Farm Journal: Seed Guide 2011

Magazine Features

• Cleaner Cuttings
  
  07/29/2011
  Herbicide-resistant alfalfa yields weed-free fields and higher-quality feed.
• Biotech Bonanza
  
  07/29/2011
  U.S. farmer adoption of GM technology sets the curve.
• No-Sweat Detasselling
  
  07/29/2011
  This hybrid seed produces a fertile, glyphosate-tolerant plant.
• Refuge Relief
  
  07/29/2011
  Integrated products bring convenience to the corn field.
• Seeds of Change
  
  07/29/2011
  Can a new strategy reverse Syngenta’s fortunes?
• Show Me Momentum
  
  07/29/2011
  Mega seed giant Monsanto battles back.
• More than a Slogan
  
  07/29/2011
  A commitment to personal service drives Pioneer.
• Chemical Conversion
  
  07/29/2011
  A new emphasis on seed germinates at Dow.
• Self-Reliant Success
  
  07/29/2011
  An independent company shows it can run with the big dogs.
• Soybeans Get a Wild Partner
  
  07/29/2011
  Transfer of important traits might someday answer production challenges.
• Seed Money
  
  07/29/2011
  The right seed could cost more in 2012.
• Down with Drought
  
  07/29/2011
  Seed technology protects yield in limited-water areas.
• The Business of Seed
  
  07/29/2011
  Who grows your seed and what’s in their pipeline?
• Independent Attitude
  
  07/29/2011
  Independent companies are carving a niche in the consolidating world of seed.
• The Survey Says...
  
  07/29/2011
  The Farm Journal online seed corn survey gives farmers' perspective on the seed industry.
• Tough and Tender
  
  07/29/2011
  Baby your seed corn to help minimize damage.
• Corn Countdown
  
  07/29/2011
  The practice of counting corn sets the stage for higher yields.
• Going Public
  
  07/29/2011
  University-based breeding programs still serve growers.
• Wheat Stands Up
  
  07/29/2011
  New varieties and demand lend support.
• Seeds Get Social
  
  07/29/2011
  Companies use technology to reach farm customers.
• Should You Go Non-GMO?
  
  07/29/2011
  Conventional hybrids offer benefits in light of resistance issues and traited seed costs.
• Truth in Trials
  
  07/29/2011
  On-farm yield tests help the choosy choose wisely.
• Meet the Seedsmen
  
  07/29/2011
  An inside look at the movers and shakers of seed.
• Cotton Makes a Comeback
  
  07/29/2011
  Seed producers stand ready with improved germplasm.
• Interactive Seed Family Tree
  
  07/29/2011
  Learn more about the brands associated with each seed company.

Web Extra

• Spotlight on Seed Company Social Media
  
  07/29/2011
  Find out the backstory of Farm Journal's second-every Seed Guide.
• Round Versus Flat Seeds
  
  07/29/2011
  Here's some advice on planter adjustments for seed size and quality.
• Private Industry Increases Presence in Wheat Research
  
  07/29/2011
  Public breeding programs evolve.
• Farm Journal Seed Survey Results
  
  07/29/2011
  Find additional information generated by the Farm Journal Seed Survey.
• Are You Ready to Go Trait-Less?
  
  07/29/2011
  Watch this video to learn about the movement to non-GMO products.
• On-Farm Field Trials
  
  07/29/2011
  Learn how Farmers Independent Research of Seed Technologies (F.I.R.S.T.) provides third party results of corn and soybean varieties across the Corn Belt states.
• Take a Corn Ear Count of Your Fields
  
  07/29/2011
  Some late-season field checks can tell you a lot about the agronomic factors that impacted the development of your corn crop this season.
• Advantages of Being an Independent Seed Company
  
  07/29/2011
  Learn more about how independent seed companies operate.
• Regional Wheat Variety Information
  
  07/29/2011
  Read more perspective on the wheat industry and new varieties.
• Behind the Seed Guide
  
  07/29/2011
  Learn what it takes to advance a hybrid through the system.
• Interactive Corn, Soybean Product Pipeline
  
  07/29/2011
  See the technologies available from these companies.

Columnists

• Editor's Notebook: The Care Factor
  
  07/29/2011
  Genuine caring remains one trait that cannot be engineered. In this issue, we write about the consolidating forces shaping today’s seed industry.

Corn Navigator

• 10 Tips to Tackle Seed Selection
  
  07/29/2011
  Avoid errors that slash yield even before you plant.

Departments

• Tailgate Talk: Global Seed and Corn Vanity
  
  07/29/2011
  The importance of seed around the world; Corn vanity plates; Stat rack