BASF’s new Research and Development facility in Limburgerhof, Germany that just opened this year has brought a new center of expertise into the growing world of biological crop protection and seed solutions. Nathan Froese with BASF R&D Seed Solutions for the Americas was at the ASTA CSS & Seed Expo this week to highlight some of the work being done … Read More
Wife, Mother, Plant-Breeder at #ASTACSS
Earlier this week we got to see ASTA’s latest video project with plant breeder and mother, Jessie Alt. Today I got to sit down with her to talk about her role connecting consumers with plant science. As a research scientist for DuPont Pioneer, Jessie’s day job is to develop new soybean varieties for farmers, but off the clock she’s a wife and … Read More
John Deere Rolls Out 2017 Solutions
John Deere is announcing several new solutions for 2017. For producers looking for additional in-cab display, the Gen 4 Extended Monitor has the ability to monitor multiple machines, implements and precision ag functions and allows for easy movement of pages and display functions from one monitor to another. It’s easy to install, easily customizable and offers more information during key times. The … Read More
#ASTACSS Brings Ag Outlook
The perennial highlight of the ASTA CSS & Seed Expo is Dan Basse with Ag Resource Company with his global ag outlook. No one can cram as much information into a one hour presentation as Dan Basse! Despite the downturn in the farm economy domestically, Basse says it was better on a global scale. “If you’re sitting in Brazil, Russia, … Read More
EPA Approves DuPont Lumisena for Soy & Sunflowers
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved registration for DuPont Lumisena fungicide seed treatment. Lumisena is the latest in the seed applied technology portfolio for the company, offering Phytophthora control in soybeans and downy mildew in sunflowers. It’s the most advanced control of Phytophthora in soybeans since mefenoxam and metalaxyl in 1979. “The true benefit in using Lumisena™ fungicide seed treatment … Read More
Dow AgroSciences Addresses Consumer Information Gap
Tim Hassigner with Dow AgroSciences was at ASTA CSS & Seed Expo to talk with members of the seed industry about the gap in information between themselves and consumers. “It’s definitely a time when there’s more questions and concerns related to food, but […] information sharing can make a difference,” he told the audience durning the morning session. The consumer … Read More
Flores Named Media Relations Manger for John Deere
Beverly Flores has been selected to replace the recently retired Barry Nelson as media relations manager for John Deere Ag & Turf Division for Region 4. Flores was previously the manager of external communication for John Deere’s Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG). Flores has held several other positions within Deere, including manager, Public Affairs John Deere Financial and Iowa, where she represented … Read More
Commodity Classic Registration Open
Commodity Classic registration and housing reservations are now open online. Space is expected to fill up quickly, so participants are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible. The upcoming event will be held in San Antonio, Texas on March 2-4, 2017. Events will be in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, including the Welcome Reception, General Session, Evening of … Read More
New Face of Plant Breeders at #ASTACSS
A new video that puts a face on plant breeders was unveiled by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) during the opening general session of its CSS 2016 & Seed Expo in Chicago Tuesday. The “Mom, Gardener, Plant Breeder” video is the latest initiative in ASTA’s “Better Seed, Better Life” communications program and it features Jessie Alt, a mother, home … Read More
Survey Highlights Illinois Nutrient Management
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), along with the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council (NREC) and Illinois Farm Bureau have released the latest Producer Survey. The 2015 survey focused on questions relating to nutrient management and knowledge of Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS), as well as conservation practices like cover crops, edge-of-field practices, use of soil tests and erosion management. Responses … Read More