Mosaic to cut back potash production
The Mosaic Company announced a reduction of up to 20 percent in planned potash production from February through May. Full story.
13 farm groups issue farm bill statement
Most of the nation’s commodity farm organizations issued a joint statement Thursday after two days of discussing ways to influence the passage of a new farm bill. Full story. Crop consultant foundation awards scholarship
As a demonstration of commitment to the crop consulting industry, a foundation awarded the 2011 Richard L. Jensen Memorial Scholarship. Full story.
Atrazine presentations in Hawaii at WSS meeting
Findings from three studies on atrazine’s economic and environmental benefits will be among presentations at the Weed Science Society Annual Meeting Feb. 6-9 in Waikoloa, Hawaii. Full story.
Collaboration aims for soybean rust resistance
DuPont and Evogene Ltd. announced a multi-year collaboration to improve resistance to soybean rust, one of the most devastating fungal diseases in soybean. Full story.
AgGateway provides updates on its projects
AgGateway provided an update recently on a number of projects it has initiated including Seed Connectivity-II Project, Tonnage Reporting Project, Crop Protection Canada Connectivity Project, guidelines harmonization, formatting consistently and CNC-II. Full story. Corn gene helps fight multiple leaf diseases
A specific gene in corn seems to confer resistance to three important leaf diseases, according to USDA scientists and their university colleagues. Full story. Irrigation causing declines in High Plains Aquifer
Groundwater withdrawals for crop irrigation have increased to more than 16 million acre-feet per year in the High Plains Aquifer, according to a recent U.S. Geological Survey study. Full story. Combat herbicide-resistant barnyardgrass
Although there are seven known barnyardgrass populations that have some resistance to ALS herbicides in Arkansas, not all of these populations are resistant to the same herbicides. Full story.  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.
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New 4R nutrient stewardship program
Budworms may cause green bean syndrome in soybeans
Green bean syndrome — in which soybean plant maturity is significantly delayed and uneven — is not caused by a disease pathogen, according to research by University of Arkansas. 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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I’m OK — You’re not OK
When people vent about problem individuals at work or at home, one fact becomes obvious. Most individuals have a long list of things that other people must do to improve but a short list of things they need to change in their own behavior. Full story.
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Idaho wheat breeder tackles stripe rust and more
Breeding resistance to stripe rust and a drought tolerance in varieties that maintain the high protein so highly prized in hard white wheat is the goal of one University of Idaho wheat breeder. Full story.
For more, visit the Wheat Resource Center.
Will 2012 corn yield be above or below trend line?
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