Early Entry Deadline For Corn Yield Contest Approaching Fast  

By NCGA

The early entry deadline for the 2007 National Corn Yield Contest (NCYC) is only a week away, reminds the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). Entries must be postmarked by...

Traveling by Ethanol Easier, NCGA Finds 

Source: NCGA

E-85 vehicle owners who are planning long-distance trips this summer have additional resources to find supplies of the ethanol-based fuel, notes the National Corn Growers Association...

Soybean Checkoff to Keep Tabs on Soybean Rust in 2007 

Source: Soybean Checkoff

Soybean rust was not a major problem for soybean farmers in 2006; however, last year the potentially devastating plant disease made its way farther north than it ever has before, making its presence known in northern Indiana...

Spend Time Now Equipping And Operating Sprayers To Control Soybean Aphids 

Source: Michigan State University

The first soybean aphids have appeared in Michigan fields. Though it is too early to think about spraying, Michigan State University (MSU) Extension entomologists say it’s not too early to think about...

Impact of Death on Farm Leases 

Source: University of Illinois

As a general rule, the tenant's lease of farmland continues after the death of the landowner according to terms agreed to by the landowner before death, a University of Illinois (U of I) Extension agricultural law specialist concludes...

Who Should Set The Price Of Corn? 

Source: NCGA

Just two years ago, U.S. corn farmers were chastised for overproducing and collecting government support because of depressed prices. We had just harvested the second largest corn crop of 11.1 billion bushels...

NCGA Establishes Agri-Industry Council 

Source: NCGA

Addressing the challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. corn industry and agriculture requires coordinated effort among all its stakeholders. To help make that cooperation easier, the...

Crude Oil And Corn Prices  

Source: University of Illinois

While ethanol-driven corn prices may be higher than historical averages, there is no reason to believe they won't be as volatile as in the past, said ...

Dow AgroSciences Innovation Highlighted On Wall Street  

Source: Dow AgroSciences

Daniel R. Kittle, Dow AgroSciences vice president of Research and Development, presented some of the “game-changing” innovation being brought to the market by Dow AgroSciences to investors on Wall Street on ...

New Gene Technology May Improve Corn Traits 

Source: NCGA

It took nearly 20 years for researchers to develop the first commercial genetically enhanced corn hybrids. The next generation of genetic technology may be developed in ...

Application Timing Is Key In Optimizing Returns 

By Lizabeth Stahl, University of Minnesota Extension

Even though use of glyphosate in glyphosate tolerant crops has simplified weed management for many growers, paying attention to details, like application timing, can have a significant impact on...

Soybean Aphids – Prepare for Return of Destructive Pest 

Source: Pioneer

If past history is any indication of soybean aphid pressure to be seen in 2007 – be prepared. Not only are soybean aphids more predominant during odd years, but...

Midwest Strip Tillage Expos  

The University of Minnesota is partnering with neighboring states this year to host two strip-tillage expos...

NCGA Encouraged By Senate WRDA Passage, Urges Swift Conference Action 

Source: NCGA

Legislation to mend a failing river transportation infrastructure by authorizing construction of 1,200-foot locks and major ecosystem restoration on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers system is inching closer to ...

Extension Update On Central Illinois Agriculture 

Source: University of Illinois Extension

Corn planting is nearly complete and Iowa State’s Bob Wisner estimates a 2 million acre reduction in corn plantings vs. USDA’s March intentions report. His reasons include...