Greensboro, North Carolina
December 17, 2004
The new FarmAssist
On-Line Learning Center contains two interactive on-line
learning modules developed by the American Society of Agronomy’s
Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) program and
Syngenta Crop
Protection. Located at
www.learn.farmassist.com,
one module addresses glyphosate weed resistance and the other
discusses the value of pre-emergence weed control.
A hot topic in weed control,
glyphosate weed resistance presents growers with unique weed
control challenges.
“Glyphosate resistance is a
real and growing weed control issue in North America,” said
Chuck Foresman, technical brand manager for Syngenta Crop
Protection. “The goal of the Glyphosate Weed Resistance on-line
module is to provide viewers an in-depth look at glyphosate weed
resistance to encourage responsible resistance management
practices.”
With a similar goal in mind,
the Pre-Emergence Weed Control online learning module will give
viewers an in-depth look at corn-weed interactions during early
growth stages and the value of controlling weeds from the start.
“University research continues
to show severe yield loss resulting from early season weed
competition,” said Mike Johnson, technical brand manager for
Syngenta Crop Protection. “The Pre-Emergence Weed Control module
provides the information and strategies to teach viewers best
management practices to prevent early season weeds from
diminishing yields.”
The web-based tool offers CCAs
one Continuing Education Unit toward maintaining their CCA
status with the American Society of Agronomy. Both modules are
available to anyone interested in these topics; you do not need
to be a CCA to view the convenient, easy-access courses.
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 2003 were approximately $6.6
billion. Syngenta employs some 19,000 people in over 90
countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN)
and in New York (SYT). |
