New weed resistance hits Nebraska
A population of common waterhemp has developed resistance to postemergent application of HPPD-inhibiting herbicides in a Nebraska seed corn production system.
Full story. Thursday is the last day to complete ARA survey!
The Agricultural Retailers Association needs the ag retail and distribution industry's help with a survey that will be used to help shape the future of the retail industry. Dec. 15 is the last day to participate.
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Train robbed of 55 tons of corn in Brazil
Thieves in Brazil hijacked a train in a rural portion of the country and stole 55 tons of corn last week, according to various media reports.
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After 50 years, atrazine is still economic driver
According to a new economic study by Paul D. Mitchell, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the herbicide atrazine benefits U.S. corn, sorghum and sugar cane farmers by up to $3.3 billion annually, thanks to increased yield, decreased cost and reduced soil erosion.
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Corn production budgets: Minding your P’s & K’s
Lower prospects for crop prices and higher costs of crop inputs are creating concerns among many Cornbelt farmers that 2012 income potential may be less than comfortable.
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USDA revises national nutrient management standard
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA has revised its national conservation practice standard on nutrient management to help producers better manage the application of nutrients on agricultural land.
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Brazil fertilizer company looks to expand
Vale SA, a Brazilian mining company, this week is attempting a bid to buy out minority shareholders of its fertilizer division company, Vale Fertilizantes SA, to free its hands for major expansion of its fertilizer business worldwide.
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EDITORIAL | Global warming: The argument vs. assessing the risk
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| By Daryll Ray, University of Tennessee |
At the present time, it appears that the debate about climate change has moved from whether or not it is happening to one of whether or not it is caused by human activity or is the result of natural processes. Full story.
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Strip-till improves nutrient uptake and yield
The practice of deep banding fertilizer is growing in popularity as more growers turn to strip-till. However, this method may be costing growers more than it is worth.
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Bayer CropScience tackles weed resistance at Expo
At an interactive session held during the American Seed Trade Association Seed Expo in Chicago, Bayer CropScience outlined the growing weed resistance crisis and its commitment to delivering sustainable solutions.
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Missouri drought more than skin deep
It may not look it, but many Missouri fields are hiding a deep, dry secret.
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Fertility calculators available for Android devices
Two Android "apps" (computer programs for mobile devices) are now available to help answer common fertility questions.
Full story. (Visit the Crop Fertility Resource Center for more fertilizer news and information.)
Change in P & K contents of cornstalks over time
Increasing corn yield and harvest of cornstalks for feed, bedding or bioenergy production are generating numerous questions about phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) concentrations in cornstalks and removal.
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Insect review: The bean leaf beetle
Understanding the life cycle of the bean leaf beetle and its habitat are shared by a University of Illinois researcher. Two generations of the bean leaf beetle occur in Illinois each season.
Full story. (Visit the Soybean Resource Center for more fertilizer news and information.)
Reinforcements brought against Hessian flies
Wheat's genetic resistance to Hessian flies has been failing, but a group of Purdue University and USDA scientists believe that other plants may soon be able to come to the rescue.
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What product do you think is the best product introduced in 2011?
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A) Ag Leader, Air Cart Support for Seeding and Fertilizer Application. Product Information.
B) Bayer CropScience, On Demand Seed Treatment System. Product Information.
C) Dawn Equipment, Anhydra Universal Fertilizer Applicator. Product Information.
D) GVM, AgJunction / AgJunction Link. Product Information.
E) Marrone Bio Innovations, Grandevo Natural Insecticide. Product Information.
F) MyWay RTK, MyWay Xchange Online Tool. Product Information.
G) Precision Laboratories, Mix Tank App. Product Information.
H) Syngenta, Avicta Complete Beans. Product Information.
I) TeeJet Technologies, Matrix Pro with RealView Guidance Over Video. Product Information.
J) Valent, Inovate Seed Protectant. Product Information. |
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