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CHS Acquires 25% Of Crop Input Distributor West Central
2015-01-12 13:16:44| Agriculture - Topix.net
CHS ACQUIRES 25% OF CROP INPUT DISTRIBUTOR WEST CENTRAL Jan. 12, 2015 Source: CHS news release CHS Inc., the nation's leading farmer-owned cooperative, announced that it has purchased a 25% share of West Central, a full-service wholesale distributor with headquarters in Willmar, Minn. "Investing in West Central is one more way CHS is demonstrating its commitment to help its farmer-owners grow, by providing greater access to products and services across the supply chain," said Rick Dusek, CHS Agronomy vice president.
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Minnesota Crop Nutrient Management Conference
2015-01-08 21:06:00| National Hog Farmer
Fertilizer and livestock manure are important assets to agricultural production in Minnesota. Managing nutrients efficiently reduces the financial and environmental risks faced by crop producers. At the conference, crop producers and ag professionals will hear about the latest nutrient management research and technologies that promote nutrient efficiency and protect water quality. Location Verizon Wireless Center Mankato, MN 56001 United States See map: Google Maps Farmers and agriculture professionals can hear about the latest nutrient management research regarding fertilizer use efficiency at the Minnesota Crop Nutrient Management Conference Feb. 9 at the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato. The conference will examine current nutrient management issues in a rapidly changing production environment. The program will focus on nitrogen and phosphorus management from commercial fertilizers and animal manures. Speakers will provide an in-depth approach to various management practices for these important nutrients. Sessions will also address fertilizer industry trends, micronutrients and the effects of cover crops and changing weather on fertilizer management. read more
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John Deere announces new private crop insurance policy
2015-01-08 06:00:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
JOHNSTON, IA, and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., January 8, 2015 – John Deere Insurance Company (JDIC) released a new private crop insurance policy called Added Value Protection insurance policy that protects against yield shortage. This product works side-by-side with a producer’s Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) policy. It allows a producer to purchase additional coverage to protect a portion of their annual yield that they perceive to be more susceptible to loss. read more
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Rice may become first crop in cap-and-trade program
2015-01-07 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Appeal Democrat: Rice could soon become the first crop in California's cap-and-trade program, but it is unclear if the program provides enough incentives to motivate farmers to change their growing practices. In a December meeting, the California Air Resources Board directed staff to begin the process for including rice in the cap-and-trade program, which is part of a statewide program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. The idea is to provide economic incentives for major investment in...
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Late start to sugar crop year
2015-01-07 07:28:55| Sugar Industry News
Despite a late start to the 2014-2015 sugar crop season due to heavy rains, leading players in the sector are confident that local manufacturers can match or surpass the 153,000 tons produced last year.
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