Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What do you think of the Open Ag Data Alliance?” Over half of those who participated in this week’s poll thought the Open Ag Data Alliance (OADA) was a great idea. Even though many are for this new software project, there are many who are questioning it’s benefits and believe it is confusing. If … Read More
Website Spotlights Caring Florida Farmers
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation (FFBF) is launching a newly designed website, thisfarmcares.org, to recognize farmers throughout Florida who practice environmental stewardship and educate the public on agriculture’s role in protecting Florida’s natural resources. The website recognizes more than 600 farmers who have taken voluntary steps to protect the land and water quality by implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) on … Read More
USDA Helps Landowners in Conservation Practices
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will provide $3.6 million in financial assistance for Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota farmers and ranchers to help conserve wetlands and improve habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife, control flooding and strengthen rural economies. The finding is available through the Water Bank Program (WBP). NRCS will accept applications from now until April … Read More
More Powerful & Accurate Steering for Farmers
Leica Geosystems announced the Leica SteerDirect ES Plus, the enhanced successor to the Leica SteerDirect ES. The electric steering system gives farmers a brand independent steering solution to improve accuracy by diminishing skips and overlaps, saving fuel, fertilizer, chemicals, and reducing operator fatigue. The Leica SteerDirect ES Plus is a flexible solution that enables assisted steering on most tractor, sprayer … Read More
Wheat Growers Named Most Valuable Dealership
Lessiter Publications and Precision Farming Dealer has named Wheat Growers its 2014 Most Valuable Dealership. “This award wasn’t earned in one year,” Brent Wiesenburger, Precision Ag Manager with Wheat Growers, says. “It was earned over the last ten years, thanks to the vision of our cooperative and the talent and dedication of our employee team.” In an article for Precision … Read More
17 Inappropriate Uses For An Electric Fence
The Zareba Systems customer service line has taken some interesting calls over the years. Been asked some very…unique questions and told some rather interesting stories. See, we’ve always thought electric fences were a pretty straightforward product. You want to keep some animals in a certain area? Sure, we can do that! Oh, you need to keep pests and predators away … Read More
Florida Dairy Farmers Release New iPad App
Kids, adults and educators alike can now learn about dairy farming in an exciting way through the Florida Dairy Farmers new iPad app, SunnyBell’s Florida Dairy Farm Adventure. The free app that can be downloaded from iTunes, is a fun, interactive romp through a Florida dairy farm. SunnyBell – a little calf who longs to be an important part of … Read More
Opinion About Open Ag Data Alliance?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What’s your favorite fish?” Looks like grilled is a favorite by a landslide. Personally, I agree. I didn’t learn to like fish until later in life and still don’t cook it often, but love when someone makes it for me. It is interesting to see all the fast-food chains adding a fish sandwich to … Read More
Attendance Up at 2014 Mid-South Farm & Gin Show
Attendance was up at this year’s Mid-South Farm & Gin Show. Tim Price, Executive Director of the Southern Cotton Ginners Association and Mid-South Farm & Gin Show Manager summed up the event with Chuck. He’s proud that farmers make plans to attend the show each year and make it a family affair. “We don’t have the exact number yet, but … Read More
New Soil Health Toolbox Evaluates Plant Nutrients
Now, labs can test soil health more accurately with a new Soil Health Nutrient Toolbox from Woods End Laboratories in Mt. Vernon, Maine. “Years of research have led to this new way of testing soil,” Woods End Founder William Brinton, Ph.D., said. “Now, three labs are offering the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Soil Health Nutrient Toolbox, and we hope … Read More