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EPA Approves Optimum AcreMax XTreme Insect Protection By DuPont
DuPont has received registration from the EPA for Optimum AcreMax XTreme insect protection for corn. Optimum AcreMax XTreme adds to…
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2012 Conservation In Action Tour To Visit Mississippi Delta
On the weekend of May 30 a diverse crowd of movers and shakers will descend upon the Mississippi Delta region…
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New Online App Tracks, Manages Insect Data In Fields
A new online application developed and launched by Spensa Technologies Inc. will help growers and pesticide consultants electronically track the…
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Scientists Warn Of Monsanto Corn Rootworm Resistance
A group of US plant scientists have sent a letter warning federal regulators that action is needed to mitigate a…
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Union Of Concerned Scientists Allege Monsanto Misconduct
In a recently published report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), the organization levies some troubling allegations against agriculture…
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DuPont Announces Approval Of Fungicide With New Active Ingredient
DuPont has received registration approval from the federal government for DuPont Fontelis fungicide, a new tool that reportedly gives growers…
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Understanding A New Pesticide Regulation
On October 31, 2011, a new federal regulation requiring a permit for certain pesticide applications went into effect. Why should…
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DuPont Leader Overviews 2012 Seed Research Pipeline
Innovative technology, local product advancements and a strong 2012 research pipeline have positioned DuPont’s seed business, Pioneer Hi-Bred, for continued…
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Time To Monitor Wheat Fields For Aphid Populations
Wheat producers should be scouting their fields for aphids that can pull juices from the plants and transmit the virus…
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Fertilizer Industry Honors 4R Advocates
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has named five American farm operations as 4R Advocates for 2012. The national winners represent farmers…
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Conference Will Focus On Precision Agriculture
A John Deere agronomist, a Pioneer Hi-Bred agronomy research manager and the founder of U.S. Commodities will be keynote speakers…
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Dissecting Agriculture 3.0
As part of CropLife Media Group’s ongoing State of the Industry coverage, MacroGain Managing Principal Jim Budzynski recently presented a…