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Massey Ferguson® 6400 and 7400 Series high horsepower tractors with new generation Tier III engines burn cleaner and smarter for greater fuel efficiency. Both the Dyna-VT™ CVT transmission on the 7400 Series, ranging from 100-155 PTO HP, and Dyna-6™ transmission, from 100 to 180 PTO HP, on the 6400 Series deliver power and torque more efficiently and effectively in the …

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Dow AgroSciences announces the European Union (EU) has included spinosad in its organic listing. This new regulatory action not only allows the use of spinosad containing products in organic agriculture within the EU, but also allows the organic certification of produce treated outside the EU. Organic crops treated with ENTRUST® and GF-120® NF insecticides may now be imported into the …

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Merial announces the introduction of a combination radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and tissue collection device for use with the IGENITY® profile. Producers can now collect a tissue sample needed for the comprehensive IGENITY profile and apply an RFID tag in one simple and efficient step. Standard IGENITY tissue collection devices are still available. The American Society of Farm Managers …

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Highly respected genetic researcher Gerard Davis has been named Head of Product Development and Laboratory Operations at Pfizer Animal Genetics. Dr. Davis will have global responsibilities for research and development of all new products in the Pfizer Animal Genetics portfolio. The Progressive Agriculture Safety Day™ program is the only program serving farm and rural children that offers safety lessons that …

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Cattle producers can use the first and only vaccine available that prevents persistently infected calves caused by bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) virus Types 1 and 2, and offers 365 days of protection – Bovi-Shield GOLD® FP® from Pfizer Animal Health. The USDA recently upgraded the label claim for Bovi-Shield GOLD FP to the “prevention of persistently infected calves caused by …

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New Mustang Max EW insecticide from FMC Corporation is the answer for effective, economical control of key insects in tree, fruit and vegetable crops. Mustang Max EW is a cost-effective solution for controlling multiple pests, providing excellent knockdown of key insects and maintaining that control for higher yields and increased profit potential for growers. Dow AgroSciences LLC announced it has …

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The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association has launched a new Web site with a new user-friendly look. The site provides online visitors with dramatic improvements in navigation, uniformity, appearance, and accessibility. Rhea + Kaiser Marketing Communications has named agribusiness journalist Drew Harris as senior account executive, public relations, working on the Bayer CropScience portfolio of Southern row crops products. Prior …

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2008 Farm Progress Hay Expo, its 22nd annual show, will be held June 25 and 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The show site is located just south of Ossian, Iowa, at the Knutson Farms and Winkler Farms. Admission is free; parking is $7 per vehicle. For more show information, click here. Ag Leader Technology has established the Ag …

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Monsanto Chairman, president and CEO Hugh Grant announced a three-point commitment to help increase global food production in the face of growing demand, limited natural resources and a changing climate. Monsanto has committed not only to meet, but exceed this threshold for its core crops, while addressing other critical needs: develop better seeds, conserve resources and help improve farmers’ lives. …

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Deere & Company has completed the acquisition of Plastro Irrigation Systems, Ltd., headquartered in Israel, to add significant momentum to the growth of John Deere Water Technologies. The Poultry Science Education Fund of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Harold E. Ford Foundation supports student recruitment at colleges and universities with poultry science courses that do not have a full department …

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