A self driving tractor generated a lot of buzz during the Farm Progress Show. New Holland, a sponsor of our event coverage, had their brand new autonomous concept tractor displayed in the center of their show lot and it was getting a lot of attention. In this week’s program Chuck Zimmerman spoke with New Holland’s Dan Halliday to get a … Read More
NCGA Carbon Research Gets $1.6 Million from Monsanto
Monsanto has announced they will be supporting the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and its Soil Health Partnership (SHP)‘s efforts with a $1.6 million investment. NCGA was recently awarded $1 million dollars from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) to help farmers find better solutions for reducing climate change. Monsanto’s contribution will provide expertise, tools and resources … Read More
Candidates Offer Views on Ag Issues
While the candidates may weigh in during tonight’s debate on issues such as immigration and trade, which are important to agriculture, it’s not likely they will address topics such as the farm bill and biotechnology. So, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) went to both nominees and asked them the same questions on a number of issues that concern farmers … Read More
Ag Industry Meets with EPA On Pests and Weeds
Last week the EPA met with members of the agriculture industry to discuss the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and its impact on the environment. The EPA is responsible for regulating the distribution, sale and use of pesticides under FIFRA. The organization will not allow the distribution or sale of a pesticide until it verifies that its use … Read More
Two Tractors In One- New Holland Concept
Designed for maximum flexibility, New Holland’s concept tractor is actually two tractors in one. The NHDrive concept tractor was announced at the Farm Progress Show, where operators could view a machine that has the capability to be driven with the attached cab just like a normal tractor or run driverless and be controlled by a portable device or computer. Chuck Zimmerman spoke with Bret … Read More
The Yield Lab Earn Global Ambassador’s Award
The World Trade Center in St. Louis has chosen The Yield Lab to receive this year’s Global Ambassador Award. The Yield Lab is a food and agriculture technology business accelerator that invests $100,000 in the early stages of AgTech startups. They offer one-on-one mentorship, free workspace, and networking in the St. Louis area. This award acknowledges them as an organization … Read More
Court Upholds Retail Exemption to PSM
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals saved U.S. retailers more than $100 million in compliance costs with its ruling on Friday. The court found the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was not adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act when it issued an enforcement memo earlier this year that redefined retail facility exemption to the Process Safety Management … Read More
DuPont Pioneer Finds Potential Insect Control Traits
Researchers at DuPont Pioneer have discovered a protein from a non-Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) bacterium source. Science Magazine published findings that show this protein is a promising alternative for controlling corn root worm in North American and Europe. “This research represents a breakthrough for addressing a major challenge in agriculture,” said Neal Gutterson, vice president, Research & Development, DuPont Pioneer. “We … Read More
Manufacturers Enhance Ability to Use Precision Ag
My family just lost a full day of harvest when our precision monitor wouldn’t play nicely with the combine, but AgGateway says that is nearly a thing of the past. A group of equipment manufacturers will soon be releasing products to enhance connectivity across different systems, regardless of brand. “I’m excited to announce the commitment by a lead group of companies … Read More
Student Nutrition Important to Bayer
In an effort to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to school children, Bayer has partnered with United Fresh Start Foundation to place salad bars in elementary and secondary schools in the Pacific Northwest and California. The company has invested $20,000 to put healthy choices in front of students at schools like Sunnyslope Elemenatry School in the Wenatchee Public School district. … Read More