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Ag Chem Security Credit expires on Dec. 31
This is a reminder to make sure ag retailers file the Agricultural Chemicals Security Credit form this quarter, before this credit expires next week on Dec. 31. Full story.
Got resistant weeds? Microwave them
Australian researchers are taking an innovative approach to dealing with herbicide-resistant weeds. Full story. What do precipitation deficits bell us about next summer?
Researchers ask if there is any historical relationship between precipitation levels experienced in one year and precipitation levels the following summer. This issue is investigated using historical precipitation data over 1895-2012 for Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Nebraska. Full story.
Valent BioSciences acquires Pace International
Valent BioSciences Corp., a biorational product development company for agriculture, public health, and forestry worldwide, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pace International LLC. Full story.
Growmark system to acquire Meier Oil Products, Manito Transit
Growmark Inc., Bloomington, Ill., announced an agreement has been reached to acquire Meier Oil Products, Inc., and Manito Transit. Full story.
Rain Bird acquires ClimateMinder
Rain Bird has acquired ClimateMinder, a Glendale, Calif.-based company that creates products that growers can use to improve yields and reduce labor while reducing water and nutrient costs. Full story. NCGA names National Corn Yield Contest winners for 2012
The National Corn Yield Contest is in its 48th year and remains NCGA’s most popular program for members. With 8,262 entries, the 2012 NCGA National Corn Yield Contest neared the participation record set last year of 8,425 entries. Full story. Risk management at forefront in 2013
One thing is certain for corn farmers in 2013, and that is the importance of risk management amid extreme uncertainty in yields and revenues, Purdue agricultural economist Chris Hurt says. Full story. Ag’s appetite for mobile information grows
Syngenta recently relaunched the mobile version of its FarmAssist website to provide a better user experience that allows visitors to navigate through information more easily. Full story. Ohio State offers Certified Crop Adviser exam prep
People planning to take the Certified Crop Adviser exam can gain testing insight through a two-day CCA exam preparation session taught by members of Ohio State University Extension’s Agronomic Crops Team. Full story.  BIG PICTURE
By Doane EconomistThe Argentine Agriculture Ministry lowered its estimate for corn plantings this year to 4.575 million hectares. The revised estimate is down about 100,000 hectares from the November and nearly 400,000 hectares below the pre-planting estimate and well below 2011/12 acreage at 5 million hectares. The Agriculture Ministry also estimated corn planting progress at 74 percent vs. 83 percent a year ago. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange, however, estimates that 67 percent of commercial-use acres have been planted, down from 75 percent planted a year ago. Based on the plantings figure, Doane estimates harvested acreage at 3.43 million hectares.
Crop Fertility Resource Center
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Nitrogen management for Southeast potato production
Excessive N fertilizer applied at or before tuberization can extend the vegetative growth period and delay tuber development, resulting in a lower yield. Too much N applied later in the season can delay maturity of the tubers, reducing yield and adversely affecting tuber quality and skin set. Full story.
For more, visit the Crop Fertility Resource Center.
Soybean cyst nematode reproduction high in 2012
In 2012, there were 10-fold or greater increases in SCN numbers on resistant soybeans and 25- to 30-fold or greater increases on susceptible soybeans in the variety trial experiments. Full story.
For more, visit the Soybean Resource Center.
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VAULT® HP plus INTEGRAL® Delivers ROI
Smart soybean producers look to you for solid recommendations as they finalize their 2013 crop strategy.
Recommend the VAULT® HP plus INTEGRAL® soybean seed treatment system to help your growers discover more soybean yield potential and maximize their return on investment.
At $14/bushel, soybeans treated with VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL® returned an extra $56/acre in income (4.0 bushels/A yield advantage) versus non-inoculated soybeans on average, across 2010 and 2011 independent field trials. That's more than an 11-1 return on investment using average treatment costs
Why is recommending an inoculant important? Because top-yielding soybeans need nitrogen. More than 300 pounds of nitrogen is required to produce 60+ bushel yields, so having an abundance of active nitrogen-fixing root nodules is crucial. Maximize yield potential for your customers and include VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL as part of your complete seed treatment program recommendation.
The triple BioStacked® VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL system pairs a patented biological performance enhancer and a fresh high-count rhizobia inoculant with INTEGRAL biological fungicide. These components work together to deliver improved nitrogen fixation; help extend protection from key soil-borne diseases; and enhance root vigor, nodulation and nutrient uptake.
An industry-leading ultra-low application rate of 2.0 fl oz./CWT of seed, fresh high counts of rhizobia and improved treater-friendly application make the VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL system the right choice for every soybean grower.
Learn more about VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL and its performance at VAULTHP.com or call 1-800-892-2013.
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Ways to manage high and low performers
People who invest their money wisely spend more time focusing on the investments with the greatest chance of turning out to be winners. Do you do the same when managing the performance of your employees? If you are like most managers, sadly the answer is that you get caught up spending too much time with low performers who have a fair chance of being acceptable, but not stars. Full story.
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Snow can provide benefits to wheat crop
Much-anticipated snow this winter will bring many benefits to the struggling wheat crop, said Jim Shroyer, K-State Research and Extension crop production specialist. Full story.
For more, visit the Wheat Resource Center.
New corn herbicides receive federal registration
Four new herbicide products containing the new active ingredient pyroxasulfone have received federal registration and will be available for use on corn this spring in Kansas. Full story.
For more, visit the Corn Resource Center.
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