Possible increase in productivity and expansion of commodity soybean planting areas in the country is wide open. Current level of productivity of soybean farmers average only reached 1.3 tons / ha. Given the level of productivity in research has been able to achieve 1.7 to 3.2 tonnes / ha, then through touch technology, the productivity [...]

Dow AgroSciences has been granted a a new royalty-bearing, Roundup Ready 2 Yield license in soybean technology from Monsanto. The new agreement expands Dow AgroSciences’ trait stacking and existing licensing rights across its soybean seed brands and licensing partners. Under the agreement: * Monsanto grants Dow AgroSciences a non-exclusive, royalty-bearing license in the United States [...]

General During the first week of June above normal temperatures were prevalent across Arkansas. Temperatures were 4 to 8 degrees above normal. Highs ranged from 89 degrees Fahrenheit at Fayetteville to 98 degrees Fahrenheit at El Dorado and Eudora. Low temperatures ranged from 60 degrees Fahrenheit at Greers Ferry to 70 degrees Fahrenheit at Blytheville. [...]

It has happened! The cotton industry has taken a 90-degree turn away from the main highway and is currently speeding pedal-to-the-metal toward Beantown and Cornville. Meanwhile, even though effects of this course change can be observed all across Ag-land, to me they seem no more severe than at the local cotton gin. Simply put, you [...]

Arkansas rice and soybean farmer Wayne Vines explains why he intends to plant more soybeans this year. Vines also reveals where he goes to get production advice when he needs it. High diesel bills will take a lot of ground out of rice production in 2006. Arkansas rice/soybean farmer Wayne Vines, who farms in northern [...]