- Exports of U.S. beef continue to increase, thanks in part to promotions funded by U.S. beef producers through the Beef Checkoff Program. These efforts are coordinated on behalf of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) and state beef councils by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). For the Beef Board’s fiscal year ending Sept. 30, more than $4.8 million in national checkoff funds is budgeted for foreign marketing. “More than 95 percent of the world’s consumers live outside of U.S. borders,” said CBB Chairman Ken Stielow, a producer from Russell, Kansas. “That’s why exports are key to the future of the U.S. beef industry. We need to assure that consumers around the world know about the high quality and excellent value of U.S. beef.”
- Research conducted by the University of Illinois shows that Pioneer® brand corn hybrids with Herculex® XTRA traits were significantly better at protecting corn roots than hybrids with the YieldGard® VT Triple trait under very high rootworm pressure. In University of Illinois trials in 2006 and 2007, Pioneer hybrids with the Herculex XTRA trait showed consistent, excellent protection against corn rootworm. “Pioneer hybrids with the Herculex XTRA trait provide proven, excellent protection to corn roots. Growers can plant hybrids with the Herculex XTRA trait and feel confident that this will protect corn roots, regardless of the level of rootworm pressure,” Vice President and General Manager and President of Pioneer Dean Oestreich said. The University of Illinois results match other studies conducted this season by Pioneer Agronomy Sciences across 16 locations throughout the Corn Belt, showing Pioneer hybrids with the Herculex XTRA trait consistently provide excellent rootworm control in all pressure levels better than or equal to other in-plant corn rootworm traits.
- Mycogen Seeds is pleased to announce details of its 2008 Financing Program, available to its customers for the 2008 growing season. In collaboration with Rabo AgriFinance, Mycogen Seeds offers simple and flexible financing options for agricultural inputs and convenient credit to finance seed purchases. Customers who take advantage of the Mycogen Seeds Financing Program can receive zero percent interest plus a 2 percent discount that will be paid directly to the grower. All orders must be placed by Nov. 15, 2007, to be eligible for this discount. “Mycogen Seeds is excited to offer the Mycogen Seeds Financing Program and additional incentives to growers who will be using our products in 2008,” says Keith Porter, Marketing Specialist for Mycogen Seeds. “Growers can purchase early with confidence as we are committed to providing total solutions that will enhance their crop’s performance and their productivity.”
