CropLife Staff
In today’s complex and fast-paced crop production sector, the team at CROPLIFE keeps 21,000 agricultural retailers, distributors and their suppliers up to date on such decidedly 21st century issues as seed technology, biotechnology, precision agriculture, customer service and retention, and business management.
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Diagnosing Soybean Seedling Diseases
Soybean seedling diseases are one of the most important causes of reduced stand establishment and can cause economic losses, according to an article on…
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5 Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
With planting season just around the corner, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers to follow five basic steps for stewardship of treated…
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Do You (And Your Grower-Customers) Need Soybean Inoculants?
Rhizhobial bacteria have a great symbiotic relationship with the legumes. Many farmers inoculate their soybean seed with inoculants containing Bradyrhizobia japonicum to ensure they…
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New Data Indicates Farm Runoff Primary Cause of Lake Erie Algal Blooms
This summer was the third largest algal bloom outbreak in the history of Lake Erie. It was so bad, writes Bill Hormann for ABC13…
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Midwest Ag Retailers Launch New Online Ordering Platform
Several successful Midwest agricultural retailers are partnering in a new business. CommoditAg is an easy-to-use online ordering platform utilizing an extensive network of local…
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Minnesota Announces Restrictions on Using Herbicide Dicamba
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota announced restrictions Tuesday on how farmers can use the herbicide dicamba in 2018, responding to complaints by soybean growers across…
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Marrone Bio Innovations Introduces Amplitude Biofungicide for White Mold Control
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., a leading provider of bio-based pest management and plant health products for agriculture, turf and ornamental and water treatment markets,…
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Dicamba: Monsanto Moves to Stop Arkansas Ban
Little Rock, AR (AP) — Monsanto asked a judge Tuesday to prevent Arkansas from enforcing a proposal going before lawmakers next week that would…
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FarmLead Launches GrainCents Cash Markets Advisory Service
FarmLead, North America’s largest and fastest growing online grain marketplace, has announced the launch of GrainCents, a digital subscription service that provides specific recommendations…
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Dicamba and the Treadmill of Herbicide Resistance
Many reports have circulated the U.S. concerning widespread dicamba injury to off-target crops, particularly in the Mid-South and Midwest, according to an article on…
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