New attractions make a bigger equine experience at Ag Progress Days
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Equine Experience at Penn State's Ag Progress Days has a history of delivering a mix of attractions and activities...
Soybean enemies’ days are numbered
DES MOINES, Iowa — DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred says it has identified and incorporated new proprietary molecular markers into its soybean research program.
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U.S. ends marketing year with record grain exports
WASHINGTON — U.S. agricultural exports surpassed expectations in 2007, generating a record $82 billion for U.S. farm families and the economy in general. According...
Entomologist: New seed corn technology comes with risks
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Bags of corn seed that mix genetically modified hybrids with and without Bt toxins that kill insects provide farmers easier...
Oil to blame for high production costs
URBANA, Ill. — Between 2003 and 2007, the majority of corn and soybean production cost increases can be attributed to crude oil price increases,...
EPA: OK to use E15 in older vehicles
Ethanol waiver expanded to include cars and trucks from 2001 through 2006.
Hot weather prompts advice on preventing, managing silo fires
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A farm-safety expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is warning about the danger of silo fires.
Grain markets are poised for a pop
USDA will release the Supply and Demand Report Wednesday, and, as usual, it represents an untimely truth for this grain market columnist.
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Biotech crops helpful, but take management to remain effective
WASHINGTON -- Many U.S. farmers who grow genetically modified crops are realizing substantial economic and environmental benefits -- lower production costs, fewer pest problems,...
Farmers, consider shifting soybean acres back to corn
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The nation’s farmers say they are shifting a large amount of acreage back to soybeans in 2008, according to the...
