The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) is asking for grower participation in their most recent survey. The organization is requesting 15 minutes of your time to learn more about cover crops being grown in the U.S. “This survey provides us with a great perspective on why farmers do or do not plant cover crops, what they expect to gain from … Read More
Rep. Lummis Honored with Excellence in Soil Award
To recognize her support and efforts on the Congressional Soils Caucus, the Soil Science Society of American (SSSA) is presenting Congressman Cynthia Lummis with the 2016 Excellence in Soil Stewardship Award. The award is given to policy makers who strengthen the U.S. agriculture industry by protecting the natural resources that make agriculture possible. The mission of the Congressional Soils Caucus … Read More
Agronomic Advisory Council Created by ATC
A newly formed Agronomic Advisory Council has been created by the Agronomic Technology Corp (ATC). This new council will focus on creating profitably and sustainability through the use of big data and science-driven technologies. ATC’s team of data scientists, agronomists and technologists are thrilled to collaborate with these distinguished agriculture innovators: Dr. Jim Budzynski: Managing Principal of MacroGain Partners, former … Read More
Agricen Releases New Film About Farming
A new film has been release by Agricen, a Loveland Products Company. The 25-minute film, “Prove It to Me,” follows five growers over the course of the 2015 growing season. It covers experiences, concerns and opportunities familiar to all growers– the realities of farm economics and Mother Nature. Each of the growers featured in the film uses Loveland Products’ Accomplish® … Read More
Register Now for Virtual Field Day
Spring means farmers are getting back in their fields again. The Soil Health Partnership is encouraging growers to take something new to the field with them this year. This farmer-led initiative from the National Corn Growers Association is asking for one hour of time to learn a little more about the soil that will be vital part of every operation. … Read More
GROWMARK Offers Pest Guidance After Mild Winter
While many people enjoyed this year’s mild winters, farmers struggled to enjoy the balmy break from freezing temperatures. Instead growers have been more concerned with the affect the temperature will have had on insect pressure. AgWired spoke with Tim Laatsch of GROWMARK to learn more about what could be in store this growing season. First, Laatsch points out, there are … Read More
NCGA Releases New Strategic Plan
The recent Commodity Classic in New Orleans was the site of the National Corn Growers Association finalization of a new strategic plan to create a vision of sustainably feeding and fueling the world’s growing population. The plan addresses four major concerns heard throughout the agriculture industry: increase the demand, strengthen customer and consumer trust, enhance productivity and environmental sustainability, and striving … Read More
Ag Groups Ask to Join EPA Lawsuit
The American Soybean Association as well as CropLife America, the American Seed Trade Association, the Agricultural Retailers Association, the National Cotton Council of America, the National Association of Wheat Growers and the National Corn Growers Association have joint an industry coalition and petitioned a federal court to allow them to join the Anderson v. McCarthy lawsuit. The suit, brought to … Read More
Cargill, WRI Partner for Forest and Water Health
A new partnership is working together to mange natural resources for the agriculture industry. Cargill and World Resources Institute (WRI) are bringing WRI’s cutting-edge tools to help manage deforestation and water risk. Cargill will be able to utilized WRI’s world class maps, analytical tools and expertise and WRI will have access to Cargill’s global insights and experience working in the … Read More
FRAC Creates New Group for Fracture Fungicide
The Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC) assigns classifications to fungicides based on FRAC Group codes. When FMC released Fracture fungicide in 2015 the mode of action was so unique FRAC had no group in which to place it. Now the broad spectrum, biological fungicide formulated with ProBLAD technology has been placed in a newly created category. Groups are created based … Read More