Respect the Refuge
By Pam Smith
Chism Craig says Monsanto has been studying the refuge-in-the-bag concept for more than a decade. Listen in as Chism Craig discusses 2010 planting commitments, refuge configurations and the outlook for in-bag options
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U.S. Ag Export Infrastructure Struggles to Keep Up With Competition
by Greg Vincent
The Soy Transportation Coalition toured the Port of Los Angeles for a first-hand view of exports in action.
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Water Optimized Corn Hybrids on the Way
By Pam Smith
Corn hybrids that sip water are just around the corner. Syngenta Seeds plans to introduce water optimized hybrids that deliver 25% more yield under drought stress.
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Headline AMP: A New Product for the Corn Market
BASF’s Nick Fassler discusses the use of Headline AMP. (4/29/2010)
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Ag Secretary Vilsack Outlines Strategy for Rural America
by Jeanne Bernick
Vilsack: It’s important for the entire nation to understand and appreciate the condition and state of rural America.
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Meet Three Association Farmer Presidents
by Greg Vincent & Pam Smith
Listen in as three national association farmer presidents discuss the outlooks for their commodities and the challenges ahead for farmers.
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ASA President Talks Policy and Building USB Relationship
by Greg Vincent
President of the American Soybean Association Rob Joslin outlined his concerns and agenda for the coming year.
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Price Cut on Popular Herbicide
by Pam Smith
A price cut on Ignite herbicide has been announced in time for the 2010 season.
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Bayer’s Sustainability Efforts
by Pam Smith
Sustainability is a commonly heard word in the agricultural community these days.
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A Customized 1970 John Deere 4020
by Greg Vincent
Legendary automotive designer Chip Foose worked with John Deere to produce this eye-catching machine.
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Why Marketing Plans Keep Lenders Happy
by Jeanne Bernick
Ohio producer Bret Davis has no trouble talking to his banker these days, despite market volatility and tight credit conditions.
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Don’t Give Up Yield to Fungal Foes
by Pam Smith
The 2009 growing season was a wet, fungal mess for many crop farmers.
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Wheat’s Competition Crisis
by Jeanne Bernick
Wheat has lost a quarter of its land area since 1990 and is losing the competition against corn and soybean acres globally.
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U.S. Debt to Reach 90% of Total Economy
by Charlene Finck
“The numbers are starting to add up to a size where they can’t hide.”
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Wheat Outlook and Product Preview
by Pam Smith
Winter wheat acreage is down, especially along the Mississippi River corridor.
