Early spring leads to early planting questions
The early spring in many parts of the country has corn growers considering whether now is the time to plant. Full story.
Congress told no more cutting ag research
Wheat farmers, researchers, millers and bakers were in Washington, D.C., Tuesday and Wednesday to deliver a simple message to Members of Congress: there is no more to cut from federal funding for agriculture research. Full story.
Organic groups file appeal in Monsanto ruling
In Federal District Court in Manhattan, family farmers filed their Notice of Appeal to Judge Naomi Buchwald's Feb. 24 ruling dismissing Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association et al v. Monsanto. Full story.
Farm banks increased ag loans, added jobs in 2011
The banking industry continues to be the major source of agricultural credit, providing more than half of all outstanding farm loans, according to the American Bankers Association's annual Farm Bank Performance Report. Full story.
New plant growth regulator registered for cereals
Syngenta announced registration of Palisade 2EC plant growth regulator for use on cereal crops. Full story. Burrus to distribute Catalyst brand for Syngenta
Syngenta announced the launch of Catalyst, a new seed brand that gives growers an additional opportunity to purchase hybrids containing Syngenta germplasm and Agrisure trait technology from their local seed company sales representative. Full story. Green Leaf to distribute Lechler products
Lechler Agricultural Division named Green Leaf Inc. of Fontanet, Ind., as its exclusive sales and distribution agent for North America, effective April 1. Full story. Improving inland waterways system remains crucial
Investment in the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Waterways has not kept pace with the needs of the transportation sector. Full story.Syngenta shares new cereals strategy
Syngenta intends to transform cereals production worldwide by creating innovative solutions that set unprecedented standards for yield, quality and sustainability. Full story.
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Calculating when to use manure, fertilizer
There is a preconceived notion that a farmer will only use one of these sources to supplement nutrients supplied by soils. However, these sources can be used in combinations very successfully. Full story.
For more, visit the Crop Fertility Resource Center.
Managing soil pH for optimal soybean production
Soybeans will generally perform well at soil pH levels between 6.0 and 7.0. However, the optimal range is between 6.3 and 6.5 as this range maximizes nutrient availability and biological nitrogen fixation while minimizing soybean cyst nematode (SCN) population growth. Full story.
For more, visit the Soybean Resource Center.
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Eight ways to create a powerful organizational community
Do you work in an organization where you feel included, empowered and supported by your peers and superiors? Do you believe in the organization’s vision and understand your role in achieving that vision? Full story.
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Bird cherry-oat aphids and greenbugs on wheat
Bird cherry-oat aphids and greenbugs have been found on wheat fields in Kansas recently. Spraying now may be justified if numbers are high enough to prevent any further direct injury caused by these insects. Full story.
For more, visit the Wheat Resource Center.
'Early' early-spring weed management
Winter annuals in no-till fields will likely accumulate much more biomass prior to planting than normal and therefore use more soil moisture, tie up more nutrients and potentially interfere with planting and crop establishment. Full story.
For more, visit the Corn Resource Center.
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