Novozymes, a world leader in biological solutions, is expanding it’s business by an estimated 800 employees. A new research center is to be built in Lyngby, a site 13 kilometers north of Copenhagen, Denmark. The goal of the new station is to create a global hub for biotech research and business development. “This is an investment in the future, where … Read More
Canada Shows COOL Reform Needed Now
Chip Bowling, Maryland farmer and president of National Corn Growers Association has released a statement in response to the announcement that Canada plans to seek retaliation against the US for COOL violations. “Ag trade is a vital part of the U.S. economy. Retaliation by Canada will have a significant impact on American farmers and ranchers, threatening rural economies as well … Read More
Apply Now for ASA DuPont Young Leader Program
The American Soybean Association (ASA) and DuPont are seeking applicants for the 2016 ASA DuPont Young Leader Program. The program is currently in its 30th year and has helped grow developing leaders in the field of agriculture. There are two parts to the training program; the first at DuPont headquarters in Johnston, IA Dec. 1-4, 2015, and the second in … Read More
BASF Opens New Research Station in India
A new BASF research station in Pune, India will focus on the areas of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and other solutions beyond crop protection products. Experts in biology, farm managements, and workers have been hired for the new facitlity. The center will research ares of global interest for the agriculture community, but it will also investigate issues specific to India, such … Read More
Vilsack Dedicates Additional Acres to CRP
Secretary Tom Vilsack has revealed that an additional 800,000 acres of highly environmentally sensitive land may be enrolled in CRP. Under certain wetland and wildlife initiatives owners may be eligible for multiple benefits on the same land. Sign-up for the program is scheduled for Dec. 1, 2015- Feb. 26, 2016. Current program participants whose contracts expire in Sept. 2015 will … Read More
USDA Releases Apps to Maximize Productivity
The USDA is expecting the release of a suite of mobile phone apps that can connect producers around the world. The apps will allow growers to share knowledge about productivity and sustainability. The first two apps, “LandInfo” and “LandCover,” were released recently and will allow smart phone users to collect and share soil and land-cover information and access global climate data. Jeff Herrick, … Read More
Paul Ryan Visits CNH Plant
U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan toured CNH Industrial‘s plant in Racine, WI last week. He met with management, toured the plant, and attended a town hall forum. Congressman Ryan chairs the Ways and Means Committee in the US House. He met with chief officers and members of CNH Industrial’s North American management team to discuss manufacturing and trade issues. “Our employees around the … Read More
Iteris Announces Decision Support for Growers
ClearAg is the name of the new informations solution that is now avaliable from Iteris, Inc.. ClearAg offers a feature that supports precision farmers in the decision-making process. Crop Health Advisory Services assists in clarifying what is happening in fields, with endpoints for planting and harvest timing, pest and disease emergence, crop nutrition, crop canopy conditions, and irrigation. This program … Read More
OASIS Manages Data Through Microsoft Azure
Operation and Agriculture Supply Information System, LLC (OASIS) offers Web-based agriculture data management system on the Microsoft Azure platform. OASIS implements and manages Standard Edition applications for thousands of farms and businesses through Microsoft Azure’s deployment strategy. The program connects cloud-based and on-premise computer servers. This creates a virtual private network that allows seamless operation and maintains a high level of security. Testing is … Read More
Semios Launches Precision Frost Module
Semios, a company that offers precision farming tools for tree fruit, nut, and grape growers, is introducing the Frost Module. Using sensors placed on each acre of a grower’s property, the Frost Module logs temperature inversions every 10 minutes, provides wet bulb calculations and sprinkler thresholds, taking into account the stage of bud development. When necessary, a frost alert is … Read More