Missouri 'soybean king' success researched
If there is a Babe Ruth of soybean production, it would be Kip Cullers. At a time when the Arkansas state average yield in 2011 was 38 bushels per acre, Cullers, of Stark City, Mo., consistently knocks yield numbers out of the double digits and well past the century mark in the smallish, minimum-two-acre test plots outlined by contest rules. Full story.
Ag groups applaud EPA restriction on NNC
The Fertilizer Institute, Agricultural Retailers Association, Farm Bureau and other ag groups applauded a judgment issued Feb. 18 restricting the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to impose numeric nutrient criteria in the state of Florida. Full story. Mosaic forecasts lower potash demand in 2012
At an analyst day with investors, Mosaic Company Chief Financial Officer Larry Stranghoener said the company was projecting that potash fertilizer demand would be down slightly in 2012 compared with 2011. Full story.
Multiple mode-of-action resistance
Weeds resistant to individual families of chemistry are commonplace and have been for more than 20 years, but how can farmers best manage the challenge when a weed is resistant to more than one herbicide? Full story.
Makhteshim Agan signs agreement with NRGENE
According to the agreement, MAI will become a strategic investor in NRGENE, an Israeli developer of software-based genetic tools, and the companies will collaborate on technology development project. Full story. New PowerFlex HL herbicide protects more acres
This spring, winter wheat growers will be able to control weeds while using less product with new PowerFlex HL herbicide. Full story. PotashCorp extends plant shutdowns
PotashCorp announced continuing shutdowns at two plants that will last through March. Full story. CLA moves to dismiss ESA 'mega' lawsuit
CropLife America joined by additional intervenors, moved to dismiss the Center for Biological Diversity and Pesticide Action Network North America v. Environmental Protection Agency lawsuit Full story.  BIG PICTURE
By Doane EconomistThe USDA's latest Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade report showed that fiscal 2012 agricultural exports are forecast at $131 billion, down $1 billion from the November forecast and $6.4 billion below fiscal 2011. Compared to last year, grain and feed exports are forecast down $3.9 billion with wheat, corn, rice, and feeds all lowered, due to competition especially from the Black Sea region. Oilseed and product exports are down $4.2 billion, mostly due to strong early-season shipments from South America. Cotton exports are forecast down $2.7 billion due to lower U.S. supplies and falling prices. The forecast for livestock, poultry and dairy is up $1.9 billion. The fiscal 2012 import projection is raised to $106.5 billion.
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Pushing for 300-bushel corn yields
Research completed during the last three years shows that a new systems approach to high-yield corn production management significantly out-produced conventional production systems. Full story.
For more, visit the Crop Fertility Resource Center.
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Pretty sure isn't sure, now is it?
Mother Nature tends to throw curveballs from time to time.
Just when a grower thinks he has clear skies to spray for weeds, storm clouds converge out of nowhere. Application windows this unpredictable call for the flexibility of SureStart® herbicide from Dow AgroSciences.
When you recommend SureStart, you're recommending a product that can be sprayed anytime from preplant to postemergence. And it works with three modes of action to perform under heavy weed pressure.
There are no sure things in farming. But it doesn't get much closer than SureStart.
Learn more about the benefits of SureStart herbicide at SureStart.com.
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Not all team members are equal
Do you have an idea to improve your organization or department that you want upper management to adopt? Do you need to close a sale? In situations like these, you are the underdog. It’s a given that it takes a team or coalition of people to effect change. We even see this tactic at play in reality shows where contestants are pitted against each other, where it’s usually portrayed as a dastardly tactic. However, you should consider this tactic to move your request or cause up the corporate ladder. Full story.
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The historic pattern of U.S. winter wheat yields
The U.S. average winter wheat yield was below trend value in 2011. Market sentiment favors a return to trend yield in 2012. Full story.
For more, visit the Wheat Resource Center.
Corn market could be vulnerable to supply jump
High corn prices have been supported by a combination strong export demand, lower yields and climbing corn-based ethanol use, but U.S. Department of Agriculture economist Ed Allen said times may be changing. Full story.
For more, visit the Corn Resource Center.
Soybean seed quality discussed in latest Webcast
The latest Focus on Soybean Webcast presentation, titled “Preserving Soybean Seed Quality” by Professor John Rupe, a plant pathologist at the University of Arkansas, will help consultants, growers, and other practitioners understand and manage soybean seed quality. Full story.
For more, visit the Soybean Resource Center.
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