Survey shows higher weed resistance concern
More than 80 percent of U.S. farmers said they believe the glyphosate-tolerant crop system will lose effectiveness by the year 2022, according to an annual, independent research study. Full story.
Corn demand is fueling fertilizer pricing
Despite fertilizer production curtailments earlier this year, fertilizer prices have remained high while corn production costs have dropped. Many are asking why. It appears that the drive to plant more corn this year is pushing prices up. Full story. Syngenta to commercialize Novozymes' Jumpstart
Syngenta and Novozymes announced a global agreement under which Syngenta will work with Novozymes to commercialize the Novozymes technology JumpStart, a seed-applied biological that increases phosphate solubility in the soil. Full story.
Challenges facing small banks lending to ag
Despite continued bank consolidation, small banks remain important lenders to agriculture. Full story.
House bill would halt expansion of water regs
Legislation was introduced in the House Friday to halt the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers’ attempts to expand federal power under the Clean Water Act and extend the government’s regulatory reach to every ditch, puddle and pond in the country. Full story.
Weed science odds and ends
"It's a bit challenging to write a single article that encompasses the possible weed management scenarios of a cropping season that currently ranges from emerged corn up to the five-leaf stage, with many fields not yet planted," said associate professor of weed science Aaron Hager. Here are a few items that might be of interest to weed management practitioners. Full story. Medical exams needed for interstate truckers
The U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced a new rule that will go into effect in June 2014 requiring interstate truckers and bus drivers to pass a DOT certified medical examination in order to maintain their commercial driver’s license and legally drive a commercial motor vehicle. Full story. Syngenta demonstrates success
Syngenta spent two days to show North America employees, ag retailers, distributors, media and special guests what the company is accomplishing in integrating its full agricultural operations worldwide. Additionally, Syngenta managers explained new products and the pipeline of global successes. Full story. Researchers develop in-field aflatoxin approach
Scientists at Mississippi State University’s Delta Research and Extension Center are researching new ways to reduce aflatoxin in infected corn. Full story.  BIG PICTURE
By Doane EconomistAccording to the China National Grain and Oils Information Center (CNGIOC), China will import around 29 million metric tons of soybeans in the first half of the year. This would be up 25 percent from the same time period last year. Strong demand from animal feed producers is expected to drive the demand. Chinese crushers have bought enough soybeans to last until June, and they are now looking for cargoes from July to October, the China National Grain and Oils Information Center (CNGOIC) said.
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Stronger fertilizer demand projected through 2012
Although several fertilizer producers saw lower first-quarter profits due to lower than expected demand, the producers expect fertilizer demand to strengthen throughout 2012. Full story.
For more, visit the Crop Fertility Resource Center.
Scout early emerging soybeans for bean leaf beetles
Because they move to soybean fields so soon after seedling emergence, early-planted fields will usually have more beetles and suffer the most injury, particularly if they are the only beans up and available for the beetles to move into. Full story.
For more, visit the Soybean Resource Center.
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8 "be-attitudes" of holding people accountable
A frequent refrain of top managers is "we need to do a better job of holding people accountable." Accountability seems to be the mantra for organizational get-well programs these days. One can agree with this in part, and yet there is an aspect of accountability that feels like a cop-out. Full story.
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Timing critical to treating stripe rust in wheat
The spray window for producers to decide if they are going to use a fungicide to prevent disease development on wheat flag leaves is occurring right now instead of in May, when it more typically occurs. Full story.
For more, visit the Wheat Resource Center.
Sampling for corn nematodes
Although there is increasing interest in nematodes as potential yield-limiting factors, the threat these pose varies greatly from one field to the next. The only way to determine whether nematodes may be affecting yield is to sample for nematodes. Full story.
For more, visit the Corn Resource Center.
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