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Research Leads To Better Identification Of Disease-Carrying Aphids
In work that could cut back on insecticide use, USDA scientists have found a way to distinguish aphids that spread…
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Expert: Tips To Get Corn Off To A Good Start
Corn growers looking to ensure a healthy crop with strong yields this year need to plan ahead including knowing when…
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Conservation Practices Preserve Soil, Save Money
Farm conservation practices not only preserve soil and water, but they also can save growers money, says a Purdue Extension…
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Controversial Studies Link Pesticide To Bee Disorder
Several studies published this year by U.S. and European scientists appear to link neonicotinoides, a common class of insecticides, to…
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Growers Should Scout Now For Early Detection
Last week (week of 4/1) stripe rust and leaf rust were observed in parts of Kansas, meaning Nebraska wheat growers…
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FMC Receives Patent for Capture LFR Insecticide
FMC Corp. has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a U.S. Patent to FMC…
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EPA Denies NRDC 2008 Petition To Cancel 2,4-D
In a recent conference call, the EPA announced that it was denying a 2008 petition of the NRDC to cancel…
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Strip-Till Improves Soybean Yield
Crop yield can be improved by ensuring adequate nutrient availability. But how should you place the fertilizer and what cropping…
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Biofuel Groups Seek To Intervene In RFS Lawsuit
Six biofuel trade associations have filed a motion in the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia…
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6 Spring Insect Pest Problems To Watch
There are several major insect pests growers and retailers should keep a close eye on this spring, according to Ohio…
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Equipment Technologies Introduces New Hood Design For Apache Sprayers
At NPE 2012, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced the use of their Lexan and Cycoloy resins in Equipment Technologies’ (ET)…
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BASF Applies For Engenia Herbicide Registration
Growers are one step closer to an innovative solution that will help manage tough weeds, maintain advances in conservation tillage…