New Holland introduced a new two-wheel-drive version of its premium T6 series tractor at the recent Farm Progress Show. Michael Cornman, New Holland Agriculture Segment Marketing Manager – Under 140 HP Tractors, talked with Chuck Zimmerman about the new model. The 2WD version offers enhanced maneuverability on two wheels for sharper turning, making it perfect for flat to rolling hill work, including … Read More
Fire Risk Reminder from @NationalCorn
Fall harvest comes with many potential fire risks, and the National Corn Growers Association is reminding farmers to be cautious and follow proper safety procedures. Even in areas that are not warm and dry, leaves, stalks, husks, dust, oil and fuel still come into contact with exhaust, bearings and electrical wiring- all which pose a potential threat. “Equipment fires are … Read More
Senators Release Statement on Clean Water Act
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has released a report that outlines the gross overreach of the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers in enforcing the Clean Water Act. The report describes how these groups have expanded the interpretation of their authority to regulate ‘waters of the U.S.’ “The case studies presented … Read More
Space Agriculture: The Final Frontier
Precision farming may be a fairly exact science these days, but growing plants in space is still a murky one. Those in agriculture can appreciate the importance of growing food on board a space station or during a mission to Mars, but a new paper in the Botany Letters highlights the challenges scientists still face in this agricultural frontier. The … Read More
Alltech Increases Production with New Facility
This month marked the grand opening of a new crop science production facility in Uberlândia, Brazil for Alltech Crop Science. The plant will serve Central-West and Northeast Regions of Brazil with an annual production of about 10 million liters. That number increases Alltech’s production capacity by 150 percent. “The city is a prime example of logistic infrastructure for Brazil, so … Read More
Senate Judiciary Hearing On Consolidation Today
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is hearing testimony pertaining to the consolidation and competition in the seed and agrochemical industry today. Agriculture groups are weighing in on Capitol Hill to ensure the voices of farmers are heard and the future of the industry is protected. Chris Novak, CEO of the National Corn Growers Association is testifying on behalf of NCGA … Read More
New CEO for Verdesian Life Sciences
Kenneth M. Avery has been named chief executive officer of the plant health and nutrition company, Verdesian Life Sciences. Avery began his new position with the company on Monday. He follows in the footsteps of J.J. Grow, who is now chairman of the Verdesian board of directors. “Kenny is a dynamic leader who challenges teams and expectations to help companies … Read More
Syngenta Settles with EPA
Syngenta Crop Protection has reached a settlement agreement with the EPA for alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. The agreement states that Syngenta will pay $766,508 in civil penalties and spend $436,990 on a Supplemental Environmental Project. “The repackaging, sale and distribution of unregistered and misbranded pesticides is illegal and puts people and the environment at … Read More
AFPC Conducts Study of Agribusiness Mergers
The agriculture industry is quickly changing. While producers are usually quick to accept change that means advancements in technology or improvements in environmental conservation, the recent rash of mergers hasn’t been as readily accepted. In response to this shift in the industry, the Corn Producers Association of Texas (CPAT) and the Southwest Council of Agribusiness (SWCA) have requested an analysis of … Read More
Clear Ag Hosts Harvest Profitability Webinar
Iteris Clear Ag is offering a free webinar to help growers improve profitability during the harvest season. The event will focus on minimizing crop drying costs and show how Clear Ag apps can help manage information like atmospheric data to make decisions. The online event will be held this Friday, September 23, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. ET/8:30 a.m. PT. You … Read More