Attendees of the upcoming Commodity Classic will have an easier time planning their schedules during the event. The mobile app, which can be downloaded from a variety of operating systems’ app stores, will give attendees fresh information on sponsors, trade show floor events, locations for sessions and exhibits, and other up-to-the-minute information on the nation’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and … Read More
Feds Approve Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Exemptions
In what could be a real boon for agricultural applications, the federal government has granted five regulatory exemptions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations to four companies. This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) news release says the exemptions will benefit those using the aircraft for aerial surveying, among other jobs. “Unmanned aircraft offer a tremendous opportunity to spur innovation and economic … Read More
Research on Corn Yield Needs
Researchers from Kansas State and Purdue universities say that it takes more than just high nitrogen uptake levels for corn to hit its maximum yield potential. This news release from Kansas State says the work found that nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus uptake needs to be in the proper ratio. This is one of the main findings of a comprehensive review … Read More
Cotton Council to Hold STAX/Farm Bill Webinars
Cotton growers will get some more information on insurance rates , county yields and information regarding farm programs, when the National Cotton Council (NCC) holds some webinars. This NCC news release says one set of webinars are set for Wednesday, December 17 – one designed for the Southeast region from 9-11 a.m. CST (10 a.m.-noon EST) and one for the … Read More
DuPont Pioneer Releases New Corn Hybrids for 2015
Corn growers will have some more choices as DuPont Pioneer has released some new corn hybrids for 2015. This company news release says these locally advanced and tested products are designed to deliver yield consistency and help improve grower profitability in the coming season. “A grower’s seed decision is central to achieving whole-farm profitability,” said Ryan French, DuPont Pioneer senior … Read More
Public Comments Open for New EQIP Rule
The public comment period for one of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) largest conservation programs has opened. USDA now has a 60-day comment period for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), accepting comments through regulations.gov or by the mail by Feb. 10, 2015. “This interim final rule provides a roadmap to help streamline and simplify EQIP for farmers and … Read More
Dow Unveils Conkesta as Insect-Resistant Soybean Trait
Dow AgroSciences LLC has announced Conkesta will be the brand name for its novel insect-resistant trait. This company news release says that, when commercialized, Conkesta will provide soybean farmers with the broadest spectrum for insect control against lepidopteran pests. The company’s insect-resistant soybean trait, originally announced to the market in 2013, continues to move through regulatory processes as the first … Read More
HarvestMaster Debuts Data Collection Tool for Ag Research
Utah-based equipment maker HarvestMaster has debuted a new harvest data system. This company news release says the H2 High Capacity GrainGage is designed to collect highly accurate data on large-plot, high-volume grain samples, such as corn or soybeans. Available for both single and split-plot combines, the H2 GrainGage features advanced technology to provide superior data accuracy, enhanced efficiency, and reduced … Read More
Climate Corp. Builds Data Platform with Labs Acquisition
The Climate Corporation is beefing up its efforts to build the industry’s leading data science platform for farmers with its acquisition of 640 Labs, an agricultural technology startup based in Chicago. The Monsanto subsidiary made the acquisition announcement but did not disclose terms of the deal. “At The Climate Corporation, we strongly believe that leveraging on-farm data can help farmers … Read More
John Deere Acquires Sugarcane Automation Company
John Deere has acquired a South American company that should help Deere make more headways into the sugarcane industry. The company announced it bought Auteq Telematica, an onboard software and computer company located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and an outfit Deere previously work with to create a joint venture in 2009 to provide integrated, innovative technologies and solutions for sugarcane … Read More