Seed
Soybean seed costs have risen, farmers don’t want to plant more seeds than they need for top yields.
DuPont Co. and Monsanto Co. agreed to dismiss their respective antitrust and soybean patent lawsuits and enter into licensing agreements for making genetically modified crops.
Drought in the southern U.S. stopped the soybean disease from migrating north, but farmers shouldn’t be complacent.
Tillerman Seeds, LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich. was formed to acquire specialty, GMO and non-GMO seed assets. This week it completed its first transaction with the successful purchase of DF Seeds Inc., of Dansville, Mich.
Variety selection can play a huge role in yield and premiums
With farmer and regulator eyes turned toward the two companies, Bayer and Monsanto technology leads on Thursday repeated their confidence the merger will close by the end of 2017. The companies need approval from regulatory authorities in 30 countries.
Here are some factors to consider to help ensure quality when considering replanting saved small grain seed.
Bayer CropScience announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase Hornbeck Seed Company Inc., a privately-held company in DeWitt, Ark.
Texas producers are abandoning irrigated fields of cotton, corn, sorghum and hay as wells run dry.