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New White Mold Strain Could Become a Problem for Southern Farmers

A recent discovery in Brazil shows that white mold, while typically just a problem for northern states, could take root in southern states—if this strain makes it to the U.S.

New White Mold Strain Could Become a Problem for Southern Farmers
New White Mold Strain Could Become a Problem for Southern Farmers

A recent discovery in Brazil shows that white mold, while typically just a problem for northern states, could take root in southern states—if this strain makes it to the U.S.

Dicamba damage in Illinois
Judge Tosses Monsanto Lawsuit Against State Plant Board

A Pulaski County Circuit Judge today dismissed a lawsuit filed by Monsanto against the Arkansas State Plant Board concerning its decision to ban dicamba in the state between April 16 and Oct. 31.

Bean leaf beetle attacks soybeans in early growth stages.
Stop These 5 Early Season Pests

They fly, crawl and jump through fields, stealing precious bushels with every bite. Catch these thieving criminals before they lower your stands and yield potential.

Determine if crown root rot is a factor by splitting the stalk. The darkening of the crown, as seen in the image above, is a key characteristic.
Valent Launches In-Furrow Corn Treatment

MycoApply EndoPrime is an in-furrow corn treatment used to enhance the soil and ultimately yield. Valent is including four species of mycorrhizal fungi to improve corn’s performance.

Partnerships in North Carolina Help Stevia Business Boom

PureCircle, stevia producer for beverage and food industries, is expanding its stevia production with the StarLeaf variety.

Partnerships in North Carolina Help Stevia Business Boom
Partnerships in North Carolina Help Stevia Business Boom

PureCircle, stevia producer for beverage and food industries, is expanding its stevia production with the StarLeaf variety.

Producers will plant more cotton acres in response to market demand.
Cotton Acres Will Grow in 2018

The National Cotton Council (NCC) found growers intend to plant 13.1 million acres to cotton in 2018—up 3.7% over 2017, according to a recent planting intentions survey.

An advocacy group is seeking the attention of the Trump Administration to block Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto.
Group Asks Trump Administration to Stop Bayer-Monsanto Acquisition

Farmers and Families First have launched a television advertisement asking the U.S. Department of Justice and President Donald Trump to stop Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto.

DowDuPont Opens California Innovation Center
DowDuPont Opens California Innovation Center

Today the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont announced its opening of the Bay Area Innovation Center in California.

Burrus Seed is under new leadership.
Tim Greene Elected President of Burrus Seeds

Following in his late father-in-law’s footsteps, Tim Greene will take the reigns as Burrus Seed’s new president. Tom Burrus, the company’s former president, passed away in October 2017.