Yield data and field evaluations from the 2010 growing season show Syngenta’s Agrisure Viptera trait delivers unsurpassed control of ear-feeding insects, demonstrating improved control vs. triple stacks. Bayer CropScience LP recently announced that it has finalized a licensing agreement with Heads Up Plant Protectants Inc. for access to Heads Up seed treatment. Scotts Miracle-Gro Company has chosen Wright City to …
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Telvent announced that its agriculture brand, DTN/The Progressive Farmer, released the agriculture industry’s first complete content application (app) specifically designed for the Apple iPad. Syngenta Seeds announced that it will out-license its soybean germplasm to independent seed companies through GreenLeaf Genetics LLC to make its high-performing soybean genetic pipeline more widely available to growers. Hoosier Ag Today will again offer …
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Syngenta Seeds, Inc., recently introduced three new sunflower hybrids for 2011. Kubota Tractor Corporation adds power and new deluxe features to its Standard L-Series with the introduction of the L3200 and L3800. Congratulations to newly elected national and regional NAFB officers and directors. Mark Oppold, News Director for RFD-TV, was elected NAFB National Vice President. He will be part of …
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Syngenta highlights its celebration of the company’s 10th anniversary by embarking on an ambitious program to feed 10,000 families in the United States. The new DeLaval AMR will suit herds exceeding 300 cows, the first commercial rotaries will have a 90 cow/hour capacity, and up to five robots will simultaneously operate the system. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company announces that the …
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Syngenta and DuPont announced that Syngenta has assumed full ownership of GreenLeaf Genetics, LLC, effective Nov. 8, 2010. Telling the story about the role of Modern Agriculture’s science and technology to outside audiences is an obligation of all employed by the crop protection industry, according to the president of CropLife America. Becker Underwood has added two new case sizes for …
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John Woolfolk, Jackson, Tenn., was announced as the new president of the American Hereford Association (www.hereford.org). Syngenta has received a prestigious Agrow Award in recognition of the company’s new Agrisure Viptera corn trait in the Best Novel Agricultural Biotechnology category. BASF Crop Protection is adding a level of flexibility to its CLEARFIELD Production System for Rice, enabling growers to use …
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Members of the American Hereford Association will gather in Kansas City Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 for the 2010 Annual Meeting. Hereford enthusiasts from across the U.S. will enjoy a full schedule of events and activities including educational forums, the Annual Meeting and the National Hereford Show during the American Royal. Syngenta Seeds, Inc. has launched its new website combining …
Introducing Agrisure Viptera for Pest Control
This year during Farm Progress, Syngenta launched the Agrisure Viptera 3111 trait stack, its new breakthrough in pest control. Syngenta’s Grant Ozipko said that their customers are really excited about the product, and for good reason. Syngenta customers who are participating in trials are seeing and experiencing a new level of control, the highest level of control soon to be …
The Dirt On Seeds
I remember when the idea of a company blog was just so “silly.” But really, it is amazing how the self publishing platform has grown. The latest entry coming to my attention this morning is The Dirt On Seeds by Syngenta Seeds. Joanna has conducted a couple of interviews with Syngenta here at the Farm Progress Show btw. We’ll feature …
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Nominations are now open for the AG CONNECT Expo 2011 Advocating for Agriculture Awards. Syngenta Seedcare announced that the EPA approved Avicta 500 FS nematicide for use on soybeans. Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (www.wvma.org) member, René Carlson, DVM, was installed as the American Veterinary Medical Association president-elect. FMC Corporation announces the appointment of Frank Knight as business development manager for …