Times change, and Kinze Manufacturing is changing with them. For 51 years the company has been a leader in the manufacturing of grain carts and planter, and now have announced a shift within their own leadership. Company founder Jon Kinzenbaw will be moving into the role of CEO and Chairman of the Board, while Kinzenbaw’s daughter, Susie Kinzenbaw Veatch moves … Read More
Cold Tolerant Faba Bean Developed
Faba beans are unique in many ways. They have double the protein of wheat and triple the amount found in rice. They contain beneficial amino acids, B-vitamis and micronutrients, plus they benefit the soil. Like others in the pulse family, Faba beans can pull nitrogen from the air for use by the plant. Their sweet, strong sent is attractive to … Read More
35,000 Students Take Virtual Field Trip
This week students across the nation had to opportunity to visit a farm without ever getting on a school bus. The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance and Discovery Education have put together an unique program that allowed more than 1,200 schools to take a virtual field trip. The event, titled “The Smart Farm: Where Technology and Innovation Meet” was hosted … Read More
Garden City, Kansas Co-Op Now an MZB Provider
More than 2,000 growers are now part of the MZB’s zone-based precision farming system, thanks to a roundtable discussion at the Precision Farming Dealer Summit held this past winter. Participation in the summit has lead to participation in a partnership for MZB Technologies and Garden City Co-op (GCC). Garden City Co-op is now a provider of MZB’s platform, which provides up … Read More
MU Extension Updates ID Weed App
The University of Missouri has updated its free ID Weed app. The app works on iPhones, iPads and Android devices and Kevin Bradley of MU Extension says the new version is more user friendly. The app contains information on more than 430 weed species common to fields, pastures, lawns, gardens and aquatic areas in Missouri and the surrounding area. The … Read More
Hortau Irrigation Expands to High Plains, Southwest
Hortau has been a provider of precision irrigation management systems and services for agriculture since 2002. Now they are expanding their line of products and services in the High Plains and Southwest regions of the U.S. This new announcement comes on the heels of last month’s expansion into the Pacific Northwest. Hortau’s smart irrigation management platform reports to growers how … Read More
Vineyard Uses Worms & Microbes to Treat Wastewater
Fetzer Vineyards has already made a name for themselves as a leader in regenerative wine growing, earning a B Corporation Certificate for social and environmental responsibility in business. Now they’re going a step further by revolutionizing the way U.S. wineries conserve water. A revolutionary BioFiltro BIDA System is soon to be installed at the Medocino winery, marking them as the first American winery … Read More
USDA Looking to Partner for Wetland Protection
The USDA is looking for conservation partners to leverage local investments and provide technical assistance for wetlands protection. They have allocated $15 million for this project through the Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP). This program allows state, local, non-governemtnal organization and Tribal governments to collaborate within the USDA. The goal is to increase the voluntary participation in conservation projects, especially … Read More
Commodity Classic Now Streaming
This year’s Commodity Classic was a huge success, and now you can return to the event whenever you like. More than two dozen educational sessions as well as the General Session are available online in the video library. Commodity Classic attendees will find the video library a great way to refresh their memory regarding the sessions they attended, and they … Read More
WSSA Ranks Troublesome Weeds
If you farm within the U.S. it’s probably not a shock to learn that the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) has ranked Palmer amaranth, or Palmer pigweed, as the most troublesome weed in the country. Those in Canada reported weeds in the Galium genus (cleavers, catchweed bedstraw and false cleavers) as the most difficult to the north. “We certainly weren’t … Read More