If NASA is looking for extraordinary out in space, CASIS is looking for extraordinary right here on earth. The Center for Advancement of Science in Space manages the laboratory on the International Space Station (ISS), providing resources needed to launch research and innovation that comes from experiments in micro gravity. Breakthroughs in space often lead to breakthroughs on earth. Here … Read More
It’s Pollinator Week!
This week has been designed as Pollinator Week by the Honey Bee Health Coalition. The organization hopes to use this time to highlight the importance of the honeybee to agricultural crops and the increased stresses that have been placed on the bees in the last ten years or so. Many organizations have joined the Honey Bee Health Coalition to help … Read More
#ASTAannual Celebrates Achievement of Past President
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) instituted a new award at the 133rd annual meeting in Portland, Oregon this year, the Lifetime Industry Achievement Award, and the first honoree is Dr. Owen Newlin, retired from DuPont Pioneer. Presenting the award, ASTA Chair Risa DeMasi called Newlin a legend in the industry. “When someone spends a lifetime, more than 50 years, … Read More
Opening Remarks at #ASTAannual from Krysta Harden
Attendees of the American Seed Trade Association were privileged to hear, not just a great speaker, but someone who has a lot of experience in the agriculture industry. Krysta Harden recently made the move to chief sustainability officer at DuPont from her previous position as deputy secretary of the USDA. Her experience has taught her a thing or two about … Read More
NCGA Elects Next Farmer/Leader
Kevin Skunes will step up as the National Corn Growers Association first vice president on Oct. 1. Skunes currently serves as board liaison to the Grower Service Action Team and representative to the National Pork Producers Council, and has previously been on the Corn Board, the Association Relations Committee and the Finance Committee. “I am deeply honored that my colleagues … Read More
Getting Social with @Better_Seed at #ASTAannual
As the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) 133rd annual meeting kicked off in Portland, Oregon over the weekend, the Management Skills Committee focused on using social media to fight the spread of misinformation about agriculture and technology. Jim Schweigert, president of Wisconsin-based Gro Alliance, started off the social media session by presenting a montage of tweets and Facebook posts deriding … Read More
FarmLogs Hits the Road
FarmLogs is taking the show on the road this summer. They are celebrating farmers with their first-ever FarmLogs Summer Roadshow. The tour is a nine day event traveling through six states. It offers free, community events for the agriculture community. Each stop includes farm tours, interactive demonstrations, discussions, entertainment and a catered lunch. Admission in free, but you must register … Read More
Wheat Growers Celebrate Kennebec Elevator Opening
The grand opening of the Wheat Growers‘ Kennebec Elevator drew patrons, guests, and even the South Dakota Secretary of State, Shantel Krebs. Attendees gave high marks to the new facility. The state-of-the-art shuttle loader facility has a rail shipping capacity of 80,000 bushels per hour and a 110-car circle track. That, combined with a total truck receiving capacity of 60,000 … Read More
Monsanto and Remington Partner to Drive Sorghum
Innovation Seed Solution LLC is the new joint venture created by Monsanto Company and Remington Holding Company, LLC. The global retail seed provider has joined with Monsanto’s broad range of solutions to focus on sorghum. Together the companies hope to provide greater market access and a higher level of innovation for the crop using Monsanto’s global sorghum breeding business and … Read More
National Forage Week Begins Sunday
Next week ranchers and graziers will be celebrating National Forage Week. American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC), along with the Illinois Forage and Grassland Council, will lead the way with activist designed to showcase the importance of forage crops. The celebration runs June 19 -25, followed by the Illinois Forage Expo in Carbondale on the 29th. “If you think about … Read More