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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Favorable Soil pH: Does it Really Increase Nutrient Use Efficiency?
More than ever agriculture needs to follow principles of sustainability that ensure build up and maintenance of long-term soil productivity, writes Dr. Luís Ignácio…
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The Importance of Calcium in Plant Nutrition
Calcium is a secondary nutrient that is critical to crop development. It is needed in large amounts by all plants for the formation of…
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Confirm Disease Before Spraying Fungicides
With the discovery of a soybean disease pathogen that has developed resistance to a common fungicide, it’s more important than ever to make sure…
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Soybean Inoculation: When, Where, And Why
During soybean planting season, University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s CropWatch reports we often think of planting date, seeding rate, and seed treatments. In regard to seed…
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Sudden Death Syndrome In Soybeans Can Often Go Overlooked
Because the symptoms of SDS appear similar to many other soybean diseases, SDS can be easily overlooked, according to Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops…
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Disease Management In Corn-Following-Corn Fields
Disease management is necessary in any crop to protect yield. An integrated approach using several practices is usually recommended, according to Alison Robertson and…
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Understanding The Role Of Seed Enhancers In Seed Treaments
Seed enhancers such as polymer play a key part in helping to improve germination, seed growth or accuracy of planting.
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Tips For Managing Six Serious Soybean Diseases
There’s no shortage of diseases waiting to descend on your soybean crop. No matter where you farm, managing disease requires integrated action from planting…
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Managing Sudden Death Syndrome and Brown Stem Rot in Soybeans
Cool wet soils in spring can lead to increased chances for sudden death syndrome (SDS) or brown stem rot (BSR) in soybeans, according to…
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What To Do When Herbicide Resistance Is Confirmed
When a weed control failure is confirmed as resistance, immediate action is required to remove any surviving weeds and limit seed production, according to…
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