- Trimble announced it has acquired the FastMap and GeoSite software assets from KOREC (www.korecgroup.com). The acquisition will allow Trimble to expand its Mapping and Geographic Information System solutions to provide optimized software and professional services in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
- Results from replicated strip trials harvested by Iowa Soybean Association On-Farm Network growers show that fall-applied anhydrous ammonia might benefit from proper use of a nitrification inhibitor such as N-Serve.
- Arkion Life Sciences has received US EPA approval to market Avipel Corn Seed Treatment in Minnesota for the 2009 planting season. The Section 18 application filed by the State of Minnesota is effective Dec. 5, 2008 through July 30, 2009.
- Casey Daniel has joined United Phosphorus, Inc., as ag account manager responsible for representing UPI’s broad portfolio of post-patent crop protection products, working with distribution chain customers in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma.