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Government Might Deregulate Corn, Soybean Seeds
2014-01-08 06:30:02| Chemicals - Topix.net
The federal government proposed eliminating restrictions on the use of corn and soybean seeds that are genetically engineered to resist a common weed killer, a move welcomed by many farmers but feared by scientists and environmentalists who worry it could invite growers to use more chemicals.
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Soybean prices strong, even with foreign pressure
2014-01-06 01:16:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Good weather patterns in Argentine soybean growing areas have created downward pressure for new-crop futures prices. But old-crop beans remain strong thanks to good export sales. read more
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Genetics are best resistance to soilborne soybean diseases
2014-01-05 03:42:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Host resistance trumps other tools The only way to eliminate yield-robbing pathogens like Phytophthora and white mold from the soil is a 15-year soybean rotation, but its obviously not practical. Fortunately, recent soybean-genome sequencing has accelerated finding resistance within the plant itself. read more
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Government might deregulate corn, soybean seeds
2014-01-04 03:19:53| Chemicals - Topix.net
The herbicide known as 2,4-D has had limited use in corn and soybean farming because it becomes toxic to the plants early in their growth.
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Michigan Bean Commission, Michigan Soybean Association in Frankenmuth win grants
2014-01-03 00:48:03| Agriculture - Topix.net
Michigan Bean Commission and Michigan Soybean Association in Frankenmuth are among 14 recipients of $2.25 million to help grow the state's food and agriculture industry.
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