Biotechnology and The Farmers' Right to Choose 18-Dec-2009

Most of you involved in the forage industry have watched with interest the unfolding events affecting the commercialization, sale and planting of Roundup Ready alfalfa. This issue deserves and demands attention from all of us, because our livelihood and the freedoms we associate with farming are at stake.

Read More »

Cotton 101 15-Dec-2009

When you shop for clothes do you ever wonder how the clothes were made? Have you ever wondered how many finished textile products can be made from a typical 500 lbs. bale of cotton lint?

Read More »

A Glimpse into the Future 11-Dec-2009

Countless companies would leap at the chance to get a peek into the future of their industry. The companies that attend ASTA’s annual CSS and Seed Expo get to do just that.

Read More »

The Value of Licensing 10-Dec-2009

The 2009 annual Corn, Sorghum and Soybean Research Conference and Seed Expo in Chicago gathered together hundreds of seed industry representatives and companies. The seed companies represented at the conference varied widely, ranging from very small family owned seed companies to much larger corporations. But in an industry that sees millions of dollars spent on research and product development how does a s...

Read More »

A Look at Monsanto's New Technologies: How’d They Do in 2009? 09-Dec-2009

The 2009 growing season was a tough one for farmers. Late planting, late harvest and cool, wet weather put pressure on farm families across the U.S. But some good came out of the difficult year – great yields.

Read More »

What is Corn States? 08-Dec-2009

For the past 13 years, Monsanto has had a business called Corn States. To some, it’s an everyday term that defines their jobs or businesses. To others, it’s a complete mystery. So, what is Corn States exactly?

Read More »

ASTA - The Voice Behind the Seed 07-Dec-2009

The U.S. has one of the largest and most diverse seed industries in the world, boasting roughly 60,000 varieties of seed produced and sold here. These seeds are the work of a multitude of individuals, universities, organizations and companies. And one of the driving forces making seed industry progress possible is the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA).

Read More »

Father and Son Farming Side by Side 30-Nov-2009

Having a dream is one thing, but living it is something quite different. For Indiana famers Stan and Matt Holderly, the dream life is their reality.

“It’s been a dream of mine ever since I was a young boy to farm with my Dad,” Matt said. “I love being outside, and working side by side with my Dad…it’s just something I’ve always wanted to do.”

Read More »

Jeff Norton Philosophizes on Lewis Hybrids 30-Nov-2009

For Jeff Norton, Hull, Illinois, farmer, proximity is everything.

“Our philosophy around here is we try to do as much business as close to home, and as close to our back door, as possible,” Norton said. “People from this area understand this area and they know our world. They know our environment and they know our needs.”

Read More »

A Glimpse Into the Life of a Soybean Farmer 19-Nov-2009

"We get up and get the girls ready," he said. "My wife, who recently quit her job to help me, is my partner and combine operator. If it's field work time, we go to the field, grease, check oil, fuel up. If you have a load on the truck, you take it to town. Generally in the spring it's the same thing. I go to the local feed store and ...

Read More »