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Big Moves In Precision
As we move further into the technology revolution, the technology is catching up to the ideas and dreams many had…
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Commodity Firm Cuts Planting Estimates For Corn, Soybeans
The Linn Group Wednesday lowered its forecast of U.S. 2011 corn plantings to 87.233 million acres, from its May 18…
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SFP Named Small Business Of The Year
Growing up on his family’s farm, Larry Sanders was frustrated when costly fertilizer didn’t do much good. As an adult…
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The Price For Profits
As I’ve said many times before in this column, ag retailers are, as a group, some of the nicest, most…
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Ignite Herbicide Label Change Approved For 2011 Applications
The EPA has approved a new label for Ignite herbicide in soybeans, according to Bayer CropScience. LibertyLink soybean growers now…
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Ag Economist Urges Farmers To Review Crop Insurance
This spring’s weather should serve as a reminder to farmers to review their current crop insurance policies and consider coverage…
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Expert Offers Advice For Choosing Corn Hybrid Maturities
As corn Indiana and Ohio growers continue to battle uncooperative spring planting weather, a Purdue Extension agronomist says they may…
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Court Dismisses Monsanto’s Appeal Of Biotech Beets Case
Late last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a summary order concluding…
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Doyle Equipment To Relocate To Missouri
Doyle Equipment Manufacturing will soon be moving its headquarters and production operations from Quincy, IL, to Northeast Missouri.
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Farm States Continue To Suffer From Expanded Drought
A dire drought that has plagued Texas and parts of Oklahoma expanded across the key farming state of Kansas over…
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Ag’s Clean Water Alliance Receives Environmental Award
The organization of ag retailers in the Raccoon and Des Moines River watersheds called Agriculture’s Clean Water Alliance (ACWA) was…
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Environmental Respect Award Regional Winners Announced
Five top farm supply retail businesses have been selected as Environmental Respect Award regional winners in the U.S. for 2011.…