KWS and the Universitiy of Hohenheim establish an endowed chair for plant breeding – Unique in Europe: new discipline ”Breeding Informatics” boosts use of biodiversity
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KWS SAAT AG is one of the parent companies of Great Lakes Hybrids and AgReliant Genetics.
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It’s been a busy year for the soybean checkoff. Whether helping to increase demand for soy biodiesel, promoting U.S. soy abroad or supporting the livestock and poultry industries, the farmer-leaders of the soybean checkoff have been working to increase the competitiveness and success of U.S. soybean farmers.
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Preliminary results from the 2006 corn harvest indicate that YieldGard® Rootworm insect-protected corn hybrid systems, including YieldGard Rootworm and YieldGard Plus, are delivering outstanding yield and insect protection to farmers and outyielding competitive trait and soil insecticide systems.
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Here’s a link to a PDF that explains several ways to control giant ragweed in soybeans »

Seven hundred years of climatic information gathered from tree rings shows that, on average, the U.S. has experienced a major drought every 18 or 19 years.
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As recently harvested corn goes to market, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) reminds growers to develop a marketing plan for grain with the Market Choices logo, which helps growers and grain handlers identify non-European Union (EU) approved corn hybrids.
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The Soil Science Department has revised UWEX publication A2809 Soil Test Recommendations for Field, Vegetable, and Fruit Crops. There are several changes to the bulletin including a new name, Nutrient application guidelines for field, vegetable, and fruit crops in Wisconsin.
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Planting early maturing soybean varieties may help guard against a late, wet harvest that Ohio growers have experienced this season.
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Y*ou were worrying about soybean rust hitting next year, or maybe soybean aphids, and that means reduced soybean revenue and higher production costs.
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