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Workshop On Ag Competition Held
March 16, 2010
The American Soybean Association participated in a panel discussion last week on the competitive dynamics of the seed industry during a public workshop exploring competitive issues in agriculture.
Miller Adds Safety Glasses
March 12, 2010
Miller Electric Mfg. has added safety glasses to its Arc Armor line of welding protection products.
Senate Passes Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension
March 12, 2010
With the recent passage of the biodiesel tax credit extension, the American Soybean Association is urging the U.S. House and Senate to quickly reconcile the differences between the two versions of the bill approved by the respective chambers.
Ag Groups Weigh In On Supreme Court Case For Biotech Alfalfa
March 12, 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether a lower court acted hastily and incorrectly by banning the cultivation of biotech alfalfa despite extensive scientific evidence documenting the safety of the crop.
CropLife 100 Company Expands Aerial Application Business
March 12, 2010
Aurora Cooperative (No. 14 on the CropLife 100 list), a leading grain marketer and agricultural supplier in Nebraska, has acquired four aerial application businesses.
FAPRI Outlook: Projected Economic Turnaround Fuels Recovery
March 12, 2010
The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) projects that an economic turnaround and bioenergy mandates will grow demand for food, feed, and fuel, stimulating trade and price recovery over the rest of the decade.
Monsanto Completes Glyphosate Plant Expansion
March 12, 2010
Monsanto recently welcomed guests to the company’s Roundup agricultural herbicide production facility in Luling, LA, to celebrate the completion of a nearly $200 million expansion just outside of New Orleans.
Pioneer To Build New Soybean Facility
March 12, 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred plans to construct a new $55 million commercial and parent soybean seed production facility to meet growing demand.
CF Industries, Terra Industries Agree To Combine
March 12, 2010
CF Industries and Terra Industries have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine the two companies. Terra has terminated its previously announced merger agreement with Yara International ASA.
Agrium To Terminate Offer For CF Industries
March 12, 2010
Agrium Inc. will no longer pursue an acquisition of CF Industries Holdings Inc. or the election of its nominees to the CF board of directors and will allow its offer to expire.
Terra Deems CF’s New Bid Superior To Yara Offer
March 10, 2010
Terra Industries said on Wednesday that it has deemed a new $4.7 billion takeover offer by CF Industries Holdings is superior to a $4.1 billion deal it had already signed with Yara International.
Yara Won’t Increase Terra Offer
March 9, 2010
Yara International has no plans to raise its offer for Terra Industries after a competing bid from CF Industries Holdings.
Price Reduced For Weed Management Tool
March 5, 2010
Bayer CropScience has cut the price of Ignite herbicide in time for the 2010 season, helping to add value to LibertyLink crops.
CF Industries Commences Exchange Offer
March 5, 2010
CF Industries has commenced an exchange offer for all of the outstanding shares of Terra Industries, which includes closing in under 30 days.
Nitrogen Stabilizer Registered For NY
March 5, 2010
New York corn growers now have access to a new tool that can help ensure a better return from nitrogen applications this spring, with the registration of Instinct nitrogen stabilizer.
DuPont Among The 'Most Admired Companies'
March 5, 2010
Fortune magazine has named DuPont among the 50 “Most Admired Companies” in the world for 2010.
Monsanto Named One Of The '100 Best Corporate Citizens'
March 5, 2010
Corporate Responsibility magazine has ranked Monsanto No. 31 among major U.S. companies, including the best in the agricultural products industry.
Study: Cold-Weather Urea Loss Proven Wrong
March 5, 2010
New university field research shows surprising levels of nitrogen loss even at freezing temperatures.
Researchers Hope To Create Aflatoxin-Resistant Corn
March 5, 2010
Texas AgriLife Research scientists have identified a gene that allows aflatoxin contamination in corn, which may lead to the creation of aflatoxin-resistant corn, according to Ethanol Producer Magazine.
Biopreferred Program Becomes Law
March 5, 2010
Backed by strong support from the Ohio Soybean Association, the nation's most comprehensive state biopreferred program has become law.
Glyphosate-Resistant Kochia Confirmed In Kansas
March 5, 2010
Kansas State University scientists have completed long-term evaluations of a limited number of independent kochia populations in western Kansas that are now confirmed to be glyphosate-resistant.
Dow AgroSciences Plans R&D Expansion
March 5, 2010
Dow AgroSciences has announed plans for a $340 million, multi-year expansion of its global headquarters, including the construction of a 175,000-square-foot research and development building.
CF Industries' New Offer 'Superior To Yara's'
March 2, 2010
