The annual National Ag Day Celebration of Agriculture Dinner took place at the USDA building this year and Orion Samuelson graced goers with his unforgettable voice and career-long commitment to agriculture. JB Penn, Chief Economist, John Deere was honored to serve as the evenings keynote speaker, but even more humbled to be introduced by an icon in American agriculture. “We … Read More
#FarmCredit Announces 100 Fresh Perspectives
As part of the National Ag Day festivities in Washington DC Tuesday, Farm Credit announced the top honorees of the Farm Credit 100 Fresh Perspectives program, a nationwide search to identify and honor 100 leaders who are changing rural communities and agriculture for the better. The Farm Credit 100 Fresh Perspectives program is the cornerstone of Farm Credit’s 100th anniversary … Read More
Support Needed for Thirty Land Launch
These days you can find Conrad Weaver hunkered down in his editing room, frantically putting the final touches on a project a long time in the making. His documentary, Thirsty Land, is scheduled to debut at the Water for Food global conference on April 24th. Its impact is sure to reach across the nation. The project tells the story of the importance … Read More
Virtual FieldTrip Teaches Students About Modern Ag
As the generations become further removed from agriculture and farms become more technologically advanced the gap between the two is ever widening. The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) and Discovery Education are working to bridge that gap with a program designed to give students a firsthand look at modern agriculture–Discovering FARMLAND. Now the two programs are offering a live education … Read More
Iowa Farmers Can Enroll in On-Farm Trials
For Iowa growers looking to participate in test trials, now is the time to enroll. The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) On-Farm Network is enrolling farmer’s for both corn and soybean trials. Currently topics include seed treatment, crop protection, crop management, nitrogen and soil health. “This year we have a wide array of trials for farmers to choose from,” said Rich … Read More
iSOYL App Earns FinOvation Award
This year’s FinOvation Award, honoring reader interest in new products, has been given to SOYL for their new precision production app, iSOYL. The app offers growers a solution that makes variable rate seed or fertilizer application easy and affordable. iSOYL can work with a variety of controllers to take shape file prescription application maps and connect via an iPad to … Read More
LibertyLink Shows Yield Advantage in Field Tests
For the second year in a row, field tests show LibertyLink soybeans yield better than Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans. A collaboration between multiple university researchers and cooperators planted side-by-side field trials across various soil types. The trials were designed to measure a yield comparison of both herbicide systems. “We wanted growers to be able to look at the two … Read More
GYPSOIL Reminds Growers Sulfur Maximizes Yields
Ron Charmberlain, lead agronomist for GYPSOIL brand gypsum, reminds growers not to over look sulfur as an essential element for crops this growing season. A survey from the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) shows sulfur deficiencies in many places across the Midwest. In Wisconsin 81 percent of the soils tested show low levels of sulfur. “Corn, soybeans and alfalfa need … Read More
Agnition Launches Commerce for Corn
A Microbial Catalyst seed treatment for corn has been launched by Agnition. The new Commerce for Corn stimulates microbial activity, creating a healthier soil and superior growth environment. Applying Commerce for Corn over the top of base seed treatments gives growers superior germination and plant growth. “A healthy start is immensely important for corn crops. With Commence® for Corn, producers see … Read More
Small Tractors Continue Sales Growth Trend
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says 2016 is continuing last year’s trend of growth in tractors under 40HP. The report shows sales were up in February of this year 26.2 percent, compared to 2015. The year-to-date growth is 19.7 percent. 2WD tractors between 40 and 100 HP are also up this year over last, with a growth of 5.8 percent … Read More