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Corn rootworm management challenge grows
2013-09-25 19:43:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Some farmers gain traction with insecticide/trait combo. Discovery of root feeding and lodging in first-year Cry3Bb1-protected corn in central and east-central Illinois is only one of several scenarios adding to the challenge of corn rootworm (CRW) control in areas of the Corn Belt. The increasing complexities are leading more growers to consider a layered approach. read more
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Crop Progress: Corn harvest behind average; soybean harvest starting
2013-09-24 23:05:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
At this point, 40% of the overall corn crop has reached maturity and nearly half of the soybean leaves have dropped. Corn condition ratings increased by 2 points overall in the good/excellent ranking, and soybean condition stayed the same as last week in the good/excellent ranks. read more
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Weather extremes could cause corn ear molds
2013-09-24 21:07:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: DuPont Pioneer Farmers are encouraged to harvest infected fields early, plus closely monitor drying and storing A growing season characterized by weather extremes, leading to crop stress during flowering and delayed maturity, has created favorable conditions for classic corn ear molds. DuPont Pioneer experts warn that the environment will become increasingly ideal for ear molds if the weather brings cooler temperatures and periodic rains as we head into corn harvest. In addition, drought stress and insect injury to the crop provide an avenue for fungi to enter, causing ear molds to establish and spread. read more
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Farm safety concerns during corn, soybean harvest
2013-09-24 19:07:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
As we enter full-scale corn and soybean harvest for the 2013 growing season, it is a good time for farm families to review the farm safety procedures for the farming operation. More farm accidents occur during the fall than at any other time of the year, and usually involve one or more farm family members. Special care should be taken with children and senior citizens around farm and grain handling equipment, as these groups are the most vulnerable to farm accidents. Focus on Ag read more
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"Children Of The Corn": Fox's Newest Undocumented Immigrant Smear
2013-09-21 08:18:24| Food - Topix.net
Fox News is continuing its practice of appealing to conservative viewers while also pandering to the growing Latino influence in the United States.
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