Fast-acting herbicide included for volunteer Roundup Ready® Corn 2 control in soybeans, cotton

WALNUT CREEK, CA AND ST. LOUIS, MO (March 13, 2008)—In 2008, Monsanto’s Roundup Rewards® Program will include Valent U.S.A. Corporation’s Select Max® Herbicide with Inside Technology™ for additional Roundup Ready® crops. The Volunteer Roundup Ready Corn 2 Cost-Share Allowance element of the Roundup Rewards program will be expanded to include cotton in addition to soybeans. …more

Pioneer provides tips for managing early-season stress

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 25, 2008 - The trend toward planting corn earlier continues to grow. The reasons include increasing farm size and the need to cover a large number of acres within a shorter window of time at the beginning of the season and avoiding potential late-season drought and pest problems at the end. According to scientists with Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, this trend presents growers with several crop management challenges that can impact crop productivity significantly. …more

Philadelphia, February 13, 2008 — A new option for broad-spectrum control of broadleaf weeds with grass control assistance in soybeans is now available from FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC). New Authority® Assist herbicide is the answer for effective residual control of tough broadleaves and grass control assistance. Soybean growers can rely on Authority Assist for complete broadleaf control, including control of small-seeded weeds, and grass assist, resulting in a cleaner start for increased yields. …more

NK Seeds, retailers partner to provide Productivity Solutions™ initiative for maximum yield

GOLDEN VALLEY, MINN. — Feb. 11, 2008 — It’s that time of year again. Growers are flooded with performance claims about seeds, herbicides, insect control, tillage practices, planting dates and more. Like campaign promises in an election year, product claims can be overwhelming. …more

NK® Brand Soybeans Available for 2008:

S00-H7 Brand                        Added Trait: Roundup Ready®                        Relative Maturity: 00-7

• High-yielding with strong iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) tolerance plus Phytophthora root rot (PRR) field tolerance with the Rps1c gene


• This true medium-bush plant type is suited to 30” and narrower rows with excellent standability



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Supply available for 10 varieties to meet increased demand for soybean seed in 2008

Golden Valley, Minn. — Feb. 8, 2008 — As reports of potential seed shortages begin to surface throughout the industry, Syngenta Seeds is positioning itself to meet industry needs by releasing 10 new NK® Brand soybean varieties with supply for the 2008 planting season. In addition, Syngenta Seeds is releasing nine more varieties that will be available for the 2009 season. …more

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Feb. 1, 2008 – Monsanto scientists are using molecular breeding tools to accelerate improvements in agronomic performance and higher yield potential for Asgrow® soybeans.

Bob Buehler, global soybean breeding lead for Monsanto, said almost every Asgrow variety developed in the past several years has incorporated physical traits to provide disease and pest tolerance, which in turn can enhance yield potential. …more

Washington, D.C., January 31, 2008

Syngenta announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Athenix Corp. for the discovery of novel corn insect and soybean cyst nematode resistance genes. Athenix is a leading US biotechnology company that develops novel products and technologies for agricultural and sustainable industrial applications. The agreement will allow Syngenta access to novel gene leads from which to develop advanced generation corn and soybean products. …more

MILFORD, Indiana, U.S.A. — Brock Grain Systems has introduced new and expanded web sites for www.brockgrain.com and www.graindryers.com. The sites feature an updated look and include more information to help customers learn about Brock Grain Systems and its full line of grain storage, handling, conditioning and grain drying products.

A few of the new web site features include: …more

Growers are twice as likely to produce over 60-bushel soybeans using NK® Brand Soybeans

Golden Valley, Minn. - December 21, 2007 - A new growing season is fast approaching, and soybean growers know that selecting the right soybean seed now has the greatest impact on what the yield monitor reads next fall. …more