Bayer will be operating a new company called Bayer Digital Farming GmbH proPlant, which will function as their plant health diagnosis and infection level warning service provider. The new division came about as Bayer acquired the German based Gesellschaft für Agrar- und Umweltinformatik mbH, a spin-off by employees of the Institute for Geoifomatics at Munster University. The acquisition continues … Read More
BASF Earns Three No-Till Awards
The 24th annual National No-Tillage Conference offers readers of No-Till Farmer the chance to vote for the best products on their operation. This year BASF was honored with two ‘Product of the Year’ awards and one runner up at the conference. Headline AMP carries the title of best fungicide for the 10th year running. Sharpen earned its third consecutive award … Read More
Iteris Signs ClearAg Agreement with Bayer
A new agreement will allow Bayer Crop Science to offer growers useful insights to improve crop efficiency. Using their ClearAg Weather and Soil API’s, Iteris, Inc., will provide timely, high-resolution atmospheric and land surface information. The combination of data from ClearAg APIs and the expert knowledge will further Bayer’s ability to deliver global digital farming tools. “We look forward to assisting … Read More
Geringhoff Products Offer New Possibilities
Two new corn heads and a flex draper are being offered by Geringhoff, a global leader in harvest equipment. Their new Independence product line will help growers with the challenges of harvesting multiple planting configurations and running on hilly terrain. The new Independence product line includes two products that provide corn growers the flexibility to plant in any configuration: the … Read More
Fly Ag Tech Offers Only FAA-Approved Drone Network
For growers who have previously lacked access to the data that comes from using drones in precision farming there is now a solution. Fly Ag Tech is currently the only FAA-approved drone network in the U.S. Their company gives farmers, agronomists and UAS operators the ability to collaborate to create precision maps for growers across the nation. “What we offer … Read More
CropLife America Advances Advocacy at #ShowMeYFR
CropLife America made an appearance at the recent American Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Leadership Conference. Kellie Bray, Senior Director of Government Affairs attended the #ShowMeYFR event to represent more than 90 companies who produce crop protection products for both conventional and organic growers. Bray has seen a transition in the concerns of the member organizations in the last … Read More
USDA Invests $720 Million with Conservation Partners
The USDA is launching the second round of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) with $720 million dollars towards water quality, fighting droughts, improving soil health, supporting wildlife habitat and protecting the future viability of agriculture. There are 84 projects and multiple partners across the U.S. that will bring these goals closer to reality. The RCPP was established in the … Read More
AgGateway & ARA Offer Standardized Sales Reporting
If your job includes sales reporting, perhaps that job just got a little easier. AgGateway and the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) have collaborated to design a standard file format for sales reporting to manufacturers and suppliers. The new format is simple to use and has been generally accepted in the industry. This standard was created through AgGateways’ collaborative process as … Read More
ASA Announces Conservation Legacy Awards Winners
The Conservation Legacy Awards Program recognizes outstanding environmental and conservation efforts made by soybean farmers. The American Soybean Association has just announced the 2016 region winners. They are: Winsor Farms (Andy Winsor), Grantville, Kan. (Midwest Region) Cory Atkins, Seaford, Del. (Northeast Region) John Verell, Jackson, Tenn. (South Region) Midwest Region – Andy Winsor of Grantville, Kansas is the third generation to … Read More
WSSA Honors 30 Award Winners
Thirty members of the Weed Science Society of America have been honored for their contributions to weed science. The awards program was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico during the organization’s annual meeting. “Our annual awards program recognizes the many outstanding scientists who are spearheading innovations and advancing the weed science profession through their research, teaching, publishing and outreach,” said … Read More