FMC Launches Low Use Rate Altacor eVo Insect Control for U.S. Market

Planted area for soybeans rise is Brazil and Argentina, but fewer pesticide imports, drought, and ongoing supply disruptions could jeopardize the harvest.

Growers in Argentina will be the first in the world to access this modern tool, following regulatory approvals, that replaces older chemistries.

Decision will deprive farmers of an insecticide commonly used on corn, soybeans, broccoli and other edible crops.

Colombia continues to be a key formulator for the region, while imported mixtures and concentrations grow in market share.

Agrochemical imports to Russia was expected to decline, mainly due to production shutdowns at major Russian trading partners in Europe, China, and Israel.

The country is at the final stage of approval of the maximum permissible levels for the residuals of chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos-methyl.

The market for crop protection products in North America can be expected to continue the improvement seen in 2020 out to 2022.

Growing demand on the global markets for high-quality agricultural production will secure further growth of the crop protection market in Russia.

Ninth Court of Appeals tells the U.S. EPA to decide on active ingredient’s market status within the next two months.