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May 17, 2011

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New genetic research alliance between DuPont Pioneer Hi-Bred, Biotique Systems

DuPont and Biotique Systems announce a research collaboration that should help Pioneer Hi-Bred develop more new crops through new genetic research technology....More
May 16, 2011

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Brown marmorated stink bug expected to infest Midwest corn, soybeans

Another Asian insect is causing problems in corn, soybeans, fruits and vegetables. The brown marmorated stink bug is expected to continue moving into new areas of the U.S....More
May 13, 2011

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Fungicides control white mold problems in soybeans

The wet, cold spring will help white mold grow on soybeans. A fungicides from SipcamAdvan called Contans WG and from MANA Crop Protection called Incognito will help control white mold....More
May 12, 2011

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Late planting's impact on corn and soybean insects

Questions are surfacing about the impact of late planting on key insect pests of corn and soybeans, said Mike Gray, University of Illinois Extension entomologist....More
May 6, 2011

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Corn prices, drying costs affect decision to switch corn hybrids

Growers are nervous about corn that has already been planted and corn that's not been planted. University of Wisconsin and Dairyland Seed experts says there's still time for seed to grow and time for more planting before growers need to consider changes....More
May 6, 2011

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Planting decision spreadsheet discourages crop switch

The University of Illinois has developed a new spreadsheet entitled “Planting Decision Model” to provide some guidelines to help farmers make planting decisions....More
May 5, 2011

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Soybean inoculants needed to overcome poor planting conditions

Wet, cold weather and flooded fields can adversely impact soybean yields. Growers should make sure their soybean seed is properly inoculated with rhizobia bacteria, according to Jim Beuerlein, agronomy extension, Ohio State University....More
May 2, 2011

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2011 seed outlook from Bill Belzer, Pioneer Hi-Bred

Optimism runs high at Pioneer Hi-Bred for the 2011 crop season with high commodity prices, according to Bill Belzer, senior marketing manager of North America corn....More
Apr. 29, 2011

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Update on Pioneer Hi-Bred's new Plenish high-oleic soybeans

Russ Sanders, director of DuPont enhanced oils venture, offers an overview of Pioneer Hi-Bred's Plenish high-oleic soybean oil product....More
Apr. 14, 2011

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Pioneer Hi-Bred considers farm seed selling a 12-month cycle 1

The business of selling seed to farmers is no longer seasonal, but a year-long cycle, according to Bill Belzer, Pioneer Hi-Bred senior marketing manager, North America corn....More
Apr. 8, 2011

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Syngenta, Bayer CropScience to develop HPPD-tolerant soybean trait

Growing weed resistance is driving the seed trait business. Syngenta and Bayer CropScience just announced that the two companies will collaborate on the development of an HPPD-herbicide-tolerant trait for soybeans. Adding HPPD-tolerance to the trait mix will help growers combat weed resistance, particularly to glyphosate. The trait is in the early development and will not be launched in North America until the “second half of this decade,” according to a news release from Syngenta....More
Apr. 4, 2011

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Farm Industry News

EMD markets new growth promoter product called Ratchet

A new postemerge product for corn and soybeans called Ratchet is available from EMD Crop Bioscience. Ratchet is a growth promoter to help increase yields. Last year's field trials demonstrated a 4- to 5-bu./acre advantage with Ratchet in corn and a 1- to 2-bu./acre yield increase in soybeans, according to Chuck Broughton, EMD....More
Mar. 28, 2011

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Asgrow, Genuity offer high-yield management practices for soybeans

A Genuity/Roundup Ready 2 Yield platform from Monsanto with high-yield management practices offers growers substantial yield increases in soybeans. Jerry Devore, Asgrow marketing manager, and Lisa Flynn, Genuity traits marketing manager, explain the practices....More
Mar. 24, 2011

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From seed bag to bulk container

Just like the rest of society, the seed business is going paperless. The paper seed bag is quickly being replaced by bulk seed delivery and storage containers....More
Mar. 23, 2011

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Novozymes completes purchase of EMD/Merck; EMD Crop BioScience introduces Ratchet

Novozymes completes its purchase of EMD/Merck Crop BioScience, and EMD Crop BioScience introduces a new foliar product called Ratchet for corn and soybeans....More
Mar. 23, 2011

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Bayer CropScience purchases Hornbeck Seed Company

Bayer CropScience is strengthening its position in soybean breeding with the purchase of Hornbeck Seed Company. Bayer made the announcement March 23. Hornbeck is a privately held seed company that sells soybean germplasm along with breeding for wheat and rice. The company is located in DeWitt, AK, and has supplied seed mostly to the South....More
Mar. 17, 2011

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Seed companies consolidate

Consolidation in the corn and soybean seed industry has not reduced competition for a grower’s business....More
Mar. 15, 2011

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Farm Industry News

Novozymes expands biologicals with EMD purchase

Novozymes is branching further into the U.S. biological market with the purchase of EMD/Merck Crop BioScience. David Fox, Novozymes marketing manager, explains why there's a growth in the biologicals for the farm market....More
Jan. 28, 2011

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Buying inoculants

Here’s a look at new inoculant products from Becker Underwood, Advanced Biological Marketing, EMD Crop BioScience, and Novozymes BioAg....More
Jan. 27, 2011

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Investing in inoculants

More growers try rhizobial inoculants to increase soybean yields and protect seed investment....More
Dec. 13, 2010

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Syngenta Seeds to license soybean germplasm through GreenLeaf Genetics

Independent seed companies will have access to Syngenta soybean germplasm through GreenLeaf Genetics. The varieties initially offered will combine Syngenta soybean genetics with the Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield trait. Independent seed companies will be able to plant these initial varieties for testing and production in 2011. Companies will be required to have a Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield license from Monsanto....More
Oct. 20, 2010

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Seed-count labeling

This summer, the National Conference on Weights and Measures voted to standardize testing methods and procedures to verify seed-count labeling....More
Oct. 20, 2010

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Buying seed by weight or by count

Some seed companies now sell soybean seed by count; others prefer the traditional weight unit measurement....More
Sep. 1, 2010

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New soybean varieties with healthy oil traits

NEW KINDS of oil could spill over millions of acres in the next few years — if soybeans developed with heart-healthy...More
Jun. 8, 2010

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Plenish high-oleic soybeans from DuPont/Pioneer approved

The USDA has approved Pioneer’s Plenish high-oleic soybeans for planting in the U.S., according to an announcement by...More