Register now for the 9th annual Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) Conservation in Action Tour. This year’s event is taking place in Treasure Valley of Idaho August 23-24, 2016. Attendees will have the chance to see the latest approaches to soil, water and air quality conservation. Home to more than 180 crops, southwest Idaho is a rich agricultural region with … Read More
CNH Inks Distribution Deal with Miller Sprayers
CNH Industrial has announced a new distribution channel for its Miller branded high-clearance sprayers in the U.S. through its Case IH Application Equipment distributors. The company says the deal builds upon CNH Industrial’s acquisition of precision spraying equipment manufacturer Miller and responds to commercial market growth for self-propelled sprayers. The expansion establishes a new distribution channel to serve customers and … Read More
Introducing the Yara Water Solution
With water supplies and access to water, especially in states such as California, there is an opportunity to develop tools and technologies to enable plants to capitalize on what water they do have. One new product is the Yara Water Solution, a plant-based sensor that allows direct communication with the plant, such as citrus crops, during the entire growing period. … Read More
Land Stewardship Launches Cover Cropping Calculator
Research is showing that cover crops such as perennial grasses can improve soil health, reduce run-off and potentially offer growers additional revenue opportunities all while improving the ag operation’s sustainability. But how can a grower better assess what the financial bottom line actually is should cover crops be implemented? This question now has an easier answer thanks to the Land … Read More
Record Production Leads to Lower Prices for U.S. Corn
According to new USDA forecasts, increases in corn acres, both planted and harvested in the U.S., led to higher production and lower prices. Despite a 30-million-bushel overall increase in demand, corn price forecasts for the 2016/2017 crop year fell ten cents to $3.40 per bushel. The 2016/17 season-average corn price received by farmers fell and is now projected to be … Read More
USDA Awards $44.6M For Wetland Projects
The USDA is awarding $44.6 million through its Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership to support 10 projects in 12 states on private tribal agricultural lands. Receipts are providing matching funds totaling more than $4.3 million. In total, the projects will help to protect, restore or enhance 15,000 wetland acres in critical watersheds across the United States. “USDA is committed to protecting … Read More
EPA Team Experiences Spray Drift Equipment in Action
What better way to learn about new tools and emerging technology than to see it in action? Nothing according to dozens of U.S. EPA staff who recently had the opportunity to visit a working research farm in Queenstown, Maryland. During the event, EPA team members watched, learned and participated in demonstrations of the latest sprayers and pieces of equipment. Organized … Read More
Ag Industry Calls on House to Pass GMO Label Law
With the Senate passing its version of the GMO Disclosure Bill late last week, this week more than 1,100 ag and food industry organizations, representing the entire food chain – from farm to fork – are calling on the House for quick action on passing its version of the GMO labeling law. The collective sent a letter to House leadership … Read More
Agri-Women, Caterpillar Announce Farm Safety Partnership
American Agri-Women (AAW) and Caterpillar have announced a new partnership focused on educating AAW members and others in the ag industry about farm safety. The program will specifically focus on how to safely operate and manage the equipment they use in their day-to-day farm and ranch operations. “We are honored to establish this new partnership with American Agri-Women. At Caterpillar, … Read More
Monsanto & DuPont Sign Dicamba Supply Agreement
Monsanto Company and DuPont have announced a multi-year dicamba supply agreement for the U.S. and Canada. DuPont will sell its new herbicide as DuPont™ FeXapan™ herbicide plus VaporGrip™ Technology. “This agreement represents continued commitment to the Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System,” said Mike Frank, Monsanto vice president, chief commercial officer. “Low-volatility dicamba formulations with VaporGrip™ Technology are designed to give … Read More