Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Is TPP good for US agriculture?” Most agree that the Trans-Pacific Partnership is full of winners for agriculture, but few believe all of it is good for the industry. Whichever you currently believe, you can’t argue that the future of U.S. agriculture must include trade. Here are the poll results: Yes, all of it … Read More
How Will TPP Impact US Agriculture?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Where or how do you hunt?” I won’t lie. I was a bit surprised we had so many non-hunters out there. I personally don’t hunt, but have many friends and family that do. I don’t hunt simply because I don’t think I could actually sit still and quiet long enough to not scare away … Read More
Bring out the Camo – Where do you Hunt?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What does sustainability mean to today’s farmers?” We may not have an easy definition of sustainability, but it is clear most of us agree that it encompasses economics, the environment and social aspects. Here are the poll results: Economics – 6% Environmental – 11% Social – 0% All of the above – 82% Our … Read More
New Holland’s Forage Cruiser at #WDE15
Producing the best quality feed possible is the end goal for New Holland’s FR Forage Cruiser SP Forage Harvesters. Naturally, one of the best places to display this monster of a machine is during the 2015 World Dairy Expo. The New Holland team has been out in full-force to talk to producers from around the globe about their line up … Read More
Help Solve “The Great Yield Mystery”
The Mosaic Company has launched of “The Great Yield Mystery,” an episodic podcast drama focused on examining the intricacies of high-yield agronomy. The interactive effort features a state-of-the-art podcast series that evokes memories of the radio dramas that ruled the airwaves before the advent of television. Listeners can download the podcast at greatyieldmystery.com or through some of their favorite podcast … Read More
Policy Issues Important to Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience is heavily involved with agriculture policy issues. Cindy sat down with Ed Barron, Federal Relations and Policy director for Bayer CropScience, during their media event at the 2015 Farm Progress Show to find out what issues are important to them. The first on his list was not surprising. Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and the government overreach … Read More
Issues Near & Dear to Farmers’ Hearts
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What is most important personal issue to today’s farmers?” Consumers understanding the food sources out there seemed to rise to the top this week. But was quickly followed by farm estate transition and sustainability. We also had quite a few vote other, but didn’t specify. No one can argue the passion farmers and ranchers … Read More
CHL Consultant & Grower Conducts Research
New technologies are breaking ground all around us in the agriculture community. And that is what first attracted Dan Davidson to Crop Health Labs (CHL) Plant Sap Analysis. Dan is an agronomist, farmer and now consultant for CHL. Plant Sap Analysis is basically a blood test for plants that detects nutrient deficiencies three to four weeks sooner than traditional tissue … Read More
Agren Awarded Grant Funds to Support Continued R&D
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to central Iowa-based small business, Agren, Inc., to further technological innovations and solutions for American agriculture. USDA SBIR has awarded over 2000 research and development projects since 1983, allowing hundreds of small businesses to explore their technological potential, … Read More
When Does it Pay to Spray?
Application timing for fungicides is extremely important. Growers are constantly looking at the economic values when it comes to spraying. I spoke with Bayer CropScience’s Thorsten Schwindt, sr. product manager, broadacre fungicides, to learn more about when it pays to spray during the recent Farm Progress Show. “One key aspect any grower should talk to their agronomist about is getting … Read More