Key Takeaways:
- Strategic Partnership: Belchim Crop Protection USA and Sipcam Agro USA have formed an exclusive agreement to market and sell Minerva® Fungicide.
- Targeted Disease Control: Minerva® Fungicide is highlighted for its effectiveness against Cercospora leaf spot (CLS), powdery mildew, and Ramularia in sugar beets.
- Significance for Growers: The product is essential for initiating a CLS management program, recognized for its systemic activity that protects both current and future leaf growth.
- Economic Efficiency: The fungicide is presented as a cost-effective solution for growers, aimed at protecting their investment and maximizing returns.
- Future Collaboration Potential: Both companies express optimism about future product collaborations and agricultural innovations.
Belchim Crop Protection USA (“Belchim USA”) and Sipcam Agro USA, Inc. (Profile) have announced a partnership that positions Belchim USA to exclusively market and sell Minerva® Fungicide. This collaboration aims to provide sugar beet growers with an advanced solution for controlling significant diseases affecting their crops.
The Advantages of Minerva® Fungicide
Minerva® Fungicide is acclaimed for its capability to effectively manage Cercospora leaf spot (CLS), powdery mildew, and Ramularia. Its systemic action is crucial for protecting sugar beet foliage, making it the preferred choice for the foundational treatment in a CLS management program.
Brent Marek, CEO and COO of Sipcam Agro, expressed confidence in the product’s benefits: “Minerva has been long recognized as the standard for CLS control in sugar beets and offers an economical cost per acre that allows sugar beet growers the opportunity to protect their investment and maximize ROI.”
Belchim’s Commitment to Agricultural Solutions
Tom Wood, President and General Manager of Belchim USA, outlined the strategic importance of this license agreement: “This license from Sipcam Agro will increase the potential for Minerva Fungicide, facilitating the optimization of grower use for this important fungicide for sugar beet growers in the United States.” He further emphasized Belchim’s dedication to enhancing its product portfolio for sugar beet cultivation and its openness to future collaborations with Sipcam Agro.
Anticipated Future Collaborations
The partnership heralds a promising future for agricultural innovation, with both companies expressing enthusiasm for potential collaborations. This alliance not only underscores their commitment to providing effective solutions for growers but also highlights the prospect of future product developments aimed at addressing the evolving needs of the agricultural sector.
Sipcam Agro USA Latest News
Announces Expansion into Canadian Agricultural Market (2024/02/21)
Sipcam Agro USA, Inc. has expanded into the Canadian agricultural market, bringing its crop, turf, and ornamental protection products to Canadian growers. The move aims to enhance crop yield and harvest quality. Howie Zander has been appointed as the new National Account Manager in Canada, and the recent acquisition of Odom Industries in Mississippi will help control the entire production process.
Sipcam Agro USA Announces Commercial Launch of Mevalone (2024/01/25)
Mevalone is a new biofungicide designed to help grape growers in California manage bunch rot and powdery mildew. It has a unique mode of action and is effective in controlling Botrytis and powdery mildew* under favorable conditions. Mevalone’s active ingredients are derived from natural sources and it exhibits a safe environmental profile. It can be combined with Annuity to promote healthy root development in grapes, nut trees, and citrus. Sipcam Agro USA, the manufacturer of Mevalone, is a leading company in the field of chemical formulation and manufacturing.
*Use is approved by the EPA but is awaiting approval in California
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