As we head into 2014 all indications show that farmers won’t see the record high prices they’ve been experiencing in recent years. David Lynn, senior vice-president of financial services for Farm Credit Mid-America says that will change how farmers plan for the coming years. In this Precision.AgWired.com Podcast, sponsored by Ag Leader Technology, we’ll take a look at what could be … Read More
FAA UAS Test Site Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving steadily ahead to safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the largest, most complex air traffic systems in the world. The agency’s activities must address the needs of a diverse aviation community while ensuring current users both in the air and on the ground remain safe. The FAA has selected six UAS test … Read More
Study Shows How Cost-Effective Precision Ag Is
A newly released study on precision agriculture by Lux Research shows how cost-effective these new technologies are. Here’s some information from their release. Precision agriculture is a quantified approach to cultivation that employs sensing, input modulation, and data analytics to enhance the efficiency of agriculture and increased crop yields. While individual tools are not typically cost-effective, and often not relevant … Read More
Hick Chick Chat with BASF Seed Enhancements
In order to help growers maximize yield potential and get the most out of every acre, BASF offers its complete portfolio of Advanced Seed Enhancements including inoculents, colorants, and biological and chemical seed treatments The BASF Advanced Seed Enhancements portfolio is the result of extensive research in the laboratory and field. At the recent ASTA CSS 2013 in Chicago, BASF … Read More
Plenish High Oleic Soy IP Contract Program
DuPont Pioneer and Bunge North America announced they will double acreage in 2014 of Pioneer brand soybeans with the Plenish high oleic trait. For the 2014 growing season, Pioneer will again contract with soybean farmers in the Delphos, Ohio, region to grow Plenish high oleic soybeans that will be delivered to Bunge’s facility for processing or to a participating elevator. … Read More
Weed Control for Soybean Growers
FMC Agricultural Solutions announces a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) crop registration of its Anthem SE herbicide now for use on soybeans. Anthem herbicide offers both corn and soybean growers control of broadleaf weeds and grasses with flexible application timing up to 45 days preplant, preemergence and early postemergence. Introduced for corn in fall of 2012, Anthem herbicide provides powerful … Read More
National Corn Yield Contest Winners for 2013
Advanced production techniques, informed growing practices and improved seed varieties helped corn growers achieve high yields in the National Corn Growers Association 2013 National Corn Yield Contest. Entrants continued to far surpass the national average corn yield, setting a contest record with a new all-time high yield of 454 bushels per acre. Additionally, a record five national entries surpassed the … Read More
What Winter Shows You’re Going To
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “ Which winter farm shows/events are you planning to attend?” Our poll results: · National – 29% · None – 24% · All of the above – 19% · State – 10% · Other – 10% · Regional – 5% · Local – 5% Looks like quite a few of you will be traveling … Read More
SST Software Partners With GeoVantage
SST Software, an industry leader in precision agriculture, will soon offer remote sensing services to growers and ag service providers in partnership with GeoVantage, a global provider of multi-spectral imagery. The partnership will enable SST to provide seamless ordering, acquisition, and delivery of multi-spectral imagery across the U.S., Canada, and Australia. SST’s software currently manages approximately 85 million acres of … Read More