$500 SEED? 

By: By Mark Moore

It's No secret that the price of seed corn has been on the rise. Better genetics and improved traits have increased that seed's performance at a cost....

One More Acquisition 

By: From Guest Editor Mark Moore

When Dow AgroSciences announced its intention to acquire Dairyland Seed Company, a 100-year-old, family-owned seed company, the news wasn't exactly shocking....

Dow acquires Dairyland Seed 

By: By Mark Moore

Dow AgroSciences has added another seed company to its portfolio, acquiring Dairyland Seed Company, based in West Bend...

Over the top 

By: By Mark Moore

Arobust agricultural economy has been good for the companies that supply seed, fertilizer and equipment. As a result, stock prices of several agricultural-related...

Bakers vs. Wheat Farmers 

By: From Guest Editor Allen Skogen

Wheat Growers have a message for America's baking industry: We told you so. For years, farmers warned that the milling and baking industry was pursuing...

Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans 

JAPAN, THE Philippines and Taiwan have given final regulatory approval to Monsanto's next-generation soybean technology, Roundup Ready 2 Yield. These...

Biotechnology breakthroughs 

By: By Mark Moore

Biotechnology has changed the face of U.S. agriculture. In 1996, the first year of commercial production, glyphosate-tolerant soybeans were planted on...

What's Next: A-Z of the technology changing agriculture 

By: By Karen McMahon and Jodie Wehrspann

Agriculture is full of mind-spinning new products, technology and trends that promise big changes for Midwest crop farmers. The editors at Farm Industry News have pulled together an informal list of the people, products, ideas and trends...

Save on crop insurance 

By: By Mark Moore

Corn Producers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Minnesota will have the opportunity this year to participate in a pilot program from USDA's Risk Management...

A shallow gene pool 

By: By Mark Moore

Today's High-Yielding corn hybrids and soybean varieties didn't just emerge by accident. Significant investments in research, along with the tireless...

Lower crop insurance premiums 

By: By Mark Moore

New pilot program gives premium rate discount for planting Monsanto triple-stack hybrids.
Corn producers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Minnesota will have the opportunity this year to participate in a pilot program from USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) aimed at lowering their crop insurance premiums...

Soybean premium on non-GMOs 

Asoya just announced that its 2008 production contracts for 1% ultralow linolenic soybeans will pay a premium of $1.25/bu. The Iowa City, IA-based, seed company markets the soybean oil from the non-GMO soybeans to food companies...

A premium on traits 

By: By Mark Moore

Corn and soybean producers are in for an increase in their seed bill in 2008. On average, corn seed prices are up an estimated 15% over 2007 prices, and...

Grain analysis grows 

Delivering Corn and soybeans to an elevator or ethanol plant is becoming high-tech as companies seek more detailed grain analyses. Foss, a major manufacturer...

New chapter in biotech 

By: By Mark Moore

The New cross-licensing agreement between Dow AgroSciences and Monsanto marks a new chapter in biotech trait licensing. Under the terms of their agreement,...

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