Dow AgroSciences

Dow AgroSciences: Bt corn not the place to cut

· June 22, 2017

With challenging farm economics, farmers may be looking for ways to boost profit margins, including reducing input costs. Some may think about planting non-Bt corn, but a Dow AgroSciences expert says Bt trait technology is not the place to cut. “Planting corn without Bt technology may seem like a good decision on paper, but farmers […]

Enlist corn approved for 2018 growing season

· June 14, 2017

It’s official Enlist corn will be commercially available in the United States for the 2018 growing season. Dow AgroSciences announced the launch today after the Ministry of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of China approved the import of grain produced from corn containing the Enlist trait. “We are very excited to bring the Enlist system […]

Iowa, Illinois, & Ohio farmers win Dow Power to Do More

· June 13, 2017

After receiving thousands of votes, three farmers have been awarded the Dow AgroSciences Power to Do More contest with a $10,000 donation to their community. Of the 10 finalists in the Power to Do More contest sponsored by Resicore herbicide, Chad Hibma of Harris, Iowa; Curt Robbins of Fairfield, Illinois; and Lee Stammen of Fort […]

Dow AgroSciences Plextein to be used in food allergen testing

· June 7, 2017

EAG Laboratories will now be utilizing Dow AgroSciences’ Plextein, a high throughput method for detecting and quantitating multiple proteins in plants,  to test for food allergen in soybeans in just one analysis. Historically, testing for food allergens in soybeans requires a dozen different tests. Dow AgroSciences invented Plextein to rapidly identify and quantify multiple proteins […]

Dow AgroSciences: Multipronged strategy vital for weed control

· May 2, 2017

Controlling weeds is becoming increasingly difficult. Using multiple modes of action is vital to control current weed pressure while limiting the development of herbicide resistance that can cause heavier pressure in future years. To accomplish this, growers must make timely herbicide applications: A burndown or tillage to start with a clean field. This spring, although […]

Down to top 10 for Dow AgroSciences Power to Do More

· April 26, 2017

It’s down to the top 10 finalists in the Power to Do More Contest and only three can advance to win the $10,000 prize for their community and a trip for two to their dream sports field. Sponsored by Resicore corn herbicide from Dow AgroSciences, several farmers entered the contest by uploading a photo that […]

Dow AgroSciences wheat herbicide opens rotation options

· March 8, 2017

Who doesn’t want to take advantage of those fluctuating commodity prices? However, crop rotation flexibility can be an issue for wheat growers, especially when it comes to weed control. We had the opportunity to visit with Dow AgroSciences at Commody Classic to find out more information about their latest herbicide technology, Quelex, which aims to […]

Commodity Classic Poll: Ways to improve grower’s bottom line

· March 6, 2017

Last week at the 2017 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, we posed the question to several companies, “In this current economic climate, what is your company focusing on to improve a grower’s bottom line?” We had some great conversations at America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show and wanted to share several responses […]

Get ahead of fescue toxicosis with seedhead suppression

· February 28, 2017

If your cattle operation is smack dab in the fescue belt, tall fescue management is an issue you’re probably always trying to manage and there’s good reason to. The USDA Agricultural Research Service estimates that almost one in five (17.2 percent) of all cows and heifers in the United States in 2009 were exposed to […]

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