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Monsanto Expands Genuity Products For 2011
Farmers wanting to plant the latest trait technologies can select from Monsanto’s expanded lineup of corn and soybean products with…
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AgriVisor Launches New Web Site
AgriVisor, LLC, has launched a new Web site. The site, www.agrivisor.com, features an updated design which incorporates many new features…
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Vilsack Seeks Biotech Compromise
“Complexity surrounds American agriculture today. With the recent announcement of USDA’s final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for genetically engineered (GE)…
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Future Shock
Over the holidays, I experienced a seismic shift in my life. One of my Christmas presents was a brand new…
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University Of Arkansas Developing Aflatoxin-Resistant Corn
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture plant pathologists are developing transgenic corn lines that could help level the field for…
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Figuring Out Generation Y
To hear Steve Drake, owner of Drake & Co., tell it, there is a major cultural divide in the U.S.…
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ChemChina To Purchase Stake In Makhteshim-Agan
China National Chemical Corp. (ChemChina) has offered to buy a controlling stake in Makhteshim-Agan Industries Ltd., the largest maker of…
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10 Farm Safety Tips
10 farm safety tips from the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE): 1. Educate yourself about farm equipment. Read and…
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Tips For Managing Generation Y
Unlike their Baby Boomer and Generation X counterparts, individuals born in Generation Y have some fairly lofty expectations when it…
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Monsanto Names New Senior Vice President
Pierre Courduroux, 45, has been appointed Monsanto’s new senior vice president and chief financial officer. Courduroux currently serves as the…
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6 Ways Agrium Is Ensuring Product Responsibility
Agrium regularly examines the lifecycle of its products to understand their broader impacts. The company is committed to managing the…
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Consolidation: Slowed But Inevitable
In 2010, as profits soared, consolidation among retailers slowed down significantly. In an average year, approximately four to seven companies…