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2008: An Ag Odyssey
Well, another season is almost behind us. In agriculture, there’s really no such thing as a “typical” year, but if…
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USDA Urged To Address Credit Concerns
Several major commodity groups have requested help from USDA Secretary Ed Schafer in addressing a potential credit crunch for retailers…
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‘Bailout Bill’ Includes Ag Aid
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (H.R. 1424), after being voted down Sept 29 in the U.S. House of Representatives, was…
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Simplot Completes Britz Transaction
J.R. Simplot Co., a CropLife 100 company headquartered in Boise, ID, has completed its acquisition of a California-based fertilizer venture.…
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Seed Treatments: Sensible Investment
Seed treatment fungicides of various crops can be useful tools for getting stands established and assuring seedling vigor, preserving yield…
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Agrisure Heads Syngenta Seed Lineup
Syngenta Seeds is expanding its Agrisure corn hybrids line-up for 2009 with 91 new corn hybrids, including many with a…
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CNH Keeps Goodfield Plant Open
CNH Global N.V. will reconsolidate production of soil management equipment at its plant in Goodfield, IL, rescinding plans disclosed in…
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Economy Heart-To-Heart
These days, a lot of conversations at the local diner, coffee shops, family rooms, and just about anywhere else in…
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AGCO Promotes Ag Commitment
AGCO Corp. has a new corporate branding strategy to showcase its commitment to agriculture. As part of its strategy, AGCO…
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Dow AgroSciences Adds To Seed Presence
Dow AgroSciences LLC’s latest seed company acquisition will expand its presence in the western Corn Belt. The deal to acquire…
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Summa Retires From CF Industries
Monty R. Summa, vice president of sales, will retire from CF Industries Holdings, Inc. at the end of the year.…
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$1 Million Award In Drift Case Raises Concerns
A jury has awarded $1 million to an organic farm in Santa Cruz, CA, whose edible herbs were contaminated by…