If you’re thankful for your agriculture roots take time and celebrate the person who inspired you the most by entering the Syngenta #RootinAg challenge. Fill out the form, describing in 200 words or less the parent, grandparent, teacher or friend who inspired you and upload a photo or video that supports your entry before June 30, 2017. Five finalists will … Read More
AgriFlyNetwork Launches “Uber for Farmers” App
In an industry with as much innovation as agriculture it’s a wonder when anything surprises, but AgriFlyNetwork has launched a rather unique idea. Their new app allows growers, retailers and crop experts to quickly and easily connect with ariel applicators through a platform they liken to ‘Uber for farmers.’ An assignment can be ‘pinned’ on a map, giving details of … Read More
1,000+ Members in FiberMax One Ton Club
Bayer is pround to announce that the FiberMax One Ton Club now boasts a total of 1,049 growers. In 2016, 391 cotton growers from across the nation were honored for their four-bale and higher yields. All qualifying members have surpassed their state average by 2 and a half times, but Johnny Lindley from Lakeview, Texas leads the club with 3,059 … Read More
Food, Conservation Groups Invest in Soil
Some major consumer and conservation organizations are working together to help create better soil health and enhance farm sustainability. A $2 million investment from General Mills will provide tools and resources for The Nature Conservancy, Soil Health Institute, and Soil Health Partnership to use in working with farmers, landowners, and supply chain leaders to create healthier soil while providing food … Read More
GROWMARK Offers Advice to Protect Crops this Season
It’s been a warmer, dryer winter than normal, says Tim Laatsch with the Agronomy Division at GROWMARK. Combining that with the wet conditions many growers are experiencing this spring puts crops at risk. The dry windows have provided opportunity to plant some early season corn, but corn isn’t the only thing growing in the field. Winter annuals are also thriving, which … Read More
It’s Time for InfoAg
It’s time again! Time to register for InfoAg in St. Louis, Missouri. This year the precision agriculture conference will be July 25-27th in its traditional location at Union Station. Novices or veterans will each find plenty of information during the three plenary sessions, five tracks of breakout sessions, exhibit time, and networking opportunities. Online registration is now open, or a downloadable form … Read More
Mammoth Trading Presents Lesson in Water Markets
Mammoth Trading’s President, Richael Young sat on a panel during the 2017 Water for Food Global Conference called, “Drought, Water Risk and the Context for Water Markets.” Drought risk management was positioned as a focal point as panelists discussed the water transaction outlook, water policy trends and the role of public versus private investment in water markets. Mammoth Trading develops … Read More
Agrible Pocket Drone Control App Makes Drones Easy
The Pocket Drone Control app from Agrible is making it easier for growers to gather insights from ariel images. The new software works with Crop Copter’s UAVs to find damage in a field from weather or pests. The iOS app works with the Morning Farm Report suite of analytic tools that provide decision-making information about everything from when fields are … Read More
Knoa Helps GROWMARK Boost Performance
Knoa Software is pleased to announce that GROWMARK, Inc. is utilizing SAP® User Experience Management (SAP UEM) to increase user adoption and improve performance of its applications. “This is a groundbreaking project that further confirms our commitment to supporting SAP enterprise solutions,” said Brian Berns, CEO of Knoa Software. “We are very pleased to help GROWMARK identify and proactively address … Read More
Wet Weather Sends Planters to the Shed
It’s discouraging when the writer in the family is busier than the farmer, but if your planter was in the shed this week take solace– so was ours. And since misery loves company, here’s the latest USDA report showing national corn planting progress falling behind last year and the five year average. Texans are doing well, with more than 60 percent planted and … Read More