Greensboro, North Carolina
April 22, 2009
Syngenta Crop
Protection once again partnered with five universities
located in key potato growing regions to bring blight hotlines
to potato growers in 2009. 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 hotlines and
receive up-to-date information on 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 offer growers
a credible go-to resource whenever they need additional
assistance to make the best decisions for their crops,”
commented Bruce Odens, Syngenta potato crop manager. “Not only
does Syngenta offer excellent products to its customers, the
company also provides support throughout the industry by
collaborating with some of the top organizations and
opportunities, such as the blight hotlines. We are proud to be a
part of this initiative so growers can produce a healthy potato
crop.”
In addition to sponsoring the late blight hotlines, Syngenta is
lending its support to the Pacific Northwest & Treasure Valley
Pest Alert Network. The goal of the Pest Alert Network Web site,
www.pnwpestalert.net/about.php, is to increase crop
protection-related communications and aid field workers and
growers in making the right decision when pest outbreaks occur.
Syngenta is sponsoring the potato alert e-mails disseminated by
the University of Idaho Extension and Oregon State University,
operators of the Pest Alert Network Web site.
By collaborating with a number of influencers and organizations
in the potato industry, Syngenta is able to build a strong
potato portfolio that gives growers an edge with up-to-date
resources and developments. Growers have access to the latest
seed treatment, fungicide, herbicide and insecticide products
available to help in their fight to secure the highest quality
crops possible. Syngenta is committed to providing top quality
products, like Revus Top™ fungicide, to protect potatoes from a
wide array of disease problems including late blight.
Furthermore, Revus Top contains the powerful LOK + FLO™ action
that provides preventive protection and residual activity.
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more
than 24,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our
purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class
science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to
increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve
health and quality of life. For more information about us please
go to www.syngenta.com.
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