Successful Farming Staff
Dry crop season in South America to continue
Very dry planting conditions across Brazil and Argentina in October and November are likely to extend through the growing season.
SCN continues to spread as economic losses mount
In a 2020 survey conducted by the SCN Coalition, soybean cyst nematode has been found in 55 new U.S. and 24 new Canadian counties.
Corteva responds to Starboard Value’s attempt to nominate board of directors, oust CEO
Corteva confirms receipt of Starboard Value’s intent to nominate directors at annual meeting.
China approves Bayer’s third-generation corn rootworm trait for import
This is the final safety certificate for import and food/feed use from China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
University agronomists join BASF’s Operation Weed Eradication
Operation Weed Eradication also aims at field edge management to help farmers eradicate Palmer amaranth and waterhemp.
Crop insurance discount deadline extended to January 27 for Iowa farmers
Iowa farmers who planted fall cover crops have less than a week to sign up for a $5-per-acre discount on their 2021 crop insurance premiums.