News Archives for February 2007

Three more agronomic newsletters

February 27, 2007

Below are three new agronomic newsletters and links to them.

NCSRP: Soybean rust research on track

February 26, 2007

Scientists from around the United States recently met in New Orleans to review progress of checkoff-funded research being conducted on Asian soybean rust (ASR).

Corn Belt Might Turn Dry This Summer

February 26, 2007

Several climate prediction professionals are predicting dry weather conditions for the Corn Belt this summer, due to a recent rapid change in sea-surface temperatures in tropical Eastern Pacific waters, says Mike Palecki, regional climatologist at the Midwestern Regional Climate Center.

Wisconsin Crop Manager (PDF)

February 26, 2007

Click here to read the Feb. 15 installment of the Wisconsin Crop Manager Newsletter

ISU Integrated Crop Management Newsletter

February 23, 2007

A new issue of Integrated Crop Management is now available.

Third-party trials confirm the yield advantage of Monsanto’s YieldGard Plus hybrids over Herculex hybrids

February 23, 2007

University and other third-party studies in 2006 have documented the superior performance of Monsanto’s YieldGard® Plus and YieldGard Rootworm traits compared with corn products containing the Herculex® RW or Herculex XTRA traits.

Mississippi corn farmers expect a big year for the crop

February 23, 2007

Corn has become a very attractive crop in Mississippi and nationwide, thanks mostly to the growing demand for corn-derived ethanol, an alternative fuel.

ARS: Natural enzyme deters fall armyworms, other corn-feeding insects

February 22, 2007

Furnishing corn plants with genes for producing the enzyme b-N-acetyl hexosaminidase (NAHA) may offer a way to fend off mold-spreading caterpillars and beetles, Agricultural Research Service studies suggest.

Corn Yield Winners Guide available on NCGA Web site

February 21, 2007

Winners of the National Corn Yield Contest give their secrets for success in the National Corn Growers Association 2006 Winners Corn Yield Guide.

U of I Rotation Tool Excel Worksheet

February 21, 2007

Commodity prices continue to climb and growers may need assistance deciding what crop rotation to...

Fertility management focus at conservation tillage conference

February 21, 2007

Effective soil fertility management, either through commercial fertilizer or manure applications, will be a topic of interest for farmers attending Ohio State University Extension’s Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference Feb. 22-23 at the MacIntosh Center of Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio.

Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter – Corn Following Corn Issue

February 21, 2007

Here’s the latest from OSU.

Monsanto offers free access to its soybean cyst nematode marker technology

February 21, 2007

Monsanto announced today that it will provide academic researchers and public institutions free access to its state-of-the-art cyst nematode marker technology.

University experts discuss glyphosate resistance on RFD-TV Live! with Syngenta

February 21, 2007

On February 26th, 2007, RFD-TV Live! with Syngenta will focus on glyphosate resistance in the Delta and Southeastern U.S.

Rounds or Flats: Which is Better?

February 20, 2007

Click here to read this Agronomic Spotlight publication.

U of I: Success of Biotech Corn Creates Opportunities

February 20, 2007

From the beginning when the potential of biotech corn hybrids emerged it quickly became evident that the promise also came with a need for caution.

Changes in Cultural Practices: The Value of Seed Treatments

February 19, 2007

Over the years, growers have learned more about the soil and the different techniques to properly manage their crops. Changes in cultural practices such as conventional tillage, reduced tillage and no-till have affected the way growers prepare for planting.

Menard-Sangamon (IL) Crop Update

February 19, 2007

Welcome to Crop Update for February 20, 2007, published by Sangamon-Menard Extension.

OSU: Know the production risks with continuous corn

February 19, 2007

Crop rotation is the key to maximizing yields while reducing potential problems with insect and diseases. However, some Ohio growers are willing to accept the risks of continuous corn production in the hopes of capturing more profit from higher corn prices.

Wisconsin Corn Growers Call to Increase Checkoff

February 19, 2007

Members of the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association are calling for a rate increase of the state’s corn checkoff.

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