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USDA grants approval to Dow's Enlist GMO corn and soybeans
2014-09-18 06:15:19| Chemicals - Topix.net
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday gave final approval to new genetically modified corn and soybeans developed by Dow AgroSciences that, while heavily criticized by environmentalists and some farmers, are portrayed by Dow as an answer to weed resistance problems that limit crop production. Approval of the specialty corn and soybeans to be sold as part of a branded "Enlist Weed Control System" means the traits could be on the market for the 2015 U.S. planting season, according to Dow AgroSciences, a unit of Dow Chemical.
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Sept. 15 Crop Progress: Corn harvest starts and soybeans dropping leaves; conditions remain stable
2014-09-16 17:46:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
The latest USDA Crop Progress Report shows corn harvest starting in several states. The overall corn crop is just over 25% mature, which is behind average. Crop conditions remain over 70% good/excellent, and well ahead of last year's conditions. The soybean crop has been dropping leaves on almost a quarter of the overall crop. Conditions held on to more than 70% good/excellent. read more
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USDA forecasts more soybeans
2014-09-14 21:38:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Freeze warnings have some worried but the sub-$10 per bushel soybean price is more of a concern for a huge crop expected to hit the bins this fall. USDAs Thursday forecast of 3.91 billion bushels surpassed the August projection of 3.81 billion. New-crop ending soybean stocks are projected at 475 million bushels. All those numbers helped keep downward pressure on soybean prices. read more
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Difficult marketing decisions: Sell corn, soybeans now or store?
2014-09-03 22:15:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Limited and difficult choices. Harvest is back and its time to make some marketing decisions. Should I sell now or store grain to sell later in the crop year? Maybe I should sell the carry in the market. Our alternatives are limited and, with prices at four-year lows, the choice will not be easy. Lets look at the cards weve been dealt. read more
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SDS, white mold showing up in soybeans
2014-08-27 21:09:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: University of Illinois Sudden death syndrome (SDS) and white mold could cause economic losses in soybean fields this year. SDS comes from toxins already in the field and can be influenced by weather, and white mold incidence may be increased due to weather conditions, says Carl Bradley, associate professor, University of Illinois. He also notes that plants infected with SDS can look like plants infected with brown stem rot. Content Classification: Curated read more
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