Beck’s Hybrids is the largest family owned, independent seed company in the U.S. and they recently celebrated their second season as part of the Farm Progress Show. AgWired took the opportunity to speak with Jim Gumpert, an area team leader in Iowa, to talk about what it is Beck’s offers. It seems the answer is- pretty much everything. The company … Read More
Bayer and Monsanto Reach Merger Agreement
Bayer and Monsanto have announced today that they have reached a definitive merger agreement. Under the terms of the agreement Bayer will acquire Monsanto for $128 USD per share in an all-cash transaction. This has been unanimously approved by Monsanto’s Board of Directors, Bayer’s Board of Management and Bayer’s Supervisory Board. “We are pleased to announce the combination of our … Read More
Raven Shows Off Integrated Solutions at FPS
One of the best parts of the Farm Progress Show is the opportunity to learn about all the new offerings in agriculture. Raven Industries agrees, taking the time to meet with growers and let them know what’s out there, as well as what’s coming. AgWired got the chance to talk to Nick Langerock at this year’s show and he told … Read More
Accurate Yield Forecasts from Descartes Labs
In August Descartes Labs offered their first 2016 U.S. Corn Yield Forecast and now they’re adding soybeans to the weekly forecast as well. The forecast is significant because the company is using satellites and weather data to analyze spectral signatures for corn, offering information about crop health and relative productivity. Using a petabyte of data, 30,000 computers and 16 hours … Read More
USDA Designates $26 Million For Ag Innovation
The USDA is investing $26.6 million in 45 projects across the country. These projects were selected to encourage conservation initiatives in rural and urban areas. The investment will be matched by public and private entities, making the grand total $59 million. The investment will go through the USDA’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. As of 2009 CIG has funded 414 national … Read More
Bayer Cares for Bees at #FarmProgressShow
Bayer is no stranger to Bee Care. Through the years they’ve offered a variety of programs to support these important pollinators and at the Farm Progress Show I had the opportunity to talk with Becky Langer about their newest initiatives. Healthy Hives was launched last year, with a focus on researching four key areas relating to bee health: pests and … Read More
Ag Leader Still Leading the Way
The Farm Progress Show is a great place to be, Jeff Dickens of Ag Leader told AgWired. Not only is it an opportunity to meet with current customers and talk to potential ones, it’s also about getting feedback to take back to the office, or maybe even getting that next big idea. Ag Leader is no stranger to big ideas. … Read More
NCGA Urges Comments on EPA Atrazine Findings
It’s ironic, reports the National Corn Growers Association, that the EPA would be critical of a product that helps reduce erosion and runoff and protects our soil and water. But the fact of the matter is that the EPA has released a risk assent for atrazine, effectively banning the product. NCGA First VP elect Kevin Skunes from North Dakota talked … Read More
Agricen Announces Operation in Australia
The plant health technology company, Agricen is now operating in Australia. Using the name Agricen Australia the company is producing sustainable fertilizer biocatalyst products under the brands Basis and Foundation. Products are natural and locally sourced and are manufactured at a newly constructed plant in Dandenong. “This is an important milestone for Agricen’s growth into new international markets as well … Read More
Bayer Talks Fungicides at #FarmProgressShow
Thorsten Schwindt is the product manager for corn and soybean fungicides, representing Bayer‘s brands like Stratego. He knows farmers are facing more than just low commodity prices– both this year and last growers have been dealing with high disease pressure as well. At the Farm Progress Show I got to talk with Schwindt about what Bayer is doing on that … Read More