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U.S. regulator set to approve Dow’s Enlist herbicide

By GFM Network News May 1, 2014

Reuters — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it plans to grant approval to a new herbicide developed by Dow AgroSciences that is designed to be used with new genetically-engineered corn and soybeans and combat weed resistance. The U.S. approvals for Enlist Duo herbicide — and for Enlist corn and soybeans — would free […] Read more

(Stephen Ausmus photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Corn, Crops, Machinery, Soybeans

Pearce: Confusion remains surrounding new Fluency Agent

By Ralph Pearce, GFM Network News April 24, 2014

Many in the seed and seed treatment sectors hoped, as the 2013 growing season came to a close, that development of a new fluency agent would be the beginning of the end of controversy between beekeepers and the crops sector. At issue was the use of neonicotinoid-based insecticidal seed treatments and alleged ties to bee […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Soybeans

Corn, soybeans seen expanding on Prairies

By GFM Network News April 21, 2014

Winnipeg | CNS Canada — Corn and soybean acres have expanded in Western Canada in the last 10 years and should continue to do so, according to Monsanto Canada’s vice-president. “When we think about our corporate vision and the potential to deliver on 110-bushel-per-acre corn, 40 bu./ac. soybeans, and 52 bu./ac. of canola, we believe […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT review: Corn underwhelms investors despite lower USDA projections

By GFM Network News April 9, 2014

CNS Canada –– Chicago Board of Trade corn contracts saw some choppy activity during the week ended Wednesday, but finished with only small advances as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s prediction, that corn stockpiles would be lower than expected, failed to impress traders. “I think we saw a lot of positioning in this market,” said […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Weather

Manitoba corn acres seen holding steady from 2013

By GFM Network News March 13, 2014

CNS Canada –– Corn acres planted in Manitoba this spring aren’t expected to change much from last year, as weaker prices will likely discourage further expansion. “I don’t think we’ll see a big increase and that’s simply just because the price of corn wasn’t quite as attractive as it was twelve months ago,” said Myron […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Reuters

Syngenta halts Agrisure Duracade corn seed sales in Canada

By GFM Network News March 10, 2014

Chicago | Reuters — Syngenta said on Monday it had halted commercial sales in Canada of corn seed containing a new and controversial genetically modified trait because major importers had not approved the product. Syngenta pulled from the Canadian market seed containing the Agrisure Duracade trait, which was available for planting for the first time […] Read more

Cereals, Corn, Crops, Markets, Reuters, Soybeans

U.S. grains: Wheat falls on profit-taking; corn, soy firm

By GFM Network News February 7, 2014

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell on profit-taking on Friday, the day after they hit a 3-1/2 week high on concern about the condition of the U.S. winter crop, traders said. Soybeans rose as traders positioned for a monthly U.S. government crop report due Monday that could indicate tighter U.S. […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Reuters

Syngenta will sell GM corn not approved by China, Vilsack says

By GFM Network News February 7, 2014

Air Force One | Reuters — Syngenta, the world’s largest crop chemicals company, has commitments to sell its entire supply of a genetically modified (GM) corn variety that is not approved by China, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Friday. Vilsack said whether or not China eventually approves the corn, known as Agrisure Viptera or MIR […] Read more

Cereals, Corn, Crops, Markets, Reuters, Soybeans

U.S. grains: Oats hit record high, soy climbs on exports, corn flat

By GFM Network News February 6, 2014

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures rose for a sixth straight session on Thursday, setting a six-week high on strong export demand for U.S. soybeans and soymeal, traders said. Thinly-traded CBOT oats surged, with the March contract soaring its daily 20-cent limit to $4.63-1/4 per bushel, the highest-ever spot oats price […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Soybeans

New seed flow lubricant to be only one allowed on corn, soy

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News February 6, 2014

With bees and other pollinators in mind, corn and soybean growers who’ve used seed flow lubricants when planting seed treated with neonicotinoid pesticides will have only one option this spring. Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has rolled out new guidelines for corn and soybean planting which will permit only the use of Bayer […] Read more

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