Anti-biotech groups to challenge 2,4-D corn trait
Two well-known anti-biotechnology groups have begun a campaign to prevent the approval of Dow AgroSciences’ corn trait that is designed to withstand applications of 2,4-D herbicide. Full story.
Crop input costs will be higher in 2012
The outlook was succinctly announced to a room full of growers earlier this month in Prairie County, Ark., by Scott Stiles, Extension economist for the University of Arkansas. Full story. Purdue: Dead bees contained toxic insecticide
Analyses of bees found dead in and around hives from several apiaries over two years in Indiana showed the presence of neonicotinoid insecticides, which are commonly used to coat corn and soybean seeds before planting. Full story.
Record 2011 profits in agriculture could stumble in 2012
Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, U.S. agriculture last year stood as a shining example of growth. Full story.
Are China and India influencing potash pricing?
More than one report has the fertilizer industry preparing for a year when China reduces its potash imports, which would reverse a three-year increase in potash imports. Full story.
Ag and food legal update conference scheduled
The Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City will be holding its annual Ag Food Legal Update with Shook, Hardy & Bacon on Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo. Full story. EPA committee completes report on ag issues
The report offers recommendations on the most effective approaches for dealing with water quality issues related to agricultural production and improving water quality across the United States. Full story. Ag must embrace collaboration, sustainability
Grain companies and other agri-businesses must embrace science, collaboration and sustainable practices to strengthen food security and meet global challenges, such as rapidly changing food demands, world hunger and more, an expert on international agricultural production said. Full story. Beck's Hybrids to expand research program
Beck's Hybrids opened its new research building, which will allow for more breeding and testing research for seed technologies. Full story. AgReliant Genetics expands research in Iowa
AgReliant Genetics is expanding its research efforts in Iowa by adding a 15,000 square foot early and late breeding program facility that aligns with the company’s business growth in the Western Corn Belt. Full story.  BIG PICTURE
By Doane EconomistUSDA suspends weekly Crop Progress Reports at the end of November each year and they don't resume until April. However, individual state divisions of NASS put out monthly updates beginning in January and Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, the key producing states for hard red winter wheat, have recently released them. We ended last fall with 52 percent of winter wheat overall rated "good-to-excellent" and just 13 percent rated "poor-to-very poor." That was a bit better than the fall of 2010 when 47 percent of the 2011 crop just entering dormancy was rated "good-to-excellent" and 17 percent was rated "poor-to-very poor."
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Sulfur of growing importance to crops
Many new reports, including research from the University of Illinois, Kansas State University and the University of Minnesota, are showing Cornbelt crops and soils are S deficient. Full story.
For more, visit the Crop Fertility Resource Center.
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Avoiding merger pitfalls: Seven tips
Given the huge financial risks involved in M&As, it is important to find ways to improve the odds. One root cause of failed mergers is top leaders focusing too much energy on the mechanical and financial aspects of the consolidation and not enough on the cultural integration. Full story.
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Winter weather prompts wheat price volatility
Evaluation of foliar fungicides on corn in 2011
The effect of foliar fungicides applied on foliar disease, stalk rot impacting yield of corn were evaluated during the 2011 growing season at six locations in Iowa. Full story.
For more, visit the Corn Resource Center.
Soil-applied residual herbicide options for soybeans
In developing an alternative to the exclusive use of postemergence glyphosate treatments on Roundup Ready soybeans, it is useful to know what weeds or grasses are being targeted. Full story.
For more, visit the Soybean Resource Center.
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