A new report outlining recommendations for cover crop and soil health reform is due out soon. Seed breeder and producer Grassland Oregon gives a preview of what will be in the report that will come from the National Working Group on Cover Crops and Soil Health, in particular, the call for public-private partnerships for cover crop research and reform. When … Read More
Soybean Growers Want to Hear Your Conservation Story
The American Soybean Association wants to hear your conservation story. This news release from the group says those chosen could win a Conservation Legacy Award, recognizing U.S. soybean farmers who distinguish themselves through outstanding environmental and conservation practices, while remaining profitable. Are you using a reduced tillage practice on your farm such as conservation tillage, strip-till or no-till? Do you … Read More
Lower Corn Acres This Year
Wet weather in the corn belt and plenty of carry over has pushed down the number of acres of corn planted this year. But the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says there’s plenty of the crop for all uses from the grain. Citing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Acreage report, NCGA says total corn planting in the United States … Read More
Polenske Named Crop Adviser of the Year
Jeff Polenske of Tilth Agronomy Group in Appleton, Wisconsin, has been picked as the International Certified Crop Adviser’s (ICCA) Adviser of the Year. Polenske began work with a bachelors’ degree in Agronomy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and experience as an intern in a county extension office, scouting fields and providing reports. Crop consulting was just starting as a profession, … Read More
AGree Report Calls for Food & Ag Research Reform
A new report calls for reforms in food and ag research. AGree, a group that’s supported by leading foundations that fund food and agriculture, international development, and health and well-being, unveiled its comprehensive report on food and ag research, “Research & Innovation: Strengthening Agricultural Research,” which includes nine recommendations to strengthen the impact of public research dollars by reforming the … Read More
Farmers Union Backs Declaration on Food & Sustainability
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is backing a declaration on feeding the growing world population in a sustainable way. This NFU news release says the group backs the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) General Assembly’s pronouncement on the need to produce a food supply sufficient for the 9.2 billion people who will inhabit our planet in 2050 in a sustainable and … Read More
Valent Expands Partnership with National FFA Foundation
Crop protection company Valent has expanded its partnership with the National FFA Foundation. This company news release says it’s moved up to 5-star status with the FFA group that builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education. As part … Read More
Software Company Wins Iowa Farm Bureau Award
A global company headquartered in Iowa is being recognized for its innovative software and data solution products, as well as their support of rural Iowa. Kingland Systems software and data is the new recipient of the Iowa Farm Bureau Renew Rural Iowa Entrepreneur award. Kingland Systems, with satellite offices in Ames and Dalian, China, is used in more than 150 … Read More
Potential Monsanto/Syngenta Merger Creates Controversy
As Monsanto is seeking to acquire Syngenta, company leaders say the deal would lead to better products and innovative solutions for farmers. Monsanto is currently seeking constructive engagement with Syngenta in regards to the potential deal. Monsanto President and COO Brett Begemann says the acquisition would help better meet the world’s agriculture demand. “We’re seeing a lot of opportunity driven … Read More
NCGA Talks Sustainability at the White House
NCGA and more than a dozen other organizations met at the White House to discuss the role of the federal government in advancing sustainability in agriculture. Dr. Nick Goeser, a member of the Roundtable panel, highlighted NCGA’s participation in Field to Market, as well as the Soil Health Partnership programs. “Everyone across the ag supply chain has a role to … Read More