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Bt Plants Safe For Beneficials
Transgenic plants don’t hurt beneficial bugs, according to new research by Cornell University entomologist. Genetically modified (GM) plants that use Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis), a…
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FMC Survey Helps USO
Retailers and growers can make a difference in the lives of U.S. servicemen and women stationed overseas through FMC Corp.’s "Be A Hero, Support…
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DuPont, Rotam Reach Patent Agreement
DuPont and Rotam will not meet in court over Rotam’s making and selling.of a specific active ingredient in the U.S. DuPont and Rotam have…
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Pioneer Acquires Curry Brand
Curry Seed Co. and Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, have reached an agreement regarding the purchase of the "Curry Seed" brand name. The terms…
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Black Cutworms Moving North
Pioneer recommends early scouting to monitor any potential outbreaks. Recent university reports show significant captures of black cutworms throughout the Corn Belt, and there…
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Dow AgroSciences Broadens Offerings
Dow AgroSciences LLC continues to expand its seed production and healthy food oil offerings. The company plans to expand its Mycogen Seed processing plant…
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Monsanto, Syngenta Settle Their Differences
Your grower-customers — and your retail seed business — are the real winners as Monsanto Co. and Syngenta AG settle their dispute over licenses…
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DuPont Ventures Into Ethanol
DuPont and Genecor, a division of Danisco A/S, have created a cellulosic ethanol company. The pair have formed DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC, a…
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Purple Plants A Problem?
Are you seeing young corn plants in your area turn purple, leaving your growers perplexed? Purdue University’s own headline puts it best: “Prevalent Purple…
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Canada Says 2,4-D OK
Health Canada finds 2,4-D can be used safely. Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has concluded its re-evaluation of the popular herbicide 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic…
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