The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and The Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Global Social Enterprise Initiative (GSEI) recently announced a partnership to help strengthen rural America. The multi-year collaboration will address solutions to building greater economic opportunity and security for those who live in rural communities, starting with a program involving the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative to advance rural … Read More
Vilsack Addresses AFBF Convention
This morning’s general session at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention featured a speech by our U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Yes, he spoke about the farm bill and the need for Congress to pass a new one. Interestingly, he also told us a personal story about being an orphan. Through his adopted father’s side of the family he’s … Read More
2014 MapShots Customer Conference
The MapShots 2014 Customer Conference is on the calendar for February 6-8 and will feature presentations from many industry partners. The MapShots staff will also provide attendees with information and hands-on experience with AgStudio for precision crop management and record keeping. In addition to presentations from seven industry leaders on how their products integrate with MapShots AgStudio. These partners include: … Read More
AFBF Adopts Drone Use and More
Voting delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 95th annual meeting concluded this week by approving resolutions that will provide the organization with its marching orders in 2014 on unfinished business like the farm bill and immigration, as well as setting policy on new issues such as drones and agricultural data. “Congress is still haggling over dairy policy, but for … Read More
Unmanned Systems in Precision Ag Conference
Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Unmanned Systems in Precision Agriculture Conference. The event is scheduled for February 11-13, 2014 at the UGA Tifton campus Conference Center. Developers will be showing, discussing and demonstrating their UAV (drone) technologies for the agricultural industry. If you are a grower, farmer, producer, politician, consultant, engineer, scientist or student then be sure and … Read More
FarmLogs Announces $4 Million Series A
FarmLogs is a leading farm management software company that helps farmers digitally manage their farm. Today, they have announced a $4 million Series A round of financing led by Drive Capital. The funding comes on the back of massive growth for the company and will be used to expand the FarmLogs team as they execute on an aggressive product roadmap … Read More
How did the ‘Polar Vortex’ Affect You?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Would you wear Google Glass?” Some are still unsure what Google Glass is and even more have no desire to wear them at all. But those techies out there look willing to jump on the bandwagon with Chuck and see how these computers you wear on your face could make work easier or simply … Read More
Use Cover Crops? Yes or No?
Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) wants to know if you are using cover crops on your farm. They are wanting input from farmers on cover crops as a conservation option on farms across the county. The survey just takes 10 minutes or less and is for those using cover crops and those who haven’t tried them yet. Your input will … Read More
Cover Crop Workshops at Iowa Power Farming Show
The discussion of cover crops will take center stage at the 2014 Iowa Power Farming Show during a series of free workshops designed to educate farmers, Certified Crop Advisors, farm managers and landowners. The event takes place at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Jan. 28-30. “We continue to see great interest from farmers in adding cover crops … Read More
Innvictis Crop Care Introduces New Insecticide System
Innvictis Crop Care, LLC announces the launch of NIRVANA in time for the 2014 growing season. NIRVANA is a patented formulation catalyst that allows the use of standard EC formulated insecticides to be mixed with liquid fertilizers for use at planting to protect against soil insects. “This has been an incredibly difficult nut to crack,” says Greg McManic, Director of … Read More