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23 Skidoo
Today is my anniversary. It’s been 23 years since I first started my career as a trade magazine editor. The…
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Report: Biotech Crops Continue To Rise
Because of its contribution to agricultural productivity and sustainable farming, growers around the world continue to choose genetically engineered (GE)…
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Study: Crop Protection R&D Costs Increase Significantly
CropLife America (CLA) has released a new study of research and development for the crop protection industry showing a nearly…
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Driftwatch Site Adds Application For Pesticide Applicators
The Indiana Driftwatch Web site now has a registry for pesticide applicators to stay up-to-date on new field information. Driftwatch…
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Atrazine Claims Dismissed
Plaintiffs in the Madison County, IL, case against the makers of the popular herbicide atrazine handed the manufacturers and Growmark…
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CoBank Reports 2009 Financial Results
CoBank, a leading cooperative bank serving agribusinesses and rural utilities throughout the U.S., has announced fourth-quarter and full-year financial results…
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ARC Leaders Launch New Programs
The Agricultural Relations Council (ARC) elected its 2010 board of directors at the Feb. 18-19 annual meeting in Memphis. The…
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Growers Can Save On Headline Purchases
Growers using Headline fungicide may be eligible to receive $75 per gallon back on purchases from authorized BASF retailers made…
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PotashCorp Sues Mosaic For $1 Billion
A billion-dollar battle is underway between the world’s two largest potash producers in a conflict over mineral reserves at a…
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Guarding Against A Normalization Of Deviance
Recently, I attended an industry event where I was reminded of the dangers of getting comfortable with “just getting by.”…
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Agrium Extends Exchange Offer For CF Industries
Agrium Inc. has extended the expiration date of its offer to acquire CF Industries Holdings, Inc. for $45.00 in cash…
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Distillers Grains Set Export Record
The U.S. ethanol industry exported 5.64 million metric tons (mmt) of distillers grains worth nearly $1 billion in 2009, shattering…