- The National Corn Growers Association is joining producer organizations, suppliers and conservation groups in an agriculture sustainability initiative that will examine practices for sustaining production agriculture. The initiative is meant to support the group’s idea that agricultural production should not negatively impact the environment by providing growers with diverse, economically viable options in production. The initiative aims to increase productivity to meet future nutritional needs while preserving the environment, develop access to safe, nutritious foods for improving human health and developing an improved social and economic well-being of agriculture communities.
- Dow AgroSciences announced that it will continue to expand its global corn germplasm portfolio and corn business with the acquisition by its affiliate Agrigenetics, Inc. of Duo Maize, a corn germplasm company focused primarily on early maturing germplasm silage applications for northern climates. Duo Maize is based in Rossum, Netherlands. “The technology will further enhance and expand the strong silage market presence Dow AgroSciences has achieved in the U.S. with our silage specific product line as well as position Dow AgroSciences as a key player in European silage applications along with our existing corn product offering,” said Jerome Peribere, Dow AgroSciences president and chief executive officer. Duo Maize technology will provide a new opportunity for Dow AgroSciences to build its silage and grain corn business as well as to expand usage of its Herculex* brand portfolio of insect resistant technology for which Dow AgroSciences expects European registration soon.
- The second annual Michigan Bio-Economy Summit will be held on Sept. 12 and 13 at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing, MI. The Michigan Bio-Economy Summit will bring together state and national commercial and industrial leaders in the fields of renewable fuels, bio-products, bio-refineries, methane and research. Since the Michigan Corn Growers Association (MCGA) and Corn Marketing Program of Michigan have been partners with the Michigan Agri-business Association (MABA), MCGA members are able to attend at a reduced rate. “This summit will be a great opportunity for those interested in learning more about the different sectors relating to Michigan’s bio-economy,” said Jody Pollok, CMPM executive director.
