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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Stick With Crop Through Rain Delays
It’s no reason to switch from corn to soybeans or to switch to an early-maturing corn variety, says Bill Wiebold, MU corn and soybean…
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Joining The Businesses
A number of agreements have been finalized recently, including those involving J.R. Simplot Co., Wilbur-Ellis Co., and Pioneer Hi-Bred. J. R. Simplot Co. and…
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Insecticide Combo Packs Mighty Punch
An insecticide combo can deliver a knockout punch. A cocktail of insecticides containing a plant protein and a common insecticide may be more lethal…
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High Scorer: BMPs
This news comes from a survey just released by the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) and The Fertilizer Institute (TFI). The survey reached slightly…
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Targeting An Aflatoxin-Safe World
U.S. research is targeting the dangerous corn aflatoxin. The spiraling use of corn for food and fuel is creating heightened concerns about contamination of…
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AMVAC Hosts Yield Contest
Corn growers across the Midwest may compete to win a total of $100,000 in prize money by entering the 2008 Best of Both Worlds…
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Biotech Popularity Growing
Food and fuel prices are soaring and growers are scrambling to meet demand. A Reuters news article points out that for makers of biotech…
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Deere, IRON Solutions Enhance Used Sales
John Deere and IRON Solutions will align and integrate product offerings to assist John Deere agricultural equipment dealers in evaluating and pricing used equipment.…
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Moisture Puts Spotlight On Nitrogen
High corn prices, saturated soils brings up worries about nitrigen loss. For the second year in a row, growers in many parts of the…
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Plan Foliar Application Now
Ag dealerships and cooperatives need to encourage growers to lock in their foliar fungicides now, says one Extension expert. Greg Shaner, Purdue University Extension…
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