November 30, 2006
KWS and the Universitiy of Hohenheim establish an endowed chair for plant breeding – Unique in Europe: new discipline ”Breeding Informatics” boosts use of biodiversity
November 30, 2006
KWS SAAT AG is one of the parent companies of Great Lakes Hybrids and AgReliant Genetics.
November 30, 2006
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.
November 30, 2006
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.
November 30, 2006
Here’s a link to a PDF that explains several ways to control giant ragweed in soybeans
November 30, 2006
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.
November 29, 2006
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.
November 29, 2006
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.
November 28, 2006
Planting early maturing soybean varieties may help guard against a late, wet harvest that Ohio growers have experienced this season.
November 26, 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.
November 26, 2006
Y*ou were worrying about soybean rust hitting next year, or maybe soybean aphids, and that means reduced soybean revenue and higher production costs.
November 22, 2006
Here’s the results from the University of Wisconsin.
November 22, 2006
Cargill will be holding grower meetings in Des Moines, Sioux City, and Lafayette to promote its 2007-2008 Vistive soybean Program. The information on the meetings is listed below:
November 22, 2006
Use GM E85 FlexFuel Discount on purchases off the lot (still includes discounts on ordered vehicles). Get Free OnStar Safe and Sound Package for the first year and $100 off for the next two years for factory ordered vehicles with available OnStar
November 22, 2006
You don’t like to leave grain in the field. Every bushel on the ground means lost revenue, and you adjust your combine to the “nth” degree to make sure nothing leaves by the back door.
November 22, 2006
Partnership expands growing area for low-linolenic soybeans that provide a trans fat solution to the food industry
November 22, 2006
YieldGard® Plus Corn received high marks in a 2006 grower survey, with over 90 percent of surveyed farmers saying they were satisfied with the maximum in-plant insect protection of YieldGard Plus.
September 2, 2010
Two more posted this week: High Night-Time Temperatures and Stalk Cannibalization in Corn Anth...
August 31, 2010
C.O.R.N. Newsletter 2010-28 08/31/10-09/07/10 Editor: Andrew Kleinschmidt
August 30, 2010
An ancient offshoot of soybeans may one day provide resistance to sudden death syndrome (SDS) and soybean rust, University of Illinois scientists reported at the recent U of I Agronomy Day.
