New Study Shows Updated Ethanol Efficiency 

University of Nebraska Institute of Ag

A new study shows that ethanol production is more efficient than previously stated. ...

Defending Against Glyphosate Resistance … Basic Plays Still Key To Victory Over Weeds 

Syngenta Crop Protection

If your 2004 game plan includes Roundup Ready (RR) cropping, you may want to borrow a page from a coach’s playbook. University weed specialists say the best defense against glyphosate resistance will come from a fundamental offense....

Growing Demand for Soy Biodiesel Leads to Increased Fuel Distribution 

United Soybean Board

Driven in part by a soybean checkoff initiative to increase demand, soy biodiesel represents the fastest growing renewable fuel in America. ...

Sizing up the situation, soybean seeds much smaller  

Purdue University

Soybean producers need to recalibrate their drills and planters this year because soybean seed size is 10-20 % smaller than average, especially in northern Indiana....

Ag book takes guesswork out of electrifying topic  

Purdue University

A majority of the more than 2,000 fires that occur each year in agricultural buildings is caused by incorrect wiring, and a Purdue University expert says farmers need to be aware of the potential hazards of doing their own electrical work....

Stalwart is not just for corn anymore 

Sipcam Agro USA, Inc.

Sipcam Agro USA, Inc. has expanded its metolachlor product line with the addition of Stalwart Herbicide. ...

Top Five Endangered River Locks Released 

MARC 2000 (Midwest Area River Coalition)

Underfunding Compromises Region’s Transportation
The top five endangered locks of the Upper Mississippi River Basin (UMRB) were targeted by the Midwest Area River Coalition (MARC 2000). ...

Higher Fuel, Fertilizer Prices In 2004 

University of Tennessee

Every year brings different challenges to the nation’s farmers, and 2004 is no different. ...

Soil Test To Save Nitrogen Costs 

South Dakota State University

South Dakota farmers can save money this spring by soil testing to learn whether they can cut back on nitrogen, a South Dakota State University specialist said....

Fertilizer Management Based On Tillage Practices 

Mycogen

Making optimum use of fertilizer often depends on its location within the soil profile. ...

U.S. Soybean Exports To China Remain Strong In 2004  

SoySource

USDA export data for the 2004 marketing year, which began September 1, indicate that U.S. soybean exports to China continue to increase. ...

Biotech Crop Usage Surges 

Biotechnology Industry Organization

Today’s grower survey confirms the continued acceptance of biotech crops by U.S. farmers and their recognition of the economic, agronomic and environmental advantages of biotech crops. ...

Myclobutanil Exemption In South Dakota And Minnesota 

Dow AgroSciences

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a Section 18 quarantine exemption for the active ingredient myclobutanil to control soybean rust on soybeans in Minnesota and South Dakota. ...

Bayer CropScience Completes Purchase Of Crompton’s Share 

Bayer CropScience

Bayer CropScience LP in the U.S. and Bayer CropScience Inc. in Canada today completed the purchase of Crompton Corporation’s 50 percent share of the Gustafson seed treatment business ...

Protect Anhydrous Ammonia Tanks With New Ammo-Lock 

Smith Flow Control (USA)

To help farmers prevent the theft of anhydrous ammonia from storage tanks, Smith Flow Control has devised a novel locking device. ...