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Corteva + BASF Partnership

Published September 4, 2022

Corteva Agriscience and BASF are working together to develop new herbicide tolerant soybeans and herbicides. Corteva Agriscience Chief Technology and Digital Officer Sam Eathington says weed resistance means new tools are needed. "We have our Enlist platform today. We'll be…

Higher Input Costs and Availability Concerns Weigh on Farmer Sentiment

Published February 2, 2022

The January CME Group/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer reading shows a decline in farmer sentiment from the December report. There are a few reasons for the decline. Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert says farmers are concerned…

Supply Chain Will “Figure Out What It Needs”

Published January 31, 2022

Farmers and retail managers were asking about product availability at the KMOT Ag Expo. BASF District Manager Mike Odegaard expects the supply chain to figure out what it needs. "Have patience. The channel will find a way to supply maybe…

Supply Chain Headache is #2 Story of the Year

Published December 27, 2021

Farmers are dealing with product shortages of everything from glyphosate and glufosinate to the computer chips needed to run the tractor. "We believe it is going to stay this way far longer than what some of the experts are saying,"…

Input Costs Going Up, Availability Challenges Ahead

Published November 26, 2021

Supply chain issues could worsen in 2022. There’s already a shortage of glyphosate and glufosinate. "We're not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel just yet," said Roland Fumasi, regional manager, RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness. Seed prices are…

Weed Management in a Dry Year

Published May 17, 2021

NDSU Extension Weed Control Specialist Joe Ikley says having a weed management plan is especially important in dry years. "Farmers should try to get a pre-emergence herbicide applied. Keep in mind, water solubility varies in products. For example, Group 15…

A Few Things to Keep in Mind for Seed Selection

Published December 7, 2020

As planning begins for 2021, Peterson Farms Seed Soybean and Corn Product Manager Dennis Schultze reminds farmers one herbicide trait doesn’t have a yield advantage over another. Genetics get the bushels. "There are several different great traits out there for…

MN Dicamba Task Force Meets to Review EPA Decision

Published October 30, 2020

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Dicamba Task Force met via teleconference on Thursday to discuss the EPA’s re-registration of XtendiMax and Engenia herbicides and Tavium herbicide extension. Chairman and farmer Bob Worth said farmers are excited to have the herbicides…

EPA Approves Use of Three Dicamba Products Through 2025

Published October 27, 2020

The Environmental Protection Agency will re-register the over-the-top use of XtendiMax and Engenia dicamba herbicides and extend the registration of Tavium Plus VaporGrip Technology through 2025. The decision to extend or re-register the three dicamba products is meant to give…

Navigating EPA’s Cancellation Order for Dicamba

Published June 10, 2020

It’s been more than a week since the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to vacate the registration of three dicamba products. Since then, the EPA issued a cancellation order for the products. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe…

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Corteva + BASF Partnership

Higher Input Costs and Availability Concerns Weigh on Farmer Sentiment

Supply Chain Will “Figure Out What It Needs”

Supply Chain Headache is #2 Story of the Year

Input Costs Going Up, Availability Challenges Ahead

Weed Management in a Dry Year

A Few Things to Keep in Mind for Seed Selection

MN Dicamba Task Force Meets to Review EPA Decision

EPA Approves Use of Three Dicamba Products Through 2025

Navigating EPA’s Cancellation Order for Dicamba

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