Sumitomo Chemical Launches Velera Fungicide in Paraguay
21 October 2026, Paraguay: Sumitomo Chemical has launched Velera™, a fungicide containing the active ingredient metyltetraprole, marketed under the trademark Pavecto™, in
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Crop Protection
Crop Protection covers the latest news, research, product innovations, regulatory developments, and industry trends related to protecting crops from weeds, insects, diseases, nematodes, and other yield-limiting threats. Find comprehensive coverage of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, biologicals, seed treatments, plant health solutions, resistance management, integrated pest management (IPM), precision agriculture, and sustainable crop protection technologies.
This category delivers updates on new active ingredients, product launches, pesticide registrations, regulatory approvals, stewardship initiatives, residue management, biotechnology advancements, biological pest control products, and resistance management strategies from around the world. Stay informed about developments from leading agrochemical companies, research institutions, government agencies, industry associations, and agricultural innovators working to improve crop health, productivity, and sustainability.
Follow the latest insights on crop protection regulations, pest and disease outbreaks, weed management solutions, agricultural biotechnology, digital farming tools, environmental stewardship, food security, and sustainable farming practices shaping the future of global agriculture.
China’s Glyphosate Technical Price Climbs to 29,000 Yuan a Tonne as Raw Material Costs Bite
21 October 2026, China: Glyphosate technical prices in China have climbed sharply over the past month, driven by rising costs for key
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Brazil’s Cotton Growers Spent a Record US$1.478 billion on Crop Protection in 2025/26
21 October 2026, Mato Grosso: Brazilian cotton growers spent a record R$8.217 billion (US$1.478 billion) on crop protection products in the 2025/26
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New US Manufacturer Viriterra Launches Perseus Herbicide Built on In-House Pyroxasulfone
21 October 2026, Washington, D.C.: A new, vertically integrated US crop protection manufacturer has entered the herbicide market with the commercial launch
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New Crop Protection Molecule Now Costs $307 Million to Reach Market
19 October 2026, Brussels: It now costs an average of $307 million (€276 million) and about 11.4 years to take one new
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UK’s HSE Weighs Extending Glyphosate Approval Again as December Deadline Nears and Renewal Review Drags On
19 October 2026, United Kingdom: Britain’s Health and Safety Executive is considering extending glyphosate’s approval in Great Britain beyond its current expiry
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Brazil’s ANVISA Clears Toxicological Assessments for Dozens of Pesticide Products
19 October 2026, São Paulo: Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has issued six resolutions covering toxicological assessments for dozens of pesticide
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Mendoza Launches 90,000-Hectare Aerial and Drone Insecticide Campaign Against Grapevine Moth
19 October 2026, Mendoza Province: Argentina’s Mendoza province began a province-wide aerial and drone insecticide operation on October 14, 2026, targeting the
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Peru Suspends Glyphosate and Four Other Pesticides in Food Crops
19 October 2026, Peru: Peru’s agricultural health agency has suspended the sale, distribution and use of five pesticide active ingredients, including glyphosate,
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Supreme Court Sends $28 Million Roundup Verdict Back to California Court Under New Preemption Standard
19 October 2026, California: The U.S. Supreme Court on October 13, 2026, granted Monsanto’s petition in Monsanto Co. v. Mike Dennis (Docket
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