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[Video] AgroLiquid at the 2016 National No-Tillage Conference

February 17, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

John Leif, field agronomy manager for AgroLiquid, discusses why the company’s products fit well into a no-till operation, and what tips he might give no-tillers to maximize their return on their fertilizer investment.

Crop Protection 2016

New Tools to Fight Off Weeds, Insects and Diseases

Manufacturers unveil insecticides, herbicides and fungicides — some in novel combinations and applications — to help protect yields and profits.

By Dan Crummett posted on January 11, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Faced with commodity prices that mirror cost-of-production figures and continued challenges from resistant weeds, no-tillers continue to seek out crop protectants that offer flexibility in application and dependable performance.

Monsanto Forfeits Possible Merger with Syngenta

August 27, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Monsanto announced it is abandoning its pursuit of acquiring Syngenta after the Swiss rival rejected its latest offer.

Top Seven Reasons Why Weed Control Management Fails

June 2, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

There are a number of reasons why weed management may be a problem with the weather conditions we are experiencing this year, according to the University of Nebraska Extension.

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EPA Planning Restrictions on Glyphosate

May 18, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

THE EPA IS putting new restrictions on glyphosate to address weed resistance to the herbicide.

Syngenta Rejects Monsanto's Unsolicited Takeover Bid

May 8, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Syngenta states the offer fundamentally undervalues Syngenta’s prospects and underestimates the significant execution risks.

10 Tips for Reducing Spray Drift

May 1, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

Making sure spray application products stay on the intended target is critical for the health of the crop as well as surrounding areas.

Crop Protection Product Roundup 2015

Check out the latest crop protection products from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

March 2, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Check out the latest crop protection products from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

Five Reasons to Use a Fungicide Seed Treatment on Soybeans

February 26, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

With growers looking to cut costs in 2015, some may consider forgoing a fungicide seed treatment on their soybeans, but there are situations where using a seed treatment will likely pay off.

Be Wary of Palmer Amaranth When Purchasing Used Combines

January 6, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

Source: University of Missouri Extension

The weed can unknowingly be spread to new areas when its seeds are lodged in used equipment.

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No-Tiller Francke Groeneweg Details Composting System

Franck Groeneweg, who no-tills a variety of crops on more than 12,000 acres near Three Forks, Mont., shares how his massive Johnson-Su bioreactor system allows him to apply compost extract in furrow during planting season.

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