Tolero Increases Efficacy of Crop Protection Products

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Crop Protection, Fungicides, Herbicides, Irrigation

New studies show that Tolero TM can play in important role in the performance of nematicides, fungicides and herbicides. Precision Laboratories recently announced that results showed the application of the irrigation injection surfactant at a rate of 32 ounces per acres in creased the efficacy of pesticides by an indicator of 20.3 percent in the reduction of root gall formation … Read More

Videos Demonstrate Ways Farmers Protect Water

Kelly MarshallAg Group, Conservation, Farm Bureau, Video

Iowa farmers are known for not just growing food, fiber and fuel, but for doing it well.  Their fertile soils, combined with varied terrain and a lot of Mother Nature mean farmers face challenges when it comes to keeping nitrates where they belong.  The Iowa Water Quality Initiative has been a big part of helping farm families use innovative, science-proven … Read More

Camso, Agro Maquinas Bring Conversion Track to Brazil

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Company Announcement, Equipment

Camso, formerly Camoplast Solideal, and Agro Maquinas are partnering to manufacture Camso’s Conversion Track Systems (CTS) for the Brazilian market. Brazil is an important market for Camso, a world leader in off-road tires, wheels, rubber tracks and undercarriage systems.    The nation is the 5th largest exporter in the world with a sizable population of large horsepower equipment.  “This is a next … Read More

Reat Joins FMC as Corn Segment Manager

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Corn, FMC

FMC Agricultural Solutions has selected Chris Reat as their new corn segment manager.  Reat will be directing the corn segment for the company, including the brands Anthem herbicides, Solstice Herbicide, Cate herbicide, Crusher herbicide, Hero insecticide and Preemptor SC fungicide. “The addition of Chris to our team strengthens our go-to-market plan for the corn segment,” said Aaron Locker, FMC Agricultural Solutions … Read More

Folta Earns Borlaug CAST Communication Award

Kelly MarshallAg Group, Award, Dupont Pioneer

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is pleased to announce Dr. Kevin Folta as the winner of this year’s prestigious Borlaug CAST Communication Award.  Dr. Folta serves as the Chair of the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Services.  He is a teacher, mentor, researcher and organizer and has a talent … Read More

DuPont Pledges to Global Crop Diversity Trust

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Dupont Pioneer, seed

DuPont Pioneer has committed $250,000 to preserve the availability of crop diversity.  Last week at the Crop Trust’s Pledging Conference in Washington D.C. the Executive Director of the Crop Trust, Marie Haga, explained the importance of funding a global system for conserving some of the world’s most important food crops. “In just 10 years, we will have 1 billion more … Read More

Metzger Joins Digi-Star

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Company Announcement

Digi-Star welcoms Eric Metzger as the new senior OEM accounts manager in North America. “An assertive, results-driven professional, Eric will be a valuable addition to Digi-Star,” said Jack Danner, Digi-Star national sales manager. Before accepting his new position, Eric worked as a solutions manager in the dairy industry. He spent an additional 11 years with Case New Holland in a variety … Read More

New Holland Prepares for the Future of Precision

Kelly MarshallNew Holland, technology

The precision world changes quickly.  In fact, technology evolves much more quickly than our perceptions.  So if you think of New Holland and hand-foreged tools are what come to mind, you’re not alone. In fact, says Luke Zerby, Marketing Manger for Precision Land Management (PLM) at New Holland, hand-foraged tools are one of the first things most people think about. … Read More

Legume Trees Found to be Sustainable Source of Nitrogen

Kelly MarshallEducation, Fertilizer, livestock, Nitrogen, Nutrient Management

Silvopastoral systems refer to the combination of putting crops and livestock in the same location for the benefit of both, and that is just what Jose Dubeux Jr. hopes to accomplish.  Dubeux, an assistant professor of Agronomy at North Florida Research & Education Center, spent a lot of time on his grandparents’ farm in Brazil as a child.  Now he’s … Read More

New Smartphone Game from AEM

Kelly MarshallAEM, Agribusiness, Apps

“I Make America” is the new smartphone game from The Association of Equipment Manufacturers.  The app was created to engage and educate the public on manufacturing issues that affect this election cycle. The game can now be downloaded through the Apple Store, Google Play and the Windows Store.  Users participate in ag equipment-themed challenges, followed by multiple choice questions that test … Read More