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Illinois Ag Retailer Named ICCA Of The Year
In the spring of 1994, Mike Wilson nervously sat down between two Ph.D.s in an Indianapolis convention center. “These two…
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Syngenta, Agrinos Expand Joint Venture
Agrinos, a green technology company committed to improving the productivity and sustainability of modern agriculture, has expanded its existing commercial…
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Hoping To Avoid Baked ‘Beans
A strange and wonderful thing happened in my area this past weekend – water actually fell from the sky. I…
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Continued Extreme Heat Could Damage Corn, Soybeans
As days with extreme heat coupled with drought conditions have dominated the weather statewide in recent weeks, growers have begun…
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CF Industries Acquires Viterra’s Interests In Canadian Fertilizers Ltd.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Glencore International to acquire the interests in Canadian Fertilizers…
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Monsanto Expands Label For Warrant Herbicide
Cotton and soybean farmers have a new pre-emerge tool for residual weed control. Warrant herbicide from Monsanto is now labeled…
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Monsanto Supports Drought-Stricken Farmers
As U.S. farmers face the worst drought in more than 25 years, Monsanto has announced new commitments to support farmers…
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Larsen Cooperative Approves Merger With CHS
Voting members of Larsen Cooperative Co., headquartered in New London, WI, have approved a merger with CHS Inc., a St.…
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Heat, Drought Lead To Ear Rot Potential In Corn
Heat and drought in the Corn Belt have created the perfect conditions for Aspergillus ear rot to develop in corn…
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Crop Insurance Reminders For Those Affected By Aflatoxin
Weather conditions have made the fungus aflatoxin a threat to this year’s corn crop. Brian D. Frieden, director of USDA’s…
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BASF Invests In New Brazil Technology Center For Seed Treatment
Today BASF Crop Protection inaugurated its new technology center for seed treatment in Santo Antônio de Posse (located 150 km…
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NCGA ‘Disappointed’ In House Farm Bill Delay
Editor’s note: The following is an official statement from the National Corn Growers Association and other farm organizations regarding the…