GYPSOIL Offers UltraCal Lime from GLC Minerals

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Nutrient Management, Soil

GLC Minerals of Green Bay, Wisconsin and GYPSOIL Division of Beneficial Reuse Management have an agreement to provide growers with high-quaility, high-calcium agriculture lime.  For the first time GYPSOIL will be offering lime as part of its lineup.  The new product will be labeled GYPSOIL UltraCal Lime, manufactured by GLC Minerals. “We are very excited to offer our customers the highest … Read More

Vermeer Introduces Two New Balers

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Hay

Vermeer‘s success stems from founder Gary Vermeer’s philosophy; find a need and fill that need with a product built to last.  With a long history of helping growers put up hay efficiently, the company is now introducing the new 504R Signature baler and the 604 Pro silage baler.  These balers continue to offer the convenience, ease of use and durability … Read More

Washington Tractor Celebrates Precision Farming

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Video

Washington Tractor Inc. has spent the last year promoting its brand philosophy, character and personality as an organization through video storytelling.  Now their latest video highlights precision farming and its worldwide impact. The video, “Passion for Precision” explains why every plant matters. “Washington Tractor is honored to tell the unique story of our relationship and history with Trout Lake Farm … Read More

GEOSYS Knows Satellites

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, GEOSYS, InfoAg

GEOSYS has been in the satellite imagery business for nearly 30 years, so they know what they’re good at, says Emily Negrin, marketing and communications. Their satellites provide data from the field to all kinds of industry professionals. “What makes us different from people entering the satellite space is that we have developed a proprietary processing system, so we work … Read More

New Forms and Rules Filings for Drone Insurance

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, drone, UAV

Consumers are asking for insurance coverage of drones, which is why the American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS) has announced new forms and rules in the Agriculture General Liability Program (AgGL). The organization has also filed a new Personal & Advertising Injury Liability Aircraft Exclusion to address this new liability exposure. To date the AgGL endorsements have been approved in … Read More

Syngenta, ChemChina Gain Transaction Clearance

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Syngenta

China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina) and Syngenta are announcing they have received clearance from the Committee of Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) to proceed with their proposed transaction. The closing of the transaction will also be reviewed by numerous global regulators and other customary closing conditions.  Both Syngenta and ChemChina are working with the regulatory agencies to keep discussions constructive. … Read More

WinField’s R7 Tool Takes Retailers to Next Level

Kelly MarshallAerial Imagery, Agribusiness, InfoAg

Adam Garrestson fully believes that if you are a retailer, WinField‘s R7 tool is the most efficient way to support placing hybrids for growers.  At #InfoAg16 he told me how the product has been one of the best tools in the past, and how it’s getting better in the future. The R7 tool offers two components from WinField, an aggregate … Read More

Online Forms for NCGA Yield Contest Available

Kelly MarshallAg Group, Contest, Corn, NCGA

With harvest already beginning in some areas of the U.S., the National Corn Growers Association is ready for the 2016 Yield Contest.  Online harvest forms are now available, and the deadline, which seems distant now, is seven business days of the final yield check or November 21, whichever comes first. “While harvest has only begun in a few areas, we … Read More

Farmers Edge Named Technology Pioneer

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Award, technology

Farmers Edge, a global leader in precision agriculture and independent data management solutions, has been named one of the world’s most innovative companies.  They have been selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers. The honor recognizes their Precision Solutions packages which offers variable rate tech, soils sampling and analysis, field-centric weather, in-field telematics and data transfer, high-resloutions … Read More

AL Extension Warns About Soybean Loopers

Kelly MarshallInsect Control, Soybeans

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologists are warning growers about the soybean looper, a serious pest that whose numbers are higher than average this year. Scouting efforts show infestations are worst in south and central Alabama, as the moths grow rapidly along the Gulf Coast.  Extension entomologists Dr. Ron Smith and Dr. Tim Reed encourage farmers to scout their soybean … Read More