There is no one size fits all solution for growers when it comes to corn and soybean performance. The uniquely designed DuPont Pioneer IMPACT trials collect results that provide accurate information about how potential new Pioneerbrand corn hybrids and soybean varieties perform in real-world field environments. Pioneer products are targeted to meet specific grower needs and matched to local environments … Read More
Put Your Data to Work for You
Many farmers who have been adopting precision farming technology over the last 20 years may have a gold mine of data that could help increase productivity – if they just knew how to organize and analyze it. Luke James with Ag Leader Technology is doing an educational session at the Iowa Power Farming Show today about how farmers can get … Read More
IA Power Farm Show Conducting Planting Survey
Farmers attending the Iowa Power Farming Show this week in Des Moines once again have the opportunity to participate in the show’s planting intentions survey, which has been pretty close to the USDA numbers since it started in 2008. Farmers who register on-line can save $3 off admission and participate in the confidential survey at the same time. On-line registration … Read More
Ag Leader Hydraulic Down Force Beats Airbags
“Airbags are for crash test dummies” is the slogan on the ad in the Iowa Power Farming Show program for the new Hydraulic Down Force system from Ag Leader Technology. “With our hydraulic system we can fully adjust pressure from zero to full down force in one second or less,” said Will Cannon, product specialist for Ag Leader. “Airbag systems, … Read More
AG CONNECT Expo Off to Fast Start
AG CONNECT Expo is off to the races in Kansas City, MO. Show Director Sara Truesdale Mooney was busy with ag media early, seen here being interviewed by Julie Harker, Brownfield Ag News. Sara says there are over 30 co-located events taking place here this week. That’s a lot of extra activity that id drawing people to the convention center. … Read More
Scientific Integrity Important to Koch Agronomic
Koch Agronomic Services is on display here at AG CONNECT Expo. I visited with Greg Schwab, Director of Agronomy (pictured with the company team), to learn what he’s talking to farmer attendees about. Greg says the company has grown tremendously in the last two years with multiple acquisitions to add to their product lineup. One of the key issues he’s … Read More
More Power at Iowa Power Farming Show
With more than a century of history, the Iowa Power Farming Show has become the third largest farm show in the United States, according to show director Tom Junge. “We have over 300,000 square foot of exhibit space and about 750 exhibitors,” Junge said. “One thing we take pride in is we have all ag displays. We have three different … Read More
AgReliant Genetics, LLC uses Sage SalesLogix CRM
Sage North America announced AgReliant Genetics, LLC has used a customized version of Sage SalesLogix on iPad tablets to achieve 95% CRM adoption among its 300 sales employees and accelerate its sales and marketing processes. AgReliant Genetics cites Sage SalesLogix as a key contributor to its growth. AgReliant Genetics markets five seed brands in Midwestern corn and soybean states. Each … Read More
2013 FFA Chapter Challenge Begins
FFA members in 15 states can now register for the 2013 FFA Chapter Challenge presented by Monsanto. The 2013 FFA Chapter Challenge, challenges FFA members to make meaningful connections with local agriculturists with a new twist. FFA chapters will now compete in one of two contests with the FFA Chapter Challenge: option one requires FFA members to interview and document … Read More
AG CONNECT Expo Displays Will Be High Tech
John Deere is ready for AG CONNECT Expo. So says Barry Nelson who I spoke with at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention. Barry says one of the great features of AG CONNECT Expo is that John Deere is bringing a lot of their executives. He says customers will be able to talk directly to them. He says this … Read More