Through The BioAg Alliance, Monsanto Company and Novozymes have a new project in the works. As part of the commitment to innovative microbial solutions a new corn inoculant, Acceleron B-300 SAT, is being introduced. The product is based on a fungus found in soil and has shown promising results with a two-year average yield advantage of more than 3 bushels per … Read More
Precision Ag Bytes
IntelinAir focuses on aerial imagery analytics, offering farmers actionable intelligence to improve decision-making. Now Dr. Ara Nefian will take the lead in all research and development activities and chief technology officer, as well as the responsibilities of VP of web and cloud engineering, and integration of image processing and data analytics. Iteris, Inc. has been named a finalist in the Los … Read More
Soil Health Partnership Celebrates World Soil Day
The Soil Health Partnership honored World Soil Day yesterday with a fun and educational video. “Farmers to the Rescue: How Healthy Soil Can Save the Planet” reflects on steps that can be take to protect our most vital resource. “Soil health is the next frontier in agricultural sustainability,” said Nick Goeser, SHP director. “Restoring organic matter through practices like growing cover … Read More
Maryland Cattle Operation Shows Conservation Success
Conservation in the Chesapeake Bay watershed has been on the national radar for years. Now the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts are showing off successful conservation efforts by local farmers and ranchers. A recent event at Hedgeapple Farm, a Maryland Angus operation, highlighted the volunteer efforts that have lead to improvement of the Bay’s … Read More
Michelin Earns SIMA 2017 Innovation Gold Medal
Michelin‘s new “2 in 1 tire” has earned a 2017 Innovation Gold Medal from SIMA at the Paris International Agri-Business Show. The new technology allows farmers to be more efficient in the field by increasing contact with soil by up to 20 percent. When travel on roads the tire alters with a central continuous tread band that grips the pavement … Read More
AgGateway Announces 2017 Leadership
AgGateway is ready to move forward in 2017. The organization, which now claims more than 230 member companies, recently announced its Board of Directors and Leadership positions for its 12th year in promoting and expanding eBusiness in agriculture. The new year also brings an updated organizational structure to accommodate recent growth. This makes it possible for council leaders to focus on their … Read More
Agriculture Joins Together for Climate Change
One year ago Monsanto announced its plans to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by making their operation carbon neutral by 2021. Now the company is coming together with other agriculture group in the Carbon-Neutral Collaborative, a consortium of experts on agriculture greenhouse gases. The team will focus their efforts on helping Monsanto reach their goal through an accounting framework. “Since last year, we’ve … Read More
Liquid Formulation Valor EZ Herbicide For 2017
Valent U.S.A Corporation‘s leading herbicide, Valor EZ, will be available for the next growing season in a liquid formulation. Valor EZ Herbicide1 is easy to mix, with in-tank suspension properties making it the perfect partner for Roundup Ready Xtend. “The liquid formulation of Valor EZ makes the mixing process easier and more effective for growers and applicators by eliminating the pre-slurry … Read More
#ARA2016 Year in Review from CEO Daren Coppock
The Agricultural Retailers Association Convention & Expo heard from CEO, Daren Coppock with the President’s report and review of the year. He couldn’t begin without talking about the election, Coppock said. “This opens up some unexpected avenues for us. It was a surprising outcome in a number of ways. But if we look at implications for our industry there are … Read More
Three Organizations Partner for Pollinators
The U.S. Department of Agriculture hosted an announcement between themselves, General Mills, and the largest and oldest pollinator conservation organization, the Xerces Society this morning. The three organizations are joining together to protect the habitats of pollinators on hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland. The project is a five-year, $4 million commitment to provide the technical assistance for planting … Read More