News Archives for April 2006

U of I Extension Update

April 30, 2006

Extension Update is a weekly summary of news from Extension, government, and other attributable sources, focused on marketing, farm management, and other issues that are of interest to Midwestern farm owners and operators.

Michigan Corn Growers Have Opportunity to Test Their Skills and Knowledge

April 28, 2006

Now that the planting season is upon us, it is time once again for the National Corn Growers Association Corn Yield Contest (CYC).

Michigan House Approves Bill On Genetically Modified Seeds

April 28, 2006

The state House passed legislation Tuesday that aims to block local regulation of genetically modified crops but includes an exception if the Michigan Commission of Agriculture signs off on the regulation.

Fungicide seed treatments may benefit soybeans

April 28, 2006

Soybean seeds and seedlings are susceptible to a number of pathogens lurking in the soil, waiting for the right conditions.

Bean leaf beetles right on time for early soybeans

April 28, 2006

Some early emerging soybean crops are getting a rude initiation from a harmful pest.

Too much of good herbicide bad for weed control

April 28, 2006

When it comes to managing weeds with herbicides, the worst thing a grower can do is encourage herbicide resistance through overuse or improper management.

New Ethanol Plant Coming to Mid-Michigan

April 28, 2006

Liberty Renewable Fuels, LLC has negotiated land options in Gratiot County – including Ithaca and St. Louis areas – as potential sites for the facility, with a final site expected to be announced in the next few weeks.

New Bt Corn Decision Aid for Wisconsin Farmers

April 28, 2006

A new decision-making tool is available for Wisconsin corn farmers and professional consultants to estimate the expected net benefit from Bt corn for controlling European corn borer (ECB).

ISU Integrated Crop Management Newsletter

April 28, 2006

Here’s the ISU newsletter.

Missouri Integrated Pest & Crop Management Newsletter

April 28, 2006

Here’s the latest Missouri IPM newsletter.

Purdue Pest & Crop Newsletter

April 27, 2006

Hi Everyone – The Pest&Crop Issue 5 is ready for you.

U.S. corn growers value insect protection technology, implement IRM plans in 2005

April 27, 2006

On-farm assessments and telephone surveys report more than 90 percent of growers adhering to Bt corn borer stewardship requirements

U of I Pest Bulletin – Issue 5

April 27, 2006

Issue #5 is now on the web.

Ag companies: Catching up in biotech

April 27, 2006

Major agrochemical players are focusing future growth in agriculture biotechnology as the market for crop protection chemicals matures.

More Fungicide Seed Treatment Choices Available for Early Planted Beans

April 27, 2006

Every year, weather permitting, farmers seem to be planting corn and soybeans earlier- especially beans. This early planting is one of the most important of several factors that may lead a farmer to consider using seed treatments.

Sufficient Corn for Continued Growth of Ethanol Industry

April 27, 2006

Corn growers envision a future that includes a crop of 15 billion bushels able to produce 15 billion gallons of ethanol without affecting other markets for corn National Corn Growers Association First Vice President Ken McCauley told more than 400 attendees at the “Renewable Fuels Summit 2006: Growing America’s Energy Security” Tuesday.

Profitability of Cutting Seeding Rates: Fact or Fiction

April 27, 2006

Rowed beans require a minimum of 80,000 plants per acre. Seed input costs coupled with tighter profit margins are forcing growers to reconsider their soybean seeding rates.

Costs of Alternative Tillage Systems

April 27, 2006

Strip-till and no-till tillage systems have lower fuel use and lower costs than typical-till and heavy-till systems, according to a University of Illinois Extension report.

Managing Corn Seed Costs

April 26, 2006

Seed costs have dramatically increased over the last few years. The development of transgenic hybrids and the associated technology fees has driven the cost of hybrid seed to the highest prices ever seen.

University of Illinois Extension to upgrade system for diagnosing Aisan soybean rust

April 26, 2006

University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois Department of Agriculture are collaborating on a new project that will improve the ability to rapidly diagnose Asian soybean rust and other plant diseases in Illinois.

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