Dow AgroSciences Innovation Honored at “Oscars of Agriculture”
September 21 2016 - 6:57PM
Business Wire
AGROW Awards Given for Best Packaging
Innovation, Best Formulation Innovation, Best Sustainability
Program and Best Industry Collaboration
Farmers around the globe continue to face new challenges from
pests and weeds, making continued innovation essential. Today, Dow
AgroSciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical
Company (NYSE:DOW), has been recognized at the AGROW awards, an
international competition which has been called the Oscars of
Agriculture, for key innovation it is advancing for farmers.
“Farmers are the ultimate winners, as the innovation recognized
by these AGROW awards helps them do their job and protect their
land for future generations,” said Daniel R. Kittle, Ph.D., vice
president, Dow AgroSciences Research and Development. “Our
employees are passionate about advancing technology and committed
to making a difference in the communities that we serve. We’re
honored to be recognized at this prestigious event.”
The four awards won by Dow AgroSciences include: Resicore™ for
Best Formulation Innovation, Dow AgroSciences’ PET bottles for Best
Packaging Innovation; Dow AgroSciences’ work with Agsafe for Best
Stewardship Program; and Dow AgroSciences with Viamet
Pharmaceuticals for Best Industry Collaboration.
Best Formulation Innovation
Resicore™ herbicide is a new corn herbicide that is uniquely
formulated with three proven active ingredients in a single
offering. The herbicide’s multiple modes of action and residual
control gives farmers more options for controlling a broad spectrum
of grass and broadleaf weeds in their fields, including many
herbicide-resistant weeds.
Best Packaging Innovation
Dow AgroSciences collaborated with RPC-Promens-Innocan to
develop auto-stackable square PET bottles, a new agrochemical
packaging system. This innovative packaging design is a first of
its kind in the agrochemical market. The bottles feature several
elements including lightweight construction and the elimination of
the carton case that reduces its environmental footprint. Plus, the
large neck is compatible with closed transfer systems and bore seal
caps which minimizes operator exposure and allows for easier
pouring.
Best Stewardship Program
Agsafe
A collaboration between Dow AgroSciences and Agsafe, an
Australian co-regulatory stewardship program and subsidiary of
CropLife Australia resulted in a tailored, cost- and time-effective
training program for the crop protection and animal health
manufacturing and supply industries. The program promotes
international stewardship throughout a product’s lifecycle.
Best Industry Collaboration
Addressing the ever-changing demands of the crop protection
marketplace, Dow AgroSciences and Viamet Pharmaceuticals began a
collaboration to discover novel, early-stage, agricultural
products. The success of the two teams combining their expertise
led to a continued effort resulting in key advancements to Dow
AgroSciences’ pipeline, targeted to address grower needs in the
fungicide marketplace.
Our finalists in other categories included: Arylex™ for Best New
Crop Protection or Trait; Enlist Ahead for Best Stewardship
Program; and our Science Ambassadors for Best Public Outreach
Program.
For more information about the Agrow Awards, visit:
https://agrowawards.com/.
About Dow AgroSciences
Dow AgroSciences discovers, develops, and brings to market crop
protection and plant biotechnology solutions for the growing world.
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, Dow AgroSciences is a wholly
owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company and had annual global
sales of $6.4 billion in 2015. Learn more at www.dowagro.com.
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