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EPA reviews corn rootworm resistance to Cry3Bb1
The EPA has released its IRM Team’s scientific conclusions on the status of corn rootworm resistance to the Cry3Bb1 toxin in certain parts of the Corn Belt. Full story.
Don’t expect drought to end anytime soon
The current drought impacting more than 60 percent of the United States, which crippled many crops last summer, is not expected to ease anytime soon, said Dave Relihan, chief meteorologist, WIBW Radio, who spoke Wednesday at the Kansas Commodity Classic in Manhattan, Kan. Full story. Monsanto files brief in Bowman v. Monsanto
Monsanto filed its brief last week with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Bowman v. Monsanto. The brief highlights the crucial role that patent protection plays in fostering and protecting U.S. innovation. Full story.
Rentech Nitrogen increases urea capacity
Rentech Nitrogen Partners L.P. announced that it has completed its previously announced capacity expansion project to increase urea production by 21,900 tons, or 15 percent, at its nitrogen fertilizer facility in East Dubuque, Ill. Full story.
NRDC releases map showing 2012 weather records
In 2012, there were at least 3,527 monthly weather records for heat, rain and snow broken by extreme weather events that hit communities throughout the U.S., according to an updated interactive extreme weather mapping tool and year-end review released by the Natural Resources Defense Council. Full story.
The future of weed control
In integrated weed management, farmers employ a diversity of weed-killing techniques, but diversification isn’t the same as true integration, cautions a University of Nebraska-Lincoln weed ecologist. Full story. Register for ARA Crisis Management & Media Training Program
ARA has developed a new Crisis Management & Media Training program to help agricultural retailers address handling a crisis at their operation. Registration is now open for the event. Full story. FWS proud of endangered species act enforcement
One of the most cussed and discussed acts in the history of government agency empowerment is 40 years old. This year is the 40th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. Full story. Syngenta releases e-licensing platform
Syngenta launched an e-licensing platform to provide plant breeders and research institutes around the world with quick and easy access to patented native traits from its commercial vegetable varieties. Full story. Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth: Concepts for control
What will your weed control program be for 2013 soybeans? My Dad would say, “You and a weed hook.” Full story.  BIG PICTURE
By Doane EconomistWeekly corn export sales improved from the recent pace, reaching 15.5 million bushels. This is the second highest weekly sales total since the beginning of the marketing on Sept. 1. It’s also the highest in eight weeks. Historically, this is a low number, but compared to sales so far this year, it represents improvement. This is slightly higher than the weekly rate of 13.5 million bushels needed to reach USDA’s forecast for the marketing year at 950 million bushels. Shipments were light though at 9.7 million bushels. Weekly shipments need to average 21 million to reach meet the forecast. Mexico and a sale designated as unknown were the largest destinations. Even if the export forecast is met, it will be the lowest total since 1971/72.
Crop Fertility Resource Center
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Advanced nutrient management course scheduled
The course is open to anyone interested in learning more about managing nutrients on farms and will be held at the University of Missouri Bradford Research Center in Columbia, Mo. Full story.
For more, visit the Crop Fertility Resource Center.
Soybean herbicides for residual control of marestail
The two major components of a marestail management program in no-till soybeans are ensuring that the existing emerged marestail are controlled prior to soybean emergence, and using residual herbicides to control later-emerging marestail for another six to eight weeks after planting. Full story.
For more, visit the Soybean Resource Center.
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“BioStacked technology is an innovation that Becker Underwood has developed,” explains Kurt Seevers, field development leader with Becker Underwood. “We’re putting a combination of biological materials into one product, where they work together as a system to produce bigger, healthier root systems, more vigorous plants and improve yield potential.”
In addition to delivering three-way performance due to its BioStacked Technology, VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL also provides 125+ days-on-seed rhizobia survival with popular fungicide and insecticide packages and a 2.0 fl oz/CWT ultra-low application rate. That’s a powerful combination of benefits that can mean more satisfied customers and better profitability for your seed treatment business.
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Eight ways to be memorable at networking events
There is no point going anywhere if people don’t remember you were there! Networking is an important part of building your business and developing good social contacts. However, if you go to business events and no one remembers you afterward, what was the point in attending? Such contacts only work if you make yourself memorable. Full story.
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Louisiana wheat disease management
In LSU AgCenter tests, rust-infested plots yielded more than 50 percent less than non-infested plots. This demonstrates the need to effectively manage these diseases to optimize profits. Full story.
For more, visit the Wheat Resource Center.
Diseases on corn and soybeans in Kansas
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