- Following the introduction of its new, redesigned Class VIII Model 9895 combine in 2007, Massey Ferguson is unveiling its all-new, redesigned Class VI and VII combines for 2009. Closely modeled after the 9895 Class VIII machine, the MF 9695 and MF 9795 continue Massey Ferguson’s goal of bringing record levels of harvesting efficiency to the North American farmer and custom harvester. Visit the Web site for more product details.
- Dow AgroSciences is making substantial progress with field tests leading to the launch of new trait technologies in the company’s research and development pipeline. Multilocation testing is under way on SmartStax, the industry’s first-ever eight-gene trait combination in corn, as well as on Dow AgroSciences Herbicide Tolerance traits for corn and soybeans.
- Dow AgroSciences has selected the brand name INSTINCT nitrogen stabilizer for its new product designed for use with urea ammonium nitrate and manure applications. An encapsulated product, INSTINCT will stabilize nitrogen in the soil to make it less susceptible to loss due to denitrification and leaching, offering growers a tool for growing healthy corn and supporting environmentally sound practices. The product label is currently under review by the EPA.
