The MyAgData reporting service from Independent Data Management (IDM) has earned the first Ag Data Transparent certification. The Ag Data Transparency Evaluator was created by a coalition of farm organizations, commodity groups and agriculture technology providers and uses 10 questions to help growers understand who has control over data created on their farm. The questions verify the contracts and privacy policies … Read More
Debate Begins on Food Labeling Bill
U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, (R-KS), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, has announced that the Senate has proceeded to floor debate on his proposed food labeling bill. The bill was created to set a national standard for providing consumers with information about biotechnology. “This legislation is a true compromise,” said Chairman Roberts. “I have worked with my colleagues … Read More
USDA Announces $260 Million through RCPP
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced funds of up to $260 million for partner proposals to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. The money is available through USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) innovative Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Those applying for the funds must be able to match the money … Read More
Growers, Beekeepers Work to Take CARE of Bees
Bayer’s CARE Program has been promoting bee health and communication between growers and beekeepers for four years now. This program was created to educate both groups about the importance of working together, especially during planting season, to protect the vital pollinating work bees do. Feeding, clothing and providing fuel to the world is an important work, and it wouldn’t be … Read More
SoyGrowers Focus on GMO Labeling in Washington
This week the American Soybean Association (ASA) and its Board of Directors will hold their annual meeting in Washington D.C. This year’s meeting coincides with the introduction of Senate bill S.2609, the national standard for labeling of bioengineered food set forth by the Agriculture Committee Chairman, Senator Pat Roberts. The organization will be focusing much of its efforts on this measure, … Read More
John Deere Offers New Prescription Creator
The John Deere Operation Center has seen many new developments recently so we were excited to hear from Jake Flanders at the 2016 Commodity Classic about what’s been happening. Just this February Deere released an update for their software bundle with its online set of tools that allow you to access all your farm information when and where you want it. Now they’re … Read More
“Show Us Your Ag” During National Ag Week
National Agriculture Week is March 13-19, and the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance invites farmers and ranchers to participates in “Show Us Your Ag” to highlight the great things going on across the nation. The industry providing us with everything we eat, plus fuel and fiber is generally misunderstood by those making use of our products everyday. “Show Us Your Ag” … Read More
Netafim Offers Resource for Alfalfa Growers
Netafim, a global leader in marketing drip irrigation products, marks its 50th anniversary with a new resource for growers. Drip Irrigated Alfalfa: How Subsurface Drip Irrigation Increases Productivity with Less Water is a paper available to download for free that provides farmers with a variety of information. This resource offers insight on the benefits and issues of irrigated alfalfa, rodent management, installation … Read More
Register Now for AgGateway’s June Meeting
You can now register for the AgGateway Mid-Year Meeting. This year’s even will by held June 13-16 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota. This meeting will provide networking and insights for those interested in expanding eBusiness. Seasoned pros to newbies will gain from the event, which includes open working group sessions for teams to work on collaborating … Read More
Case IH Offers Free AFS Connect Program
Case IH customers now have the opportunity to try the AFS Connect advanced farm management system risk free. Now through April 30, 2016 both the hardware and subscription to AFS Connect is free to those purchasing a new Axial-Flow combine, Steiger tractor or Magnum tractor. “As producers take to the field this spring, we’re excited to give them the opportunity … Read More