GreenStone Farm Credit Services has broken ground on a new corporate headquarters in East Lansing, Mich. Farmers, ranchers and rural business owners have until July 31, 2009 to apply for the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants. Syngenta Seed Care announced that the first seed treatment insecticide for small-seeded vegetables has been approved by the EPA for use …

Ag Leader Technology recently broke ground on Ag Leader Academy, a 25,000 square-foot facility dedicated to providing the ag industry with specialized, hands-on training of precision farming systems. United Fresh Produce Association is gratified to see key produce industry objectives incorporated in the Obama Administration’s food safety recommendations being announced at the White House. On the eve of the Russia-USA …

Cooperatives Working Together has now finished the farm audits of its seventh herd retirement round since the program was started in 2003, removing 101,040 cows that produced almost two billion pounds of milk. Hoosier Ag Today has announced a new service to deliver time sensitive information wirelessly: current weather, market, and farm news to any web-enabled wireless device. This year, …

Bayer CropScience AG and Monsanto Company have agreed to cross license their respective herbicide tolerance traits in rapeseed/canola on a non-exclusive basis for commercialization within their respective branded canola seed businesses. USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) report, Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops in the U.S., was released July 1, 2009. US Farms, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of …

By a vote of 46 to 11, the Oregon House passed SB 676, a bill that permits production and possession of industrial hemp and trade in industrial hemp commodities and products. Hoosier Ag Today, Indiana’s most listened to farm radio network, has revamped its popular Web site. The Hondo Group announced Courtney (Yuskis) Kleefuss will be joining the Hondo Green …

DuPont and Bayer CropScience have entered into a series of long-term business agreements related to key plant biotechnology traits and enabling technologies that will help increase agricultural productivity around the world. Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. announced that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide research and commercial license agreement for Chromatin’s proprietary gene stacking technology in sugar cane. Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. …

Monsanto Company announced it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc., to develop new products that will enhance consumer vegetable choices. BASF has more than 100 plot tours planned this summer to demonstrate the performance of the new Kixor herbicide technology. The National Pork Board is seeking input from pork producers across the country for a …

The early-entry deadline for the popular National Corn Yield Contest is Wednesday, July 1, the National Corn Growers Association reminds growers. Safe equipment is critical when working in agricultural environments that can contain chemicals, explosive gases, flammable vapors or combustible dust. Energizer Intrinsically Safe Lights are Class I Division I safety certified, impact resistant and “safety orange” for instant recognition. …

Syngenta Crop Protection announced that increased fungicide usage, specifically of azoxystrobin brands, has resulted in a significant manufacturing investment and production upgrade to its Omaha, Neb. facility. On Friday, June 19, President Barack Obama named Ertharin Cousin to be the next U.S. ambassador to the Rome-based U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture. Supima, the promotional organization of the American Pima …

New for Model Year 2010, New Holland’s CR9065 Series Twin Rotor combine delivers increased power and productivity in a small-frame combine. Pioneer Hi-Bred and Beck’s Hybrids announced they have entered into research and distribution agreements to bring additional corn and soybean products to growers in the marketplace. With durability and innovation reflective of its Flexi-Coil heritage, New Holland’s new P2070 …