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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Pioneer Hi-Bred Will Sell Soybeans by Seed Count US - Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, will sell its soybean products by seed count per unit, rather than by weight, beginning in the fall of 2012 for varieties sold throughout North America...
Monday, April 23, 2012
Cargill CEO Discusses Challenge of Food Security GLOBAL - Cargill Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Page last week discussed how environmental leaders, government officials and the private sector need to work together to meet the challenge...
First Approval Worldwide for New Seed Treatment GLOBAL – The first regulatory approval worldwide has been granted to Bayer CropScience for its new fungicidal seed treatment solution EverGol (active ingredient: penflufen) in Canada.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
ASAJA Encourage Argentinian Import Restrictions SPAIN & ARGENTINA - The agricultural organisation ASAJA of Castile and Leon will support the Government of Spain if they pursue the right to impose severe restrictions on imports of food products...
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Cargill Third Quarter Earnings Level GLOBAL – Multinational meat and agrifood business Cargill has reported $766 million in earnings in the third quarter of the 2012 financial year - level with last year when earnings stood at...
Monday, April 09, 2012
Research Shows Reduction in Volatility, Drift for Enlist Tech Package US - Research presented at the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) annual meeting showed a dramatic reduction in the potential for off-target movement with herbicides featuring Colex-D™...
Monday, April 02, 2012
Early Spring Leads to Early Corn Planting Questions US - The early spring in many parts of the country has corn growers considering whether now is the time to plant. Early planting can provide potential benefits, such as more time for crop development...
Monday, March 26, 2012
US Seed Supply Gets Boost from South America ANALYSIS - In October 2011, many US seed companies realized that, due to the record-setting summer heat during the day and night, there was a lack of pollination that caused target yields for...
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
New Managing Director for J&H Bunn Ltd. UK - Richard Sunderland has been appointed as Managing Director of J&H Bunn Ltd. The former head of Cargill’s UK fertiliser business, Richard returns home after fifteen years in senior roles...
Friday, March 16, 2012
Softer Mite Control Tools Aid in Building Beneficial Insect Populations US - Insect management is an evolving art form, with older, harder chemistries being phased out and newer, softer chemistries being phased in.
Nutreco Increases Shareholding in Brazilian JV BRAZIL - Nutreco announced this week that it has signed an agreement to increase its shareholding in its Brazilian joint venture Nutreco Fri-Ribe from 51 per cent to 97 per cent. The joint venture...
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
FuturaGene Appoints Grants and Alliances Manager UK - FuturaGene, a leader in the enhancement of yield and sustainability of woody crops for plantation forestry, biopower and biofuel markets, has appointed Dr. Mark Elless as Grants and Alliances...
CME Announce Global Agreement US - CME Group and BM&FBOVESPA (BVMF) have announced a cross-listing and cross-licensing agreement involving S&P 500 Index and Bovespa Index (IBOVESPA) futures.
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Cargill Becomes First Grain Handler to Enter Strategic Alliance with CWB CANADA - Cargill has announced they have entered into a strategic alliance with the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) - making Cargill the first grain handler in Canada to enable the CWB to offer its...
Arcadia Biosciences and Bioceres form Technology Joint Venture ARGENTINA - Arcadia Biosciences, Inc., an agricultural technology company, and Bioceres, an agricultural investment and development company has announced the formation of Verdeca, a 50-50 joint...
Monday, March 05, 2012
Dow AgroSciences Unveils Enlist™ Ahead, Part of Enlist System US - Dow AgroSciences has unveiled Enlist Ahead, a first-of-its-kind management resource for farmers, and the newest component of the Enlist Weed Control System.
Duo CS Maize Update Details Positive Grower Experiences UK - Caussade's Duo CS maize is due to expand further following last year's successful UK trials.
Friday, March 02, 2012
Baler-Mounted Hay Moisture Tester Available from John Deere US - Hay producers can now determine the moisture content of the hay they are baling on the go with the Advanced Baler-Mounted Hay Moisture Tester from John Deere.
Growers Gearing Up To Plant Monsanto's DroughtGard Hybrids US - US farmers across the Western Great Plains this spring will be the first to plant Monsanto's newest drought-tolerant corn system as part of on-farm trials. The hybrids, made available to...
Bayer Initiates Global “Bee Care Program” GLOBAL - Bayer initiates a global “Bee Care Program” to further promote bee health. As part of the program, two dedicated “Bayer Bee Care Centers” are to be established. In Europe, one...
CME Group and Bank of China Announce Strategic Cooperation US & CHINA - CME Group and Bank of China have announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore and potentially collaborate in a long-term business relationship that will...
Growers Consider Technology, Risk Management at Commodity Classic ANALYSIS - Growers packed the Commodity Classic tradeshow floor in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, on Thursday to see the latest technology as they look to the 2012 growing season, reports Sarah Mikesell,...
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
ABH Miratorg's Operational Activity for 2011 RUSSIA - In the year 2011 Miratorg Agribusiness Holding consolidated its status of the leader in pork production as well as became the biggest fodder manufacturer in Russia. The total volume...
Bayer's Ag Issues Forum Offers Sustainability, Economic Insights ANALYSIS - Bayer CropScience hosted the 2012 Ag Issues Forum today in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, with topics covering sustainability, global economic trends and global food security, writes Sarah...
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
China's First GMO Corn Expected in 2013 CHINA - Agricultural biotechnology company, Origin Agritech Ltd. has announced that they expect the Chinese government to approve its genetically modified (GM) corn for production next year.
Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit by Organic Growers Against Monsanto US - The US District Court for the Southern District of New York has officially dismissed a lawsuit brought by The Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA) and dozens of other plaintiff...
Monday, February 27, 2012
UK Water Companies in Talks About Pooling Resources to Beat Drought UK - Several water companies are in talks about pooling together their resources to tackle drought.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Cargill to Close Manitoba Grain Elevator and Crop Facility CANADA - Cargill Limited yesterday announced that it is ceasing production at its Winnipeg East facility effective March 1, 2012.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Copa-Cogeca Welcomes Aspects of EU Report EU - Copa-Cogeca has welcomed statements in a new EU Commission report highlighting that major efforts to protect the soil have been included in the upcoming reform of the Common Agricultural...
Saturday, February 18, 2012
MANA's New Vulcan Insecticide Granted EPA Approval US - Vulcan™ insecticide, developed and manufactured by MANA Crop Protection, has received approval by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its new state of the art chlorpyrifos...
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