The Crop Science division of Bayer released results from an independent market research survey, revealing that the LibertyLink^® system was the highest rated trait platform of the year. Growers across 21 states were asked about their level of satisfaction with their soybean trait platforms in a survey conducted by Kynetec. The results also revealed that better control of resistant weeds was the most important factor in a seed trait decision.

During the National Association of Farm Broadcasting, Trade Talk session, Chuck Zimmerman interviews Barbara Prater, USDA/NASS, about the upcoming Census of Agriculture.

Gary Cooper and Chuck interview Woody and Jacob about the alleged animal abuse on their farm from a video released by Animal Rescue Mission, an animal activist group.

They explain the situation from their perspective.

Jamie Johansen talks with Mike about the FMC DuPont Integration.

FMC has announced that it has successfully completed the closing of its two pending transactions with DuPont. The companies signed a definitive agreement on March 31,2017, and have now satisfied all necessary conditions and approvals. FMC has acquired the portion of DuPont's Crop Protection business it had to divest to comply with the European Commission ruling related to its merger with The Dow Chemical Company, which was completed on August 31, 2017 to form DowDuPont™. Additionally, FMC has completed the sale of FMC Health and Nutrition to DuPont.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, held a press conference during the National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention.  This is a recording of that session.

First event for Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue.