Arriving for the 2016 planting season, growers will soon be able to subscribe to an online tool through DTN/The Progressive Farmer and FarmLink. The two companies have announced an agreement to develop a new dashboard product to help farmers evaluate productivity. Combining DTN/The Progressive Farmer’s local weather stations and cash market information from FarmLink allows for a new product that will give … Read More
PrecisionHawk Hires CEO, CFO to Expand
The first half of 2015 has brought unprecedented growth for PrecisionHawk Inc., a data acquisition and analysis company. As a result the company has hired two new leadership positions on their management team. Bob Young will be filling the role of Chief Executive Officer and William Beyer will serve as the Chief Financial Officer. William R. Beyer brings more than … Read More
FMC Business Academy for Retailers
FMC Agricultural Solutions is a company serving the ag community with innovative solutions, applications and products. They will be hosting a free, educational webinar for retailers on business preparations on August 19 from 8:30-10 a.m. (CST). You can register online or by calling 1-866-402-3750. “For the past 10 years, FMC has offered our Star Retailers educational programs through the FMC … Read More
Critical! Slam the Breaks on WOTUS
The date for the EPA’s “Waters of the US” ruling is fast approaching. The National Corn Growers Association is demanding the rule be postponed and that Congress act to end it all together. The situation becomes more critical in light of a recent memo from the Army Corps of Engineers. “In July, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy came to our meeting … Read More
Woods End Releases Field Test for Soil Biology
An manufacture of soil respiration and amino-nitrogen soil tests, Woods End Laboratories, has announced the release of the Solvita® Field Test. The test allows growers and crop consultants to skip the expense of sending samples to a lab and save time with on-site evaluations of soil biology. As growers have become more interested in biological soil fertility – more popularly known … Read More
Syngenta Breaks Ground on Expansion
The Syngenta North America Seedcare Institute in Stanton, Minnesota is beginning a $20 million expansion project. Syngenta leaders, Congressman John Kline of Minnesota’s 2nd District, Matthew Wohlman, assistant commissioner, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and other local officials and industry leaders, participated in a ground breaking for the construction of a building that will be nearly five times the size of … Read More
Valent Registers INTEGO SUITE Soybeans
Valent U.S.A. Corporation has announced the registration of its all-in-one formulation of INTEGO™ SUITE Soybeans, a new seed protectant to control multiple species of Pythium and Phytophthora. The new formulation makes the treating process easier by eliminating the need to mix components prior to treatment. INTEGO SUITE Soybeans contains multiple active ingredients, including ethaboxam, the first seed protection fungicide introduced in … Read More
McGregor Releases INSIGHT Precision Ag Program
McGregor Company‘s new variable rate application program, INSIGHT, is scheduled for release this fall. The program is designed to help growers manage crop variability in their fields. The new program uses a method developed by and field tested by the REACCH project a (Regional Approaches to Climate Change) a collaborative venture with regional universities and USDA. The program features high … Read More
BrightFarms Brings Local Food Nation-Wide
BrightFarms has broken ground on a new Chicagoland Greenhouse in Rochelle, IL. The start-up company is changing the face of local produce with the first ever nation brand. Working together with Roundy’s Supermarkets, and the greenhouses will supply the grocery chain with produce, hopefully in 2016. A model for the future of local, low-impact farming, the BrightFarms Chicagoland Greenhouse will be … Read More
Agri-Women “Drive Across America”
Valent U.S.A. is sponsoring American Agri-Women in a five-month education and advocacy tour to celebrate 40 years of advocating for ag. The “Drive Across America” entails a specially wrapped pick-up truck and a variety of educational, network, and advocacy events. The drive will end at the annual conference in Portland, Maine. “Valent’s commitment to agriculture helps farmers be good stewards … Read More