For nearly a decade, cotton growers have been battling to save crops from the ravages of glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri). Though in many ways they are finally gaining the upper hand, an expert with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) says the progress has come at a great cost. Palmer amaranth is no ordinary foe. This prolific weed … Read More
AgGateway Invites Companies to Join Connectivity Project
AgGateway has launched a new eBusiness project that will streamline the crop protection supply chain in Canada, increasing efficiencies and reducing the cost of doing business among agri-businesses. The Crop Protection Canada Connectivity (CPCC) Project expands on a proven approach already in use in the U.S. crop protection industry – thanks to previous collaborative work by AgGateway companies. The deadline … Read More
XSAg.com Announces Upcoming Name Change
Farmtrade LLC, announced that it will be changing the XSAg.com name to Farmtrade.com in the Summer of 2014. “We are excited to announce the new name for the first and only web based agricultural chemical exchange, Farmtrade.com,” says Jeff Stow, President of Farmtrade LLC. “While we are proud of the XSAg name and its 14 year history, the business has … Read More
BASF/NAAA Partnership Supports Future of Ag Pilots
Three up-and-coming agricultural pilots were awarded scholarships sponsored by BASF and the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) to help them turn their dreams of becoming professional agricultural pilots into reality. Kole Pederson of Crookston, MN; Richard Conrad of Kiel, WI and Heidi Stoeppler of Bakersfield, CA were awarded the NAAA/BASF Agricultural Aviation Scholarships of $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000 during the … Read More
Lincoln Gears Up for Farm Show
The population of Lincoln, Nebraska will surge considerably next week as thousands of people from across the region swarm the state’s capital for the 2013 Nebraska Power Farming Show, where they will gawk at big iron and futuristic gadgets from the top agricultural companies in the world. Growers and ranchers from states like Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Kansas will rub … Read More
Former NRCS Chief on Conservation Program Future
A former chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service says both the House and Senate farm bills are similar when it comes to reduced funding and consolidation of conservation programs. Bruce Knight, who served as NRCS chief in the Bush administration, gave a synopsis at a Farm Foundation forum on conservation last week. “The largest difference is whether or not … Read More
Ag Leader Opens New Distribution Center
In order to provide more space for order fulfillment and finished goods storage, Ag Leader Technology, Inc. announced that it has opened a new distribution center in Ames, Iowa. As Ag Leader’s product line continues to grow and the business expands into more overseas markets, the company has outgrown its current fulfillment facilities. “In order to meet demand and deliver … Read More
CHS introduces XLR-rate
Maria Abbott is an agronomist with the crop nutrients division of CHS. She talks about XLR-rate which is a low salt starter fertilizer that has been on the market for just over a year. “We think about 40% of the corn is actually put down with a starter fertilizer” Maria says that boosting yields is the goal for XLR-rate and … Read More
Year-End Equipment Purchases on Your List?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What are you thankful for?” Our poll results: · All of the above – 37% · Friends and family – 15% · Good health – 12% · Freedom – 8% · Affordable food – 8% · Rewarding work – 7% · Our great nation – 7% · Other – 7% There are so many … Read More
Conservation Highlighted on World Soil Day
Hey farmers. The NRCS and FAO are urging you to adopt soil conservation practices like no-till on this World Soil Day. Here’s a message from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service on how important healthy soil is and how using conservation practices like no-till can help farmers take better care of their land. When soil is heavily tilled, the stalks from … Read More