The American Farm Bureau Federation has released the results of a survey that shows America’s farmers and ranchers want to control their data. The survey also showed that farmers believe a cooperative-style central repository for their information would be the best way to control security and ensure its value. “We asked our members what they thought about data, and it … Read More
Bio-Based Oil Being Tested in Federal Vehicles
According to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) the Department of Defense is now testing bio-based oil in federal vehicles, reports the American Soybean Association. Currently tests include oil made from a 25-40 percent mix of products derived from canola or soybean oil, as well as animal fat. Tests are being conducted at four Air Force bases and a Department of … Read More
The Mosaic Company Lead Sponsor for CTIC
The Mosaic Company is back for the sixth year in a row to lead the way at the Conservation in Action Tour. The tour, organized by the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) will be held near Boise,Idaho on August 23-24. The event is expected to bring 200 farmers, crop consultant, agribusiness leaders, conservation experts, university and extension star, and state … Read More
GPS Designed by Farmers
What happens when farmers design a GPS system? You get an accurate system that also improves input accuracy and minimizes impact on the soil. That’s what “Real Time Kinematics” from Argi-Tech East offers, thanks to the work of growers like Robert Salmon of the U.K. who helped create a program that can guide farm machinery along controlled traffic systems. Robert … Read More
Soil Health Institute Announces New COO
Sheldon R. Jones is joining Soil Health Institute as their new Chief Operating Officer. Jones’ new responsibilities will include working closely with Wayne Honeycutt, Ph.D., president and CEO, and Steven Shafer, Ph.D., chief scientific officer to continue the institution’s mission of safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of the soil. “Agriculture is who I am, what I do, and … Read More
Early-Bird Corn Yield Registration Open
#Plant16 is moving ahead and the National Corn Growers Association is getting their yearly National Corn Yield Contest underway as well. Participants in this year’s contest can register now through June 30th to save on entry fees. The early-bird fee is only $75, promising to save growers money for taking the time to register sooner rather than later. “We are … Read More
CNH Invites You to Explore the World with Apps
CNH Industrial is inviting anyone to experience the power of what their machines can accomplish in a day, regardless of where you might be in the world. Thanks to the innovation of the smartphone, users of “The World of CNH Industrial” can witness a machine saving lives in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, or harvesting enough grapes to fill 20,000 … Read More
ICPA Conference Registration is Now Open
The 13th International Conference on Precision Agriculture (ICPA) is coming to St. Louis, Missouri from July 31 to August 3, 2016. The event will take place at Union Station and includes presentations from scientists around the world. A program outline is now available and registration has begun. The conference will kick-off with a reception in the hotel, followed Monday evening … Read More
AgTech Accelerator Completes Initial Closing
AgTech Accelerator is a startup accelerator vehicle dedicated to brining about new agricultural technologies. The program recently launched with $11.5 million in initial commitments from investors like Bayer, Syngenta Ventures, Alexandria Venture Investments, ARCH Venture Partners, Flagship Ventures, Harris & Harris Group, Inc., Hatteras Venture Partners, Mountain Group Capital and Pappas Capital. Their goal is to create the next generation … Read More
CNH Publishes Sustainability Report for 2015
CNH Industrial has proven time and again that they are a sustainable company. For the fifth year in a row they have been named an Industry Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World and Europe Inducies. They were the 2015 DJSI Capital Goods Industry Group Leader and were included on the CDP Climate A List. Now the company is … Read More