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Kixor Herbicide Receives EPA Label Acceptance

September 15, 2009 | Posted in Crop Protection

BASF announced today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration of a new active ingredient, Kixor herbicide, for use on a wide range of no-till crops and effective on more than 70 broadleaf weeds. Starting this fall, four formulations Powered by Kixor herbicide — Sharpen herbicide, OpTill herbicide, Integrity herbicide and Treevix herbicide — will be available to help growers tackle today’s weed control challenges in their fields.

Sprayer Efficiencies Improve Timing, Boost Profits

Having the proper equipment to apply pesticides and nutrients in a timely manner is critical for your no-till success.

By Phil Needham posted on September 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

With a wet spring like many Midwestern producers experienced this year, additional importance is placed on spraying equipment. The window of opportunity to complete this all-important task in a timely manner becomes an enormous challenge.

Planting Into Living Cover Yields Picket-Fence Crop

Mellow soils, no compaction and moisture management are all benefits that a Missouri farmer realizes when no-tilling into a living cover crop of cereal rye and wheat.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on September 1, 2009 | Posted in Cover Crops

Hallsville, MO., no-tiller Frank Martin quit raising hogs in 2001 and turned his focus to doing a better job of raising crops — with an emphasis on reducing soil loss. For him, that meant going no-till and integrating cover crops into his system.

Monsanto Plans Roundup Price Cut Of 50%

August 7, 2009 | Posted in Crop Protection

Today, Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) outlined changes to its Roundup brand agricultural herbicide business which are expected to result in more competitive offerings for U.S. farmers. Business changes include adjusting the price of its Roundup brand agricultural herbicides; investing in U.S. manufacturing capacity to help provide a long-term, reliable supply; and continuing to invest in product quality and new innovations while helping farmers manage risk.

Frankly Speaking

More Concerns With Future Of Proven Genetically Engineered Traits

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2009 | Posted in Crop Protection

Grower acceptance of genetically engineered (GE) corn, soybean and cotton has certainly been dramatic since the introduction of this technology 13 years ago. Many growers have used these herbicide and insect traits to boost yields while reducing production costs with more environmentally friendly farming practices.

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More Concerns With Future Of Proven Genetically Engineered Traits

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2009 | Posted in Crop Protection

Grower acceptance of genetically engineered (GE) corn, soybean and cotton has certainly been dramatic since the introduction of this technology 13 years ago. Many growers have used these herbicide and insect traits to boost yields while reducing production costs with more environmentally friendly farming practices.

Doubling Up

Higher soybean prices may push double-cropping farther north this year.

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2009 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

With soybean prices for fall delivery more than $10 per bushel, some small grain growers may be checking out new double-cropping opportunities.

Take Out Those Weeds Early

Stealing moisture, nutrients, space and light, grasses and broadleaf weeds can end up being huge yield robbers in your no-tilled crops.

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Crop Protection

If you'd like to boost your no-till corn yields by 15 to 20 bushels an acre, the best place to start this spring may be with early season weed control.

Owning Your Own Sprayer Never Looked So Good

Being precise with chemical applications dramatically cuts input costs, while being timelier with pesticides protects yield potential.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on August 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

Timing is everything, especially when it comes to controlling weeds, insects and diseases. Spray delays of even a day or two, in some instances, can cause substantial erosion in yield potential.

A Change In Weed Control?

By Darrell Bruggink posted on May 1, 2008 | Posted in Crop Protection

Those number on your glyphosate bill are going to look a lot larger. In fact, glyphosate prices have doubled from a year ago, and could perhaps triple in some cases.

Articles Tagged with ''weed control''

Kixor Herbicide Receives EPA Label Acceptance

Sprayer Efficiencies Improve Timing, Boost Profits

Planting Into Living Cover Yields Picket-Fence Crop

Monsanto Plans Roundup Price Cut Of 50%

More Concerns With Future Of Proven Genetically Engineered Traits

More Concerns With Future Of Proven Genetically Engineered Traits

Doubling Up

Take Out Those Weeds Early

Owning Your Own Sprayer Never Looked So Good

A Change In Weed Control?

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