Attendees of the National Farm Machinery Show got the first view of John Deere‘s new CommandView III cab on their 4-Series Sprayers and the 4600 CommandCenter that comes with it. Customers are always looking for ways to be more efficient– to spend less time setting up and more time spraying, says Jason Beuligmann, which is why John Deere has made … Read More
Deere Launches Connect Mobile App at #NFMS17
If you’re familiar with John Deere‘s Seed Star Mobile app, get ready– the next big thing is here! Amy Pousson-Noonan was at the National Farm Machinery Show to launch the Connect Mobile app; a family of apps that helps monitor and learn from the performance of their planter or sprayer while its in the field. Connect Mobile replaces Seed Star … Read More
Weather Outlook from #NFMS17
Bryce Anderson, Senior Ag Meteorologist at DTN/The Progressive Farmer, spoke to attendees of the recent National Farm Machinery Show about his predictions for the coming growing season. On the weather side of things he says the corn belt is looking good. The Pacific Ocean has moved from a weak La Nina weather pattern to more average temperatures, and may even … Read More
Bayer Aims to Support Pollinator Projects in 50 States
The Feed a Bee program has planted more than 2 billion wildflowers with the help of 900,000 individuals and 117 partner organizations in the past three years, but Bayer says it’s not stopping there. The company recently requested proposals to establish pollinator forage in all 50 states by 2018, hoping to build upon their success and move the needle forward. … Read More
DuPont Receives Registration for FeXapan Herbicide
The EPA has granted approval for DuPont‘s FeXapan herbicide plus Vapor Grip Technology on Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans and cotton. The herbicide offers weed control that can be used in-crop over soybean and cotton varieties tolerant to dicamba and glyphosate. The product will be available this year to control kochia, marestail and amaranth species. “There is a critical need … Read More
#NFMS17 Enjoys John Deere’s New 5R Tractors
Chris Lammie is pretty excited about his job with John Deere small tractors– especially the brand new 5R Series being shown at the National Farm Machinery Show. The 5R series features incredible maneuverability with a 12.1 foot turning radius, a comfortable cab, brand new loader, improved visibility and a fully electronic clutch. It also comes with a fantastic lighting package, … Read More
Precision Ag Bytes
Geographic Farm has withstood the comprehensive vetting process and is now an Approved Supplier of real estate media services for RE/MAX’s network of affiliates, agents and brokers, meaning the company may now offer its high-return ad-optimization, lead-generation, conversion, and marketing services to RE/MAX. BASF has supported students experimenting with plant cuttings in zero gravity with research know-how, scientific consultancy, materials and equipment. Now … Read More
Regional Conservation Legacy Awards Announced
The American Soybean Association offers congratulations to Andy Bendsend of Dallas, Wisconsin (Midwest Region), Keith Masser from Sacramento, Pennsylvania (Northeast Region) and Matt Griggs hailing from Humboldt, Tennessee (South Region) as regional winners of this year’s Conservation Legacy Awards. The three winners will be honored at the ASA Awards Banquet at Commodity Classic on March 3. At that time one … Read More
Camso Launches AG 2500 Series Tracks at #NFMS17
“There are a lot of reasons why you should be running a track system, but yield is what it all boils down to,” Eric Blondeau Executive Director of Tracks and Wheels at Camso told Chuck Zimmerman. For growers already familiar with the track’s benefits of being able to work in the fields whenever they like without compromising the soil, Camso … Read More
Land O’ Lakes Inc. Issues Drone Challenge
Land O’Lakes, Inc. has issued the Drone Challenge, to urge developers to create solutions for precision agriculture. A $140,000 grand prize will be awarded, along with two $5,000 runner-up awards. “We’re offering the Land O’Lakes Prize to accelerate the development of drones for the ag industry. We believe with a few more years of work and the direction we’re providing, … Read More