News Archives for December 2007

Seed Controversy Sprouts: Some Say USDA’s Insurance Break for Monsanto Customers Unfair

December 26, 2007

Chicago Tribune (KRT) — Dec. 26 — WASHINGTON — While the federal government doesn’t usually endorse products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has struck an unusual arrangement with agribusiness giant Monsanto Co. that gives farmers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Minnesota a break on federal crop insurance premiums if they plant Monsanto-brand seed corn this spring.

BASF announces 2008 application requirements for Headline fungicide in corn

December 23, 2007

Ongoing research by market leader helps ensure maximized yield advantages

OSU’s CORN Newsletter

December 23, 2007

Here’s the latest news from Ohio State.

Monsanto triple-stack corn to be reviewed by European Union

December 19, 2007

Monsanto Co. said the European Union will consider importing so-called triple-stack corn grown from the company’s most profitable seed.

Monsanto Seeking New Soybean Nematode Control (SLToday.com)

December 17, 2007

Monsanto Co. on Wednesday expanded its hunt for a technology to fight nematodes, tiny pests that cost U.S. soybean farmers alone more than $1 billion a year.

Projected 2008 corn and soybean returns in Illinois

December 17, 2007

Projections for 2008 by University of Illinois Extension indicate that corn production will be more profitable than soybean production in northern and central Illinois but soybeans take the edge in southern Illinois.

OSU: SDS and SCN – They are linked

December 17, 2007

This past year, more fields in Ohio had soybeans that developed symptoms of sudden death syndrome (SDS) than in any year previously.

GLH Herculex Options

December 17, 2007

Here’s agronomist Tim Jordal’s thoughts on the two GLH Herculex® options.

2007 National Corn Yield Contest a Record-Breaker

December 17, 2007

The 2007 National Corn Yield Contest will be one for the record books, according to the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA).

Missouri Integrated Pest & Crop Management Newsletter

December 17, 2007

Here’s the new report from the Univ. of Missouri.

UNL CropWatch

December 17, 2007

This week’s CropWatch features information on a number of extension and educational opportunities to be offered throughout the winter and early spring.

Wisconsin Crop Manager

December 17, 2007

All articles for the date issue of the Wisconsin Crop Manager are now available on the web.

YieldGard VT and Plus triats now eligible for lower insurance premiums

December 14, 2007

Innovative crop insurance product launches in time for 2008 planting season.

IL Extension Update

December 14, 2007

Here’s this week’s report from the U of I

U.S. National Corn Growers Association responds to top 10 corn and ethanol myths

December 14, 2007

As part of its campaign to educate consumers and the news media, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has developed a one-page document responding to the top 10 myths about corn production and ethanol production.

ISU: Yield Response to Fungicide

December 13, 2007

A news item and full length report have been posted regarding Iowa research this year examining the yield response of corn to fungicide applied at tasseling.

ISU Integrated Crop Management Newsletter

December 13, 2007

A new issue of Integrated Crop Management is now available.

2008 ASR Threat To Midwest Depends On Winds, Weather

December 13, 2007

Soybean crops in the Midwest have yet to suffer any economic damage from Asian soybean rust (ASR).

OSU: Transgenic hybrids more prominent in corn performance trials

December 12, 2007

Transgenic corn hybrids are becoming more prominent in Ohio State University Corn Performance Trials.

Soygenetics and Bayer CropScience partner to develop and introduce LibertyLink soybeans

December 12, 2007

U.S. soybean growers can anticipate growing the first varieties in 2009

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