels in the soil. All these products boost crop yields—critical because cheap food prices are a focus for the administration. President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent want lower oil ('drill baby, drill') and grain prices so that inflation remains subdued. Thus, a domestic manufacturer like Corteva is doubly important to their goal of keeping a lid on corn prices. Upcoming infrastructure investments in the US, especially upgrades to rails and ports to expedite grain exports, will reduce operational costs and help farmers' margins. They will have the cash to invest more in crop optimization—where Corteva excels. The company's digital platform, Granular, helps farmers optimize planting decisions, monitor crop health and maximize harvests. This 'digital agriculture' is sweeping the heartland, projected to grow 12% per year for the foreseeable future, driving Corteva profits. Each new digital customer, of course, pays Corteva a recurring fee, the standard for profitability and predictability. The company knows it sits in a 'sweet spot' of farm productivity and domestic investments. It's so confident of cash flow and future profits that the board recently announced a $1 billion share buyback program for 2025, an initiative that will take a fat 2.5% of its float off the market. Fewer shares outstanding will bolster Corteva's earnings, dividend coverage and, of course, the payout itself. Which will set the stage for more dividend hikes down the road because it's easier to raise with fewer shares to pay out on. Corteva's divvie growth over its short life has already been tasty. Management has delivered four straight dividend hikes, powering the dividend magnet. Its stock price (orange below) has tracked the payout (purple) higher—sometimes running ahead, sometimes behind, but always snapping back. This was the 'dividend magnet' view when we added CTVA to our Hidden Yields portfolio just four weeks ago: CTVA Dividend Magnet Corteva can keep those hikes coming, too. Its conservative 30% free cash flow payout ratio means plenty of runway for future increases. My only problem with Corteva here is that it's already up 15% since our HY recommendation. This annualizes to a terrific 297%! The dividend magnet acted quickly and snapped this share price above my 'buy up to' price of $65. Let's be patient—and see if we can buy this on a dip below $65. Brett Owens is Chief Investment Strategist for Contrarian Outlook. For more great income ideas, get your free copy his latest special report: How to Live off Huge Monthly Dividends (up to 8.7%) — Practically Forever. Disclosure: none
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Corteva in Johnston to lay off dozens of workers
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Corteva Agriscience announced Friday that dozens of workers will be laid off at their Johnston facility this spring. The company specializing in seeds, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and other agriculture products will be laying off 44 employees, according to the Iowa WARN Notification List. WHO 13+ streaming app now available on Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV A Corteva spokesperson released the following statement about the layoffs: 'We regularly evaluate our organization, at times adjusting how we deploy resources, including our people, to ensure our company is best positioned for the future. These decisions are never taken quickly or lightly, because the safety and well-being of our employees remains our top priority.' The Iowa WARN notification says the layoffs will go into effect on May 9. Metro News: Corteva in Johnston to lay off dozens of workers Des Moines native premieres new movie in his hometown For Sale: The biggest house in Polk County Polk County tax assessments rolling out; expert says they're looking better than 2023 Tariffs could mean more expensive car repairs Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
