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SmartStax is the 2009 New Product of the YearAg

March 19, 2010

SmartStax selected for its impact on corn production

Plant ’em if you got ’em (RR Sugar Beets)

March 16, 2010

Update on U.S. District Court Activity by Sugar Industry Biotech Council

IL: Handling Untilled Fields of Cornstalks

March 8, 2010

Late planting, cool summertime temperatures, and a wet October together made the 2009 harvest one of the latest on record. About 50% of the Illinois corn crop remained to be harvested in mid-November.

Punxsutawney Phil Spots His Shadow, Jimmy Does Not

February 2, 2010

Punxsutawney Phil, America’s most famous rodent prognosticator, saw his shadow Tuesday, signaling six more weeks of winter.

How many corn acres are needed in 2010 in the U.S.?

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.

U.S. corn farmers participating in 2009 Biotechnology Endorsement program realized premium savings of $50 million

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.

Weekly U.S. corn and soybean outlook: Any chance for a recovery in crop prices?

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.

Updated GLH Soybean Characteristics Chart

January 15, 2010

Below, I have linked a copy of a revised soybean characteristics chart.

Farmers to plant more corn

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.

GLH Smart Results Performance Report Card: November 17

November 17, 2009

Click here to read our Report Card for November 17

GLH Smart Results Performance Report Card: November 10

November 10, 2009

Wow, a few good days and the data is flying in! See below for the most recently posted data!

GLH Smart Results – Performance Report Card – Nov. 6

November 6, 2009

Finally some drier weather can the combines are rolling!

YieldGard VT Corn Receives EU Approval

November 5, 2009

The European Union has authorized two of Monsanto’s corn technologies, YieldGard VT Pro (MON 89034) and YieldGard VT Rootworm/RR2 (MON 88017).

GLH Smart Results – Performance Report Card – Oct. 21

November 5, 2009

Plot data is finally starting to slowly roll in.

GLH Smart Results – Performance Report Card – Oct. 29

November 5, 2009

Plot data is slowly coming in. Just like your fields, we are seeing a wide range of moistures and yields based upon how those products handled the unusual weather conditions this year.