In 2014 the export sale of corn and corn products in the U.S. generated $74.7 billion. The total rises to $82 billion when expanded to include all feed grain products, says a new report by Informa Economics. Overall, corn exports increased the U.S. GDP by $29.8 billion, compared to what would have occurred without these exports. Full-time jobs related directly … Read More
Pioneer, John Deere Help Growers See More Green
If you have JDLink Connect for your John Deere Operations Center account you’re in luck. DuPont Pioneer is offering John Deere customers the opportunity to try the EncircaSM Yield Nitrogen Management Service for free this summer. The Encirca platform provides in-season nitrogen monitoring and management services. “We believe growers who try this no-risk offer will see value of the data-driven insights … Read More
Bayer AG’s Bid Rejected by Monsanto
Responding to a $62 billion acquisition offer from Bayer AG, Monsanto Company has announced that its Board of Directors views the proposal as “incomplete and financially inadequate, but is open to continued and constructive conversations.” In a company release, Monsanto chairman and CEO Hugh Grant gave a short statement. “We believe in the substantial benefits an integrated strategy could provide … Read More
FB Tells Congress EPA, Army Corp of Engineers Violate Law
The American Farm Bureau Federation told the Senate Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water and Wildlife that the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers have violated their own regulations. The groups have effectively invented new rules to enforce the Clean Water Act, said senior director of congressional relations, Don Parrish. These interpretations of the law are threatening the livelihoods of Americas who … Read More
American Ethanol Launches NASCAR Sweepstakes
NASCAR will soon surpass 10 million miles of racing on American Ethanol E15 blended fuel. This year will also mark the expansion of E15 availability at fuel pumps across the nation. To celebrate both of these milestones, American Ethanol is holding a sweepstakes contest to send two lucky winners to the ultimate NASCAR experience. American Ethanol and NASCAR have been … Read More
Growers Selling Soybeans, Says Agri-Pulse Poll
Soybeans won’t be sitting in the bin much longer, says a new survey by Agri-Pulse. The $2 per bushel rise in market prices has Iowa producers getting rid of last year’s inventory. “Thirty-seven percent of respondents said a price of $10.25 would compel them to sell their 2015 crop while another 12 percent said $10.75,” Wyant said. “Ten percent said … Read More
PrecisionAg Media Hosts first Conference
PrecisionAg® Media will be hosting their first PrecisionAg® Vision Conference on October 18-20 in Phoenix, Arizona. Highlights include expert speakers, including Rabobank, Ernst & Young, Intel and IOT Impact Labs, among others. A conference agenda is available on the website. The conference hopes to bring together the true decision makers from across the industry to learn how we can work together … Read More
Satellite Imagery Webinar Offered by Planet Labs
Planet Labs invites you to joint the second webinar in their series covering satellite imagery. This second session, “From Pixels to Information: Supporting Field Management Across the Growing Season,” will be held on June 1st at 10 am EST and June 2st at 10 am PST. The program will last 45 minutes and will be hosted by Ryan Schacht, Account Executive, … Read More
NCGA Joins Fight for the Nation’s Inland Waterways
The National Corn Growers Association participated in Infrastructure Week, joining many other groups to point out the importance of the nation’s inland waterways. More than 60 percent of U.S. grain exports are moved by barge, making waterways of vital importance to agriculture. Farmers depend on the system to deliver crops to the global marketplace, and businesses rely on the rivers … Read More
Pacific Ag Expands
Pacific Ag, the nation’s largest crop residue supply chain, is expanding with a new field office near Fargo, North Dakota. The area has seen an increased demand for wheat straw reside for use in the diary, beef, mushroom and erosion control industries, so the company has hired local farmers and wheat straw providers, Tom and Stephanie Borgen as managers. They will … Read More