The National Corn Growers Association‘s Corn Congress elected five new farmers to serve on the Corn Board this week. The new board members will begin their terms on October 1; the start of the NCGA’s fiscal year. New members are: Chris Edgington of Iowa, Don Glenn of Alabama, Tom Haag of Minnesota and John Linder of Ohio. A current board member, … Read More
NREC Hosts 2016 Field Days
The Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council is hosting three field days, each focusing on a different research project. The July 27th event will cover the Impact of Cover Crops on Water Quality and Nutrient Efficiency in Towanda, Illinois. Presenters include Dr. Catherine O’Reilly, an Associate Professor at Illinois State University, and members of Dr. Shalamar Armstrong’s research team. Registration is … Read More
.@DuPontPioneer Introduces Tech to Boost Soy Yields
DuPont Pioneer is introducing Accelerated Yield Technology (AYT) 4.0. This technology will more than double the rate of genetic gain of the soybean varieties in Pioneer’s research pipeline, translating to greater yield potential in the field and a reduced time to bring new products to market. “This is revolutionary technology that is helping deliver higher yielding soybeans to market faster … Read More
Equipment Market Tracks Ahead of 5 Year Average
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) reports that U.S. sales of tractors and combines is tracking ahead of the 5-year average. As 2016 hits the mid-year mark small tractors under 40 horsepower continue to lead the way, up 3 percent over last year. Combine sales were also up in June, with 8 percent growth, although still down from last year. … Read More
Alltech Crop Science Finalizes Registration in China
July is a month that calls attention to World Population Day and Alltech Crop Science is taking stock of the technology needed to feed the world, specifically China. The rapidly growing middle class in China is a large market that will need to feed itself, explains Vice President and head of Greater China for Alltech, Dr. Mark Lyons. “For years, there has … Read More
AgJunction, TeeJet Join Forces for Precision Solutions
AgJunction Inc. and TeeJet Technologies are furthering their successful business relationship with a new partnership. AgJunction, a leading application tech provider for agriculture, will become the preferred steering supplier for TeeJet’s precision farming solutions. Rich Gould, OEM business manager for TeeJet Technologies said: “I am delighted that we have reached this agreement to integrate AgJunction steering technology with our precision farming … Read More
New Challenger Tractors Take Precision to Next Level
AGCO’s Challenger brand is bringing something entirely new to the field. The Challenger 1000 Series tractors offer lower cost of ownership per acre, advanced connectivity and world-class performance. The new series is available in four models ranging from 396 to 517. Farmers can get their first look at the new offerings at the 2016 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa … Read More
AFBF Calls on Congress to Assist with Labor Shortages
The American Farm Bureau Federation has produced a new video highlighting the difficulties farmers face in finding workers to harvest crops. The video shows the plight of peach production in Georgia, but the message outlines the scope of the problem nation wide. Hiring a seasonal skilled workforce to bring crops in from the fields to America’s tables has proved to … Read More
Elevore from Dow AgroSciences Offers New Active Ingredient
This time of year finds many growers struggling with unwelcome weeds and glyphosate resistant marestail, chickweed and henbit are nothing new to growers in the midwest. Dow AgroSciences says they may just have the solution. Elevore, an herbicide currently pending registration, may offer control of many glyphostae and ALS-resistant weeds as part of a burndown program. The new product containsArylex … Read More
Final Provisions In Place for Crop Insurance
The Risk Management Agency (RMA) of the USDA says the final safety net provisions from the 2014 Farm Bill are now in place. The new measures help protect farmers and ranchers agains weather disasters, market volatility and other risk factors. Currently the RMA has put interim rules into place to complete provisions for some programs and give them the authority to … Read More