FMC News

It’s time to vote for the more than 200 agricultural students across the country who have submitted their renditions of the National Anthem for the 2014 FMC “Stand & Be Heard Anthem Singing Contest.”

NCGA Board President talks with Host Jake Turner about the Farm Bill, membership activity

Involvement in industry associations leads to improvements at every level.

Pecan growers have a new resistance management option to control aphids while preserving beneficial species to protect harvest quantity and quality.

Corn growers have a new dual-action option for postemergence control of broadleaf weeds, including those resistant to glyphosate.

FMC Agricultural Solutions has promoted Tom Quade to technical support manager as a part of the Midwest region.

FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) today announced plans to separate into two independent public companies, “New FMC,” which will be comprised of FMC’s Agricultural Solutions and Health and Nutrition segments and “FMC Minerals,” which will be comprised of FMC’s current Minerals segment.

Proper calibration of sprayer equipment could be the difference between a poor or plentiful crop and landscape.

March 1 officially marks the beginning of the third annual FMC “Stand & Be Heard Anthem Singing Contest.”

FMC Agricultural Solutions has hired Paul Gerdes as a retail market manager for Western and Southwest Minnesota.

The 2014 Win Big with BroadAxe Herbicide Partnership Bonus for Growers has been established to enlist support from retailers and growers to support FMC’s sunflower portfolio. 

Earlier this month, Lisa Gulick joined FMC Agricultural Solutions as a retail market manager in East Michigan.

FMC Agricultural Solutions has announced the promotion of Rick Ekins to the newly created role of portfolio manager for fungicides and insecticides.

FMC Agricultural Solutions has hired Ellen Devick to join their sales team as a retail market manager for a newly created territory in North Central Iowa. 

Starting this month, Authority Minute, an online web series offered by FMC Agricultural Solutions, will transition to a new name.

FMC Agricultural Solutions has promoted Mark Schramm and Tyler Tuttle to the position of district sales manager for its Midwest and East regions. 

FMC Agricultural Solutions announces a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) crop registration of its Anthem® SE herbicide now for use on soybeans.

FMC Agricultural Solutions has promoted Flavio Centola to segment manager within the North American Crop marketing team.

FMC Agricultural Solutions announced that Kathy Bayers has been named strategic account executive. In her new position, Bayers will work closely with large-scale retailers nationally to build their businesses with grower customers.

Because in-the-bag seed protection only works when pests take a bite, season-long damage is done before target insects are controlled.

FMC Agricultural Solutions has hired Beth Stoll to join its Minnesota sales team as a retail market manager. She began on November 1.

FMC Agricultural Solutions is powering growers with information about best practices and weed control in soybeans through Authority Minute.

FMC Agricultural Solutions has hired Matthew Sellner to join the sales team as a retail market manager in North Dakota.

FMC Agricultural Solutions has hired Kyle Franklin to join their southern regional sales team as a retail market manager for the Carolinas and Southern Virginia.

FMC Agricultural Solutions adds Authority® Maxx to its Authority line of herbicides.

FMC Agricultural Solutions announces Noelle Goodson from Fayette, Ohio, as the grand prize winner in the 2013 “Stand & Be Heard Anthem Singing Contest.”

In the acre-by-acre environment of modern agriculture, quality yield data can be the difference between managing a showcase crop and wasting expensive input resources.

FMC Agricultural Solutions has hired Eric Johnson to join its sales team as a retail market manager for Southern Florida.

FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Belchim Crop Protection granting an exclusive license to develop, register, manufacture and sell the patented fungicide valifenalate in mixtures in North America, Latin America and some select countries outside of the Americas.

FMC Agricultural Solutions announces the winner of its Authority Minute Tailgate Blitz Sweepstakes. Iowa Retailer Ben Low will cheer on his team in style this fall as the grand prize winner of the ultimate tailgate prize package.

Four agricultural students will win scholarship prizes in this year’s FMC “Stand & Be Heard Anthem Singing Contest.”

Growers live by the weather, but cotton growers know the frustration in forfeiting their preharvest investment to a few degrees’ change on the thermometer.

Plants United for Greater HealthSM, an FMC Agricultural Solutions Initiative, issues a pest alert for soybean growers throughout the Midwest and into the East.

Five judges representing agricultural youth organizations and the music industry will soon determine the top four finalists of the 2013 “Stand and Be Heard Anthem Singing Contest.” 

Twenty-five randomly drawn growers, ag retailers and consultants have been selected as winners of the Conquer with Cadet® Sweepstakes hosted by FMC Agricultural Products.

FMC Agricultural Products has promoted Matt Hancock to product manager as part of the North America marketing team.

FMC Agricultural Products has promoted Matt Foster to strategic accounts manager for its Commercial Business Unit (CBU).

Despite the stepped-up efforts of California almond, walnut and pistachio growers, Navel orangeworms (NOW) remain a major crop concern.

FMC Agricultural Products recently took a break from the ordinary to speak with growers about the lessons and legacy of agronomist legend and Nobel Prize winner Dr. Norman Borlaug during a presentation at the Brock Associates “Decisions 2013 Summer Seminar” series. 

FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today announced that it has acquired exclusive rights to a patented, broad-spectrum crop protection product from Bayer CropScience.

PHILADELPHIA – It’s time to vote for your favorite anthem. More than 200 agriculture students submitted their renditions of the National Anthem for the 2013 FMC “Stand & Be Heard Anthem Singing Contest.” Starting today through July 14, an online voting period will narrow the field to 20 students with a chance at a $10,000 college scholarship and a nationally-televised recording experience.

FMC Agricultural Products has partnered with the Entomological Foundation to recognize and encourage teachers to bring knowledge and hands-on experience from the lab back to the classroom through the FMC Educator Fellowship Program.

As FMC Corporation continues to embrace sustainability as an integral part of how we do business, we are putting into place coordinated, strategic approaches to meeting the global challenges associated with food and health expectations, scarce resources, land competition and the environment.

American Soybean Association (ASA) farmer-leaders talked with Authority® Minute Host Jake Turner about the grassroots efforts of ASA and current priorities and concerns facing soybean growers.

With only two percent of soybeans planted in early May, growers are preparing for weed escapes throughout the late spring and early summer months.

A cool, wet spring has established good soil moisture conditions across much of the Corn Belt but has delayed spring planting. 

Glyphosate-resistant weeds are becoming a problem for more growers each year.

FMC Agricultural Products has expanded the label for Beleaf® insecticide to include low-growing berries and strawberries. This label addition provides California growers with a fast-acting insecticide to control yield-robbing pests.

FMC Agricultural Products Group announces the Conquer with Cadet® Sweepstakes, inviting growers to visit www.FMCcadet.com and listen to the personal stories of corn and soybean growers who have had success with best practices while using Cadet herbicide. Online participation will be rewarded with a chance to win a John Deere Gator TM utility vehicle.

FMC Agricultural Products announces the addition of Authority® Elite herbicide to the Authority line of herbicides for soybean growers.

FMC Agricultural Products is educating growers, retailers and crop consultants on the importance of using Obey™ herbicide in rice production through its CropPro™ University Training Module.

Capture® LFR® insecticide, by FMC Agricultural Products Group, is now available for use on soybeans.

FMC Agricultural Products Group (APG) introduces Marvel™ herbicide for soybean growers. This new herbicide provides growers with a more aggressive tank-mix partner for maximum postemergence control of glyphosate-resistant weeds.

FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today a strategic realignment of senior staff in its Agricultural Products North America organization. With FMC Agricultural Products Group worldwide revenue at $1.8 billion, the company is making these changes to prepare for projected future growth and to better serve customers.

FMC Agricultural Products Group (APG) will host the second annual “Stand and Be Heard Anthem Singing Contest” beginning on March 1. The contest will provide agriculture students with the opportunity to showcase their musical talent for a chance to win scholarship prizes.

FMC Corporation is helping to educate growers, retailers and crop consultants on the importance of protecting corn against pests and the threat of corn rootworm resistance to Bt through its CropPro™ University Training Module, featuring Capture® LFR® insecticide.

The FMC Capture® LFR® insecticide “Meat and Greet” Road Tour recently brought together more than 600 retailers and growers. Focused on Capture LFR insecticide by FMC, attendees participated in learning sessions featuring crop protection best practices for managing corn.

FMC Agricultural Products Group adds two new staff members and promotes one. Steve Miller has joined FMC North America Crop (NAC) as a strategic account executive, and Nick Hustedde has joined the NAC Technical Support Team. Ron Palumbo, an FMC employee for 36 years, has been promoted to strategic business specialist.

FMC Corporation introduces a mobile application that puts valuable agricultural information at the fingertips of growers, retailers and consultants. The Ag PhD Field Guide, from FMC and Ag PhD, helps to identify weeds and keep users informed, no matter the location.

FMC Corporation announces a label expansion for Beleaf® insecticide to include low-growing berries and strawberries. The newly expanded label provides Florida growers with a fast-acting insecticide to control yield-robbing pests.

FMC Corporation announces the Authority Minute Tailgate Blitz Sweepstakes. Growers and retailers are invited to go online to http://news.authorityminute.com to watch a series of exclusive videos for a chance to win the ultimate tailgate experience and learn about the latest in weed management. 

FMC recently received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval for Obey™ herbicide. Obey is a new, dual mode of action herbicide for controlling annual grass and broadleaf weeds in Southern rice. 

CORONADO, CA, December 10, 2012 -- Today, during the 2012 Rice Outlook Conference, BASF Crop Protection and FMC Corporation announced that Command® herbicide is now recommended for use in the Clearfield® Production System for rice. Command herbicide adds value to growers by controlling tough grasses in rice production, which can rob growers of yield.  

FMC Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Leanne Becker and Doug Hudson as retail marketing manager (RMM) in the Western Region. Becker will be responsible for a territory in northern California, while Hudson will cover the southern San Joaquin Valley.

A total of 55 winners have been selected in the Farming with Authority® Sweepstakes hosted by FMC Corporation. The five grand prize winners include:  Gile Guscette of Wimbledon, N.D.; Joe Sims of Osborne, Kan.; Kurt Heun of Lena, Ill.; Leslie Bruntz of Oxford, Neb.; and Mike Mickelson of Argyle, Iowa.

FMC Corporation announces Jennifer Horning as retail marketing manager (RMM) in the Midwest Region. Her territory includes eastern Iowa.

FMC Corporation announces John Dulin as retail marketing manager (RMM) in the Eastern Region. In this position, Dulin will cover Northern Indiana focusing on products such as Authority® herbicide, Capture® LFR® insecticide and Anthem™ herbicide.

FMC Corporation has awarded two teachers at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University $500 gift certificates to buy science equipment and materials. The teachers were randomly selected during FMC's STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Career Day, which was funded through a $25,000 grant from FMC. 

FMC Corporation has received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for Anthem™ ATZ herbicide, a preplant, preemergence and early postemergence herbicide for corn. Anthem ATZ provides growers with an excellent weed management tool for broad-spectrum weed control and resistance management. 

FMC Corporation has received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration on a new herbicide, Anthem™ herbicide, a preplant, preemergence and early postemergence herbicide for corn.

FMC Agricultural Products Group announces Lexi Sistrunk from Oak Grove, La., as the grand prize winner in the “Stand & Be Heard Anthem Contest.” After two voting phases, Sistrunk will receive the grand prize of a $10,000 college scholarship.

FMC recently received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval for Obey™ herbicide. Obey is a new, dual mode of action herbicide for controlling annual grass and broadleaf weeds in Southern rice. 

PHILADELPHIA – FMC Agricultural Products Group (APG) reaches the final stage in the “Stand & Be Heard Anthem Singing Contest.” After a voting phase to narrow the entries to four finalists, each now hopes to win the grand prize of a $10,000 college scholarship. Voting begins online today through October 19 with the grand prize winner announcement on Oct. 24.

FMC Corporation announces a label expansion for Zeus® herbicide to include flax, strawberries and transplanted tomatoes. The newly expanded label provides California growers with a powerful preemergence herbicide to control sedges, annual grasses and broadleaf weeds, including lambsquarters, nightshade, pigweed and shepherd’s purse. 

After receiving more than 155,000 votes in the “Stand and Be Heard Anthem Singing Contest,” FMC Agricultural Products Group (APG) announces the four finalists to continue on in the competition. Allison Nohre from De Pere, Wis.; Lexie Sistrunk from Oak Grove, La.; Jessica Smith from Picayune, Miss.; and Katie Wesler from Birmingham, Ala.; have been selected as finalists by popular online vote.

FMC Corporation announces an expanded development and distribution agreement with Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., to extend access to the active ingredient pyroxasulfone (KIH-485).

FMC Corporation announces the promotion of Matt Rackerby as strategic business specialist for California. In his new position, Rackerby will divide his time between managing territory sales and building strategic partnerships with California agricultural market influencers. 

FMC Corporation anticipates Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of two new herbicides, Anthem™ and Anthem™ ATZ, for corn in late 2012.

FMC Corporation announces Michael Vandel as a new Retail Market Manager (RMM) in the Midwest Region. His territory will include Colorado and Western Nebraska. In this role, Vandel will focus on FMC products including Capture® LFR® insecticide and the upcoming launch of Anthem™ herbicide in the Western Corn Belt.

FMC Corporation announces the hiring of Timothy Thompson to the role of product manager, a member of the Agricultural Products Group North America Crop marketing team. In this role, Thompson will drive the preemergence herbicide strategy and lead activities associated with Anthem™ and Anthem™ ATZ herbicide brand launches.

FMC Corporation announces regulatory approval of Display^TM cotton harvest aid, its new brand for cotton defoliation and control of juvenile growth and tough weeds. The U.S. EPA informed FMC of the approved product labeling on June 8. Cotton State regulatory approvals are pending, and FMC is readying plans for initial commercial product use in September and October for this year’s cotton harvest.

FMC announces the Capture® LFR® Insecticide “Meat and Greet” Road Tour, a series of meeting events that will take place at retailer locations across the Midwest from August 13toSeptember 28. The meetings will bring retailers and growers together for two-hour learning sessions on Capture LFR insecticide from FMC and crop protection best practices for managing corn.

FMC recently announced that Stallion^® insecticide has been registered for use in California. Stallion provides two modes of action allowing for quicker, more effective knockdown with longer residual than many other insecticides on the market. With 28 labeled insect pests, including alfalfa weevil and potato leafhopper, protection provided by Stallion improves yield, quality and plant stand longevity. 

Dry conditions across the Eastern and Midwest Corn Belt have created favorable conditions for spider mites to develop in soybeans. Growers should consider treating for spider mites before populations exceed manageable amounts. With proven results and convenient applications, Hero® insecticide, by FMC Corporation, is an effective choice to control spider mites and other key pests.

It’s time to vote for your favorite singer. FMC Corporation announces the voting phase of its “Stand & Be Heard Anthem Singing Contest.” Entries received between March 15 and July 15 and are now posted online at www.FMCcrop.com/contest.

FMC Corporation is excited to announce the winners of the Capture^® LFR^® Insecticide Sweepstakes. The winners of the sweepstakes include: D. Reed, Jr. of Terre Haute, Ind.; D. Miers of Greensburg, Ind.; J. Wiant of Chamberlain, S.D.; M. Whaley of Danville, Ind.; and R. Boyer of Lincoln, Ill. 

PHILADELPHIA – July 2, 2012 – FMC Corporation announces the registration of Gladiator® insecticide/miticide by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Growers now have a powerful insecticide with three-way protection against aphids, stinkbugs and other key pests. FMC Corporation announces Triple Crown™ insecticide - a unique insecticide providing soybean, corn and cotton growers quick knockdown with residual and translaminar activity.

FMC Corporation announces Mike Martinez as a Retail Market Manager (RMM) in the West Region. His territory includes the California Coast and a part of the Central Valley. In his role as an RMM, Martinez will focus on building relationships with retailers, promoting and selling FMC products to retailers, and working with Pest Control Advisors to ensure product awareness.

FMC Corporation announces the addition of Lamar Buckelew, Ph.D., to the North American Crop Business and Product Development Team. In his role as product development manager, Buckelew will focus on the development of FMC insecticide projects.

FMC Corporation announces the Farming with Authority® Sweepstakes. Growers are invited to go online to http://www.farmwithauthority.com/sweepstakes and share their experiences with Authority herbicides for the chance to win one of five $1,000 Tractor Supply Company® gift cards.

FMC Corporation announces Justin Quear as the new retail marketing manager in the East Region. Quear started his new position on April 17 and oversees the Ohio territory.

FMC Corporation is excited to announce the Cadet® Knockdown Sweepstakes. Growers are invited to go online to www.FMCcadet.com/sweepstakes and share their experiences with Cadet herbicide for a chance to win a $5,000 Best Buy® shopping spree.

FMC Corporation announces the following changes in their development organization. Houston Joost, Ph.D., will relocate to California as product development manager in the Western U.S. and Sam Wilson, Ph.D., has been promoted to senior product development manager, herbicide lead.

FMC Corporation announces the addition of Bob Lusby to the North American Crop sales team as the new southern region business manager. Lusby has worked with FMC for 35 years, most recently as a strategic account executive. 

FMC Corporation announces its “Stand and Be Heard Anthem Singing Contest,” an opportunity for students in agriculture to showcase their patriotic singing skills for a chance to win scholarship prizes. Any member of a national agricultural student organization is invited to submit an audition video singing the National Anthem at www.FMCcrop.com/contest.

BroadAxe TM herbicide, a new, powerful tool in the fight against weeds has just received EPA registration, according to FMC Agricultural Products Group. Used in no-till and conventional till sunflower fields, BroadAxe provides growers with preemergence control of grass and broadleaf weeds without the need for tank mixing.

Mild winter temperatures have resulted in increased aphid populations in winter wheat located in the Midwest and Southern regions. Growers need to consider treating for aphids before populations exceed manageable amounts. Mustang Max® insecticide, by FMC Corporation, is an effective choice to control aphids and other key pests. 

FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) president, CEO and chairman, Pierre Brondeau, this week discussed a unique 'differentiator strategy' that has helped FMC Agricultural Products lead the industry in profitability and deliver eight consecutive years of record earnings. Brondeau made his remarks at the Credit Suisse 17th Annual Global Ag Productivity Conference in London.

FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) and Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., today announced that they have entered into an exclusive global agreement to evaluate a new herbicide discovered by Kumiai for potential global development and commercialization.

FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) announced today it has entered into exclusive technology license and commercialization agreements with East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) and Shanghai Shengnong Pesticide Co. Ltd. (SSPC).  The three parties will develop and commercialize a new insecticide active ingredient. 

FMC Corporation introduces Chariot™ insecticide, the newest member of the FMC Florida citrus portfolio. Chariot insecticide provides citrus growers with excellent control and faster knockdown of psyllids adults, nymphs and adult leafminers.

The Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) has announced its 20th Anniversary Celebration and Reception on Wednesday, Feb. 29 in Washington, D.C. FMC personnel will attend the event along with others who support the recycling of agricultural and pesticide containers.

FMC Corporation is helping to educate growers, retailers and crop consultants on soybean best production practices and weed management strategies through its CropPro University: Authority® Herbicide Training Module. A set of three online training modules is available at www.FMCAuthority.com.

FMC Corporation has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a U.S. Patent to FMC entitled “Insecticidal Compositions Suitable for Use in Preparation of Insecticidal Liquid Fertilizers” for its Capture® LFR® insecticide formulation. 

After a summer of successful plot tours highlighting in-field results of Anthem™ and Anthem™ ATZ herbicides, FMC Corporation expects EPA approval on its two new herbicides in 2012.

FMC Corporation is excited to announce the winners of the Cadet® Convoy sweepstakes. Kelly Kliner, of Langdon, N.D., is the grand prize winner of a $5,000 Cabela's gift card.

On December 20, FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) marked the company's 80th year of listing on the New York Stock Exchange with the ringing of The Closing BellSM by Pierre Brondeau, FMC president, CEO and chairman.

FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today announced that it has acquired Rovral® iprodione and Sportak® prochloraz fungicides from Bayer CropScience.

FMC Corporation announces the promotion of David Wheeler to Business Solutions Manager. As a multi-faceted position, Wheeler will be part of the business services team working closely with the sales, marketing and account management groups.

Growers in Iowa and Illinois are experiencing hardship with damaged Bt hybrid corn crops destroyed by corn rootworm. With proven results and convenient applications, Capture® LFR® insecticide by FMC Corporation works to combat this issue directly.

FMC Corporation announced today its Agricultural Products Group has entered into two exclusive agreements covering global development and supply of Chr. Hansen biological products for agricultural and ornamental markets.

FMC Corporation introduces Athena®, a new insecticide/miticide for California that provides powerful knockdown of mites, navel orangeworm, codling moth and peach twig borer in almonds and walnuts.

The U.S. Supreme Court today denied a petition by FMC Corporation and three national grower groups for review of a lower appellate court ruling which had upheld the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to deny an administrative hearing on the revocation of domestic tolerances for carbofuran.