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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Entomologist Questions High Usage Of Bt Hybrids
Ninety-five percent of the producers who participated in the regional 2012 Corn and Soybean Classic meetings last January said they planted a Bt hybrid…
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Interpreting Micronutrient Test Results
What if foliar analysis indicates a micronutrient deficiency? Such results are often used to promote micronutrient application. Treat these results with caution. First, foliar…
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Green-Up Marks Time To Apply Nitrogen In Winter Wheat
Spring nitrogen should be applied before the beginning of stem elongation to maximize yield potential, save money and guard the environment, said Ed Lentz,…
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Congressman Renews Attempt To Ban Atrazine
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN.) has reintroduced legislation (H.R.4318) to ban the herbicide atrazine. Atrazine is used nationwide to kill broadleaf and grassy weeds, primarily…
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Determining Total Fertility In Strip-Tilled Fields
Band fertilizer placement may cause non-uniform distribution in the soil. Why does this matter? Because when fertilizer is unevenly distributed, it may not be…
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Except For Iron And Zinc, Micronutrients Often Not Warranted
Plants require seven micronutrients: boron (B), chlorine (Cl), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), and zinc (Zn). In Nebraska, deficiencies of iron…
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Agri-Inject Names New CEO, Director Of Global Sales
Agri-Inject, Inc., a provider of fluid injection technology for the agriculture, turf and water treatment industries, has announced Erik Tribelhorn has returned to the…
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Record Corn Crop Could Boost Fertilizer Stocks
Sasha Cekerevac, co-editor for financial newsletter and Website Penny Stock Detectives, reports that strange weather patterns in key parts of the world have hurt…
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Phytophthora: Not Just a Bean Disease
Mention the word “Phytophthora” and many readers will think of damping off in soybean fields. They think of massive seedling death due to fungal…
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Planting Early A Risky Venture, Regardless Of Favorable Weather
Planting corn or soybeans before early planting dates could be a risky move for growers with certain types of crop insurance, a Purdue Extension…
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