Agrotain sells assets to Koch Agronomic Services
Agrotain International has signed a definitive agreement to sell its assets to Koch Agronomic Services LLC, a subsidiary of Koch Fertilizer LLC.
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Syngenta AG plans price hikes in 2012
Syngenta AG expects prices for seeds and crop protection products to rise in 2012, partly due to increased inflationary pressure in emerging markets, chief financial officer John Ramsay said.
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Fed study: No link between cancer, atrazine
An extensive multi-year federal Agricultural Health Study recently found no consistent association between atrazine and cancer rates among farmers, farm spouses and pesticide applicators.
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China upset at increasing fertilizer prices
China is concerned about the “continually rising price of potash fertilizer,” according to a report by Cal Muyuan for ChinaDaily.com.
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Continued use of sulfuryl fluoride sought
The American Seed Trade Association along with a coalition of other groups submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency highlighting the importance of keeping sulfuryl fluoride as a viable means to control pests.
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The battle against waterhemp resistance
Missouri's herbicide dealers recently sold out of Cobra, one of the most popular chemicals used to control resistant waterhemp, indicating the dependence on the product as resistant populations increase.
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MAGIE 2011 |
| Featured products at MAGIE 2011, Aug. 24-25 in Bloomington, Ill. |
Adams Fertilizer Equipment
Adams will be showcasing its newest version of our M3-SA side auger trailer tender, with several new, user-friendly features, such as control center relocation, all hydraulic doors and new front fenders. Adams will also be bringing its newest vertical blenders, the 13 ton lo-pro and the 16 ton HEAVY.
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Yargus Manufacturing Inc.
Yargus, a provider of bulk blending and material handling systems, will be featuring a variety of products inside its large tent at the 2011 MAGIE show. Yargus has several new features on existing blending systems that it wants to introduce to you this year at the MAGIE Show.
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Irrigation capacity for extreme drought
There are limits to how much irrigation can help a crop during extreme drought conditions, warns two specialists with Kansas State University.
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CLA launches new innovation award
CropLife America announced the launch of the new CLA Information Technology Innovation Award.
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EDITORIAL: Organic mythbusting |
| By Dan Murphy |
Organic food proponents always position their products as a win-win for the world: Reduce the negative impact of conventional food production and eat healthier. But is either concept correct?
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EPA approves Fomesafen 1.88SL and 2SL
Willowood USA announced the company has received EPA registration for Willowood Fomesafen 1.88SL and Willowood Fomesafen 2SL herbicides.
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ARA members: Survey for CFATS Regulations
The Agricultural Retailers Association is inviting its members to participate in a survey conducted by the American Chemistry Council, which aims to check the status of implementation of Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Standards regulations, and the progress made to date to protect the chemical sector from terrorism.
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The right place to put phosphorus
The International Plant Nutrition Institute discusses the proper placement of phosphorus fertilizer.
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(Visit the Crop Fertility Resource Center for more fertilizer news and information.)
High temperature effects on corn
Many questions are being raised about the impact that high temperatures will have on corn yields throughout the Corn Belt this summer.
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(Visit the Corn Resource Center for more fertilizer news and information.)
Managing drought-stressed soybeans
The combination of drought and heat stress has been so extreme in some areas that soybean leaves have begun to curl or drop, which means it's time to consider whether to leave the soybeans in the field or cut them for hay.
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(Visit the Soybean Resource Center for more fertilizer news and information.)
Evaluate winter wheat seed before planting
Widespread fusarium head blight infections this year could mean more kernels will be infected, prompting producers to examine winter wheat seed carefully before planting.
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(Visit the Wheat Resource Center for more cereals news and information.)
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How much do you think the public understands about GMO crops?
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A) Majority know nothing
B) Most are confused
C) Majority think they understand but are misinformed
D) Majority are well informed
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