Sixteen GROWMARK and FS Certified Crop Specialists have passed rigorous exams and demonstrated experience advising farmers on crop production practices to receive their 4R Nutrient Management Specialist (NMS) certification. The program, run through the Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program, equips volunteers with knowledge and skills to manage nutrients in a sustainable manner. Currently there are about 100 certified specialists in … Read More
Register Now for CTIC Conservation in Action Tour
This year’s Conservation in Action Tour will be hosted by the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) in Idaho’s Treasure Valley. Dates are August 23 and the 24th and reservations may be made online or by phone at (765) 494-9555. Historic Boise, Idaho is first on the list. Then, on the 24th, travel will continue through the high desert farms that … Read More
AgEagle Chooses Botlink as Drone Partner
All AgEagle aircraft from AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc., will now include drone operation platforms from Botlink, LLC. Botlink’s real-time safety and data technology will combine with AgEagle’s farm-focued aircraft for provide growers with situational awareness. The Botlink platform will allow the drones to connect to the Internet to capture, process and deliver imagery in real time. Memory cards and downloading … Read More
Advancing Nutrient Efficiency
Nachurs-Alpine Solutions and Pathway Biologic, LLC are extending their exclusive marketing agreement specific to PowerBlend. The agreement means the companies will work together through 2020 to give retailers an advancement in fertility efficiency and nutrient stewardship with NACHURS Rhyzo-Link fertilizer. Nachurs-Alpine Solutions is based out of Marion, Ohio. They are a leader in quality, in-furrow fertilizer. Pathway Biologic hails from … Read More
Registration Open for TFI Annual 4R Summit
The annual 4R Summit will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana from June 14-15. This summit is sponsored by The Fertilizer Institute and offers a learning opportunity for those interested in nutrient management and stewardship. Stakeholders, including growers, retailers, government partners, researchers and other professionals will present about the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program. “As environmental concerns and the demand for food … Read More
Treurniet Joins Verdesian Life Sciences
Marc Treurniet has joined Verdesian Life Sciences as Vice President of Business Development of the company’s plant health and nutrition company. He begins immediately in North Carolina at the company’s headquarters. Treurniet will be identifying new opportunities and multi-national business development initiatives for the long-term growth of Verdesian as part of his responsibilities. “In this role, Marc brings a unique … Read More
BRANDT Acquires Majority Interest in BAICOR
BRANDT is a global leader in agriculture with a strong focus on innovation, technology and customer service. Now the company has acquired a majority interest in BAICOR L.C. out of Logan Utah. BAICOR is a manufacture and distributer of specialty fertilizers with a focus on liquids for foliar and soil applications. The new acquisition brings additional manufacturing capacity to BRANDT, … Read More
AgGateway Offers ADAPT Workshop
On June 16 AgGateway is hosting a workshop in Minneapolis, Minnesota for anyone interested in learning about the new Agricultural Data Application Programming Toolkit (ADAPT). This new open-source project allows interoperability in precision agriculture applications. The one-day session is open to anyone. The cost is $75 for workshop-only attendees and free to anyone register for AgGateway’s Mid-Year Meeting, June … Read More
ASTA-OSA Announce Keynote Speaker
The ASTAOregon Seed Association Annual Convention is coming up June 18-22. The event will be held in Portland, Oregon and will kick off with a keynote address from the Former Deputy Secretary of the USDA, Krysta Harden. Harden recently joined DuPont as the Vice President of Public Policy and Chief Sustainability Officer. She will be sharing lessons from her experiences … Read More
Farm Visits to Focus on Soil Health
The California Farm Demonstration Network (CFDN) will be showcasing long-term goals for health soil during their May and June farm visits. The visits will highlight farmers using cover crops, conservation tillage and other soil health practices. Growers will discuss their soil management systems and experiences using them. The Natural Resources Conservation Service, UC Cooperative Extension and Resource Conservation Districts, among … Read More