Crops Articles
AMVAC to Acquire Select Willowood USA Products
Published March 5, 2019
American Vanguard Corporation, through its subsidiary, AMVAC, has reached an agreement to purchase specific product lines and inventory from Willowood USA. Willowood markets post-patent crop protection products and is going through bankruptcy. With the approval of the courts, the AMVAC…One Million Acres by 2030
Published March 5, 2019
General Mills is making a commitment to advance regenerative farming practices on one million acres by 2030. This is a holistic type of farming, designed to protect natural resources. General Mills will partner with key suppliers of oats, wheat, corn,…Disease Tolerance Important Ahead of Planting
Published March 4, 2019
Channel Brand Corn Product Manager Brett Ochs says a good disease package will lead to better corn production. "Our corn products are bred with disease tolerance." Protecting yields begins with plant health. "We're always trying to protect yield potential in…Plant Health Key to Successful Crop
Published March 3, 2019
Speaking on a farmer panel at Commodity Classic, Winnebago, Minnesota farmer Todd Golly said plant health is the reason he uses fungicide on his corn. "We have plant health issues every year, whether it's too much water or drought. With…BASF Launches New Revysol Fungicide
Published March 3, 2019
BASF unveiled a new triazole fungicide, Revysol, ahead of Commodity Classic. Technical marketing manager Josh Miller says Veltyma is the corn brand name. Revytek is the soybean brand name. "We've created a product that's broader, stronger and lasts longer," explains…A Cold March
Published March 3, 2019
The extreme cold is quite rare for early March, and those bone-chilling temperatures moved into the Northern Plains over the weekend. The coveted question is: are there warmer temps in the forecast? Based at Grand Forks, National Weather Service meteorologist…Late Spring Anticipated
Published March 3, 2019
Midwestern farmers were enjoying the Florida sunshine during Commodity Classic, but the conversation often turned to the difficult weather conditions at home. "Look at the Upper Midwest, we have a lot of snow on the ground and it is likely…Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Meets in Bloomington
Published March 3, 2019
Cooperative governance and financial management is a focus during the Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Convention. Executive Director Bob Zelenka says the Ashby Farmers Elevator is shedding light on farmer protection. "There was a bill introduced in the Minnesota House…Perdue Addresses Current Farm Economy at Commodity Classic
Published March 2, 2019
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue talked E-15, trade, tariffs and more at Commodity Classic. Speaking to reporters, Perdue was asked about the current farm economy, especially its impact on the young farmer. "It's tough. Their fathers and grandfathers have gone through…