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Monsanto Focuses On Drought Tolerance
Monsanto plans to invest $6 million in its Gothenburg facility to build a new center to test and promote drought-tolerant…
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New Kid On The Block
Although the name Asoyia may not be familiar yet, the company is taking steps to develop its soybean seed and…
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Syngenta Considers Seed Site
Syngenta Seeds, Inc. is looking to build a corn production facility. The company has begun exploring locations in the Corn…
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Moisture Via Mobile?
ned watr plz, asap, thnx That’s a thirsty plant text messaging its grower. Seem far-fetched? It’s already happening. Beginning this…
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Andersons Buys Douglass Fertilizer
The Andersons, Inc. has acquired Douglass Fertilizer & Chemical, Inc. as an addition to its Plant Nutrient Group. Both are…
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Armyworm Moths On The March
Armyworm moths are setting records in Kentucky, but is that reason for concern? At the end of April, the number…
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Ag Leader Expands Facility
The Ames, IA-based manufacturer expects its facility expansion will grow its business. Ag Leader Technology, a leading manufacturer of precision…
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StarLink Testing Guidance Ends
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn its voluntary guidance on testing for the presence of the Cry9C protein…
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DuPont Reports Profit
Like other basic crop protection manufacturers in recent weeks, DuPont is reporting a sales increase during the first quarter of…
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Stick With Crop Through Rain Delays
It’s no reason to switch from corn to soybeans or to switch to an early-maturing corn variety, says Bill Wiebold,…
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Joining The Businesses
A number of agreements have been finalized recently, including those involving J.R. Simplot Co., Wilbur-Ellis Co., and Pioneer Hi-Bred. J.…
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Farm Bill Progress Positive
The Conference Committee is working out the final details. Now that the major point of contention — funding — has…