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The article discusses the efforts of the world's leading agrochemical and seed companies to use research and development fundings to address global challenges. It features the work of BASF AG, Bayer Cropscience AG, Dow Agrosciences, DuPont, Monsanto and Syngenta. It describeds the products and technologies launched by each company to deal with problems such diminishing water supplies and finite land resources for crop production, high oil prices, bioenergy demands and environmental concerns.

The article focuses on the expected increase in acres being grown to corn in 2007 in the United States. This is due to the increasing demand for biofuels that have pushed crop prices to levels that are shaking the agriculture industry. Farmers need to choose whether to grow bean or corn and changing the rotation is not a simple thing. INSET: Managing Corn-On-Corn..

The article reports on the demand of mixing products for agricultural industries in the U.S., citing the trends towards the importance of blend quality of the products. Topics discussed include the challenges among the agricultural facilities in meeting the requirements of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the leading companies in the production of blending systems, and the impact of the new administration to the blending equipment market.

The article discusses the manufacturers of tenders, precision tanks and equipment with an increasing capacity, safety and quality construction. Topics mention including the farm equipment suppliers Hays Liquid Transport Inc., Chandler Equipment Co. and quality dry fertilizer manufacturing firm Doyle Equipment Manufacturing Co.

The article discusses the aspects of precision agriculture and technology in the U.S. in 2016, on topics including the economic challenges face by the agricultural equipment industry, the increase of variable-rate (VR) planting prescriptions and the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

The article offers brief information on several controllers from manufacturers including Apollo electronic control unit (ECU) from Topcon Positioning Systems Inc., Trimble Universal Variable-Rate protocol from Trimble Agriculture, and IC-18 ISOBUS sprayer control from TeeJet Technologies Inc.

The article offers information on the concerns of seed dealers about the impact of genetically modified organism (GMO) on the decision of growers about purchasing seeds. Topics mentioned include the competition among seed growers, the key fundamentals of the concerns include pricing, choices and innovation, and the approach of growers, evaluating traits of the evolving market.

The article offers information on tanks and containment available in the U.S. tank market, including the fiberglass tanks from farm equipment supplier Enviropac Inc., the wooden containment dike from construction company J.C. Ramsdell Enviro Services, and the Plia-Tank from containment and diking system provider Hunter Agri-Sales.

The article discusses factors affecting fertilizer requirements amid the decrease in crop prices citing weather, product supplies and logistics. Topics covered include the availability of federal loan deficient payment programs for producers, the implications of acreage increases or shifts in fertilizer volumes, and the online resource Plant Nutrient Affordability Index that presents the association between fertilizer and crop prices such as corn, soybeans and wheat.

The article offers information about various agricultural equipment, including the E-Series Prowler machine from agricultural application and snow equipment manufacturer GVM, the Pre Post Dry applicator from agricultural and industrial equipment manufacturer Stahly, and the RoGator sprayer from agricultural equipment manufacturer AGCO.

The article discusses the State of Precision Agriculture 2016, challenges in agricultural industry and the use of Agricultural technology. Topics discussed include the role of Wireless, internet and Cloud resources to make precision tasks quicker and easier; an annual report from the periodical which predicts decreased precision spending; and the contribution of high speed internet, human capital and bigger servers in the industry.

The article focuses on the role of technological innovations for agriculture. Topics discussed include the benefits of on-board technology for efficiency in plant growing, the perspectives of Harlan Little, product manager of agricultural products manufacturer Precision Agriculture Applications, regarding the significance of investment in technology, and challenges involved in technology utilization.

The article discusses the limitations of the use of growers data measurement in agriculture such as data quality, grower's attitudes, and level of detail that growers seen in their data.

The article focuses on the importance of scouting and soil testing to maximize yields and technologies for the same. Topics discussed include farmers to save on fertilizers by soil testing, views of Allan Baucom, owner of cloud consulting firm Falon Technologies Group LLC, on the importance of cores to represent zones; and an automated soil sampler from Falon. Other topics include complications in scouting due to cropping systems, ScoutPro apps for scouting and software firm iCropTrak.

The article offers information on the development of blending system for growers. Topics discussed include the expansion of enhanced efficiency products and fertilizer stabilizer, concerns of retailers over the blending needs of their facilities, and trend towards large blending systems. It also mentions offerings from manufacturers including Yargus, Adams Fertilizer Equipment, and Waconia Manufacturing.

The article discusses the move by manufacturers to enhance fertilizer tender designs to improve efficiency and make fertilizer application easier for operators. Enhancements made to the fertilizer tenders Quickveyor from Peterson Motors, Hays Tender from Hays Liquid Transport Inc., and tenders from Adams Fertilizer Equipment are mentioned. Other topics include the remote control functions of equipment, and the use by the company KBH of aluminum to make hopper frames.

The article discusses the factors affecting purchase decisions by agricultural retailers and growers in the U.S. as they head into 2016. Topics covered include J. R. Simplot Co. crop nutrition sourcing director Gene Vernon saying that crop supply and activity increase is driving prices downward, the status of fertilizer application activity in fall 2015, and the issue with logistics facing fertilizer manufacturers. Also mentioned is the better conditions for growers in the west. INSET: PRECISION FERTILIZER ON SPECIALTY CROPS.

The article discusses the challenges that seed industry and retailers faces in the U.S. Information about the use of conventional seed in some producers away from biotech products, is provided. Also emphasized is the shift of buying practices in growers for a challenging market segment for agricultural retailers.

The article shares comments from fertilizer retailers amid uncertain commodity prices and excessive rain that affected yields in many areas in the U.S. Ceres Solutions LLC reports that record rainfall in Indiana impacted field application of fertilizers, contributing to crop losses. Nutrient losses from the summer rain in Illinois boosted business for Schertz Aerial Service. Legacy Farmers Coop claims that growers are delaying their orders for fertilizers for the coming fall and spring seasons. INSET: HELPING NITROGEN WORK.

The article offers information on the benefit of cover crops to farmers in the U.S. The topics discussed include the multiple advantages showcased by cover crops on farmers, ways on how retailers can boost the perks of cover crops, and the effectiveness of the said method in preventing nutrient loss in plants.

The article offers information on agricultural equipment like the HLS-8-4W four-wheel lime combo spreader from Adams Fertilizer Equipment, the TerraGator TG9300B high-floatation applicator from AGCO, and the GVM Double Duty Fusion Ready (DDFR) pull-type spreader from GVM.

The article discusses the Iowa water supply, its nutrient problems in the west-central area, and a lawsuit filed by the Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) against 10 drainage districts over unusually high nitrate levels in the Raccoon River. Topics include the involved counties of Sac, Buena Vista, and Calhoun and the suit's purpose of forcing them to get Clean Water Act permits, the statements by trade association The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), and the practices of Iowa farmers and retailers.

The article offers information regarding the importance of automation and maximizing information in agriculture and mentions the benefits of blending and operations software and system for crop growth. It discusses insights from several people in the agricultural industry regarding the challenges provided by enhancers and stabilizers on blending systems for plant including Steve Swift, Judy Warf, and Dave Junge.

Presents a reprint of the article "Heirloom Hero," by Lisa Heacox, which first appeared in the February 2006 issue of "American/Western Fruit Grower." Views of North American Fruit Explorers member Daryl Hunter of Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick on Crimson Beauty or Yellow Transparent apples; Number of apple varieties that can be found in his orchard; Reason of Hunter for growing heirlooms.

The article looks at the trends of fertilizer blending industry, citing the industry's unprecedented demands. Topics include the market condition considering various aspects such as commodity prices, the impact of advancing crop nutrient technologies, and retail plant upgrade, the significant of the development of enhanced efficiency products (EEP) in mixed fertilizers, and the industry's challenges in various aspects such as facility equipment which needs upgrade and staffing.

The article discusses aspects of the use of fungicides in agriculture. Topics include premix of azoxytrobin and tebuconazole fungicide Custodia from ADAMA, which manufacturers branded off-patent crop protection products, controls a broad range of crop diseases, the Stratego YLD fungicide improves the health of corn stalk and its harvestability, the fungicide Trivapro contains broadspectrum active ingredients such as Solatenol fungicide, azoxystrobin and propiconazole.

The article focuses on factors that increases efficiency and productivity of fertilizer tenders. Factors mentioned include use of remote control technology for tender equipment; tenders with 304 stainless steel; and flexibility in tender. It presents the views of the farm equipment supplier KBH Corp.'s Tim Tenhet on market for tender.

The article focuses on issues related to water quality and quantity facing the agricultural sector of the U.S. Topics discussed include various causes of pollution in the country, drought as a cause of water shortages, and algal bloom affecting water quality and public health. Also offered are recommendations for managing water quality issues which include cooperation of local stakeholders regarding the use of cover crops for minimizing the impact of fertilizers.