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From Palmer amaranth to plant bugs to nematodes, we’ve got you covered. Take a look at what the industry’s experts have to say about cotton’s pests.

2012 Researchers of the Year Announced

For the first time in its four-year history, the ICAC Researcher of the Year award will be presented to two individuals in 2012.

MANA Launches New Miticide/Insecticide Formulation

Company introduces ABBA Ultra 0.3 product labeled for use in cotton for insect and mite control. 

Field Trials Show Benefits of Enlist Herbicide System

New 2,4-D tolerant technology is scheduled to be available in cotton in 2016 

More Arkansas Growers Join 'Zero Tolerance' Weed Effort

Zones expand for program designed to get tough on glyphosate resistant weeds.

EPA Grants Emergency Exemption to TOPGUARD Fungicide

Fungicide is a powerful tool in root rot control. 

BASF Seed Treatment to Compliment Monsanto's Acceleron Portfolio

BASF's Xemium and Headline fungicide treatments will compliment Monsanto's Acceleron line.

Georgia Cotton Commission Advances Pigweed Control Program

Group works with NRCS to guarantee more financial incentives to growers who pariticpate in the program designed to help stamp out glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth. 

Bt Cotton Plantings on the Rise in India

Despite all of the controversy over the years, the use of genetically modified cotton in India has made impressive jumps over the last decade.

Bayer’s Latest Cotton Technology Gains Approval in United States

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted registration for Bayer CropScience’s Twinlink cotton technology.

EPA Approves MANA's MasterCop Fungicide/Bactericide

New product allows for targeted rates of copper to be delivered efficiently in the field. 

Syngenta Announces Resistance Fighter of the Year Winners

 Program recognizes two individuals - Mississippian Jim Corley and Clint Einspahr of Nebraska - for their work in combatting herbicide resistance in 2011.

EPA Approves Registration of MEYMIK Pesticide

Registration ensures availability of aldicarb pesticide.

Court Rules in Favor of MANA in Pesticide Dispute

Ruling states that MANA's fipronil-based insecticides do not infringe on patents from BASF and Bayer.

Direx Included in Roundup Ready PLUS Platform

Monsanto's platform that incentivizes use of residual herbicides will now include popular MANA brand Direx.