WinField Adds Agrisure, DroughtGard Traits To CROPLAN Lineup Posted by Matthew J. GrassiJanuary 28, 2014
12 Considerations When Deciding On Fungicide Seed Treatment Posted by Matt Hopkins|January 17, 2014 Growers and retailers should ponder the following scenarios when deciding on a fungicide seed treatment:
After A Drought: To Inoculate Soybeans Or Not? Posted by Matthew J. Grassi|January 17, 2014 University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension soil specialist Charles Shapiro discusses what to consider when inoculating soybeans after a drought year.
REPORT: Global Seed Treatment Market To Hit $4.45 Billion By 2018 Posted by Matthew J. Grassi|January 17, 2014 The global seed treatment market, valued in 2011 at $2.43 billion, is projected to reach $4.45 billion by 2018.
Cibus Global Acquires Nucelis Inc. Posted by Matthew J. Grassi|January 6, 2014 Cibus Global, Ltd. has acquired the assets of Nucelis Inc., a developer of bio-based chemicals.
MSU Expert: Soybean Seed Applied Inoculant Best Practices Posted by Matthew J. Grassi|December 16, 2013 Field studies showed 45% and 23% soybean yield increases where inoculant was used and fields had not seen a previous soybean crop.
EXPERT: Check Soybean Nodulation to Determine Inoculant Efficacy Posted by Matthew J. Grassi|December 16, 2013 For fields where soybeans have not been grown previously, inoculation is essential, says a Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialist.
Agriculture Spies Target Seed Technology, Feds Say Posted by Matt Hopkins|December 13, 2013 A suspect allegedly stole inbred corn seeds that can pass on drought- and pest-resistant traits to other seeds that will be grown and harvested.
Dow AgroSciences Receives U.S. Patent For Enlist Corn Posted by Matt Hopkins|December 11, 2013 The highly anticipated Enlist 2,4-D herbicide-tolerant corn has been issued a U.S. patent; Dow AgroSciences expects to launch the product in 2015.
CropLife 100: The Return Of The Need For Seed By Eric Sfiligoj|December 2, 2013 Following several years of slow to flat growth, the seed category finally regained some lost form in 2013.
West Central Launches “Leaders of In-Furrow Technology” Initiative Posted by Matthew J. Grassi|November 22, 2013 In partnership with BASF, FMC and Nufarm, West Central has announced its Leaders of In-Furrow Technology (LIFT) program to bring awareness to the benefits of in-furrow application.
EPA Approves Dow’s POWERCORE Corn Trait Posted by Matthew J. Grassi|November 20, 2013 POWERCORE Refuge Advanced will be launched as early as the 2015 growing season after receiving EPA approval.
Survival Of Soybean Rhizobia In Soil Posted by Matthew J. Grassi|November 16, 2013 Ohio State’s Dr. Jim Beuerlein discusses findings from a visit to Ukrainian soybean growers and their applications in domestic soybean production.
EXPERT: Why Fields With Long Soybean History Still Benefit From Inoculation Posted by Matthew J. Grassi|November 16, 2013 The advantage of inoculating soybeans every time is that it will add fresh, robust rhizobia to provide optimum nitrogen fixation.
Soybean Inoculation: Its Science, Use And Performance Posted by Matthew J. Grassi|November 16, 2013 Dr. Jim Beuerlein presents some best management practices for soybean Rhizobium.
Agri-Marketing Veteran Wilhelm Joins Monsanto As Global Branding Lead Posted by Matt Hopkins|November 12, 2013 Bob Wilhelm has joined Monsanto in a newly created role as the Global Branding Lead, working in the Global Marketing Team.
West Central’s STI Customized Available For 2014 Posted by Matthew J. Grassi|November 11, 2013 STI Customized supplies ready-to-use custom blended seed treatments that meet ag retailers’ needs.
Washington State Voters Reject Labeling Of GMO Foods Posted by Matt Hopkins|November 6, 2013 The initiative would have required labels on foods containing genetically engineered ingredients.
Seed Still Central By Lisa Heacox|November 1, 2013 Advancing genetics continue to make seed the crop variable that calls the shots for the season.
Coming Soon To A Treater Near You By Matthew J. Grassi|November 1, 2013 The 2014 season promises plenty of new solutions to hit the downstream seed treatment market.
