Foliar fungicides such as Headline appear to reduce levels of foliar disease in alfalfa, public research trials conclude. But only 25% of trial comparisons have shown higher yields, and improved forage quality has been minimal, say two ...
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Modern and stylish well describes the new fashion concept Lindex Extended, which is a more fashion forward extension of Lindex other collections "We're a little edgier, a little more fashion conscious but most of all we want to add ...
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The U.S. pork industry has started a slow expansion driven by lower feed costs, which should lead to more rapid growth of pork supplies in the latter half of this year, says Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt. That could ...
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Russian steel pipe and railway wheel producer Vyksa Steel Works (VSW), a part of Russia-based OMK Group, has confirmed that its large-diameter pipes produced from its own sheets are in accordance with the specifications for the Nord Stream ...
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If you’re the kind of cotton producer who’s always pushing for top yields, then good for you. Just know that you’re at a higher risk for target spot. “The guys who are pushing the yield envelope on cotton are the ...
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Some grain may have gone into storage last fall at higher than recommended moisture contents. Now is the time to check stored grain thoroughly and take steps to maintain the grain quality. “Search for small changes that are ...
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A breakthrough using data from the Gaia-ESO project has provided evidence backing up theoretically predicted divisions in the chemical composition of the stars that make up the Milky Way's disc – the vast collection of giant gas ...
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Treofan, a producer of BOPP film, will invest about €30m in building a new 8.7m production line at its Neunkirchen plant in Saarland, Germany. The new line, which was specially designed by Andritz, will manufacture packaging and ...
Medtronic, a medical device company, has obtained the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its CoreValve self-expanding transcatheter system. The device is designed for severe aortic stenosis patients who are too ill or ...
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Kicking off an initiative to better bridge cloud services with its own software, Oracle has released an adapter that allows organisations to copy data between their Salesforce.com accounts and Oracle software. The?Oracle Cloud Adapter for ...
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It's a fully encrypted smartphone that aims to foil snooping governments, industry rivals and hackers. It's also a sleek, attractive device that fits in your pocket and can impress friends and colleagues, according to its makers. The ...
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced nearly $21 million will be available to create new economic opportunities for New York’s dairy farmers by helping them to produce renewable energy and improve their business operations. The ...
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YRC Worldwide Inc. said is evaluating new approaches to its long-term contract situation in talks with the Teamsters union after last week’s rejection of an extension that would have solidified the carrier’s financial situation. ...
Planting more seeds per acre in an effort to maximize yields won't always maximize your return on investment, says Brent Myers, University of Missouri Extension corn specialist. The drought of 2012 and 2013's roller-coaster weather showed ...
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Snyder's of Hanover, a US-based bakery and snack food company, has added Cinnamon Sugar and Salted Caramel variants to its flavored pretzel pieces range. The Sweet and Salty Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Pieces is a combination of cinnamon and ...
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