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WHO unit finds 2,4-D herbicide 'possibly' causes cancer in humans

2015-06-23 02:55:55| Chemicals - Topix.net

A widely used farm chemical used as a key ingredient in a new herbicide developed by Dow AgroSciences "possibly" causes cancer in humans, a World Health Organization research unit has determined. The classification of the weed killer, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, known as 2,4-D, was made by the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer .

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IARC herbicide findings create confusion, fear

2015-06-02 22:20:00| Corn & Soybean Digest

Source: NCGA, ASA NCGA and ASA are concerned that a pending announcement from the U.N. World Health Organizations International Agency for Research on Cancer will only lead to more confusion and concern about two widely-used herbicides that have been mainstays for farmers for decades. These two substances play an especially important role in corn and soybean farming as they allow us to manage weeds in a sustainable way. read more

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A growing concern: Grape growers anxious of anticipated new herbicide

2015-05-28 04:33:52| Chemicals - Topix.net

Top, herbicide manufacturers are working on advanced lines of herbicide tolerance in response to the increasing problem of weed resistance to Roundup. Above, herbicide is sprayed outside of the AgriLife Research & Extension Center.

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Dow AgroSciences completes first sale of Enlist Duo herbicide in the U.S.

2015-05-21 06:00:00| Corn & Soybean Digest

INDIANAPOLIS — May 21, 2015 — Dow AgroSciences has recorded the first U.S. sale of Enlist Duo™ herbicide with Colex-D™ Technology. This marks the first commercial activity for the Enlist™ Weed Control System in the United States, putting advanced herbicide and trait technology in growers’ hands. read more

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Acuron corn herbicide is now approved for use in Minnesota

2015-05-13 06:00:00| Corn & Soybean Digest

GREENSBORO, N.C., USA, May 8, 2015 – After receiving EPA registration and approval from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Acuron™ corn herbicide from Syngenta is now available for use in Minnesota. Growers in the state who are searching for more effective herbicides to control difficult weeds like waterhemp, giant ragweed and Palmer amaranth can now use Acuron on their farms. read more

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