Valent U.S.A. Corporation announced that Fierce XLT Soybean Herbicide is now federally registered for pre-emergence weed control in soybeans in the United States. The new product is anticipated to be available for the 2015 growing season. Growers will have a new solution for controlling ragweed and annual grasses. For more information click the link below.
http://goo.gl/Hn9zZe

Click the link below for the current crop progress report from the USDA.
http://usda.mannlib.cornell.edu/usda/current/CropProg/CropProg-10-06-2014.pdf

Research at Purdue University has shown that two weeds in Indiana are a good host for soybean cyst nematodes. They are the purple deadnettle and henbit which both tend to be abundant in fall and spring. To prevent these weeds, contact Spinner Ag to put control measures in place especially if the fall is very warm and weeds begin germinating in September/October. For more information click the link below.
http://goo.gl/okGGKF

After a rigorous review by the USDA, the Enlist biotech corn and soybean traits were approved. The Enlist traits are part of the Enlist Weed Control System, a new trait and herbicide technology that will control herbicide-resistant and tough weeds. Dow AgroSciences now awaits EPA registration of the Enlist Duo herbicide which is the companion herbicide to the Enlist traits. The approval of Enlist Duo is expected in the near future. For more information, click the link below.
http://www.croplife.com/crop-inputs/seed-biotech/usda-approves-enlist-following-rigorous-review/

Farmers, dealers, and stakeholders are encouraged to make their comments known to USDA about the draft Environmental Impact Statement for Monsanto’s next generation Dicamba-tolerant weed management technologies. The USDA has a public comment period open until September 25th. For more details, click the link below.
http://www.agprofessional.com/news/Comment-period-open-for-dicamba-tolerant-weed-technology–275330771.html

Afforia is a preplant herbicide for soybeans and other crops that provides burndown and residual control of many challenging weeds.  Using Afforia allows growers to get a head start on spring weed contol. It has three active ingredients for consistent control of weeds and managing herbicide resistance.  For more information click the link below.
http://www.croplife.com/crop-inputs/herbicides/new-dupont-afforia-herbicide-gives-crops-a-clean-start/

Farmers will soon have a new option for Roundup Ready 2 soybeans with Monsanto’s Xtend Soybeans.  The Xtend soybeans which are pending regulatory approvals, will offer more consistent weed control with tolerance to dicamba and glyphosate.  For more information, click the link below.
http://www.monsanto.com/products/pages/roundup-ready-2-xtend-soybeans.aspx

Acuron is a new corn herbicide by Syngenta that offers multiple modes of action to control broadleaf weeds and annual grasses in corn. The active ingredients include Bicyclopyrone, Mesotrione, S-metolachlor, and Atrazine. Label registration is expected for the 2015 planting season. For more details, click the link below.
http://www.syngentacropprotection.com/prodrender/index.aspx?prodid=1317​

Midwest Crop Tour consultants found crops showing signs of a tough start to the growing season in the eastern portion of the crop tour from Iowa City, Iowa, to Rochester, Minnesota. Consultants noted the western portion of the tour from Spencer, Iowa, to Rochester, Minnesota, had drowned out spots, short plants, and nitrogen deficiency all along the route. This results in crops being a bit behind in maturity. For more details, click the link below.
http://www.profarmer.com/news-analysis/more/midwest-crop-tour/day-4-press-release-2014-pro-farmer-midwest-crop-tour

On the third day of the Midwest Crop Tour, consultants noted a very strong corn crop in Illinois, and an impressive bean crop as well. In Western Iowa, tour consultants found that late rains will help a resilient corn crop and will boost bean crop potentials. For more Crop Tour details, click the link below.
http://www.profarmer.com/news-analysis/more/midwest-crop-tour/day-3-press-release-2014-pro-farmer-midwest-crop-tour