Monsanto has announced a $20 million investment in integrated technology centers as part of its global breeding program that will help feed a hungry, growing world. This company news release says these tech centers will use continuing advancements in data science, genomic breeding methods and predictive analytics to further enhance seeds and unlock untapped yield potential. “We are at a … Read More
Monsanto’s New Insect Management Knowledge Program
Two years ago, Monsanto launched the Corn Rootworm Knowledge Program, designed to reward the research and academic community for outstanding projects that addressed specific aspects of the pest and how best to manage it. Now, with $6 million in funding and 13 research projects currently underway, Monsanto is expanding the program to include projects on insect pests that can significantly … Read More
Monitoring Weather Risks Using Predictive Models
Moorea Brega, Climate Corporation, spoke during the Sponsor Showcase at the recent International Conference for Precision Agriculture. She shared how the company quickly changed their focus of looking at weather risks for all industries and fine tuned their resources keeping the farmer at their focal point. “The way that we did that was by using predictive modeling. Once you build … Read More
New Opportunities for WestBred® Wheat & Partners
Monsanto Company has announced changes to its WestBred® wheat seed distribution model designed to enhance business and expand opportunities for its seed partners and their growers. “Wheat is a vital, global crop planted on over 500 million acres and supplying 25% of the world’s calories,” said Jeff Koscelny, Monsanto U.S. Wheat Commercial Lead. “Experts agree production must increase by 40% … Read More
Students Honored for Research at ASTA
College students from across the country had the opportunity to enter American Seed Trade Research Foundation’s Operation Student Exchange. The winning student was announced during a Future Seed Executives 10th Anniversary Reception at ASTA’s recent annual meeting. Leah Ruff’s poster presentation and research was selected this year’s winner and she received the Roger Kruegar Scholarship. The scholarship honors the late … Read More
Diversified Weed Management Practices
This infographic is the first in a series Monsanto will bring to you throughout the 2014 growing season. The first topic covered in the series is the “Diversified Weed Management Practices” (DWMPs) for increased weed control. The series will help support growers efforts to deliver timely news on weed management to farmers and the industry.
Hick Chick Chat on Sustainable Farming
At the recent Walmart Sustainable Products Expo, Monsanto made two significant commitments to help address critical challenges in the areas of water and nutrient efficiency. In making the announcement, Monsanto CEO Hugh Grant asked a farmer leader to join him and talk about what these commitments mean for the agriculture community. Leon Corzine is an Assumption, Illinois farmer and past National … Read More
Online Insect Forecast Tool Monitors Pests
Last year, growers across the Midwest utilized the innovative insect forecast tool at insectforecast.com to help predict migration patterns of corn earworm, western bean cutworm and corn rootworms. This year, users additionally will be able to monitor soybean aphids, a pest that can significantly damage a crop and reduce yield if not dealt with effectively. “Now insectforecast.com is the single-stop … Read More
Ag Sustainability Pledges Made for Walmart
Kicking off a new Sustainable Product Expo this week, the CEOs from more than a dozen global companies gathered at Walmart headquarters in Arkansas Tuesday to pledge to increase sustainable food production. Eight of the largest food companies announced pledges to help ensure that tomorrow’s food supply is affordable and sustainable for the nine billion people projected to inhabit the … Read More
Monsanto Adds Smartphone Tech with Weed ID App
Gone are the days of taking a dog-eared, field guide out to your quarter section to try to identify a weed species. Now, it’s as simple as pulling out your phone. Monsanto today released the Weed ID App – the most innovative, weed identification tool in Canada. The app hosts a library of more than 48 weeds, each accompanied by … Read More