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Clemson University soybean breeders have released a new soybean variety that extends the planting season and growing regions.
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USDA Ag Census coming to a mailbox near you; take time to complete it
Farmers are urged to complete the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2017 Census of Agriculture, which should be arriving in their mailboxes in December. The census can be returned by mail or …
Read More »BASF launches new SC formulation of Zidua herbicide
BASF has launched an SC formulation of its previously registered herbicide, Zidua, for use in corn, cotton, peanuts, soybeans, sunflowers and wheat.
Read More »Nominations sought for Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction
The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is accepting nominations for its induction ceremony, which will be held March 22, 2018, at the L’Auberge Hotel in Baton Rouge. Deadline for the …
Read More »Monsanto sues Arkansas Plant Board seeking to block proposed dicamba ban
Monsanto Co. filed suit Oct. 20 in Pulasky County Circuit Court seeking to block the Arkansas State Plant Board from prohibiting use of dicamba herbicides next summer.
Read More »Direct-to-grower seed retailer launched
The newly formed Local Seed Co. says it plans to offer direct-to-grower seeds delivered to the farm beginning with the 2018 season.
Read More »Bayer plans to sell seed and non-selective herbicide business to BASF
As part of its planned merger with Monsanto, Bayer plans to sell its seed and non-selective herbicide business to BASF for 5.9 billion Euros, or about $6.96 billion US. The …
Read More »Arkansas Plant Board sets dicamba hearing for Nov. 8
The Arkansas Plant Board will conduct a public hearing beginning at 9 a.m., Nov. 8, on its proposal to ban over-the-top in-season dicamba herbicide use from April 16-Oct. 31.
Read More »Arkansas Plant Board seeks comments on proposed dicamba ban
The Arkansas Plant Board is accepting comments about a proposed ban on application of all dicamba formulations from April 15-Oct. 31, 2018. Deadline to comment is Oct. 30.
Read More »BASF, Israel’s Kaiima team on developing herbicide-tolerant traits
BASF Corp. and the Israeli company, Kaiima Bio-Agritech Ltd. recently announced they will be partnering on developing herbicide-tolerant non-GMO crops using the Kaiima’s proprietary EP technology platform.
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