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FG72 soybeans resistant to an HPPD herbicide
FG72 soybeans are combining high-yielding elite genetics with a double herbicide-tolerant trait stack developed by MS Technologies in collaboration with Bayer CropScience, it was announced to attendees of the Ag Connect trade show. Full story.
Monsanto acquires select assets of Agradis
Monsanto Company announced it has purchased select assets of Agradis Inc., a privately held company focused on developing sustainable agricultural solutions. Full story. New Ag Leader GPS system offers accuracy and more
The GPS 2500B RTK Base Station is a new GPS system that can be used by farmers or their ag professional assisting them with such tasks as tiling. Full story.
PotashCorp settles antitrust cases in United States
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. announced that it and its wholly owned subsidiary PCS Sales (USA) Inc. have settled eight private antitrust lawsuits, which were filed by direct and indirect purchasers of potash in the United States in U.S. federal courts in 2008, for a total of $43.75 million. Full story.
Cannot be complacent about certification of applicators
Certification and training programs are conducted by states, territories and tribes in accordance with national standards, notes the Weed Science Society of America. All certified applicators are trained in fundamental (core) principles of pesticide use. Full story.
How cover crops can help mitigate climate variability
A Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientist is among a team of 140 researchers at 10 Midwestern universities working on the Climate and Corn-Based Cropping Systems Coordinated Agricultural Project, funded by the USDA. Full story.
Understanding the historical probability of drought
Researchers from Oklahoma State University are working to create a reliable “calendar” of seasonal drought patterns that could help farmers optimize crop production by avoiding days prone to drought. Full story. Hemisphere GPS sells non-ag operations, changes name
Hemisphere GPS Inc. signed and closed a definitive agreement to sell the business assets associated with its non-agricultural operations to the Canadian subsidiary of Beijing UniStrong Science & Technology Co. Ltd. for cash of $14.96 million. Full story. Refuge compliance report shows more compliance
The National Corn Growers Association announced that the enhanced Compliance Assurance Program, which includes on-farm refuge assessments, an online survey and IRM education and awareness, is seeing strong success and an increase in the number of growers planting their corn refuge. Full story. Hypro introduces new SprayIT mobile app
Hypro has introduced a new mobile app that uses application information and provides a customized list of spray tip recommendations. Full story.  BIG PICTURE
By Doane EconomistOver the past two weeks, Doane has posted a general question on the producer section at our website as to their soybean planting expectations for 2013. Among all those responding who are soybean farmers, the majority indicated no change in planting plans. Those numbered 60 percent and that wasn’t a surprise. The point of interest was what would happen on the margin for those who planned changes in 2013. Of the remaining 40 percent, 21 points went to those planning to increase plantings in 2013. Those planning to reduce plantings totaled 19 points. Although the analysis did not go into detail as to the location of producers, the possibility for a net gain in soybean plantings in 2013 is consistent with factors such as the 16 percent increase in soft red winter wheat acres in 2013 that may provide more opportunities for double cropping beans after wheat.
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The role of nitrogen fertilizer in soil pH levels
Acid soils are becoming an important issue in Kansas, even in the western reaches of the state where most people think of high pH as a bigger issue. The primary reason for our soils becoming more acid over time is the use of nitrogen (N) fertilizers containing ammonium-N. Full story.
For more, visit the Crop Fertility Resource Center.
Next generation soybean breeding
The K-State soybean breeding program has teamed up with the spectral analysis lab of Dr. Kevin Price, professor of agronomy, to explore ways to increase the efficiency of the soybean breeding line selection process. Full story.
For more, visit the Soybean Resource Center.
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Fresh Rhizobia Key to Top Soybean Profitability
The rhizobia in your soybean growers' fields may not be the best for optimizing soybean yields and profitability. That's why recommending VAULT HP® plus VAULT HP® plus INTEGRAL® is a smart call.
VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL contains high counts of effective and infective, multi-strain Bradyrhizobium japonicum nitrogen-fixing bacteria that are produced fresh each growing season. Applying VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL to soybean seed before planting has been shown to increase the plant's ability to form beneficial nitrogen-fixing root nodules and produce 4 more bushels more per acre than non-inoculated soybean seed.
"Native rhizobia tend to get lazy. The ones that survive in the soil year after year are selected out to survive in different conditions," says Kurt Seevers, field development leader for Becker Underwood. "That doesn't mean they will be the most effective rhizobia when it comes to producing and fixing the most nitrogen in the plant nodule."
VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL utilizes unique BioStacked® technology to pair fresh high counts of rhizobia and a patented biological performance enhancer with INTEGRAL biological fungicide in one efficient seed application. These components work together to provide improved nitrogen fixation, extend disease protection and enhance root vigor, nodulation and nutrient uptake.
With an ultra-low application rate of 2.0 fl. oz./CWT of seed, VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL provides 125+ days on-seed rhizobia survival with popular fungicide and insecticide packages; more options in applying additional seed treatments; and better performance through seed treatment equipment.
Learn more about VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL and its performance at VAULTHP.com or call 1-800-892-2013.
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Your leadership DNA
Can you think of a time you were really uncomfortable? Maybe it was a time you had to speak in front of a large group, or a time you had to confront someone who works with you on a difficult issue. Wouldn’t it be nice to make situations like that a little easier on you? Wouldn’t it be great if you could make them less painful? Full story.
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Winter wheat condition in Ohio
Right now, most of the wheat in Ohio looks fine. In northwest Ohio and in the Wooster area, most of the wheat was in good condition before winter began, but in western Ohio, there have been some reports of leaf “burn” from cold winds. Full story.
For more, visit the Wheat Resource Center.
Corn cobs eyed for bioenergy production
Corn crop residues are often left on harvested fields to protect soil quality, but they could become an important raw material in cellulosic ethanol production. USDA research indicates that soil quality would not decline if crop residues were removed from fields. Full story.
For more, visit the Corn Resource Center.
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