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AMVAC to Introduce Two Herbicides

To help farmers in the battle against resistant and tough-to-control weeds, AMVAC is adding two new herbicides to their lineup.

New Tank Mixes to Reduce Off-Target Damage from Dicamba

BASF and Bayer are each creating a new tank-mix partner for their dicamba products. Both company tank mixes focus on reducing volatility. These products will need EPA approval.

Corn, Soy, Wheat Futures Surge on Lower-Than-Expected U.S. Grain Stocks
Corn, Soy, Wheat Futures Surge on Lower-Than-Expected U.S. Grain Stocks

Chicago Board of Trade grain and soybean futures soared on Wednesday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture surprised traders by reporting crop inventories that were smaller than expected.

Old crop corn stocks on hand as of Sept. 1, 2020 totaled 2 billion bushels, down 10% from 2019. Old crop soybeans stored in all positions were down 42% from 2019.
Grain Stocks: Corn Stocks Down 10%, Soybean Stocks Down 42%

Old crop corn stocks on hand as of Sept. 1, 2020 totaled 2 billion bushels, down 10% from 2019. Old crop soybeans stored in all positions were down 42% from 2019.

Anuvia Gears Up Production, Strikes Licensing Deal with Mosaic
Anuvia Gears Up Production, Strikes Licensing Deal with Mosaic

Susterra will be Mosaic’s first bio-based phosphate fertilizer (14-24-0-10S + up to 15% organic matter). Mosaic Company did a survey showing 86% of farmers are actively looking to improve their soil health.

Industry and Farmers React to Recent XtendFlex Approval

With the Sept. 30, 2020 approval of XtendFlex soybeans, farmers and retailers across the Midwest are sharing their reactions to the news.

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SIMPAS Joins America’s Conservation Ag Movement

Trust In Food, a Farm Journal initiative, today announced that SIMPAS has joined America’s Conservation Ag Movement as its first Advocate Level Partner.