Nufarm has announced the approval of the versatile fungicide, Emblem, for use on foliar, stem and root disease in vegetable greenhouses. The product can be used in all stages of development. Registration now includes: brassica leafy vegetables (like broccoli, cauliflower, and kale), herbs (such as basil, chive, cilantro, parsley and rosemary), and leafy vegetables (including arugula, lettuce and swiss chard). … Read More
Koch Products Protect Against Risk
As the Director of Agronomy, Greg Schwab leads the team of agronomists at Koch Agronomic Services in helping growers understand options for nitrogen. Growers will recognize those products as AGROTAIN, AGROTAIN PLUS, and SUPERU, Schwab told me at the recent Trade Talk event at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Koch’s products are specifically created to make the most of nitrogen investments, Schwab says. … Read More
Agragen Licenses DuPont Patents
Agragen LLC has reached an agreement concerning a family of patents held by DuPont Pioneer to manipulate fatty acid in plant profiles. The company is focused on creating a high-yielding camelina, or false flax, with the same omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil. “By sustainably producing these bioactive fatty acids, which are so important for human health and disease, we … Read More
A Year of Firsts for John Deere
It’s been a big year for John Deere, as Product Marketing Manager Doug Felter can tell you. For starters, there was the addition of the Nutrient Applicator – a first for Deere. Growers and retailers are already putting it to good use this fall, applying P&K, among other nutrients. The exact apply nozzle is another advancement for the company. “It … Read More
GROWMARK Talks Future of Nitrogen at #NAFB16
Lance Ruppert is the Director of Agronomy Marketing for GROWMARK. Among his many other responsibilities, Ruppert participated in the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event in Kansas City earlier this month, talking about the GROWMARK Endure sustainability platform and how higher yields are being attained more sustainably with better agronomics. With the genetic potential for crops is on … Read More
Syngenta Unveils New Fungicide Product Line
Miravis will be the brand name of Syngenta‘s new fungicide product line. It is the first in a new chemical group using the active ingredient, Adepidyn, to control some of the most destructive diseases. Once regulatory approval is granted, the product can be used to fight against leaf spots and powdery mildew, offer high efficacy for crops with limited options, … Read More
New Members Inducted into AEM Hall of Fame
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is inducting two new member into their AEM Hall of Fame. These individuals are being honored for their contributions to the off-road industry, their legacy of innovation, service and leadership. Ray Hagie is the founder of Hagie Manufacturing LLC. Although he never intended to bring the world’s first self-propelled sprayer to the market, his … Read More
Agrible Links Up, from #NAFB16
Chuck Zimmerman interviewed Jason Little with Agrible just a few months ago, but at the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event, Little had something new to share. Agrible’s Morning Farm Report is now available through the John Deere Operations Center. “I have yet to met the grower who wants to enter the information twice– and quite honestly, … Read More
Farmobile Releases Real-Time Dashboard
In the ever changing world of precision agriculture, Farmobile has raised the bar still higher. They have announced an EFR Dashboard- the first real-time dashboard that allows growers to visualize their field data. The new product helps farmers with insights to increase efficiency by saving on input costs, maximizing yield and monitoring data. It is available now and current … Read More
ASTA Highlights Future Policy at #NAFB16
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) CEO and First Vice Chair traveled to Kansas City, Missouri last week to take part in the National Association of Farm Broadcasting‘s Trade Talk event. Cindy Zimmerman spoke with them about the direction of the organization and the direction of the industry, especially in light of the recent Trump win. A new administration is … Read More