Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), better known as drones, will make farming more efficient, lower operating costs, and reduce their environmental impact. That was the message from National Corn Growers Association Manager of Public Policy Clint Raine to a group of policymakers and reporters during a panel about the applications of UAS technology to the agricultural industry. “I’m optimistic about the … Read More
Drones Really Take Off with Farmers and Ranchers
Farmers and ranchers are accepting and embracing the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), better known as drones. This news release from Farm Bureau says one of the group’s members, Jeff VanderWerff, went before a Senate subcommittee to explain drones’ value and how farmers and ranchers are leading the way in exploring commercial use for this technology. America’s farmers and … Read More
Land, Regulations Top Young Farmer Concerns Again
A new survey shows that young farmers are still worried about getting adequate land to grow crops and raise animals. This news release from the American Farm Bureau Federation says the group’s annual outlook survey of participants in the Young Farmers & Ranchers program found that 29 percent of respondents were concerned about that issue, followed by government regulations, which … Read More
Kubota Partners with Farmer Veterans with ‘Geared To Give’
Kubota Tractor is giving back to U.S. military veterans pursuing a future in farming. The company launched its “Geared To Give” program, a partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) that will provide financial support and donated Kubota equipment to those vets who want to farm. Beginning this spring, FVC will select qualified veterans who are pursuing a future in … Read More
EPA Chief Talks WOTUS at NFU
Appearing at the National Farmers Union convention in Wichita Monday, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy admitted that her agency was “in the hot seat” over the Waters of the United States rule released last year and still under review. “I really wish we had done a better job of rolling out the clean water rule,” she said and “I’m really concerned … Read More
Bayer’s Ayers to Head CTIC’s New Board of Directors
Bayer CropScience‘s Alan Ayers will head the new board of directors for the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC). CTIC made the announcement, along with announcing Lara Moody of The Fertilizer Institute as vice-chair and Terry Tindall of the J.R. Simplot Company being named treasurer. “It’s exciting to work with such a dedicated board to continue building CTIC as a preferred … Read More
Corn Growers Offer Free Webinar on Risk Coverage
Farmers trying to pick the right risk coverage under the new Farm Bill can be a daunting task. But the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is offering some help. The group is co-sponsoring a free webinar on March 12 from 10-11 am CDT that will help producers pick which coverage package is right for them. Farmers and ranchers will have … Read More
Precision Ag Helps Save Soils, Makes Them Work Better
Precision agriculture techniques are helping farmers get the most out of their soils, while preserving them for the future. In that same vein and in honor of the 2015 International Year of Soil (IYS), the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is coordinating a series of activities to educate the public about the importance of soil, with March’s theme of … Read More
2014 Nebraska On-Farm Research Results
The Nebraska On-Farm Research Network continues to grow and this year the program expanded to include three update meetings with over 250 in attendance. Growers and educators discussed results from over 75 on-farm research studies. A number of topics were covered: cover crops, foliar fungicides, growth promoters, harvest methods, seed treatments, foliar micro-nutrients, planting operations, corn and soybean planting populations, … Read More
NCGA Good Steward Award at #Classic15
The National Corn Growers Association honored Mike Shuter of Indiana with this year’s Good Steward Recognition Program during last week’s 2015 Commodity Classic convention and trade show. The award recognizes one U.S. farmer annually who is demonstrating leadership in sustainable corn production. “When it comes to finding practical solutions to conserve and better natural resources on the farm, Mike Shuter … Read More