News Archives for June 2007

US Farmers plant 92.9 Million Acres of Corn

June 29, 2007

Corn planted area for all purposes is estimated at 92.9 million acres in 2007, up 19 percent from 2006 and 14 percent higher than 2005.

IL: Extension Update

June 29, 2007

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.

Fungicides on Corn – Links

June 29, 2007

Several articles have been posted this week with information on fungicides and corn.

U.S. Soybean Standards to Change Sept. 1, Test Weight No Longer a Grade-Determining Factor

June 29, 2007

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is reminding market participants that several changes to the U.S. Standards for Soybeans will become effective on Sept. 1.

Corn Rootworm Feeding – Tipton, IN

June 29, 2007

Corn rootworm feeding is one of the most devastating things that can happen to corn.

BASF and Monsanto form co-promotion agreement for Headline fungicide in corn and soybeans

June 29, 2007

BASF and Monsanto today signed an agreement for the co-promotion of BASF’s star fungicide, Headline® with F 500®.

Monsanto Expands Processor Preferred® Network

June 29, 2007

The number of ethanol plants across the central and western Corn Belt enrolled in Monsanto’s Processor Preferred® program has nearly doubled over the past three years to meet the rapidly growing demand for alternative fuels.

“Shocking” USDA Acreage Report Spurs Speculation About 13-Billion-Bushel Corn Crop

June 29, 2007

In a June 29 Crop Acreage Report described by analysts as “shocking,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast a huge increase in corn acreage from its March report and a big drop in soybean acreage.

Penn State Field Crop News

June 28, 2007

Here’s the latest from Penn. State Univ.

Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter

June 28, 2007

Here’s the latest update from The Ohio State University.

Wisconsin Crop Manager

June 28, 2007

Here’s the latest from the University of Wisconsin.

Purdue Pest&Crop Newsletter

June 28, 2007

Hi everyone … Here is Issue 14 of the Pest&Crop Newsletter.

Illinois Pest Managment and Crop Development Bulletin

June 28, 2007

Issue no. 14 of the Bulletin—pest management and crop development information for Illinois is now available on the Web.

Penn St. Rock Springs Weed Control Tour

June 28, 2007

There’s Still Time to Register for the Penn State Rock Springs Weed Control Tour, July 10, 2007

MSU Field CAT Alert

June 28, 2007

We’ve posted a new issue of MSU’s Field CAT Alert.

ISU Integrated Crop Management Newsletter

June 28, 2007

A new issue of Integrated Crop Management is now available.

Kentucky Pest News

June 27, 2007

Here’s two recent articles from U/K.

OSU: Insects lining up to take bite out of crops

June 27, 2007

Pest pressure on field crops is not unusual, but with this season’s abnormally dry conditions, any extensive feeding injury could put stressed plants in further jeopardy.

OSU: Frogeye, not rust, found in Ohio soybean sentinel plots

June 27, 2007

Ohio State University’s soybean sentinel plot program, established in 2005 to track soybean rust (still a no-show in Ohio), is fulfilling its purpose as the first line of defense against more immediate, threatening diseases. One of those is frogeye leaf spot.