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Monsanto Plans Dual Seed Pricing For 2010
Monsanto Co. has announced that it will increase seed prices up to 10 percent overall in 2010 even as it…
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Corn Prefers Opportunity To Competition
A Purdue University researcher’s motto, "No plant left behind," sums up his research on achieving increased grain yield for corn…
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ARA In Strong Shape
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) has announced that the organization’s fiscal year 2009, which closed on Sept. 30, will end…
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‘Green’ Product Changes Fertilizer Landscape
Commercial production has begun for Crystal Green — the world’s first renewable and environmentally safe slow-release fertilizer with a combination…
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USDA Projects Top Production
Aided by the warm, dry weather during the growing season and despite recent freezing temperatures in some areas, U.S. corn…
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New Leader Spreader Handles Compost
Highway Equipment Co., the leading manufacturer of New Leader multi-purpose agriculture spreaders, recently introduced the NL450C trailer-mounted compost spreader. Using…
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4-H Proves A Real Blast, Solid Foundation
As a former 4-H advisor, I’m not the least bit surprised that a university study says 4-H youth excel beyond…
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Inquiry Targets Monsanto
The Justice Department is seeking information from seed giant Monsanto Co. regarding the company’s dominance in the market for genetically…
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Keys To Ensuring Proper Containment
In today’s ever-changing ag retail world, the one constant is the need for safety and security. This is particularly true…
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A Dangerous Trade Off
Without question, these are extra-ordinary times. The nation is suffering from its worst economic downturn since the 1930s. From agriculture’s…
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Mosaic: Digging The Desert
The barren landscape of southeast New Mexico belies the mineral treasure sitting hundreds of feet underground — the remains of…
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SST Sets Future Direction
Growing operations continue to get larger and more sophisticated. The risks of growing and managing crops continue to rise with…