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Syngenta Field Report features several technical experts from Syngenta Crop Protection, sharing observations and information about issues growers are dealing with in their fields.

Friday, November 20, 2009

CRW refuges help prevent resistance

Caydee Savinelli is a technical brand manager for insecticides, responsible for several active ingredients developed and marketed by Syngenta Crop Protection. She has focused on insect control throughout her career with Syngenta and legacy companies. Caydee holds a doctorate in entomology from North Carolina State University.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Glyphosate-resistant weeds are spreading

Syngenta Manager of Weed Resistance Strategies Chuck Foresman is an expert in weed resistance, having worked extensively with many universities and research associates around the globe on the subject. He holds a bachelor's degree in agronomy from Western Illinois University along with a master's degree in agronomy from the University of Wisconsin.  He has been monitoring the spread of glyphosate weed resistance for nearly a decade.
Friday, November 13, 2009

Break down seed treatment combinations: Insecticides

David Long is the Seed Care technical crop manager for southern crops including cotton, rice, peanuts, winter wheat, southern corn and southern soybeans. He is responsible for product concepts, registration, research and development, positioning and product performance of seed care products in the South. David has worked with Syngenta Seed Care for 10 years and currently works in Syngenta’s Memphis office. He received a Masters and Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University of Arkansas.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Uncovering the myth of green stem disorder

Eric Tedford, Fungicide Technical Brand Manager for Syngenta, provides technical leadership for the development of fungicides. His experience includes fungicide research and development for field crops, development of postharvest fungicides, and global technical development of fungicides. He holds bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees in plant pathology from the University of Massachusetts, Clemson University, and the University of California (Davis), respectively.

Friday, November 06, 2009

Combine contemplation: What tank mix partner will you choose in GT corn next year?

Gordon Vail, Syngenta Herbicide Technical Brand Manager, provides technical leadership for the biological development and labeling of corn herbicides for Syngenta. He holds a bachelor's degree in agronomy and a master's degree in weed science from the University of Arkansas, as well as a doctorate in botany and plant pathology from Purdue University. Here is something to think about while harvesting corn this year, besides the cost of drying...
Tuesday, November 03, 2009

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Syngenta Interactive Marketing Manager Anthony Transou manages the FarmAssist.com website for Syngenta Crop Protection and its latest offering, the mobile FarmAssist site.  He also spends lots of time writing, reading and responding to e-mails.
Friday, October 30, 2009

Italian ryegrass showing classic signs of resistance

Syngenta Manager of Weed Resistance Strategies Chuck Foresman is an expert in weed resistance, having worked extensively with many universities and research associates around the globe on the subject. He holds a bachelor's degree in agronomy from Western Illinois University along with a master's degree in agronomy from the University of Wisconsin.  He has been paying close attention to weed control problems that could indicate weed resistance.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Knock out nematodes, protect yield

David Long is the Seed Care technical crop manager for southern crops including cotton, rice, peanuts, winter wheat, southern corn and southern soybeans. He is responsible for product concepts, registration, research and development, positioning and product performance of seed care products in the South. David has worked with Syngenta Seed Care for 10 years and currently works in Syngenta’s Memphis office. David received a Masters and Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University of Arkansas.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Double dose of rootworm control

Caydee Savinelli is a technical brand manager for insecticides, responsible for several active ingredients developed and marketed by Syngenta Crop Protection. She has focused on insect control throughout her career with Syngenta and legacy companies. Caydee holds a doctorate in entomology from North Carolina State University, and has been monitoring how various control methods are affecting corn rootworm behavior.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

When 2+2 adds up to more than 4

Gordon Vail, Syngenta Herbicide Technical Brand Manager, provides technical leadership for the biological development and labeling of corn herbicides for Syngenta. He holds a bachelor's degree in agronomy and a master's degree in weed science from the University of Arkansas, as well as a doctorate in botany and plant pathology from Purdue University.  He has been reviewing research on synergy with herbicide active ingredients.
Friday, October 16, 2009

Nominate a Resistance Fighter of the Year

Syngenta Manager of Weed Resistance Strategies Chuck Foresman is an expert in weed resistance, having worked extensively with many universities and research associates around the globe on the subject. He is looking forward to recognizing retailers, consultants and county extension agents who are helping growers fight glyphosate weed resistance.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Get information on-the-go


Syngenta Interactive Marketing Manager Anthony Transou manages the FarmAssist.com website for Syngenta Crop Protection and its latest offering, the mobile FarmAssist site.  He had the opportunity to talk with growers about their use of mobile technology earlier this fall.
 
Friday, October 09, 2009

Could CRW develop resistance?

Caydee Savinelli is a technical brand manager for insecticides, responsible for several active ingredients developed and marketed by Syngenta Crop Protection. She has focused on insect control throughout her career with Syngenta and legacy companies. Caydee holds a doctorate in entomology from North Carolina State University.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Would a fall herbicide application make sense?

Gordon Vail, Syngenta Herbicide Technical Brand Manager, provides technical leadership for the biological development and labeling of corn herbicides for Syngenta. He holds a bachelor's degree in agronomy and a master's degree in weed science from the University of Arkansas, as well as a doctorate in botany and plant pathology from Purdue University.
Friday, October 02, 2009

Augmenting reality


Syngenta Interactive Marketing Manager Anthony Transou manages the FarmAssist.com website for Syngenta Crop Protection and its latest offering, the mobile FarmAssist site.  He is always looking for ways to incorporate new technology to bring useful information to the ag industry.
 
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