Two state cattlemen groups have recruited their way to the free use of some New Holland equipment over the next year. The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association each earned use of their choice of a one-year lease on a New Holland Roll-Belt™ 560 Specialty Crop round baler or a one-year lease on a New Holland T6 175 … Read More
Vital Force Technology Study on Infusion
A new study from Vital Force Technology shows that infusion can significantly increase both seed germination and plant development. The company says that while old seeds tend to lose vitality and have declining germination rates, this process can be reversed using the Vital Force Technology infusion process, potentially benefiting various agricultural markets with healthier plants that have stronger root systems, … Read More
Cover Crops in the Midwest Can Cut Nitrate Runoff
Cover crops between corn and soybeans in the Midwest could significantly cut nitrate load runoff through subsurface drains. This article from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says this reduction would support national efforts to reduce nitrate loads and protect water quality in the Gulf of Mexico. Excess water laden with nitrates in many Midwestern crop fields drains into subsurface … Read More
Kinze’s New 3660 Planter Offers Electric Drive
A new planter from Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. is promising some key advantages, including electric drive. The company says the already proven performance of Kinze’s 3660 frame will reduce potential soil compaction and offer an optional exclusive split row system using push units for superior residue flow. “The adoption rate of new technology and electronics in the agriculture industry is phenomenal,” … Read More
Evogene Optimizes Genes for Monsanto Products
A new gene optimization from Evogene is being incorporated into its multi-year collaboration with Monsanto. This Evogene news release says the addition of these new capabilities, designed to optimize desired trait efficacy and potentially accelerate product development, is part of a long identification and validation program by Evogene that has put more than 1,000 genes into Monsanto’s product development pipeline. … Read More
Case IH’s Maxxum® Tractor Aggressive New Look
A bold new look exemplifies the enhancements to the new Case IH Maxxum series tractors and their reputation as versatile workhorses for the field and livestock operations. Case IH introduced the five new models with their new aggressive appearance at the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio. With its redesigned hood and roof, the new Maxxum line foreshadows an … Read More
Superior Chelating Agent Makes Debut
A first-of-its-kind chelating agent that enhances and maximizes nutrient efficiency for crops is now available to growers. Levesol, exclusively from West Central, is made from the purest ortho-ortho EDDHA chelating agent that exists and is the only pure chelating agent that can be mixed directly with liquid fertilizer and applied in-furrow. Crops start demanding nutrients right away, but most can’t … Read More
HarvestMaster Expands into Europe
Ag data collection technology company HarvestMaster is expanding its footprint into Europe. The company already has offices in Missouri and Utah and is now opening a new office location in Wels, Austria to provide sales, marketing, and service support to HarvestMaster’s European partners and customers. With the opening of the new office in Austria, HarvestMaster intends to be more aptly … Read More
West Central Debuts New Chelating Agent
Crop protection, nutrient and seed treatment distributor West Central has introduced a new pure chelating agent that maximizes nutrient efficiency. This company news release says Levesol, exclusively from West Central, is made from the purest ortho-ortho EDDHA chelating agent that exists and is the only pure chelating agent that can be mixed directly with liquid fertilizer and applied in-furrow. Crops … Read More
Report Shows Increase in Corn Refuge Compliance
A new report from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) shows an increase in both the overall number of growers planting their corn refuge and integrated refuge products. This news release from the group says as part of the enhanced Compliance Assurance Program (CAP), there’s been a strong adoption of integrated refuge products, which include Bt and refuge seed interspersed … Read More