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IPSA Updates Website
November 25, 2008
The Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) has unveiled a new website, www.independentseeds.com, as the next step of an ongoing campaign to promote independent seed companies.
Flexstar GT To Target Tough Weeds
November 25, 2008
Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. has submitted a federal Section 3 registration of a new herbicide for use on soybeans to EPA.
Fluid Journal Solely Online
November 24, 2008
The Fluid Fertilizer Foundation (FFF) says its Fluid Journal has completed the move to being an online publication only.
Ag In Space
November 24, 2008
Among the 32,000 pounds of cargo in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) space shuttle Endeavour, which launched Nov. 14, there is a camera that will help U.S. growers and provide unique educational opportunities for students.
Ag-Chem Operator Of Year Finalists Chosen
November 24, 2008
Four custom applicators are vying to win a new Harley Davidson at the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) annual convention, where this year’s Ag-Chem Operator of the Year will be announced.
Overall Outlook Good, But Ag Stocks Falter
November 24, 2008
Shares in the once-flourishing fertilizer sector have hit the dirt in recent weeks after investors worry that global recessionary pressures would stem demand for commodities despite assurances from the agribusiness sector that its fundamentals remain strong. Ag nutrients company Agrium certainly agrees.
Ethanol Blamed For High Turkey Prices
November 24, 2008
A Newsmax.com article probably won’t surprise too many retailers whose customers grow corn. Just in time for Thanksgiving, the article blames high turkey prices on corn used for ethanol, citing USDA reports.
Growth Energy, GMA Battle Over Food Prices
November 24, 2008
Growth Energy, a new ethanol coalition, has stepped up its campaign to challenge the Grocery Manufacturers Association’s (GMA) assertion that expanded ethanol prices has caused higher food prices. Feeling that GMA has been misleading the American public, Growth Energy is fighting back with ads in major publications.
Banker Says 40 Ethanol Plants In Trouble
November 24, 2008
An Omaha, NE, investment banker predicts as many as 40 ethanol plants could be in bankruptcy by early next year, according to a report in the Des Moines Register.
Soybean Rust Found In Maryland
November 24, 2008
Asian soybean rust was discovered in a University of Delaware sentinel plot in late October, but after review, it turned out to actually be in Maryland. Either way, it’s the first time rust has been found in either state.
Specs At-A-Glance Comparison Tool
November 21, 2008
In the market for a new sprayer? Not sure which blenders match the specifications you need? Use our new Specs At-A-Glance Comparison Tool to find the right piece of equipment for your business.
New Weather Data Tracker Offered
November 19, 2008
Onset Computer Corp. has added a new weather station data transport device to its data logger systems lineup.
Ohio Closer To Aphid Resistance
November 19, 2008
While some areas will begin planting soybean aphid-resistant plants this coming season, growers in
Fertilizer Costs May Be Hard To Recoup
November 19, 2008
In a recent issue of CropLife eNews, a Purdue University agricultural economist noted that fertilizer prices have been declining, which he felt was not good news for retailers that had already purchased product at higher prices. Now a University of Kentucky expert offers a similar view, which may prove — once again — controversial for retailers.
Program Provides Poncho Rebates
November 19, 2008
Your grower-customers who use Poncho 500 seed-applied insecticide may be eligible to earn up to $300 from Bayer CropScience in 2009 with the “Try 10 on Us” program.
Europe OKs Two More GM Crops
November 19, 2008
The European Union (EU) relents and approves two genetically modified (GM) corn varieties, according to the Associated Press (AP).
Poll Says Biofuels Top Long-Term Energy Solutions
November 19, 2008
Biofuels top the list as the most acceptable avenue to long-term energy security in the U.S. That’s the conclusion of a national survey commissioned by the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC).
Ethanol Coalition Pushes For Automaker Aid
November 19, 2008
The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition (NEVC), the nation’s primary advocate of the use of E85 and high-level blends of ethanol in flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs), is urging Congress and the Bush administration to act quickly to help U.S. automakers with financial assistance.
Bringing Farm And City Together
November 19, 2008
We begin National Farm-City Week on Friday, commemorating U.S. food producers and recognizing their efforts among the nation’s urban citizens. Appropriately, the week ends on Thanksgiving Day. Is your dealership or independent cooperative doing anything to promote the week?
PotashCorp Averts Labor Strike
November 18, 2008
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) announced that employees represented by United Steelworkers’ (USW) Local 7689 at Allan, USW Local 7458 at Cory and USW Local 189 at Patience Lake, voted Nov. 14 to ratify collective agreements tentatively agreed upon on a week earlier.
IBM Backing Rural Broadband
November 18, 2008
IBM Corp. is throwing its considerable weight behind an idea that seemed to have faded: broadband Internet access delivered over ordinary power lines in rural communities, according to the Associated Press (AP).
New Ethanol Group To Launch
November 10, 2008
Leading ethanol producers from around the country have launched a new organization, Growth Energy.
CoBank Reports 2008 Figures
November 10, 2008
CoBank, a leading cooperative bank serving agribusinesses and rural utilities throughout the U.S., has announced financial results for the first nine months of 2008. Is the news good or bad for agricultural retailers?
It’s ‘Ugly Ears’ Time Again
November 10, 2008
As those last acres of corn are being harvested, don’t forget about our annual Ugly Ear Contest. We’re looking for photographs of the most stunted, poorly pollinated, and just plain ugly ears of corn in your grower-customers’ fields.
Wilbur-Ellis Snares Ripon
November 10, 2008
Wilbur-Ellis Co., a CropLife 100 member, has made two recent acquisitions, including taking over another CropLife 100 member — Ripon Farm Service, LLC — for greater market share in California. The company also gains footing in Colorado for the first time.
Deere Remakes Leadership Position
November 10, 2008
John Deere is enhancing its remanufacturing focus.
Researchers Find Hot Gene
November 10, 2008
Scientists at Michigan State University (MSU) have pinpointed the heat-tolerance gene in plants. This holds promising implications for the improvement of heat tolerance in crops.
AgriLife Saves Money, Protects Water
November 10, 2008
A highly successful soil testing program has helped Rio Grande Valley, TX, growers save almost $2 million dollars in fertilizer expenses while protecting a body of water critical to the ecology of South Texas, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service officials.
Generic Crop Protection Product Sales Grow
November 10, 2008
According to a well-respected agribusiness market intelligence company, the global market for crop protection products increased by 9.7 percent to $33.3 billion.
Syngenta Acquires Argentina’s SPS
November 10, 2008
Syngenta announced it has signed and closed an agreement to acquire SPS Argentina SA (SPS) to increase Syngenta’s presence is the critical soybean market in Argentina.
PotashCorp Looks To Avert Labor Strike
November 10, 2008
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) has reached tentative labor agreements with approximately 500 unionized employees at its Allan, Cory, and Patience Lake potash operations.
Dole, McGovern Receive Distinguished World Food Prize
November 9, 2008
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Seed Industry Convention Set
November 9, 2008
The American Seed Trade Association’s 63rd Corn & Sorghum Seed Research Conference and 38th Soybean Seed Research Conference (CSS 2008 & Seed Expo) will be held Dec. 9-12 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in
Corngrass May Speed Up Biofuels Research
November 9, 2008
Corngrass, a little-known variation of the typical towering cornstalk, might hold the key to fast, cheap, eco-friendly ways to squeeze more ethanol from tomorrow's biofuel crops.
Pioneer Heightens SDS, SCN Protection
November 7, 2008
Recent research from Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, is improving levels of resistance to sudden death syndrome (SDS) and soybean cyst nematode (SCN), providing your grower-customers more effective protection to help maximize yield for their soybean investment.
Grassley Seeks GMA Apology Or Action
November 7, 2008
Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) said last week that all he wants from the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is either lower prices for consumers or an apology, according to DTN.
Dow AgroSciences Buying Brodbeck Seed
November 7, 2008
Dow AgroSciences LLC is acquiring assets of Brodbeck Seed Inc. of Wabash, IN. The addition of the newly formed Brodbeck Seeds LLC will build upon Dow AgroSciences’ current seeds business and will expand its broad range of product offerings. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Biofuel Makers See Ally In Obama
November 7, 2008
U.S. biofuel makers, struggling to make a profit at a time of tumbling oil and gasoline prices, look upon President-elect Barack Obama as a staunch ally for growth.
Crop Protection Product Markets Show Significant Growth
November 4, 2008
The 2008 Crop Protection Product (CPP) year showed a growth of 22 percent in sales dollars this year. Further analysis showed that increases in volume account for 12 percent of the growth. These figures compared the 2008 crop year to 2007, using same store sales.
Associations Push Ag Concerns
November 4, 2008
Now that Barack Obama has made history as the first black president-elect, affirming 'change has come,' what's in store for American agriculture? Association leaders are focused on ensuring our industry remains top-of-mind for the incoming president.
Ag Outlook: Good News, Bad News
November 4, 2008
A Purdue University expert says if you’ve already purchased a portion of your inventory, such as fertilizer, you’ll face some losses this year. But there’s positive news, too.
Sweet Dreams For Biofuel Base
November 4, 2008
"What was once drizzled on hot biscuits could now power cars if several middle Georgia companies make headway turning cane sorghum into a biofuel," according to the Macon Telegraph in Macon, Ga. What’s the sweet sauce? Cane sorghum.
Ethanol Industry Tapped As ‘Promising’
November 4, 2008
The ethanol industry has representatives on Forbes Magazine’s “Most-Promising Alternative Energy Companies” list.
NORAC Wins Exporter Award
November 4, 2008
NORAC Systems International Inc. has been named Exporter of the Year by the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP).
Shoot Ladybugs — With Your Camera
November 4, 2008
Wanted: Ladybug photos. That's the request from Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists who are asking for help in surveying for once-common ladybug species that have become hard to find.
Syngenta Creates Sugar Cane Technology
November 4, 2008
Syngenta is developing a new technology to dramatically improve the cost efficiency of sugar cane planting in Brazil.
Becker Underwood Expands Production
November 4, 2008
Becker Underwood is significantly expanding the production capacity of its St. Joseph, MO, facility to meet the increasing demand for inoculants.
Syngenta Launches ’09 AgriEdge Program
November 4, 2008
Syngenta’s 2009 AgriEdge Corn and Soybean programs will offer your grower-customers greater incentives and can increase their yields.
DHS Seeks AN Security Comments
November 4, 2008
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is asking its members to comment on the proposed Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate (AN) Program.
The New CropLife.com
November 3, 2008
