Census data provide valuable insight into the U.S. farmer demographics, economics and production practices. Here are some of the key findings.
The 2012 Census of Agriculture data revealed several key findings for Illinois.
A new publication funded by the North Central Soybean Research Program and co-authored by a Purdue Extension plant pathologist will raise awareness of soybean vein necrosis virus.
This year InsectForecast.com users will be able to monitor soybean aphids, a pest that can significantly damage a crop and reduce yield if not dealt with effectively.
Mike Howell has been named a technical services representative for Verdesian Life Sciences, working with Verdesian’s existing and future line of nutrition technologies.
In an expanded role, Martin will assume leadership for the company’s national advocacy effort in the U.S. to include federal government relations, while continuing to oversee Syngenta’s national industry associations’ relationships.
EPA has announced its intention to register Enlist Duo for use in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin, and is seeking comment from growers and others on the new technology.
The 4R Research Fund has awarded $273,500 in grants for five research proposals aimed at identifying the current state of knowledge and existing research gaps regarding fertilizer best management practices.
Dow AgroSciences announces a new leadership structure for businesses in North America as the company continues to implement its growth strategy.
The Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council (NREC) has released the 2013 NREC Annual Report, which summarizes the nutrient research and outreach efforts funded by NREC in the calendar year 2013.
The company commits to increase irrigation water efficiency across and pledges to sustainably innovate to increase nutrient efficiency across U.S. agriculture.
VENERATE bioinsecticide is a new tool from Marrone Bio Innovations to help growers control crop-damaging insect pests and fight the development of insect resistance.
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As growers get their corn crops out, there is potential for insecticide drift from planters that could impact pollinators, according to an Ohio State entomologist.
FMC’s Gladiator insecticide/miticide recently received state registration in California for use on citrus, vegetables and tree nuts.
Three out of four growers who participated in a recent BASF survey suspect that glyphosate resistance is a cause of tough-to-control weeds.
Russia will not start certifying GM seeds for at least three more years due to delays in creating the necessary infrastructure.
The new warehouse in Hamberg, ND, will primarily serve farmer-owners of Fessenden Cooperative Association retail business, and CHS will also serve its nearby wholesale customers from this location.
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released preliminary findings into the 2013 West Fertilizer explosion, which resulted in at least 14 fatalities, 226 injuries and widespread damage.