New Stink Bug Species in Illinois?
The University of Illinois is encouraging producers to report any sightings of the brown marmorated stink bug.
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Western Bean Cutworm Eggs Found in Ohio
Ohio State University entomologists have identified egg masses and larvae of Western bean cutworms in Ohio for the first time.
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EPA Grant Helps NH3 Facilities in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has received a $70,000 grant from the EPA to ensure the safe handling of anhydrous ammonia in the state.
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Climate Change’s Impact on Agribusinesses
A new research initiative announced by Kline & Company is gathering research on climate change and its impact on U.S. agribusiness companies.
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Soil pH, Fertility Maximize Wheat Profits
Managing soil fertility and soil pH, according to Brian Arnall, Ph.D., soil fertility specialist at Oklahoma State University, is a must when trying to achieve profitable wheat yield levels.
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Limited Late-Season Marestail Control
Many Illinois soybean fields have received later than normal applications of post-emergence herbicide, but Aaron Hager, University of Illinois, warns producers that these applications do have some risk.
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Check Soybean Roots for SCN Females
The first soybean cyst nematode females of the growing season appeared June 7 in Iowa, and they should be apparent on infected roots through August.
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Aurora Cooperative Expands Supply Division
The Aurora Cooperative will expand its agronomy, ag aviation, retail energy and retail livestock feed operations at two sites in York, Neb.
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Let’s Put Death Taxes to Rest |
| By Bob Stallman, president, American Farm Bureau Federation |
According to Benjamin Franklin, death and taxes are life's only certainties, but for farmers and ranchers, death taxes, also known as estate taxes, are far from a sure thing. For decades, Farm Bureau has been at the forefront in seeking estate tax reform. In 1996, it was Farm Bureau members who brought the issue to Congress' attention by delivering 100,000 messages to lawmakers. Now, 14 years later, we have an opportunity to seek long-lasting reform.
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Evaluate Corn Rootworm Control in Late July
Mid to late July is a good time to dig roots to evaluate the efficacy of your rootworm management program.
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New Software for Traceability Test Strips
Updated software for the QuickScan system is now available from EnviroLogix to customize data entry for the GMO and mycotoxin test kits.
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Soil Calcium and Magnesium Levels
Is it important to have the proper ratio of calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) in the soil? Producers may ask this question as they have their soil tested for nutrient levels in the summer before wheat planting begins.
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(Visit the Crop Fertility Info Center for more fertilizer news and information.)
GREENBOOK: FMC Responds to Ruling on Carbofuran
The EPA was ordered to reinstate the import tolerances for carbofuran for rice, bananas, coffee and sugar cane, which satisfied FMC, the manufacturer.
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Do you believe a two-active-ingredient fungicide can result in higher corn yield than applying a single active ingredient fungicide during the VT to R2 stage of corn maturity? (Read one perspective)
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C) Don't know
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