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Exacto Announces Promotion Of Diana Braun To CEO
Exacto Inc. has announced the promotion of former CFO Diana Braun to CEO.
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Bayer: EU’s Ban Of Neonicotinoid Won’t Improve Bee Health
Despite failing to achieve a qualified majority in the Appeal Committee, the European Commission has announced a restriction on the…
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Soybean Seed Treater Reports Added Benefits With On Demand System
A farmers’ cooperative in Illinois employs an On Demand system from Bayer SeedGrowth to treat soybean seed. The benefits reported…
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BASF, Monsanto Launching Drought-Tolerant Corn In 2014
Global crop protection companies BASF SE and Monsanto Co. plan to commercially launch a drought-tolerant variety of genetically modified corn…
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USDA: Growers Gain Ground But Still Behind On Planting Progress
The weather has not been very cooperative once again during this past week, causing crop producers to scramble in an…
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GROWMARK Names 2013 Summer Interns
In the 54th year of the program, 61 college students are exploring career opportunities as GROWMARK summer interns. They are…
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N-WATCH Soil Testing Program Helps Improve Nitrogen Management
In fall 2012, the Illinois Council on Best Management Practices (CBMP) launched the N-WATCH soil testing program to educate the…
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Purdue Releases Fungicide Use Guide
A new publication designed to help farmers make fungicide-related decisions is now available through Purdue Extension. The guide, “Fungicides for…
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Global Seed Treatment Market To Nearly Double By 2018
According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research, “Seed Treatment (Insecticides, Fungicides, Other Chemical and Nonchemical Treatment)…
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Monsanto Launches Insect Forecasting Tool
As farmers across the Corn Belt continue to battle above- and below-ground insect pests year after year, a comprehensive integrated…
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FARM BILL UPDATE: Senate Floor Consideration Begins
The Senate began its floor work on a 2013 Farm Bill this week, with three days of floor debate and…
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Senators Consider Cuts in Crop Insurance
The Senate is debating cuts to the federally subsidized crop insurance program as it considers a massive farm bill this…