CropLife America expressed disappointment that the stay of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals’ January 2009 ruling in National Cotton Council, et al. v. EPA has expired without enactment of H.R. 872.
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PotashCorp to build new rail transfer facility in Indiana
PotashCorp announced plans to build a new rail transfer facility in Hammond, Ind., the company announced this week.
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What’s the potential for herbicide carryover in 2012?
Producers contended with precipitation “extremes” in the 2011 growing season that could lead to herbicide carryover, said Aaron Hager, University of Illinois Extension weed specialist.
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BASF joins U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance effort
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance announced that BASF is participating in USFRA as a member of its Industry Partners Council.
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Dow AgroSciences successfully produces 2,4-D choline
The new 2,4-D choline is a quaternary ammonium salt, which is different from 2,4-D amine or ester formulations.
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Makhteshim still supports use of diazinon
Makhteshim Agan of North America will maintain its position in supporting industry use of diazinon in response to this week's federal ruling upholding restrictions on pesticide applications near Pacific Northwest waterways containing salmon.
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CF Industries wants to expand outside Americas
Fertilizer producer CF Industries Holdings Inc. is looking at expansion outside the Western Hemisphere, Chief Executive Steve Wilson told Reuters news service this week. Where and when continues to be the questions.
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Leaders to be honored at the 2011 ARA Conference
The Agricultural Retailers Association announced some of the industry leaders it will be recognizing at its 2011 conference and expo.
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EPA’s WaterSense program to label watering technology
Irrigation controllers will be the first outdoor product to earn EPA's WaterSense label.
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AgTrax Technologies releases TraxView platform
TraxView, the widely anticipated .NET conversion of the entire AgTrax ERP software program built specifically for agribusiness, is set to be marketed in its entirety by fall 2012.
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BIG PICTURE
By Doane Economist
USDA released a new Crop Progress report on Oct.31. Corn harvest progress climbed to 78 percent as of Oct. 30, up 13 points from the previous week. This compares to 90 percent a year ago and 67 percent for the 10-year average. Because of rain and even snow in the eastern Corn Belt from Indiana and Michigan to Ohio and Pennsylvania, harvest is lagging 1-2 weeks behind normal. USDA reports soybean harvesting progress is at 87 percent complete versus the 10-year average at 83 percent and 95 percent last year. USDA reported the cotton crop harvest at 55 percent complete, up 11 points from the previous week. Winter wheat planting progress increased to 89 percent, up from 82 percent a week ago and compares to 91 percent a year ago and 89 percent for the 10-year average.
