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Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012
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Wal-Mart joins agriculture sustainability group
The world's largest retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has joined an alliance of other Fortune 500 companies, including Cargill and Kellogg Co, seeking to make agriculture more sustainable. Full story.
Agriculture, the Fed has been watching you
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors is expected to have its finger on the pulse of the economy, but how about on the pulse of agriculture, and its part of the U.S. economy? Full story. Purdue offers publication for pesticide users
A new Purdue Extension publication is designed to remind producers about the basics of measuring pesticides correctly for their operations. Full story.
Agricultural Chemicals Security Credit expires soon
The Agricultural Retailers Association reminds retailers to make sure they file for the Agricultural Chemicals Security Credit this quarter, before this credit expires on Dec. 31. Full story.
El Niño to be short and weak
El Niño weather conditions, which can bring droughts to parts of Asia and affect crops, have emerged but will likely be weak and short lived, New Zealand scientists said on Tuesday. Full story.
Dow AgroSciences expands relationship with DPI
Dow AgroSciences announced that it has entered into a new research collaboration with the Victoria Department of Primary Industries to develop novel plant genetics tools designed to increase crop performance for the benefit of farmers in Australia and around the world. Full story. Ag Leader adds Intellislope to its Integra display
Intellislope allows growers to survey the field and plan tile line location, grade and depth without the use of surveying lasers and equipment. Full story. Belief in mixing corn hybrids in a field
Does mixing corn hybrids in the same field have any advantage? Fred Below, University of Illinois professor researching how to achieve 300 bushel per acre average yields, said, “I hate 100 acres of the same hybrid in a field.” Full story. Use long-term trends as 2013 planning guide
Many producers use the past season as a guide for planning for the next one, but that isn’t the best policy for growers who want to get the most from each acre, says a DuPont Pioneer crop production expert. Full story. USDA forecasts record high farm income for 2012
USDA updated the farm income data and forecast the last week of August, and the new data show that income in 2011 was much higher than previously expected and that income in 2012 will be even higher. Full story.  BIG PICTURE
By Doane EconomistUSDA reported final rice stocks for 2011/12 on Monday, Aug. 27. Stocks are as of Aug. 1. Stocks exceeded the USDA forecast by 7.6 million cwt. Rough rice totaled 35.962 million cwt. Milled rice totaled 3.578 million cwt. In the USDA s/d report, USDA reports the equivalent of all rough. That converts the 3.578 million to 5.11 million. Total rice ending stocks for 2011/12 are 41.1 million (5.11 million plus 35.962 million). The significance is that 41.1 million cwt exceed the August USDA forecast at 33.5 million by 7.6 million cwt. Those stocks will boost rice supplies for 2012/13 by that amount and would increase the 2012/13 carryout forecast from the August projection of 28.4 million to 36.0 million. The latter estimate is not tight.
Crop Fertility Resource Center
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P & K and pH management issues following drought
Dry conditions and low yields will significantly reduce phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) removal with crop harvest, and may also affect soil test P, K and pH results, complicating test interpretations. Full story.
For more, visit the Crop Fertility Resource Center.
Late August rains and soybean yield potential
The rain that fell over parts of Kansas on August 24-26 could help the soybean crops in those areas where it rained. The extent of any potential yield increase will depend on the stage of development the soybeans were in and the overall plant health of the crop at the time of the rain. Full story.
For more, visit the Soybean Resource Center.
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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.
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.
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Create a mindset for success
It’s 2 a.m on a Saturday morning. You awake in a panic. Your body is pulsing with electric jolts and your mind is racing uncontrollably! It is at this quiet, undisturbed hour of the early morning that it hits you: am I where I want to be in life? Did I meet my professional and personal goals? You close your eyes and the image of who you imaged yourself to be is vivid again. This image is so powerful that you awaken the next morning energized, ready to make this dream a reality! How do you continue to achieve your life goals? What is needed to create a mindset for success? Full story.
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Soil water and winter wheat prospects
A full soil profile at planting time is not required for a decent wheat crop. However, increased available soil water at planting does improve greatly the odds of getting a good wheat crop. Full story.
For more, visit the Wheat Resource Center.
Black mold on corn
There have been several reports of a black mold covering the leaves and stalks of corn plants across Iowa. Full story.
For more, visit the Corn Resource Center.
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