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In a first-of-its-kind ruling, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Pacific Ethanol's registration of its Stockton ethanol plant to generate valuable credits by producing cellulosic ethanol

The QuickTox for QuickScan has been improved to exceed the new 2016 performance criteria from USDA/GIPSA, according to EnviroLogix.

DowDuPont, the entity to be created by the merger of DuPont with Dow Chemical Co, said the chief executives of the two companies would get a combined $80 million in "golden parachute" payments after DowDuPont splits int

DuPont (NYSE: DD) and The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) confirmed today that the European Commission (EC) has initiated a Phase II review for the proposed merger of equals transaction of the two companies

According to authors Scott and Ken Blanchard, an overinflated ego creates a distorted sense of importance, which decreases leadership effectiveness. And checking your ego at the door isn't just an exercise in nice

DJI, a maker of unmanned aerial vehicles, Friday released "Feeding the World," a video about the company's partnership with Kansas State University to use drone technologies in precision agriculture, p

More than 600 attendees at annual Global AgInvesting (GAI) flagship conference held in New York were privy to news from event participants Finistere, International Farming Corporation (IFC), AgFunder, Omnivore Partners

Record yields across the U.S. and favorable conditions around the world this harvest season have brought the lowest price of wheat in nearly a decade, with wheat futures down, causing a dilemma for elevator operators as

Farmers now have fresh data to help them get the best return on their N investments. Results from the 2015 Answer Plot Program by WinField show a positive yield response to split-season and late-season N applications, m

Farmers in Illinois and much of the Midwestern Corn Belt are facing significant challenges stemming from nutrients that are being lost from their farm fields. These lost nutrients, especially from nitrogen fertilizer, a

The Analytics Society of The Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences (INFORMS) and Syngenta named Xiaocheng Li, Huaiyang Zhong, and associate professors David Lobell and Stefano Ermon, a team from Stan

According to the National Cotton Council (NCC), cotton prices saw a decent year, strengthening throughout 2016. Futures markets started in the low to mid 60s, but traded in the upper 60s and into the low 70s the second

Every crop protection product that reaches the market costs $286 million and takes 11 years of research and development to ensure the highest safety and efficacy standards, according to a new report published this week.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering free workshops, "Irrigation Management, Tips and Techniques When Water is Short," March 14 in Eureka and March 15 in Fallon to help agriculture producer

Cool Planet announced that it has joined the Triangle Chemical Company of Macon, Georgia in a distribution agreement for Cool Terra Engineered Biocarbon. Triangle will distribute Cool Terra in the agricultural as well a

Indonesian agriculture officials routinely inflate rice harvest data to present a rosy picture to the government and keep farm subsidies flowing, but their latest phony numbers could lead to a severe shortage of the sta

Citrus growers seeking a practical and cost-effective way to fend off citrus greening and other trees diseases and pests now can look to The Tree Defender for help. It protects a tree from the effects of harmful insects

We're disappointed that the Maryland legislature chose not to stand up for sound science and the rights of Maryland's homeowners to self-protect their lawns and gardens from destructive pests. Here are five

In the 1940s, the first wave of what is now called the Green Revolution brought significant advancements in plant breeding. This era was quickly followed by additional waves of innovation in advanced breeding and biotec

The CHS Foundation, the major giving entity of CHS Inc., invites new and existing college students with agriculture or energy-related interests to apply for scholarships.

Xinyangfeng Fertilizer Company, one of the top three producers and exporters of fertilizer in China, has purchased a 5,683-acre mixed livestock and crop farm in Australia. Additional farm purchases are anticipated, and

Ceres, Inc., an agricultural biotechnology company focused on forage crops, has been awarded two patents related to crop traits that can increase and protect crop yields under less-than-optimal environmental conditions.

The United States is the largest exporter of food in the world, and the U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers believe that the people who produce our food deserve to go home uninjured each day. The U.S. Ag Centers

The hummus craze is hitting the heartland, with U.S. farmers preparing to sow more chickpeas than ever before. Plantings are expected to climb 53 percent from the prior season to 498,000 acres, the U.S. Department of A

Plants using C4 photosynthesis grow 20 to 100 percent quicker than more common C3 plants by altering the shape, size and structure of their leaves and roots, according to a new study.

Kevin Folta, a researcher and educator at the University of Florida,says scientists must explain to consumers the evidence-based risks and benefits of agricultural biotechnology, and that mission can be tough to do in a

The coalition's position is that emissions from the use or processing of agricultural crops should be recognized as "zero" by EPA under the Clean Air Act.

Seven pro-biofuel organizations are challenging the U.S. EPA's changes to the renewable fuel standard (RFS) program in court. The court case was filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit la

As part of the purchase agreement, Beck's will assume a license for approximately 1,000 acres of productive land on the island to advance generations of breeding nurseries year round.

BASF announced the global launch of Maglis, an online agricultural platform designed to help farmers manage crops more effectively and efficiently.

The latest update for Ball Seed's WebTrack To Go mobile app now includes full ordering capabilities for the company's assortment of seeds and plants.

BASF, the American Soybean Association (ASA), National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), and the National Wheat Foundation (NWF) presented scholarships to future leaders who share a passion and motivation for advancing t

An early switch to winter blend diesel fuel helps keep equipment running.

The USDA announces $7 billion authorized for payment to farmers through the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its final Gulf Aquaculture Rule, which represents a key early step in the fostering of a domestic offshore aquaculture industry, said the American Soyb

Argentina aims to rake in $5 billion in investments in renewable energy by 2018 with the goal of reducing its energy deficit, a government official told Reuters, as hopes for near-term increased output from the Vaca Mue

Make sure your customers have the right conditions before pulling the trigger on starter fertilizer, say industry experts and university Extension specialists. While it can provide positive ROI, it's not always g

Weigh the pros and cons of at-home treatment before making the investment. Just 2" beneath the soil lies the pea-sized keys to your future‚ seeds.

Since being the first in the industry to announce efforts to help U.S. wheat growers double organic wheat acres last December, Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, has expanded its producer pr

Finding a way to get the most benefit off data from their farm is top of mind for many farmers. Two new products from the Ag Data Transparency Evaluator and the Ag Data Coalition hope to help answer data related questio

Nitrogen fertilizer is a major input in corn production and anhydrous ammonia is a widely used nitrogen fertilizer. In recent years, questions exist whether ammonia prices have decreased enough to reflect the decreases

Some analysts pushed down estimates Tuesday for South American crops due to weather woes and cautioned that damage could trim estimates even more.

Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. and Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co. Pvt. Ltd., announced the achievement of a pipeline advancement target in the development of Salinity Tolerant rice.

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comment on an updated environmental impact statement (EIS) that analyzes the effects of exotic fruit fly eradication programs in the United Sta

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the European grapevine moth (EGVM) (Lobesia botrana) has been eradicated from California and is lifting the

After last week's Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour, many growers and analysts are increasingly doubtful that USDA's August estimate of a record national average corn yield will hold.

The use of plant protection products (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc.) that are the basis of agricultural development is now being questioned. European and specifically French opinions about forcing biologica

This family-owned, Idaho-based company crafts a complete line of hand-sampling equipment including augers, hammer driven samplers, specialty shovels and accessory items.