Greensboro, North CArolina
May 5, 2008
Syngenta Crop
Protection has once again partnered with five universities
located in key potato regions to bring blight hotlines to potato
growers in 2008. The annual potato blight hotlines provide
growers with vital access to disease information, a valuable
resource to people in the potato industry who want to stay one
step ahead of disease pressure in their area.
Beginning in May, growers can call the toll-free hotline and
receive up-to-date information regarding current weather
patterns, recommended control measures and disease infection
confirmations. The hotlines, sponsored by Syngenta Crop
Protection, are managed by researchers in Idaho, Washington,
Oregon, North Dakota and Michigan and will be accessible around
the clock.
The potato blight hotlines are available by calling:
• Idaho 1-800-791-7195
• Michigan 1-888-379-9012
• North Dakota 1-888-482-7286
• Oregon 1-800-705-3377
• Washington 1-800-984-7400
“The blight hotlines are an
excellent source of information for our growers and provide them
with the information they need to make timely and smart disease
management decisions,” commented Bruce Odens, Syngenta potato
Crop Manager. “Syngenta is committed to the potato industry at
all levels, offering value beyond products through services and
support, such as the potato disease hotlines. We look forward to
continuing the hotlines each year to help ensure a healthy
potato crop for all growers.”
Early blight and late blight can cause significant economic loss
if left unchecked, but control of the damaging diseases is
possible. The blight hotlines help growers accurately protect
against these serious diseases by offering them the latest
information for their area.
Syngenta is committed to providing top quality products, like
Revus Top™ fungicide, to protect growers from a wide array of
disease problems including late blight. Revus Top combines two
powerful active ingredients with the unique action of LOK + FLO™
technology to provide potato growers with superior disease
control, even when weather conditions are adverse. With the
Syngenta potato portfolio, growers have access to the latest
seed treatment, fungicide, herbicide, and insecticide products
available to help in their fight to secure the highest quality
crop possible.
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to
sustainable agriculture through innovative research and
technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and
ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in
2007 were approximately $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs over
21,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on
the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT).
LOK + FLO™, Revus Top™ and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a
Syngenta Group Company.
Revus Top is not currently available for use or sale in all
states. Please check with your state or local extension service
prior to buying or using this product. |
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