News tagged with corn producers
Tiny plants could cut costs, shrink environmental footprint
Tall, waving corn fields that line Midwestern roads may one day be replaced by dwarfed versions that require less water, fertilizer and other inputs, thanks to a fungicide commonly used on golf courses.
May 15, 2012 |
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Bugs may be resistant to genetically modified corn
(AP) -- One of the nation's most widely planted crops - a genetically engineered corn plant that makes its own insecticide - may be losing its effectiveness because a major pest appears to be developing resistance ...
Dec 29, 2011 |
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Crop sensors outdo farmers at choosing nitrogen rates
Choosing how much nitrogen (N) to put on corn fields isn't something farmers take lightly. Many factors go into the decision, including past experiences, the timing of application, yield goals, and results from soil tests.
Nov 01, 2011 |
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U.S. unlikely to hit Renewable Fuel Standard for cellulosic biofuels: report
The biofuel industry will not be able to meet the cellulosic production requirements of the Renewable Fuel Standard without significant advancements in technology or investment, according to a National Academy of Sciences ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Oct 05, 2011 |
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Pellets reduce costs, but not enough for cellulosic ethanol producers
Despite reducing transportation and handling costs, pelletizing cellulosic biomass would not be cost-effective for ethanol producers, according to a Purdue University study.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Nov 16, 2010 |
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Dairy cows and mycotoxins: Testing and vigilance can reduce risk for producers
(PhysOrg.com) -- Heavy rains have led to a warm-up in South Dakota, and these conditions have dairy producers concerned because of the potential threat mycotoxins pose to their cows. South Dakota Cooperative Extension Dairy ...
Oct 08, 2010 |
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Global warming could spell disaster for corn crops
(PhysOrg.com) -- If corn producers continue using the same cultivars, plants selected for their desirable characteristics, global warming could cause production to drop from 1.3 to 10 percent between 2010 ...
Sep 01, 2010 |
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