Sugar beet yields are particularly susceptible to weed pressure, with some industry experts saying weeds can sap as much as 30 percent of a crop's yield. Louis-based Monsanto co., which developed Roundup Ready beets, said recently that processor acceptance was the last step to making biotech beets as widespread as genetically modified soybeans, corn and cotton. Sugar beet fields are the only ones in the Red River Valley in which people still are occasionally employed to work up and down...

Having heard villagers nuanced opinions about what an arts center in Yellow Springs might be, and having studied and picked apart each of those opinions, members of the Yellow Springs Center for the Arts Steering Committee are ready to present back to the community what they heard as the village s vision. Having heard villagers nuanced opinions about what an arts center in Yellow Springs might be, and having studied and picked apart each of those opinions, members of the Yellow Springs...

arm of one of the world's biggest pesticide producers is adding to its portfolio with the acquisition of a DuPont herbicide used in Southern cotton production. Makhteshim officials said Cotoron, whose active ingredient is an older chemical called Fluometuron, is more of a strategic buy than a big revenue generator. Glyphosate products are dominant in the agricultural herbicide market, but are also losing efficacy in some cases. Weed control experts cite widespread use that appears to be...

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Heinz, one of Zimbabwe's first major foreign investors, sold its Zimbabwe interests to a government controlled cotton company, it was disclosed Monday. Industry executives dismissed reports in the state media Monday the Heinz deal was the first in a much publicized program by the government to take over white-controlled businesses. The executives said the deal was in negotiation months before plans were announced by President Robert Mugabe earlier this year to force all businesses to...

Roberts isn't exactly sure what approach a new farm bill should take, but he's not satisfied with the bill that passed the House prior to the August recess. Now, only farmers with annual average incomes below $1 million -- $2 million for a farm couple -- would receive subsidies. The House bill also extends new aid to fruit and vegetable growers and increases nutrition program funding. It also calls for little change to subsidies and continuing the current crop insurance program with minor...

By Karen Williamson Browned and withered corn crops, extreme heat and a record-breaking drought brought agricultural experts, farmers and gardeners together Tuesday evening under the shade of pecan trees at the North Alabama Horticulture Experiment Station to hear a talk by an irrigation specialist. By Karen Williamson Browned and withered corn crops, extreme heat and a record-breaking drought brought agricultural experts, farmers and gardeners together Tuesday evening under the shade of...

Monheim, Germany September 6, 2007 - Stronger research focus on the needs of the new ag economy - Promising active ingredient and plant biotechnology pipeline - Seed and biotech sales to reach EUR 1 billion in the longer term - Successful first half of 2007 indicates optimistic outlook for the full year. SeedQuest - Central information website for the global seed industry. Monheim, Germany September 6, 2007 - Stronger research focus on the needs of the new ag economy - Promising active...

By Tham Choy Lin URUMQI (China), Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The two places may appear worlds apart but for Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman, there is plenty of room for the Malaysian southern state and China's north-western Xinjiang region to become economic partners for the world market. By Tham Choy Lin URUMQI (China), Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The two places may appear worlds apart but for Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman, there is plenty of room for the Malaysian southern...