New survey helps BASF identify and address grower management

concerns

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, July 26, 2010 – Stress tolerance of crops,

unpredictable weather, and residual control of weeds are three of the biggest

challenges to grower operations, according to a survey conducted recently by BASF

Crop Protection. Findings were released today during the Ag Media Summit in St.

Paul, Minnesota.

More than 600 corn, hay, soybean and wheat growers from 44 states participated in

the survey, which examined challenges growers face in regard to managing yield,

choosing the most effective inputs, and dealing with plant stress factors. It also

examined the importance of new crop protection innovations to growers.

“This type of research is an important step in ensuring the BASF product portfolio

delivers agronomic benefits, sustainability and grower convenience,” said Gary

Fellows, Ph.D., Technical Services Regional Manager for BASF. “Along with the

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EAST MOLINE, Illinois (May 19, 2010) — John Deere Harvester Works recently rolled the half millionth self-propelled combine , a 9870 model, off the assembly line at the East Moline, Ill. manufacturing facility.

“Reaching 500,000 self-propelled combines is a significant milestone for us and our dedicated employees.” said Dennis Muszalski, factory manager, John Deere Harvester Works. “We are proud of the legacy we’ve built and the singular goal we’ve had since our inception: To provide our customers with products that deliver the quality and value they’ve come to expect from John Deere while also partnering with farmers to help feed the world.”

The factory first began producing binders in 1910 and broke ground on John Deere Harvester Works in 1912. The factory initially manufactured horse-drawn grain binders, mowers, rakes and corn binders. In 1927 John Deere introduced its first combine, uniting harvesting and threshing in one operation. Twenty years …more

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (March 17, 2010) — Corn growers now have access to a new herbicide option for their fields, as Bayer CropScience recently announced the availability of new Capreno™ postemergence corn herbicide.

Capreno is primarily available in Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin. It’s also available with limited supply in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio, and will be available for use in most other states in 2011.

“Growers in these geographies are already familiar with Laudis®

herbicide, which launched nationally in 2008,” says Jeff Springsteen,

Bayer CropScience marketing manager for selective corn and soybean herbicides. “This year, we wanted to introduce these growers to a new mode of action that will help them eliminate weed pressure and

increase yields.”

While an increasing number of weeds have become resistant to several herbicide chemistry classes, growers can be assured that …more

MINNETONKA, MINN. — February 16, 2010 — Syngenta Seeds, Inc. announced today that it will begin selling soybean seed in EZ-Count 140,000 seed units for the 2010 planting season.

By selling soybeans in EZ-Count 140,000 seed units rather than 50-pound units, Syngenta provides growers with a more accurate way to order seed and aligns with grower interest in precision planting. EZ-Count eliminates concern over seed size and weight variation and allows growers to select varieties based on agronomic characteristics that are best for their farm, rather than the size of the seed.

“With new soybean technology entering into the marketplace, EZ-Count is a more equitable way for growers to purchase germplasm, traits and seed treatments,” said Gene Kassmeyer, head, Syngenta Seeds soybean product line. “The new method provides growers with accuracy, uniform pricing and assurance that they are purchasing the correct amount of seed. There is simply no more guesswork …more

CYPRESS, Calif. – February 12, 2010 – Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (YMC) today announced plans to transfer its all-terrain vehicle (ATV) production currently in Japan to the United States. With this transfer, the production capacity of YMC’s Japanese subsidiary – Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co., Ltd. (YMPC) – will be integrated into YMC’s U.S. subsidiary based in Newnan, Georgia – Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC).

The move, currently in the planning stages, is scheduled to begin in early 2011 and is intended to optimize manufacturing capacity and improve productivity. The transfer will facilitate the consolidation of both production management and manufacturing technologies, as well as afford an increased level of responsiveness to market needs by maximizing production in the United States, the country with the largest demand for ATVs. The production transfer to Newnan, Georgia, is expected to be complete by 2013.

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WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 11, 2010 – DuPont today announced the creation of an advisory committee on Agricultural Innovation & Productivity for the 21st Century, chaired by former U.S. Senator Thomas A. Daschle, as part of the company’s focus to meet the world’s increasing demands for food, feed, fiber and fuel. Agriculture crosses DuPont’s core goals of meeting the increasing demand for food productivity; protecting people and the environment; decreasing dependence of fossil fuels; and supporting the growth of emerging markets. Among other initiatives, the advisory committee will build upon existing research, while examining the best public-policy mechanisms to ensure that by 2050 the world’s farmers will have the tools to increase current agricultural production in order to fill the looming global food needs.

“The world is facing increasing demands on its limited resources, while the global population continues to grow. It is critical that we find sustainable, science-based solutions …more

DULUTH, GA (February 8, 2010) — Test results recently released by the University of Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory confirm the new line of 205 to 275 PTO horsepower rowcrop tractors from AGCO introduced in 2009 offers the greatest fuel efficiency among tractors of this category on the market. This includes the Challenger® MT600C Series, Massey Ferguson® 8600 Series and the AGCO® DT Series machines powered by the AGCO SISU POWER™ 8.4 L engine with e3™ selective catalytic reduction (SCR) clean-air technology and featuring AGCO’s heavy-duty continuously variable transmission (CVT) with industry-exclusive Dynamic Tractor Management (DTM).

“The fuel efficiency test results validated and released by the Nebraska lab are a strong confirmation that the new technologies AGCO is developing and incorporating into its high horsepower diesel tractors are the right combination for meeting both the United States Environmental Protection Agency emissions standards and growers’ needs for power, reliability and fuel …more

APPLETON, Wis., Feb. 1, 2010—As part of its “Connect With Miller and Win” campaign, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. will give away a welding or plasma cutting package valued at over $2,700 to a randomly selected entrant. Three additional winners will each receive an iPod touch.

You can enter by visiting www.MillerWelds.com/connectwithMiller anytime between February 1-28 and sign up for the eNewsletter best suited to you: DIY, PRO or Instructor. Don’t forget to also visit Miller’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages to stay connected.

The Grand Prize welding or plasma cutting package includes the choice of a Millermatic® 211 Auto-Set™ MIG welder, a Diversion™ 165 TIG welder or a Spectrum® 375 X-TREME plasma cutter. The winner will also receive an ArcStation™ welding workbench, a Performance Series™ auto-darkening welding helmet, an Arc Armor combo welding jacket, a pair of MIG, TIG, and Metalworker gloves and an iPod touch.

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DAVOS-KLOSTERS, Switzerland, Jan. 29, 2010 - Agriculture is a game-changer that addresses multiple global issues - hunger, poverty, environmental degradation, poor nutrition and subsequent effects such as civil unrest, DuPont Chair and CEO Ellen Kullman told attendees of the 40th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.

“Delivering on the potential for agriculture to address critical, global issues may be the greatest opportunity of our generation,” said Kullman. “It is possible, but it will take a radical new approach to collaboration.”

Kullman is attending the World Economic Forum and participating in the panel discussion on “Rethinking How to Feed the World.” According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, food production will need to nearly double by the middle of this century to feed the world population expected at that time. Panelists were asked to consider what it would take to achieve food security, environmental sustainability and …more

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (January 26, 2010)—Valent U.S.A. Corporation announced its active ingredient flumioxazin is most often chosen by soybean farmers using preemergence herbicides. Flumioxazin is the active ingredient used in Valor® Herbicide, Gangster® Herbicide and Valor XLT Herbicide products.

According to data from research firm dmrkynetec, more preemergence herbicide applications in 2009 included a flumioxazin-based product than any other active ingredient.

Jamie Nielson, Valent flumioxazin brand manager, said the strong surge in grower adoption is due to weed shifts that have occurred in the Roundup Ready® soybean system.

“Historically growers needed strong grass products so they used Prowl and Treflan. Now with the Roundup Ready system, growers are seeing a higher demand for effective broadleaf products,” Nielson said. “Flumioxazin’s strong performance on tough broadleaf weeds such as waterhemp, Palmer pigweed, marestail, ragweed and others has really been key to the adoption of this active …more