Based on multiple field reports in 2011, it is believed that there may be many kochia populations in western Nebraska that are resistant to glyphosate.
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Transforming ag waste into urea fertilizer
Utilizing patent-pending technology, BioNitrogen Corp. can convert biomass waste into high-nitrogen content, urea fertilizer.
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Poultry litter biochar may have fertilizer value
Potential benefits of biochar made from organic material such as wood, plant material and manure are being investigated by agricultural scientists, including David Longer, professor of crop, soil and environmental sciences in the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
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USDA: New long-term ag projections
The USDA will release new 10-year agricultural projections Feb. 13.
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NAICC sponsors Focus on Precision event
The National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants and the Wisconsin Association of Professional Agricultural Consultants announced they are sponsoring "Focus on Precision," a two-day event Feb. 28-29, in Madison, Wis.
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Leaving profit on the table by not pushing yield?
A recent survey by BASF shows that 83 percent of corn and soybean growers, primarily located in the Midwest, agreed that preventative fungicide application is necessary.
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New alternative energy source identified
A new University of Illinois study shows Miscanthus x giganteus (M. x giganteus) is a strong contender in the race to find the next source of ethanol if appropriate growing conditions are identified.
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Higher corn yields to boost ethanol
The United States is headed for a corn output boom over the years ahead that will increase supplies available for ethanol production, the head of an industry chamber said this week.
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17 new products for drought-stressed environments
Pioneer Hi-Bred is releasing 17 new Pioneer brand Optimum AQUAmax hybrids in the 96- to 116-day comparative relative maturities for drought-stressed environments.
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BIG PICTURE
By Doane EconomistExtreme dryness during December and early January has caused irreversible damage to Argentina’s corn crop. Rainfall during the past two weeks has helped stabilize the crop, but production estimates out this week from several sources, both private and public, point to production from 18 million to 23 million metric tons with the average from 20 million to 21 million. This compares to 22.5 million metric tons a year ago and early estimates for the current crop at 29 million to 30 million. Lower Argentine production will reduce exportable supplies and shift demand to the U.S. for an already limited supply of corn. The corn market senses this and has recovered most of the losses associated with USDA reports earlier this month. The corn market will remain sensitive to the weather developments in Argentina and southern Brazil for the next several weeks. Timely rainfall is needed to preserve remaining production potential.
