DHS urged to simplify AN security program
The Agricultural Retailers Association has urged the Department of Homeland Security to implement a more streamlined, simplified ammonium nitrate (AN) security program.
Full story. Global outlook for potash is mixed
After a year of record demand for potash and phosphate, it is still unknown how demand, supply and prices will turn in 2012 because so much is influenced globally and subject to the volatility of international markets.
Full story.
Look back at most read Dealer Update articles of 2011
The most read
Dealer Update articles of 2011 are quite a mix of news, some good or positive and some bad or negative. As the year progressed, follow-up articles to many of these original articles provided a different point of view or clarification, but readership was never as high as when this “big news” article was posted for everyone to read.
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NPDES pesticide general permit update
To ease compliance burdens for many, EPA announced a phase-in of 120 days (through February 2012) during which it will focus on compliance assistance related to the PGP, rather than enforcement.
Full story.
Still time to vote for the best new product of 2011
There's still time to vote for your choice of the best new product introduced in 2011 from the Top 10 Editors’ Choice list compiled by the editors of
AgProfessional magazine. Voting is open to anyone!
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How developing La Nina may affect 2012 planting season
As the market watches the impact of La Nina on South American crops, Cornbelt farmers should also be watching the potential for lack of subsoil moisture when the 2012 crop is pushing down roots to tap needed water.
Full story.
NDDA assumes anhydrous ammonia inspections
Responsibility for inspecting anhydrous ammonia tanks and facilities moves to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture in 2012.
Full story.
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2011: A pivotal year for biotechnology
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| By Jim Greenwood, BIO President and CEO |
Throughout the past year, BIO worked tirelessly to advocate for public policies designed to improve the odds for biotech companies by encouraging investment in innovation, and reforming the regulatory review process to ensure timely, science-based and patient-focused decision-making. Full story.
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CropLife America issues its year end review
CropLife America highlights key actions of the organization during 2011.
Full story.
USDA reverses decision to cut ag reports
Several minor crop and ag production reports scheduled to be stopped at the end of 2011 are now going to continue being produced by the USDA.
Full story.
Phosphorous management theme of soil, water conservation meeting
Several Ohio State University Extension experts in soil and water quality, agricultural production practices and nutrient management will present research and facilitate discussion on the issue of managing dissolved reactive phosphorus levels in Ohio's fresh water bodies during the winter meeting of the All Ohio Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society, Jan. 17, 2012, in Reynoldsburg.
Full story. (Visit the Crop Fertility Resource Center for more fertilizer news and information.)
Summary of the 2011 MU corn performance results
The MU Variety Testing Program has provided Missouri farmers with unbiased corn hybrid comparisons for 74 years.
Full story. (Visit the Corn Resource Center for more fertilizer news and information.)
New insect moving this direction
The brown marmorated stink bug has been spotted in Kansas and University of Missouri researchers warn Missouri farmers it's only a matter of time before this pest finds its way into the state.
Full story. (Visit the Soybean Resource Center for more fertilizer news and information.)
Nitrogen in wheat can help manage profitability
Grain protein content is influenced by the fertilizer practices on the crop. Wheat requires about 2 to 2.5 pounds of available N per bushel of grain produced.
Full story. (Visit the Wheat Resource Center for more cereals news and information.)
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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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