January 28, 2010
Farm Talk – PARSONS, KS – January 27, 2010 – In letters sent to producers and seed companies recently, Monsanto announced that the Roundup Ready 1 (RR1) technology is scheduled to go off patent after 2014.
January 26, 2010
The sharp decline in winter wheat seedings in 2009 has analysts guessing how that acreage will be divided among spring-planted crops in 2010. It’s an important question that will affect grain markets in the coming months.
January 26, 2010
It might not look like there’s much going on in those roadside corn fields, but a Purdue University researcher has shown that corn plants are in a fierce battle with each other for resources.
January 20, 2010
Reductions in U.S. crop insurance premiums have resulted in significant farmer and taxpayer savings in 2009, according to data from the pilot Risk Management Agency Biotechology Endorsement program.
January 20, 2010
A new online training program for private pesticide applicators has been launched by University of Illinois Extension.
January 20, 2010
BASF Plant Science and KWS SAAT AG announced today a collaboration in plant biotechnology.
January 19, 2010
The prices of corn, soybeans, and wheat remain under pressure a week after the release of USDA reports revealing surprisingly large supplies.
January 18, 2010
New articles in the ICM Newsletter for the week of 1/11/2010 – 1/17/2010.
January 15, 2010
Below, I have linked a copy of a revised soybean characteristics chart.
January 13, 2010
To see this and previous edition of the Field Crop News online, visit our homepage:
January 12, 2010
Here’s a link to a nice article on hybrid selection from Farm Journal:
January 11, 2010
Most livestock producers know the importance of proper nutrient management, but one Purdue University animal scientist said it’s equally important that all producers – large and small – keep detailed records of nutrient management practices.
January 11, 2010
Weather problems caused farmers major headaches in 2009, and it looks like the hangover could last well into 2010. According to the latest Farm Futures survey of planting intentions, producers have been forced to revamp cropping choices significantly from their early plans.
January 4, 2010
Source: ISU’s X.B. Yang, Department of Plant Pathology
March 19, 2010
SmartStax selected for its impact on corn production
March 19, 2010
WI machinery systems specialist Matt Digman says block your wheels and hydraulics, and use all skin, eye, and respiratory protections.
March 18, 2010
We’ve published new articles for the MSU Field CAT Alert newsletter.
March 17, 2010
Here’s this week’s report from the Univ. of Missouri
