This weeks, PrecisionHawk, closed a Series B financing round of approximately $10 million led by New York City-based investor Millennium Technology Value Partners. Existing investors, Bob Young, founder of RedHat, and the Innovate Indiana Fund, an Indiana University affiliated venture company, also participated in the round. Millennium analyzed more than two dozen companies to find the one they believed will … Read More
FS HiSOY® Celebrates 50 Years of Legacy
For 50 years now, FS HiSOY has stood for cutting edge innovation, superior quality and consistent performance. These key components are the foundation in which the HiSOY Legacy was built. “We’ve been innovators since the early days,” said John Earley, a retired FS Crop Specialist. HiSOY began its journey in 1965 by being the first proprietary soybean made available. Since … Read More
Chem-Blade Saves Time, Money, Farmers & The Environment
It is a product that combines the best of all worlds when it comes to chemical management for farmers. Inventor Ethan Eck with the help of farm product innovators Ralph Lagergren & Mark Underwood are bringing to market the patented Chem-Blade and Chem-Blade ES (enclosed system). These are impressive systems designed to open and empty a chemical jug in a … Read More
NIMITZ Nematicide Approved by EPA
ADAMA, a world leader in customer-focused agricultural solutions, announced that NIMITZ, a novel, non-fumigant nematicide with simplified application features and unmatched user safety, has received federal registration from the EPA. The active ingredient in NIMITZ has a unique mode of action which categorizes the product within a new chemical classification. The U.S.A. is the first country to receive a federal … Read More
State-of-the-art Grain Rail Terminal Open for 2014 Harvest
Landmark Services Cooperative announces the opening of their new Grain Rail Facility in Fall River, Wis. Grain growers can now market their grain quickly and efficiently at this new location. “The Fall River Rail Terminal is a game-changer is the industry,” says Bob Carlson, chief executive officer for Landmark Services Cooperative. “It is built to perform to be efficient and … Read More
Latham Field Day Features Drone Giveaway & Demo
Some people say “drone on” like it’s a bad thing. At the high-tech field day September 19 at Latham Seeds in Alexander, attendees are more likely to say “Drone On!” with excitement. “What’s more exciting than seeing today’s hottest technology in action?” asks John Latham, president of family-owned Latham Hi-Tech Seeds. “Someday soon, farmers will be able to scout and … Read More
$7M Raised by Ag Data Company aWhere
Agricultural data analytics company aWhere has raised $7 million with the help of Elixir Capital and AgFunder, an online investment company. The investment will help aWhere bring its data analytics platform to international markets and help farmers increase yields and profitability as they incorporate cutting-edge technology into their growing operations. “aWhere’s big data platform brings tremendous value across the agricultural … Read More
PENSXCEL Fertilizer Tech Launched by Eco Agro Resources
Eco Agro Resources has expanded its fertilizer product portfolio with the announcement of a new a delivery system for active ingredients: PENXCEL™ Technology. The unique formulated system was announced during The Fertilizer Institute annual meeting in San Francisco, California and was developed to deliver fertilizer additives for dry and liquid fertilizer. The delivery system drives active ingredients to penetrate deeper … Read More
New Holland Introduces New Product Innovations
In 2014, New Holland will introduce 25 new product innovations to the market, from award-winning, revolutionary engine technology meeting Tier 4B emissions requirements, to the latest advancements in harvesting technology and precision farming. The Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa set the stage for New Holland to introduce the new products. There Chuck spoke with New Holland’s Mark Hooper, he … Read More
“Pollinator Preserve Project” in Full Bloom
Sunflowers planted as part of the “Pollinator Preserve Project” between Nufarm and students from the Chicago High School for Agricultural Science (CHAS) are now blooming, providing food and safe haven for pollinators and birds at the Nufarm site in Alsip, Illinois. The sunflowers were planted in late May. One group of plants was replanted in early July. The objective of … Read More