Understanding what worked this past growing season and what didn’t is vital in planning for next year. To help turn data into management decisions for the next season, DuPont Pioneer experts are available to help growers analyze their harvest data with Pioneer Field360 services. After taking the data card to a Pioneer sales professional, growers will receive yield summaries and … Read More
Reasons for Attending Farm Shows
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ” Why do you attend farm shows?” Our poll results: · To “window shop” new equipment 27% · To ask questions about existing equipment 19% · Other 19% · To purchase new equipment 16% · For the freebies 11% · For the food 8% Among the “other” responses were: For kids to learn about … Read More
Arclin Introduces NitroGain UI Urease Inhibitor
Arclin, a chemistry and applications company for the building, design, energy and agriculture industries, and Eco Agro Resources, makers of agricultural nutrient products, announced today that Arclin will be the exclusive seller of Eco Agro’s nitrogen urease inhibitor in the United States. Arclin will offer the fertilizer additive as part of its NitroGain™ suite of products. Called NitroGain™ UI, the … Read More
Why Do You Attend Farm Shows?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What is your opinion on farm info graphics?” Our poll results: · Love them, they are helpful 69% · Waste of energy 6% · Confusing 13% · Other 13% It looks like the time spent creating these easy-to-use, quick-to-read infographics is worthwhile. Keep up the good work. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and … Read More
Corn Maturity Cancels Farm Progress Field Demos
A cool and wet spring that delayed planting, followed by a cool summer, has forced the Farm Progress Show to cancel the field demonstrations normally held during the show. But the 60th annual Farm Progress Show will go on as planned August 27-29 in Decatur, Illinois with still plenty to see and do for the record-breaking crowds anticipated. The exhibit … Read More
Biotech Important to Food Production
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How important are biotechnology and antibiotics for food production?” Our poll results: · Critical 65% · Important but not vital 16% · We can do without 16% · Not important at all 0% · Other 3% It looks like even with all the negative comments from anti-agriculture groups, the majority still think these technologies … Read More
Getting To Know Ag Leader
Here is the next in our series as we introduce you to a few of dedicated precision ag equipment dealers in a series called “Getting to Know Ag Leader”. We caught up with Kevin McIlravy of Precision Ag Results Maddock, ND: 1. From an agronomy standpoint, what do you consider to be the biggest issues facing growers today? I think … Read More
Higher Water Quality Means Greater Profitability
The Field to Market alliance is preparing to release a water quality metric to its Fieldprint Calculator. This update includes the integration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Water Quality Index and can help growers better understand how their farming systems and practices affect the quality of water flowing off their fields. NCGA is involved in … Read More
IRON Guides Now Feature Mahindra Tractor Data
IRON Guides from Iron Solutions, the premier source of market information for agricultural, industrial, and outdoor power equipment, will now include valuations and specifications for Mahindra tractors, the top-selling tractor in the world. Beginning with the September 2013 updates to the print and digital versions of the IRON Guides, valuations and data for Mahindra tractor models since 2003 will be … Read More
Precision Tops Ag Job Growth Area
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What is the biggest growth area for ag jobs?” Our poll results: · Precision Technology 22% · Management & Biotechnology 17% · Agronomy 13% · Biofuels, Engineering & Media 9% · Advertising/PR 4% If you are looking for a job in agriculture, or seeking to fill a position in your company or organization, check … Read More