Syngenta has just launched a new range of biostimulants to address abiotic stresses through seed treatment. The EPIVIOTM brand has been tested in drought, heat, cold and nutrient stress and have shown to be successful at improving plant growth by controlling pathogens, insects and nematodes. EPIVIOTM products stimulate seedling development by providing micronutrients and biostimulant compounds to the plant and … Read More
Boaters Tell Congress: Ethanol is Best
Certified mechanics, engine performance experts, and professional fishermen spoke to members of Congress this week to explain the importance of ethanol in protecting the environment. Fuels America hosted the briefing in an effort to dispel myths and promote full implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard. “I want to take my grandkids fishing someday. That means having clean water and … Read More
Early-Bird Corn Yield Registration Open
#Plant16 is moving ahead and the National Corn Growers Association is getting their yearly National Corn Yield Contest underway as well. Participants in this year’s contest can register now through June 30th to save on entry fees. The early-bird fee is only $75, promising to save growers money for taking the time to register sooner rather than later. “We are … Read More
Uncontrolled Weeds Would Cost $43 Billion
Herbicides and other weed control techniques are an important part of a grower’s management plan. In fact, a team of experts from the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) recently published results that show the loss of these tools would cost farmers in the U.S. and Canada about $43 billion annually. “It’s an astonishing number and indicates the significant threat … Read More
NCGA Launches Photo Contest
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is calling on photographers to help tell the story of farming field corn in America through photos in the third annual Fields-of-Corn Photo Contest. This contest intends to help capture high-resolution photos of corn growth from seed to harvest, as well as the families that grow it. The contest is officially open, and interested … Read More
Corn Planting Progress Ahead of Average
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that corn planting continues to be ahead of the five-year average. Last week results showed 30 percent of the total corn acres have been planted, numbers that exceed the average by 14 percentage points and ten percentage points ahead of where growers were just the week before. Missouri leads the way in corn planing, surpassing … Read More
Reat Joins FMC as Corn Segment Manager
FMC Agricultural Solutions has selected Chris Reat as their new corn segment manager. Reat will be directing the corn segment for the company, including the brands Anthem herbicides, Solstice Herbicide, Cate herbicide, Crusher herbicide, Hero insecticide and Preemptor SC fungicide. “The addition of Chris to our team strengthens our go-to-market plan for the corn segment,” said Aaron Locker, FMC Agricultural Solutions … Read More
#Plant16 Ahead of Average
The #Plant16 hash tag has been burning up Twitter in the past week as corn planting jumped up to 13% compared to the five year average of eight percent. According to USDA, planting progress is now ahead of average by 37 percentage points in Missouri, which at 58% planted nearly a quarter of its crop last week. Iowa, Kansas and … Read More
DuPont Pioneer Announces Innovative Tech for Waxy Corn
Waxy corn is an important part of the food supply chain; the commodity is used for a number of specialty food and non-food items, like adhesives and high-gloss paper. However, lower yields means growers rely on contracts through a closed-loop production system, known as an “identity-preserved”. Now DuPont Pioneer believes they have the solution to lower-yielding waxy corn hybrids. A … Read More
Reports Look Down for Corn Prices
While optimists hoped the increased demand for ethanol would help drive corn prices, the USDA reports say it won’t be enough to off-set other factors. Demand estimates are lower by 24 million bushels of corn, and ending stocks are higher by 25 million bushels. Production estimates remain unchanged from March. “U.S. corn farmers have indicated their intention to grow another … Read More