In what has become an annual tradition across the country, hundreds of local John Deere dealerships are again hosting Drive Green Demo Days events. This year’s Drive Green events will focus on the tractor buying experience, not only giving guests the opportunity to check out a wide variety of equipment and implements, but also the many different attachments that are … Read More
Agreement Brings Satellite Imagery to AgVerdict
Wilbur-Ellis Company has reached an agreement with Planet Labs to bring satellite imagery to the AgVerdict® software platform, Wilbur-Ellis’ industry leading technology in agricultural data usage. This enhancement will significantly improve the delivery of satellite imagery to a grower, making the data available in a matter of minutes rather than days. “We’re excited to work with Planet Labs on this … Read More
Dow AgroSciences’ Trait Stacking Standards for Enlist™
In accordance with its mission to provide the highest performing products to growers, Dow AgroSciences announced quality standards for glyphosate trait stacking with Enlist. The company said it will allow Enlist to be stacked with advanced glyphosate traits only. It will not allow stacking with the first generation of the Roundup Ready® trait. “We are committed to optimizing the Enlist … Read More
Montag Introduces GEN II Nutrient Metering System
Nutrient placement company Montag has introduced its new GEN II Nutrient Metering System. The Iowa-based company made the annoucnement during its inaugural Montag Nutrient Placement Conference and 10th Anniversary celebration. “This new product addresses the needs of the agricultural industry as well as product improvements that we have been working on and are really excited about bringing to the market,” … Read More
PrecisionHawk’s Focus on Strategy & Globalization
The folks at PrecisionHawk are excited to introduce their new Vice President of Strategy and Globalization, Thomas Haun. Over the past year PrecisionHawk has worked to really expand their international presence and have done business in Denmark, Colombia, Australia, Argentina, Poland and India. Thomas is a sales and business development professional with a decade of experience in building new business … Read More
New AgGateway Board Preps for an Active Year
The new AgGateway board of directors and AgGateway’s executive staff held a face-to-face meeting in Orlando last week to orient new board members and discuss strategic plans for the year. More than 225 companies are now members of the organization, which is focused on eBusiness implementation in key agricultural sectors, including crop protection, crop nutrition, seed, feed, grain and precision … Read More
USDA Kicks Off Nationwide Organic Survey
To get better information for organic producer programs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started its Organic Survey. This news release says the survey is a complete inventory of all known organic producers who are certified, exempt from certification, and transitioning to certified organic production. “Total organic product sales by farms and ranches in the United States have continued … Read More
Mahindra Opening New Midwest Distro Center
The biggest seller of tractors in the world based on volume is opening a new distribution center in the Midwest. Mahindra USA announced the 15-acre facility will open in Lyons, Kansas and serve customers in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota with the ability to ship 150 tractors per month once fully operational. The Midwest Authorized Distribution … Read More
AgWizard Simplifies Farm Financial Decisions
AgriFinance Advisors, Inc. announces the launch of AgWizard – an Online Financial Advisor for farmers. The #1 frustration farmers experience in managing their business is the complexity in knowing when to market their grain. With today’s extremely volatile commodity prices and razor thin margins, farming without a marketing plan in place becomes even more challenging. Now, a farmer who logs … Read More
Soybean Growers Announce Conservation Legacy Awards
The American Soybean Association (ASA) has announced the regional winners of its 2015 Conservation Legacy Awards. This news release says Steve Berger, Wellman, Iowa (Midwest Region); Mike Starkey, Brownsburg, Indiana (Northeast Region); and Jimmy Thomas, Timberlake, North Carolina (South Region), are the regional winners and will be recognized at the ASA Awards Banquet, Feb. 27, 2015, at Commodity Classic in … Read More