Cotton on the rebound
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The cotton market experienced a severe downturn in 1999 but may be able to rebound strongly in 2000 because of advances in biotechnology that promise the maximization of planted acreage as well as high crop yields. For example. Monsanto's Roundup UltraMAX will be available for Roundup Ready cotton in 2000. It is claimed to have 25% more active ingredients than Roundup Ultra and enhances plant uptake, translocation and 'rainfastness.' Novartis, Bayer, Cheminova, Rohm and Haas Co and Valent USA Corp also have proprietary products which should help growers 'make' cotton better and efficiently.
Publication Name: Farm Chemicals
Subject: Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
ISSN: 0092-0053
Year: 2000
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Harvest 2000: anything goes
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The raging debate on biotech crops has prompted many farmers to formulate their harvest plans for 2000 earlier than usual. Discussions center around whether demand for conventional crops will soar by harvest time due to what some see as an inevitable segregating of biotech and traditional crops. Legislation, an increase in foreign demand, and growing domestic pressure could push demand for conventional crops in 2000.
Publication Name: Farm Chemicals
Subject: Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
ISSN: 0092-0053
Year: 2000
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Summer show preview: tenders
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A number of tender units will be introduced during the Midwest Ag Industries Exposition show slated for Aug 16-17, 2000, at Danville, IL, and at the National Custom Applicators Exposition set for Aug 23-24, 2000, at Ankeny, IA. Some of these tenders will include trailer-mounted units from Quimby, IA-based Simonsen Manufacturing Co, modular units from Benson, MN-based Lor-Al Products Inc and the Charger II-FB tender from Keota, IA-based Ray-Man Inc.
Publication Name: Farm Chemicals
Subject: Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
ISSN: 0092-0053
Year: 2000
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