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NOAA: Imminent Flood Threat In Midwest
March 19, 2010
Major flooding has begun and is forecast to continue through spring in parts of the Midwest according to NOAA’s National Weather Service.
Seed Nutrition Product Approved
March 19, 2010
WolfTrax has received regulatory approval in Canada for its seed nutrition product, Protinus, which helps promote early plant growth.
Judge Allows Biotech Sugarbeets
March 19, 2010
A federal judge has said farmers can harvest their genetically engineered sugarbeets this year.
Workshop On Ag Competition Held
March 16, 2010
The American Soybean Association participated in a panel discussion last week on the competitive dynamics of the seed industry during a public workshop exploring competitive issues in agriculture.
Miller Adds Safety Glasses
March 12, 2010
Miller Electric Mfg. has added safety glasses to its Arc Armor line of welding protection products.
Senate Passes Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension
March 12, 2010
With the recent passage of the biodiesel tax credit extension, the American Soybean Association is urging the U.S. House and Senate to quickly reconcile the differences between the two versions of the bill approved by the respective chambers.
Ag Groups Weigh In On Supreme Court Case For Biotech Alfalfa
March 12, 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether a lower court acted hastily and incorrectly by banning the cultivation of biotech alfalfa despite extensive scientific evidence documenting the safety of the crop.
CropLife 100 Company Expands Aerial Application Business
March 12, 2010
Aurora Cooperative (No. 14 on the CropLife 100 list), a leading grain marketer and agricultural supplier in Nebraska, has acquired four aerial application businesses.
FAPRI Outlook: Projected Economic Turnaround Fuels Recovery
March 12, 2010
The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) projects that an economic turnaround and bioenergy mandates will grow demand for food, feed, and fuel, stimulating trade and price recovery over the rest of the decade.
Monsanto Completes Glyphosate Plant Expansion
March 12, 2010
Monsanto recently welcomed guests to the company’s Roundup agricultural herbicide production facility in Luling, LA, to celebrate the completion of a nearly $200 million expansion just outside of New Orleans.
Pioneer To Build New Soybean Facility
March 12, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred plans to construct a new $55 million commercial and parent soybean seed production facility to meet growing demand.
CF Industries, Terra Industries Agree To Combine
March 12, 2010
CF Industries and Terra Industries have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine the two companies. Terra has terminated its previously announced merger agreement with Yara International ASA.
Agrium To Terminate Offer For CF Industries
March 12, 2010
Agrium Inc. will no longer pursue an acquisition of CF Industries Holdings Inc. or the election of its nominees to the CF board of directors and will allow its offer to expire.
Terra Deems CF’s New Bid Superior To Yara Offer
March 10, 2010
Terra Industries said on Wednesday that it has deemed a new $4.7 billion takeover offer by CF Industries Holdings is superior to a $4.1 billion deal it had already signed with Yara International.
Yara Won’t Increase Terra Offer
March 9, 2010
