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Monday, Aug. 6, 2012
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$1 billion award to Monsanto against DuPont
A federal court jury found that DuPont and DuPont Pioneer infringed on Monsanto Company’s patented Roundup Ready seed technology as it developed and introduced its DuPont Optimum GAT seed technology. The U.S. District Court jury awarded damages of $1 billion to Monsanto. Full story.
New report’s world ag outlook is bleak
Highlights from a new report indicate that the world is about five years into a chronic global food crisis that is not expected to abate for many decades. Full story. Researchers examine farmland value data for accuracy
The financial health of U.S. agriculture can often be directly assessed by reviewing the latest farmland value data reports. However, different sources can offer their own distinct benefits and insights. Full story.
Confidence in drought-tolerant corn performance
Syngenta has confidence in its Agrisure Artesian drought-tolerant hybrids outperforming standard hybrids and other drought-tolerant hybrids on the market, according to Wayne Fithian, Syngenta technical product lead for Agrisure Artesian technology. Full story.
New research partnership to increase wheat yield
Bayer CropScience, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and the Australian Grains Research and Development Corporation have formed a partnership to increase yield in wheat. Full story.
Estimating yield losses in drought-damaged corn
A continuation of high temperatures will promote rapid grain drydown and the potential for an early harvest. In upcoming weeks, corn growers with drought damaged fields may want to estimate grain yields prior to harvest in order to help with marketing and harvest plans. Full story. Bill to show government payments to activists
The U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Cynthia Lummis’ (R-Wyo.) amendment to the Equal Access to Justice Act, legislation passed in 1980 to reimburse individuals who otherwise could not afford to legally pursue claims against the government. Full story. New Hazardous Materials Safety Permit brochure
A new brochure from the U.S. Department of Transportation reflects the latest changes to the Hazardous Materials Safety Permit program brought about by the June 27 Federal Register notice that amended certain administrative procedures relevant to the program, reported the Agricultural Retailers Association. Full story. Purdue offers strategic decision-making class
This three day management education seminar focuses on introducing and illustrating tools to analyze company problems within the participants' industry. Full story.
Crop Fertility Resource Center
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Nutrient management related to dry soil conditions
Dry soils have resulted in a high incidence of potassium (K) deficiency symptoms in both corn and soybean. Potassium deficiency occurs with low levels of soil test K. Full story.
For more, visit the Crop Fertility Resource Center.
Stinkbugs continue to plague soybeans across the U.S.
MAGIE 2012 - Featured Products
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Case IH
At MAGIE 2012, Case IH (Booth 600) is featuring two pieces of application equipment — the Case IH Patriot 4430 sprayer and Titan 30 Series floaters. Case IH Patriot sprayers are known for productivity-enhancing features, and the Patriot 4430 sprayer raises that bar. With the cab-forward/rear-engine design, soil compaction is minimized. Read more.
Case IH
The enhanced performance and efficiency of the Case IH Titan 30 Series floaters allows operators to cover more acres with less fuel. The Titan 30 Series floaters also feature an industry-leading cab design with accurate precision controls to help producers maximize inputs. Read more.
For more, visit the MAGIE 2012 Product Showcase.
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Soybean Field Stress Impacts Nitrogen Fixation
Weather, soil and growing season conditions not only impact the soybean plant, but also the rhizobia soybean plants depend on to produce the critically important nitrogen needed for maximum yield potential. Take time to evaluate customers' soybean fields this summer to demonstrate why applying VAULT® HP plus INTEGRAL® is a best management practice that's the right choice for every soybean acre.
Stress from high temperatures and soil moisture conditions can adversely affect not only the plant, but the rhizobia — reducing the effectiveness of the nitrogen-fixation process. Using a multi-component inoculant like VAULT HP plus Integral can help ensure soybeans have more vigorous roots, better nodule development, increased nitrogen-fixation capability, enhanced nutrient uptake and extended protection from key soil-borne diseases.
If plants appear pale green in color, there may have been too few rhizobia present to cause adequate nodule development and supply needed nitrogen. Check the root nodulation and the inside of nodules to see if they are pink to bright red in color (actively fixing nitrogen).
The best way to know for certain and guarantee you have sufficient numbers of high nitrogen-fixing rhizobia is to inoculate soybean seed each year. Whether soil conditions are cool, wet, hot or dry, maximizing nitrogen-fixation is the key to unlocking a soybean plant's yield potential. Applying triple BioStacked® VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL is a best management practice that's the right choice for every soybean acre ... every season.
Visit VAULTHP.com to learn more about VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL and its performance, or call 1-800-892-2013.
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Great leadership starts with leading an organization of one
All leadership begins with “self-leadership.” Before any leader can aspire to lead a thriving enterprise they must first master leading an organization of one. Full story.
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Partners to develop nitrogen use efficiency in wheat
Plant Sensory Systems, LLC (PSS) announced that PSS and Bayer CropScience have signed an exclusive license agreement in the field of improving nitrogen use efficiency and stress tolerance in wheat. Full story.
For more, visit the Wheat Resource Center.
Aspergillus ear rot and aflatoxin production
Not surprisingly, the hot dry conditions we have been experiencing across the Corn Belt have many farmers and the grain industry concerned about aflatoxin, a potent mycotoxin that is produced by the fungal pathogen that causes Aspergillus ear rot. Full story.
For more, visit the Corn Resource Center.
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