Kelly Engineering introduced the second generation of a cast link (CL) cutting disc to the United States during the National Farm Machinery Show last month. Shane Kelly, president and owner, shared a video with attendees that highlights how quickly the CL2 disc works to prepare the seedbed for planting. “The CL2 cutting disc is a revolutionary option for land management practices,” … Read More
AgFiniti Expands for More Grower Convenience
Ag Leader Technology is expanding its cloud-based platform, AgFiniti. The new expansion will make data more accessible and convenient so growers can make better decisions. The enchanted tools let growers connect across their operation with maps, reports and more right from their mobile device. Ag Leader displays with an AgFiniti Wi-Fi adapter can sync data wirelessly to AgFiniti for safekeeping … Read More
FarmLogs Unveils New Offer at #Classic16
FarmLogs had a big announcement to make last week at the 2016 Commodity Conference. The upcoming growing season will bring many changes to the company’s offerings, all designed to help them fulfill their mission of helping growers be more profitable. Nitrogen monitoring and variable rate prescriptions top the list of things growers can look forward to from Farmlogs. In the … Read More
Gearing Up for InfoAg Conference 2016
It might be their off-season, but the people behind the InfoAg Conference aren’t taking it easy. Harold Reetz, the original founder of the event, recently traveled to the 2016 Commodity Classic. His goal in attending the event was to share more about the opportunities available at InfoAg with the great group of farmers who come to Commodity Classic. Since 1995, … Read More
HydroBio Earns Patent for Irrigation Technology
HydroBio began in 2013 with an innovative algorithm. Today they are an emerging global leader in precision technology with a newly awarded patent for a targeted irrigation management system. The system estimates the water needs of a crop using satellite imagery and weather data. Each plant becomes a mixture probe, giving growers actionable data and allowing for precise irrigation. HydroBio … Read More
Nitrogen Management Goes Mobile with Encirca App
DuPont Pioneer announced the released of their Encirca Yield Nitrogen app last week at the 2016 Commodity Classic. This new mobile app allows growers to track their fields’ nitrogen levels from a smartphone or tablet. “Encirca℠ services continues to offer new tools and services to increase grower productivity and sustainability,” said Eric Boeck, DuPont Pioneer Marketing director, Encirca℠ services. “This mobile … Read More
Case IH Offers Aggressive Vertical Tillage Option
Heavy crop reside and soils will no longer be a challenge for producers thanks to Case IH‘s new True-Tandem 335 Barracuda vertical tillage tool. This agronomic and rugged tool cuts, incorporate, and evenly distributes the most difficult crop residue up to 4 inches deep, creating a healthy soiled for the next crop year. Those attending the 2016 Commodity Classic had … Read More
The Fertilizer Institute Honors 4R Growers at #Classic16
The Commodity Classic was the site of many top honors last week, including the 4R Grower and Retailer Advocates title given to five American farmers and their retail partners by The Fertilizer Institute (TFI). 4R Grower Advocates are those who have shown excellence in the four areas of nutrient stewardship: using the right nutrient source at the right rate at … Read More
Bayer Honors Farmers at #AgVocacy Forum
Last week Bayer recognized their 2016 winners at the AgVocacy Forum in New Orleans. Tyler Wegmeyer of Wegmeyer Farms in Virginia was honored with the Young Famer Sustainability Award. The Produce Innovation Award was given to Amy Machamer and Hurd Orchards from New York. “We are proud to recognize two farmers who are committed to modern, sustainable agriculture and focused on … Read More
GROWMARK Celebrates Ag Day on March 15
National Ag Day will be celebrated next week on March 15. GROWMARK and its FS and grain member companies will be sponsoring the day with local and national activities to recognize the importance of agriculture. Some of the activities in include involvement with the state and federal legislative process, Agriculture in The Classroom, and ag literacy efforts. “Ag Day is … Read More