INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
February 29, 2016
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GMO labeling discussion Tuesday in Senate

The Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled Tuesday to tackle the thorny issue of GMO labeling.
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February 29, 2016
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Is glyphosate in our food? FDA wants to know

Glyphosate will soon be getting even more scrutiny.
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February 29, 2016
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Rotam North America and SipcamAdvan announce new joint venture

Rotam North America and SipcamAdvan entered into a joint venture Feb. 1 as SipcamRotam LLC.
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February 29, 2016
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Washington AG seeks $14M from food industry in GMO campaign suit

The Washington Attorney General’s Office is seeking at least $14 million from a food industry association, alleging it tried to secretly finance the campaign against a GMO labeling initiative in 2013, according to previously sealed court documents release
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February 29, 2016
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The Sugar Association participates in Dietary Guidelines Reform Listening Session

The Sugar Association was invited to participate in USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion's Listening Session on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans process on Feb. 19.
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February 29, 2016
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California groundwater crisis creates burdens, opportunities for growers

While some growers may see the emerging new state groundwater regulations as a potential burden, Helm, Calif., farmer Don Cameron sees them as an opportunity.
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February 27, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue

Ag Tire Outlet Launches New Website

Growers and other ag professionals can visit AgTireOutlet.com to browse thousands of new and used ag tires and wheels for sale.
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February 27, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue

American Crystal Reorganizes Board

Robert Green was re-elected chairman at American Crystal Sugar Company’s Dec. 3 Board Reorganization meeting following the cooperative’s annual meeting in Moorhead, Minn.
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February 27, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue
Luther Markwart | Executive Vice President

Cruz Attacks Rubio Over Sugar Policy: GMO labeling tops agenda

February begins the process of officially sorting out presidential and congressional candidates for the November elections. We monitor the candidates’ comments on farm policy, and particularly sugar policy.
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February 27, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue

Farmland Remains Solid Investment

An agricultural real estate specialist says farmland is still a solid investment even though farmland values overall are softening in the wake of lower commodity prices.
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February 27, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue

Hardi Unveils Alpha Evo 4100 Sprayer

The Alpha Evo 4100 by Hardi North American Inc. is a lightweight sprayer developed for rigorous conditions during spraying season.
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February 27, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue

Mahindra Updates Utility Vehicle Line

Mahindra North America made the introduction of seven new utility vehicles and updates to the existing XTVs.
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February 27, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue

Max Systems Introduces NanoRevolution 3.0

New Holland’s T7.315 tractor won the coveted “Machine of the Year” 2016 in the large tractor category at Agritechnica 2015.
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February 27, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue

Nelson Irrigation Wins New Product Award

The 3030 Series Pivot Sprinklers with the new 3NV Nozzle System from Nelson Irrigation received both the Irrigation Association’s New Product Award for Agriculture and ASABE’s AE50 Award.
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February 27, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue

New Holland Wins Machine of the Year

New Holland’s T7.315 tractor won the coveted “Machine of the Year” 2016 in the large tractor category at Agritechnica 2015.
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February 27, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue

Senninger's Quick Connect Coupling

Senninger Irrigation Inc., a global leader in agricultural irrigation manufacturing, announces the release of the Quick Connect Coupling, a lightweight connector that easily joins small diameter PVC pipes.
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February 27, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue
Allen Thayer

Spokeswomen Defend Biotechnology: Plant breeders working on beet variety

Anti-biotech activists have made an impact in their calls to avoid genetically-modified crops.
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February 25, 2016
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Vilsack shares concerns about ChemChina-Syngenta deal

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says he has some concerns about ChemChina’s $44 billion bid for Swiss-based Syngenta.
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February 24, 2016
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Farmer Veteran Coalition celebrating seven years

The Farmer Veteran Coalition is now seven years old and continues its mission to help bring veterans into farming.
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February 23, 2016
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Michigan Sugar Company acquires AmCane Sugar

The third largest beet sugar producer is expanding into cane sugar production.
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February 23, 2016
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Sen. Roberts introduces GMO labeling bill

A GMO labeling bill, introduced by Senate Ag Committee chair Pat Roberts, is scheduled for committee markup this Thursday.
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February 23, 2016
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Plant biologist petition supports GMO technology

A petition supporting the position of the American Society of Plant Biologists on Genetically Modified crops has been signed by more than 1,000 scientists.
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February 22, 2016
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Calif. Prop 65 glyphosate listing is actually a national concern

Monsanto says California’s Prop 65 needs to get its facts straight in a recent complaint filed against the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
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February 21, 2016
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Syngenta deal could help Chinese accept biotechnology

ChemChina's purchase of Syngenta could remove some of the suspicion around genetically modified crops and ultimately lead to more rapid user acceptance of biotechnology in food production in China, Syngenta's Chief Operating Officer Davor Pisk told Reuter
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February 20, 2016
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Inspiring the next generation in agriculture

A little celebrity status never hurt anyone.
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February 19, 2016
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Willowood USA receives EPA registration for Willowood Mesotrione 4SC

Willowood USA announced that EPA has approved its Willowood Mesotrione 4SC product.
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February 19, 2016
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Becoming more familiar with farm finances

An expert in beginning farmer loan programs says young farmers and ranchers have to become more familiar with farm finances.
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February 18, 2016
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USDA proposes policies to improve food access for low-income Americans

USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon announced a proposed rule designed to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants increased access to healthy foods by requiring stores that accept SN
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February 18, 2016
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Final rules on UAV use expected this summer

The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to finalize regulations on the use of UAVs—unmanned aerial vehicles—by this summer.
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February 17, 2016
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Vilsack says Congress must decide GMO labeling

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says it’s up to Congress to decide the question of GMO labeling of foods.
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February 16, 2016
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TPP education needs to start now

The chief agricultural negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative says the election year is putting added pressure on getting the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement passed.
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February 13, 2016
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Vole control: Know your enemy, expert says

Voles have wreaked havoc on southern Idaho cropland and pastures over the past two years, and controlling the population of the tiny pests has proved difficult.
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February 12, 2016
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Entrepreneurs flock to Oregon cannabis conference

A speaker at the Cannabis Collaborative Conference said the fast-growing industry has an entrepreneurial model to emulate in the organic food movement.
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February 11, 2016
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USDA’s largest conservation program offering $150M to farmers and ranchers

Agricultural producers who are willing to go the extra mile for conservation have an opportunity to receive financial payments through USDA’s largest conservation program—the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).
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February 10, 2016
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Reuters poll on sugar consumption not breaking news

A January Reuters poll shows that the majority of Americans are trying to cut their sugar intake.
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February 09, 2016
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Underhill introduces Easy Out

Easy Out, the first spray sprinkler removal tool that requires no digging, is now available from Underhill International.
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February 08, 2016
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Beet sugar is safe, but GM pandering is not

The recent report that Hershey Co. will stop buying beet sugar ("Hershey says 'bye' to beet sugar," Dec. 28) because it comes from genetically modified (GM) seeds was disappointing, because the decision had nothing to do with the safety of beet sugar prod
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February 07, 2016
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The GMO sugar myth

Just like there’s no such thing as the boogeyman, there’s also no such thing as GMO sugar—but public misconception about genetically modified food could be cause for concern for sugarbeet producers.
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February 06, 2016
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Oregon seed pre-emption law challenged in Legislature

Oregon lawmakers heard a clear message from farmers who oppose local government restrictions what seeds they can use.
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February 06, 2016
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Growers explore feasibility of Ontario beet processing plant

Improved sugarbeet prices and agronomics as well as emerging industrial uses for sugar may justify major expansion of the crop as well as new processing in southwestern Ontario, Ontario Sugar Beet Growers’ Association President Mark Lumley said.
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February 05, 2016
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Syngenta says ChemChina’s offer a good deal

The chief operating officer of Swiss-based Syngenta company has confirmed the offer by ChemChina to purchase 100 percent of Syngenta shares.
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February 05, 2016
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House Ag Committee says leave ag out of budget cut talks

The chairman of the House Agriculture Committee says Congress should consider the current economic conditions farmers are facing when looking for ways to reduce the federal budget.
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February 05, 2016
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Ceremonial signing of TPP takes place

U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and trade ministers from the 11 other countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership have signed the deal at a ceremony in New Zealand.
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February 05, 2016
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49th Annual World Ag Expo runs Feb. 9-11

World Ag Expo will kick off its 49th annual show on Tuesday, Feb. 9, in Tulare, Calif.
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February 05, 2016
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What Idaho's beet industry thinks of new national dietary guidelines

Federal health officials recently updated the nation’s dietary guidelines.
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February 04, 2016
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Writer misrepresents Monsanto role in ag productivity

Sugarbeet farmers do not view Monsanto as a problem.
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February 03, 2016
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BASF’s new seed treatment fungicide receives EPA registration

The EPA recently registered BASF’s Systiva XS seed treatment fungicide, which helps U.S. sugarbeet growers prevent certain soilborne diseases in their crops.
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February 03, 2016
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Western Sugar campaign nears end

So far, processing conditions have been nearly perfect as Western Sugar Cooperative winds down its 2015 campaign.
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February 02, 2016
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Hortau named to Global Cleantech 100 Companies to Watch List

Hortau, a provider of precision irrigation management systems and services for agriculture since 2002, has been named to the Global Cleantech 100 Companies to Watch List.
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February 02, 2016
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Koch Biological Solutions invests in Pathway Biologic

An affiliate of Koch Biological Solutions, LLC has acquired a minority equity position in, and entered into collaboration with, Pathway BioLogic, LLC (Pathway).
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February 02, 2016
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Buyers’ market for ag equipment

An industry professional says now is the time for farmers to buy equipment if they need to update.
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February 02, 2016
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Reports: ChemChina, Syngenta close to deal

According to multiple media reports, China National Chemical Corp.—better known as ChemChina—is close to finalizing an agreement to buy Syngenta AG for $43 billion.
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February 02, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue
Phillip Hayes, ASA

Generational Changes Create Challenges

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February 02, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue
Laura Rutherford

Beet and Cane Growers Meet in London: Biotechnology gets attention

The mood was upbeat at the 26th annual consultation of the World Association of Beet and Cane Growers (WABCG) and the International Sugar Organization (ISO) in London.
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February 02, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue
Allen Thayer

FieldNet Pivot Control Can Upgrade Other Brands: Growers gain full remote monitoring and variable rate irrigation

Many growers today manage multiple brands of irrigation systems.
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February 02, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue
Allen Thayer

Grower of the Month: Natural Born Grower: Frisch Family Farm Couple Realize Dream

Sugarbeets are more than just a commodity for Oregon grower John Frisch.
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February 02, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue
Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service

New Insights into Irrigation Management

Pacific Northwest sugarbeet and potato growers who irrigate their crops with sprinklers need to know a lot more than when to turn on the faucet.
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February 02, 2016| Published in the February 2016 issue
Derek Schussele

Odor Control by Atomized Mist Aids Beet Processing

Michigan Sugar is the third-largest beet sugar processor in the United States, and the only remaining sugar company in the state of Michigan.
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February 02, 2016
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Idaho sugar industry poised for success over next several years

Idaho’s sugarbeet industry was successful in fiscal year 2016 and is poised for more success over the next several years, according to industry leaders.
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February 01, 2016
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Indoor Farms of America announces issuance of patent

Indoor Farms of America—maker of unique vertical aeroponic indoor farm equipment—announces the issuance of its U.S. Patent covering the entire vertical aeroponic farm system, developed to increase indoor farm production and reduce costs of installation an
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February 01, 2016
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Sugar tax needed in war on obesity, WHO says

The World Health Organisation has called for the introduction of a "sugar tax" on soft drinks in a major report on childhood obesity.
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February 01, 2016
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Montana recognizes Top 10 beet growers

The Sidney Sugars Top Ten luncheon was held Jan. 20 at the Elks Lodge in Sidney, Mont.
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February 01, 2016
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Beet juice used to beat icy roads

Several towns on Long Island have begun following a growing nation trend using beet juice to cut down on the need for road salt following this weekend’s devastating blizzard.
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February 01, 2016
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Rubio's deep sugar ties frustrate conservatives

Few people have played as big a role in Marco Rubio's rise in national politics as Jose "Pepe" Fanjul.
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February 01, 2016
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Making sure beet crop prospers

In Sidney, you know better than anyone that Montana is one of the leading producers of sugarbeets in the nation.
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February 01, 2016
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Brazil sugar expansion may come later than market needs

Brazil's sugar industry will expand to help fill a global supply deficit, but that process could take longer than hoped, the chief executive of Bunge Ltd. said on Sunday.
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February 01, 2016
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Sugar values set to rise as global production goes into deficit for first time in five years

Sugar is one of the few bright lights on the global commodity stage at the moment as demand outstrips supply for the first time in five years.
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