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Monsanto Vows To Fight DuPont Patent Suit
DuPont has filed a patent lawsuit against Monsanto, accusing the company of using a “novel seed-production technique” without permission. The…
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EPA: Farm Dust Will Not Be Regulated
The EPA notified Congress on Monday that it would not regulate the dust kicked up by grain combines and other…
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The Andersons Completes Updates At Five Operations
The Andersons, Inc. has made multiple operational updates at five grain facilities to improve service for customers. Delphi, IN, Grain…
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Ag Feels The Pressure As World Population Hits 7 Billion
October 31, 2011 will mark the first time in history that seven billion humans will populate the planet, according to…
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2011 Year In Review: A Look Back
It was another relatively quiet year for agriculture. Based upon the available data, commodity prices stayed healthy, most grower-customers overcame…
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Seed Care 2.0
If students of agricultural history know anything, it’s that marketplace innovations happen. When some new area of business opportunity is…
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Seed Producers Challenged
Dealers have plenty of issues to track, but seed companies have their own set of challenges. When asked what keeps…
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Planters Doing More
The technology that brings variable-rate (VR) planting to field is still evolving, but three companies have come on strong on…
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A Sneak Preview
Every year, I am keenly aware of when the calendar turns to fall. And no, the tip-off to this transition…
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Bayer CropScience Plans To Strengthen, Expand In 2012
As it looks toward the future, Bayer CropScience anticipates plenty of changes taking place in the world of agriculture. And…
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Winterizing Your Self-Propelled Sprayer
Whether you are an applicator or grower, following these guidelines will ensure that your spray equipment is properly stored for…
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A Poll Vault
As the summer steadily turns to fall, the nation is looking toward the November election season with interest. Besides numerous…