LightSquared claims GPS testing was 'rigged'
LightSquared said the process used to test GPS devices by Air Force Space Command on behalf of the Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Executive Committee was rigged by manufacturers of GPS receivers and government end users to produce bogus results, and revealed details of the testing to document its accusations. Full story.
Third patent infringement lawsuit against Dow
Bayer CropScience filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against Dow AgroSciences based upon DAS's unauthorized use of Bayer patents related to glufosinate-tolerance technology (Liberty Link). Full story. Monsanto: Turn waterhemp into an opportunity
Midwest Extension specialists are telling farmers to watch out for waterhemp in 2012. Full story.
Will U.S. ag bubble pop?
A few economists and agriculture market watchers have started warning the U.S. agriculture industry that the ag/farm bubble may be about ready to burst. Full story.
Precision BioSciences forms new subsidiary
Precision PlantSciences will focus its efforts exclusively on the development and use of Precision’s DNE technology for agricultural applications and will assume full control of Precision BioSciences’ existing agricultural partnerships. Full story.
Valent to build manufacturing plant in Iowa
Valent BioSciences Corp. received a building permit for a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Iowa. Full story. Herbicide labeled for preplant use in rice
BASF's Sharpen herbicide is now approved for preplant burndown in rice. Full story. Arizona firm launches new soil amendment product
World Soil Solutions LLC, a privately-held global agricultural product marketing and distribution firm based in Scottsdale, Ariz., has introduced what it calls a new eco-friendly, technologically-advanced soil amendment product. Full story. EPA hosts forum with state ag officials
Officials from EPA Regions 7 and 8 Friday hosted a meeting with the directors of state agriculture departments of Iowa, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. Full story. Farm bill issues to be dissected at Purdue Ag Forecast
A panel of Purdue University faculty and agricultural leaders will offer their insight Feb. 4 on the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis when they analyze issues that need to be settled when Congress writes the 2012 farm bill. Full story.  BIG PICTURE
By Doane EconomistUSDA's Cattle on Feed report came in about as expected. Placements were 94 percent of year ago, marketings at 98 percent and Jan. 1 cattle on feed at 11.861 million head, 103 percent of a year ago. All were close to average trade expectations. Even so, this marks the largest percentage decline in monthly placements since May 2011. While overall placements were lower, placement of under 600 pound feeders were up 16 percent from a year ago. However, the 6-7 and 7-8 were down 21 percent and 17 percent, respectively. The 800+ category was steady with a year ago.
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Planting date has little effect on N uptake
Tool helps show U.S. soy’s sustainability
U.S. soybean farmers now have an updated tool that can meet the needs of some customers who want proof U.S. soy has been sustainably produced. Full story.
For more, visit the Soybean Resource Center.
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New Formula Makes VAULT® HP plus INTEGRAL® More Treater-Friendly
VAULT® HP plus INTEGRAL® soybean seed-treatment system now offers seed treaters even more flexibility and benefits for their 2012 seed treatment programs. For 2012, the VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL system features a new enhancer/extender formulation that helps increase the on-seed survival time of rhizobia when used with the most popular fungicide and insecticide treatments.
Compared to treatments measured last year, the formulation increases the days of on-seed survival by an average 20-plus percent versus the previous formulation.
The new formulation also helps reduce bridging/clumping issues sometimes experienced with seed treatment. Seed bridging or clumping during treatment depends on numerous factors, including the total volume of treatment slurry applied, treatment equipment calibrations, temperature and humidity conditions, and the total volume of seed moving through the treating equipment during a specific time period.
The triple BioStacked® VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL system pairs a patented biological performance enhancer and a fresh high-count rhizobia inoculant with INTEGRAL biological fungicide. These components work together to deliver improved nitrogen fixation; help extend protection from key soil-borne diseases; and enhance root vigor, nodulation and nutrient uptake.
An industry-leading ultra-low application rate of 2.0 fl oz/CWT of seed, fresh high counts of rhizobia and improved treater-friendly application make VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL the right choice for every soybean grower ... and a profitable business choice for soybean treaters this treatment season.
Learn more about the VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL soybean seed treatment and its performance at www.VAULTHP.com or call 1-800-892-2013.
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Acting ethically is the only option
When the choice is to feed your family or break the rules, your decision isn’t tough. Who could blame Jean Valjean in Les Miserables for his choice to feed his family? We even applaud Robin Hood for stealing. But when you are the boss and you have to decide whether to fire employees or fudge numbers so you can keep them on board, the decision might be more difficult. Full story.
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Update on Southern Plains winter wheat conditions
An overview of the status of the current winter wheat crop is examined by experts at Doane Advisory Services. Full story.
For more, visit the Wheat Resource Center.
What is to blame for the recent collapse of corn prices?
The grain markets were rising from mid-December until the USDA’s Final 2011 Crop Production Report, Supply Demand Report, and Quarterly Grain Stocks Report, which were all released on Jan. 12. Full story.
For more, visit the Corn Resource Center.
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