Supreme Court reviewing ag biotech patent case
The Supreme Court's decision to grant cert in Bowman v. Monsanto Co., has engendered substantial discussion in the agricultural law community regarding the scope of patent rights for agricultural biotechnology.
Full story. Simplot acquires Migl Feed and Grain
Migl Feed and Grain, an agricultural supply company located in Hallettsville, Texas, will join the J. R. Simplot Company's Grower Solutions network.
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American Vanguard signs joint venture with TyraTech
American Vanguard Corp. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Amvac Chemical Corp., has formed a new joint venture with natural life science company, TyraTech Inc. to develop and commercialize pesticide products featuring TyraTech’s Nature’s Technology.
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Jimmy Sanders acquires G&H Seed Company
Pinnacle Agriculture Holdings LLC announced that its subsidiary, Jimmy Sanders Inc., has acquired G&H Seed Co. Inc. and its related company Liq-Quick Fertilizer Co. Inc.
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The importance of reading the pesticide label
There are countless good reasons for reading and following the label and having it immediately accessible. The Weed Science Society of America offers some consequences that may happen if the label is not read.
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Gowan, Biopreparáty sign Polyversum exclusive
The agreement names Gowan as exclusive distributor for Polyversum, a bio fungicide containing the active ingredient Pythium oligandrum to develop, register and market in the NAFTA Region starting in the 2013 crop season.
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Tips for application equipment maintenance and safety
Understanding proper equipment maintenance and safety is vital to preventing unwanted chemical spills, over-application or pesticide drift. Applicators need to take time to examine their equipment regularly for leaks, worn hoses and similar maintenance issues. They also need to exercise care when using the equipment since the equipment itself may pose dangers.
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EDITORIAL: The holidays are here and the duck is lame
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| By Bob Stallman, president, American Farm Bureau Federation |
It's official, the holidays are upon us. We narrowly escaped the rapid fire of election ads and weren’t even finished with the Thanksgiving meal before being fa-la-la-la-la’d with luxury cars wrapped in bows and soft drink-swigging polar bears. As the commercials indicate, December is a time for celebration and giving (and receiving). Full story.
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Waterhemp management is part of conference
“Waterhemp is winning,” said Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri Extension weed management specialist. Bradley has seven best-management practices for control of the glyphosate-resistant weed. He will tell all at the MU Crop Management Conference, Dec. 18-19.
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Need for multiple modes of weed control
Managing herbicide-resistant weeds is a growing concern across the Midwest, and farmers are realizing that incorporating multiple modes of action is no longer an option, it is a necessity.
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Versa-Twin 2130 Series highly versatile plunger pumps
Hypro’s new 2130 Series Versa-Twin Plunger Pumps are ideal for moving fluids like insecticides, chlorides, fertilizers, acids and bleach in applications such as pest and mold control, turf and golf course management, fruit and vegetable fertigation, industrial fluid transfer, de-icing and hydrostatic line testing.
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Where does nitrogen fertilizer come from?
Nitrogen fertilizers clearly make an essential contribution to maintaining an adequate supply of nutritious food. However, careful management is required to keep N fertilizer in the form and in the location where it can be most useful for sustaining healthy plant growth.
Full story. (Visit the Crop Fertility Resource Center for more fertilizer news and information.)
Continued support for corn prices
Corn prices peaked in August, moved sharply lower in September, and have been in a sideways pattern over the past two months, according to Darrel Good, University of Illinois. The recent rally has been fueled by some supply concerns and more optimism about near-term demand.
Full story. (Visit the Corn Resource Center for more corn news and information.)
Reporting website for overwintering brown marmorated stink bug
Researchers at Ohio State University have set up a website where people can report sightings of the brown marmorated stink bug this winter. As this new pest expands across Ohio, it is critical to understand its distribution to target future scouting and management.
Full story. (Visit the Soybean Resource Center for more soybean news and information.)
Wheat growers need help in assessing resistant weeds
Setting the stage for a quality wheat crop and a profitable growing season hinges on the ability to effectively control competitive weeds. For more than two decades, weed resistance to individual families of chemistry has become commonplace, and this grueling challenge is not diminishing.
Full story. (Visit the Wheat Resource Center for more wheat news and information.)
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What product do you think is the best product introduced in 2012?
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A) Cornell University, Adapt-N. Product Information.
B) BASF, Xemium fungicide powering new formulation fungicides. Product Information.
C) FMC, Anthem herbicide. Product Information.
D) Hemisphere GPS, Outback MAX with Outback ConnX. Product Information.
E) i3G Corporation, i-tank Remote Tank Monitoring. Product Information.
F) John Deere, John Deere Mobile Weather. Product Information.
G) Miller St. Nazianz, Nitro 5000 Series. Product Information.
H) Mosaic Company, Nutrient Removal App. Product Information.
I) Spectrum Technologies, FieldScout Green Index+. Product Information.
J) Valent, Fierce herbicide. Product Information. |
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