Golden fields of plastics 

By: Roxanne Furlong

"Plastics." In the 1960s, that word meant the future of an industry worth billions. Now, by using science and expertise, two industry leaders may change...

ConAgra accepts GM corn 

Concern over what corn varieties are approved for the European Union (EU) have quieted, at least for now.ConAgra, in a joint marketing agreement with...

Complete feed from the field 

By: Joan Olson

Seed companies improve the nutritioual value of feed cornAbout 80% of the corn produced in the United States is fed to animals. In recent years, seed...

Business of buying 

Narrow-row corn head design droppedNarrow-row corn disciple/inventor Marion Calmer made news almost two years ago when Case Corporation bought the manufacturing...

Crops 

Soybean sendoffAvailable in limited quantities, two new soybean varieties from Great Lakes Hybrids complement its Roundup Ready lines. XP 8324 STS, a...

Corn Herbicides '99 Weigh your risks 

By: Kurt Lawton

How adverse to risk are you? Would you alternate Roundup Ready corn and soybeans annually in the same field? Would you go total post in both corn and...

New corn improves manure 

By: Lynn Grooms

Low-phytate corn may be a remedy for animal waste concernsPoultry and swine producers in environmentally sensitive areas around the world know the headaches...

Seed piracy A risky bet 

Saving and planting patented seed is a risk some growers are willing to take. But those caught are now wishing they hadn't gambled.Last year, Reed, KY,...

A return to continuous corn? 

Some farmers are bucking the rotation reasoning and swapping out of soybeans. Costs are one factor. Disease is another. The decision, however, requires...