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USDA approves Agrisure Duracade corn rootworm trait
Syngenta announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has fully deregulated Agrisure Duracade, enabling launch in the U.S. for the 2014 planting season. Full story.
Wilbur-Ellis acquires Texas aerial application business
Wilbur-Ellis Company announced it has acquired the assets of Nueces Ag, an aerial business strategically located at the Nueces County Municipal Airport in Texas due to its proximity to a bustling agricultural area. Full story. DuPont says farmers want whole-farm insights
The first wave of new services from DuPont is available to farmers this growing season for helping them to manage all of the data they gather. Full story.
Fred Below shares the six secrets of soybean success
Fred Below, Ph.D., Professor of Crop Physiology, University of Illinois, and AJ Woodyard, technical crop production specialist, BASF, shared their latest data about how farmers can nearly double their yields with a comprehensive pest management plan, during an educational session titled “Six Secrets of Soybeans Revealed,” at Commodity Classic. Full story.
John Deere adds environmental sensors to Field Connect
Expanding on the John Deere Field Connect soil moisture monitoring system introduced last fall, John Deere will add new environmental sensors and features this spring to provide additional information to producers of all types of agricultural crops. Full story.
Fierce herbicide receives EPA registration in soybeans
Fierce herbicide, the newest residual from Valent U.S.A. Corporation, has received EPA registration in soybeans. Full story. BASF hosts ‘Science Behind’ crop protection symposium
BASF hosted the seventh annual Science Behind BASF media symposium Wednesday in conjunction with the Commodity Classic. Full story. Study: Produce 200 bushels of corn with little irrigation
Three years of a research study to determine if 200 bushels of corn can be produced with a maximum of 12 inches of added irrigation water has one conclusion — not in normal or lower-than-average rainfall years. Full story. Mississippi River rock removal project completed
Barge shipping on the middle Mississippi River returned to normal on Thursday for the first time since December as rain and snow-melt revived the drought-hit waterway and government engineers completed a two-month riverbed rock removal project. Full story.  BIG PICTURE
By Doane EconomistThe Energy Information Agency released its monthly biodiesel production report on February 27. It reported data for December 2012.
EIA says that biodiesel production totaled 57 million gallons in December 2012. Production came from 112 biodiesel plants with operable capacity of 2.1 billion gallons per year. Total production in 2012 came to 969 million gallons, which was essentially the same as in 2011 at 967 million gallons.
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Post-drought N carryover could benefit wheat growers
Soil nitrogen left behind by Indiana’s drought-stricken 2012 corn crop could mean that the state’s wheat growers might be able to apply less fertilizer this spring, a group of Purdue Extension agronomists say. Full story.
For more, visit the Crop Fertility Resource Center.
Soybean rust showing up early in the South
A milder winter in parts of the South may be to blame for the early start to Asian soybean rust. In some parts, this is the earliest recorded findings of the fungus. Full story.
For more, visit the Soybean Resource Center.
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Provide Peace of Mind with VAULT® HP plus INTEGRAL®
Help your soybean growers have peace of mind that they'll get the most potential yield out of every acre by applying VAULT® HP plus INTEGRAL® to seed before planting.
Applying VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL to soybean seed can help growers increase root nodulation, improve nitrogen fixation and maximize yield potential.
"Several conditions can negatively impact rhizobia in the soil," says Kurt Seevers, field development leader for Becker Underwood. "Soils can be too wet, too dry, too hot, or too cool, and that will reduce the survival of native rhizobia from year to year. Inoculation with fresh soybean specific rhizobia in VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL is one of the best ways to eliminate concerns about whether or not you're getting your true yield potential and not relying on native rhizobia in the soil."
Only VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL combines 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.
In addition to BioStacked® technology, VAULT HP also provides an ultra-low 2.0 fl. oz./CWT, application rate, providing more options for applying additional seed treatments. Plus, VAULT HP delivers an industry-leading 125+ days-on-seed rhizobia survival of fresh, highly effective mutli-strain Bradyrhizobium japonicum.
Learn more about VAULT HP plus INTEGRAL at VAULTHP.com or call 1-800-892-2013.
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The four cornerstones of career insurance
There is more to job security than mastering job search skills. There are plenty of books about resume writing, networking, interviewing and developing a LinkedIn profile. These job search skills are important, but not sufficient in an age when companies and even entire industries are undergoing radical changes. Career insurance fills the void by preparing people for what’s to come—before it arrives. Full story.
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Henbit, poa and garlic control in wheat
Seven or eight years ago the main weed call in wheat was Italian ryegrass. That has changed over the last several years with henbit and poa (annual bluegrass) causing the most problems in wheat. Full story.
For more, visit the Wheat Resource Center.
2012 corn yields suffered significantly from drought
The National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS) recently released county yields for corn and soybeans for 2012. These yields confirm that the drought significantly lowered 2012 production, with extremely low yields being prevalent in southern Illinois. Full story.
For more, visit the Corn Resource Center.
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