- DuPont unveiled the latest innovation to increase agricultural productivity – nicknamed Boreas — mobile wind machines that test the ability of higher-yielding experimental corn hybrids to withstand violent windstorms that cause significant standability issues and subsequent yield loss.
- Pioneer Hi-Bred unveiled Optimum Brand Innovations, the brand name of a new family of traits, products and accompanying programs that enable growers to be more productive with choices to meet their individual needs.
- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the final rule for the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program will go into effect as scheduled on March 16. The rule, published in the Federal Register on Jan.15, 2009, has been under regulatory review by USDA pursuant to a Jan. 20, 2009, memorandum from the President’s Chief of Staff.
