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Yara Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Yara International ASA has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 37% from 2004 to 2009 — surpassing company targets by…
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DuPont Grant To Improve Ag Communications
DuPont has announced a $200,000 grant to a University of Illinois initiative between the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental…
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CF Industries’ Terra Acquisition Won’t Be Challenged
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has received a standard, unqualified, "no action" letter from the Canadian Competition Bureau confirming that the…
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Monsanto To Open New Soybean Facility
One day after the USDA announced a record-breaking year for expected U.S. soybean acreage, Monsanto Co. welcomed guests to the…
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Retired Dow AgroSciences President Passes Away
John Hagaman, 71, retired president and CEO of Dow AgroSciences and chairman of Arysta LifeSciences, passed away Wednesday, March 24,…
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Playing The Environmental Respect Card
Besides the advent of spring, which I love on a personal basis, March-April is also a special time for me…
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Tips For Managing Early-Season Planting
If weather permits, it’s tempting for your grower-customers to plant early. If that opportunity occurs, choosing the best planting date,…
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Ag Leader Expands Into Social Media
To enhance their “closest to the farmer” reputation, Ag Leader Technology, Inc. has launched several new social media efforts including…
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Chemtura Introduces New Organization, Headquarters
Chemtura AgroSolutions has announced a new identity, structure, and initiatives designed to enhance the company’s ability to provide growers with…
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Syngenta Seeds Earns “Green” Certification
The North American headquarters of Syngenta Seeds, Inc. has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from…
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Tax Incentives For Ethanol Extended
The Renewable Fuels Association is praising the bipartisan Renewable Fuels Reinvestment Act (RFRA) introduced by Representatives Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) and…
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Monsanto YouTube Video Promotes Ag
Monsanto is taking advantage of the popularity of the video-sharing Web site YouTube to promote the story of U.S. farmers…