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InVigor Canola

InVigor™ canola hybrids revolutionized the industry with their ability to deliver vigorous early season growth, uniformity in height and maturity, superior genetic potential for yield and, most importantly, the ability to consistently outperform other hybrids and canola varieties, even under stressful growing conditions.

LibertyLink Corn Remains Strong

The LibertyLink trait in corn is one growers know and trust. With a wide selection of high-yielding LibertyLink hybrids available from every major seed company, there are many options to choose from, so farmers can find the right fit for their agronomic conditions.

Soybeans Bred for Excellence

LibertyLink soybeans, the only nonselective, herbicide-tolerant trait alternative to Roundup Ready soybeans, are on track to be released for the 2009 growing season.

Introducing Ignite herbicide

Ignite herbicide is the only nonselective alternative to glyphosate. As a powerful contact herbicide intended for use on all LibertyLink® crops, Ignite controls more than 120 broadleaf weeds and grasses, including tough-to-control ALS- and glyphosate-resistant weeds in corn, cotton, canola and soybeans.

Largest Inland Urea Terminal Opens in St. Louis

Tuesday marked the grand opening of the St. Louis Urea Center and the Stabilized Nitrogen Center in St. Louis, Mo. The $20 million project created a one-of-a-kind urea manufacturing plant and facility.

Commodity Index Still Treading Water

CCI avoids important support

AIG Loan From Gov't Latest in Financial World Shakeup

Move caps 10 days of unprecedented financial market developments

Protect Your Trailor From Your Truck

It's not the mud that does damage to your trailers. It's the pea size gravel being thrown at your trailer by your trucks tires at 70 mph on the road.

CME Group Calms Concerns Regarding Lehman Brothers and CME Clearing

The CME Group said Monday that Lehman Brothers Inc., the CME Group clearing member, continues to meet all of its obligations to CME Clearing and continues to operate as normal, according to a CME press release.

Cool, Wet Weather Worries West Texas Farmers

Farmers on the Texas High Plains get used to weather oddities but the past week's cool weather and widespread rainfall threw a potentially tricky curveball their way.

CFTC's Conclusion on Market Speculation

Many dispute the finding

UN: Eastern Europe Holds Huge Agricultural Potential; Grain Production Seen Up Sharply

Despite Russia and Ukraine producing bumper harvests of cereal crops this year due to high food prices, the region still possesses significant untapped agricultural potential, a senior United Nations (UN) food agency official said Thursday at the opening of a two-day meeting in Paris on agricultural developments in the region.

Ear Rot Reported in Iowa

Likely to become more prevalent

Corn Harvest Predictions

Overall, the U.S. corn crop is behind. According to the USDA’s weekly report, by Sept. 7, normally 79% of the crop is dented and 28% mature. That’s in a normal year. Currently, 62% of U.S. corn is dented and only 11% mature. Yet, almost half, 44%, of the crop received a “good” crop condition rating. But these numbers are only part of the story. Read first-hand accounts from corn specialists working in a mix of states.

Dodge Ram Review, Part 2

Finally a crew cab, no more Mega Cab in the 1/2 ton class, still the Quad Cab and regular cab.

Inside the Carbon Market

We ask the tough questions posed by farmers

Carrying the Torch

Third generation shines bright at Star Rock Farms