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GMO corn failing to protect fields from pest damage: report
2013-08-28 20:46:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Researchers in the key corn-growing state of Illinois are finding significant damage from rootworms in farm fields planted in a rotation with a genetically modified corn that is supposed to protect the crop from the pests, according to a new report. Evidence gathered from fields in two Illinois counties suggests that pest problems are mounting as the rootworms grow ever more resistant to efforts to fight them, including crop rotation combined with use of the biotech corn, according to the report...
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THE DEKALB BRAND INTRODUCES WEBSITE SHOWCASING GLOBAL CORN BREEDING INNOVATION
2013-08-28 06:00:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
ST. LOUIS (August 28, 2013) – Farmers across the country can now visit an interactive new website to learn more about how the DEKALB® global breeding program impacts the products on their farms. The new website, breedingHQ, focuses on the brand’s breeding innovation and exclusive product advancements in an effort to help farmers maximize yield potential in every seed. read more
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Aug. 26 Crop Progress: Corn crop nearly one-quarter dented, soybean pod set catching up to average
2013-08-28 03:03:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
The overall corn crop made good progress in the last week, reaching 23% overall dented, but still 22 points behind the five-year average. Corn condition lost 2 points in the excellent rating, and gained 1 in poor and 1 in fair condition. Soybean pod set gained 12 points in the last week, reaching 84%. The five-year average is 90% for this time of year. The overall soybean crop lost 4 points in the good/excellent category, picking up three in the very poor/poor condition. read more
How does recent cool weather affect corn yield, maturity?
2013-08-25 18:43:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln A few cool weeks in Nebraska have prompted questions about how cooler summer weather will impact the corn crop, particularly later-planted corn. Research has indicated that the number of growing degree days (GDD) needed for corn hybrids to reach various growth stages, including maturity, is fairly uniform across environments. read more
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$4 Corn, Not So Fast My Friend
2013-08-25 18:33:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
The steady slide of corn prices took a detour for the better this week, as weather markets, projections from USDA and a major crop tour eased the risky road to $4 cash. And even if $4 corn is found, a Texas A&M economist feels user demand will support higher prices down the road. read more
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