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DuPont, Plant Sensory Systems team to increase corn’s nitrogen use efficiency
DES MOINES, Iowa, and BALTIMORE, Md. — DuPont and Plant Sensory Systems have entered into a collaboration to evaluate proprietary genes for increasing nitrogen use efficiency in corn.
Monsanto ends year with net income of $2 billion
Fueled by corn and soybean seeds and traits, net Monsanto sales for the full fiscal year were $13.5 billion, a 14 percent increase over fiscal year 2011. Net income for FY12 was $2 billion.
Tipsy markets still looking for direction
The markets have been a bit under the influence lately, with some unexplained swings.
Corn growers can gain insight into conventional, drought-tolerant hybrids
ADA, Ohio — Corn growers thinking about planting decisions for the 2013 season and debating whether to use drought-tolerant hybrids or conventional hybrids may want to consider how drought-resistant hybrids respond to typical growing conditions as well as in drought-stressed conditions, an Ohio State University Extension expert said. While new drought-tolerant corn hybrids are marketed
Genetic improvement gives impressive corn yield results, despite weather
COLUMBUS — Weather conditions at planting and harvest seemed to plague farmers in 2011. Despite frustrating meteorological developments, Ohio State University experts say continuous improvements in corn genetics and traits allowed producers to record impressive yields this year. “Seed companies are screening hybrids and genetics on such a huge scale now that they are able
Grain forecast: corn prices susceptible, beans a bit more stable
Early-bird grain forecast shows markets could drop by this time next year.
New variety of organic corn developed by Cornell scientist available for sale
ITHACA, N.Y. — It took Cornell breeder Margaret Smith years to perfect her new variety of organic corn but only six weeks to get its seeds licensed and available for sale. Bred to thrive in Northeast growing conditions, organic farmers across the U.S. can now plant the hardy hybrid; one of the first licenses was
Cow enzyme inserted into corn plants and presto, whole thing yields biofuel
EAST LANSING, Mich. — An enzyme from a microbe that lives inside a cow’s stomach is the key to turning corn plants into fuel, according to Nature Review Genetics. Cows, with help from bacteria, convert plant fibers, called cellulose, into energy, but this is a big step for biofuel production. Entire plant Traditionally in the
Sen. Sherrod Brown: Ohio uniquely situated to benefit from ‘Grow it Here, Make it Here’ bill
With nearly 130 Ohio companies already producing biobased products, the bill, introduced March 5, would support Ohio’s emerging biobased-manufacturing industry and encourage the development and manufacturing of new biobased products.
Ohio’s old crop corn stocks are up from last year’s total
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — Ohio’s old crop corn stocks in all positions Sept. 1 totaled 75.4 million bushels, 83 percent above the 41.3 million bushels stored one year ago. On-farm stocks, at 27 million bushels, accounted for 36 percent of the total stored and increased 93 percent from the 14 million bushels last year. Off-farm stocks
