Crops were at the yellow bud to early flowering stage and an insecticide would be included with spring fungicide applications to try and counter the threat, he said. I have seen masses of plants with vertical splits in the stems about 5-10cm long, which I can only put down to the conditions. That s the message from the experts if you really want to get on top of slug control and want to add some sophistication to your existing slug programme. Aim to apply the T1 fungicide once 60% of final...

A fair and frank discussion is needed so that we understand the facts behind the story of cement industry in Kashmir, comments Yawar Ali In 2006 the Ministry of Environment and Forest Government of India realizing the disastrous impact of the cement pollution amended the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 and laid new and more stringent parameters for the cement industry. A fair and frank discussion is needed so that we understand the facts behind the story of cement industry in Kashmir,...

Users must follow all applicable directions, restrictions, and precautions on the EPA-registered product labels, as well as those outlined on the Section 18 exemption use directions. The exemption allows a single direct application of the fungicides as a seed treatment in a mixing chamber in a processor's seed-treating equipment. Manual seed treatment is prohibited under the exemption and treated seed must be properly labeled. The exemption allows treatment of enough seed to plant 30,000 acres.

People who can afford it will pay more for organic products, which are grown without toxic pesticides and fertilizers, antibiotics or synthetic growth hormones. Government scientists have found no difference between clones and conventional cows, pigs or goats. When the government approves food from cloned animals, expected in the next year, the Food and Drug Administration doesn't plan special labels. The nation's milk industry worries that people might reject food from clones or turn away...

A number of the state's vineyards suffered the effects of subfreezing temperatures from a polar air mass over the weekend, leaving at least one producer worried if there will be a 2007 vintage. It will be the secondary buds that will provide a clear indication of both the damage and the prospects for this year's crop. Over the past decade, a cluster of wineries has been established in the Frogtown community north of Dahlonega. Strangely enough, it was a gusty wind on Friday that helped...