Data on soils on the nation’s 3,265 soil survey areas are now updated and available free online from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. This update, the first since the Web Soil Survey went online in 2005, features: Soils data for the Continental U.S. that flows seamlessly, without gaps, across county lines and other political boundaries; A full complement of national … Read More
New Collaboration Between Dupont Pioneer & DTN
If you’ve thought we need more precise weather information there you’re not alone. Dupont Pioneer and DTN/The Progressive Farmer announced a collaboration today that will address this very subject. The project will not only bring instant weather to customers but also market information and new electronic grain trading capabilities. I just spoke with Dan Uppena, DuPont Pioneer business manager, about … Read More
DTN Ag Essential Gives New Tools For Farm Business
DTN/The Progressive Farmer just launched Ag Essential that will allow growers to monitor grain market values and efficiently mange their production, marketing and risk management. “Ag Essential is a one-of-a-kind online management toolbox that helps growers save time by easily managing their farm business in one place,” said DTN/The Progressive Farmer Senior Vice President for Agriculture Matt Bradford. “Ag Essential’s … Read More
Raven & Kinze Collaborate on Multi-Hybrid Planter
Raven Industries has announced a collaboration with Kinze Manufacturing bringing a new multi-hybrid planter control system to Kinze’s product offering. This past summer, Raven introduced the first commercially available multi-hybrid planter solution that allows growers to switch between two different hybrids at the drop of the hat. Raven will be the technology provider for Kinze’s new 4900 series multi-hybrid concept … Read More
NuTech Seed’s YieldLeader Precision Placement Tool
NuTech Seed®, LLC has launched YieldLeader, a Web-based precision placement tool program powered by MyFarms, for their dealers and customers this season. “The YieldLeader placement tool allows our growers to better use the field data they have collected over the years, combine it with all the great genetics and choices that NuTech offers, and use this information to make better … Read More
Growers Edge Releases New Free iPad App
Farmers have trusted Growers Edge™ for personalized weather, local & best cash prices, markets and news to help maximize profits for years. They continues to innovate with new technology from text messaging services to smartphone apps and now the free iPad app. The Growers Edge iPad app, is available now in the App Store, includes Profit Analyzer™, local & best … Read More
Popular Agronomy Resource Now Available as App
For years farmers have depended on the printed MFA Incorporated Agronomy Guide as a way to compare seed and crop protection products they might need on their farming operations. But that day has come to an end. Farmers who have access to iOS, Android or Windows smartphones or tablets can access all the same information in app form. The MFA … Read More
BASF Zidua® Herbicide Gets Registration for Wheat
Wheat growers have new class of chemistry to fight Italian ryegrass. BASF just announced that Zidua® herbicide has received federal registration from the Environmental Protection Agency for spring and winter wheat. Zidua herbicide provides wheat growers with a powerful tool to fight tough to control weeds like Italian ryegrass, annual bluegrass and canarygrass. In addition, Zidua herbicide suppresses many broadleaf … Read More
11 Myths About Electric Fences
How many times have you heard that simply wearing shoes will prevent you from getting shocked from an electric fence? Well, it’s not the case. These and other myths about electric fences have been debunked by Fi-Shock Animal Containment Systems. As with most myths and urban legends, it’s a lack of understanding that perpetuates these misconceptions. Not understanding how electric … Read More
Texas Tech $19.3 Million from Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience contributes $19.3 million to Texas Tech University to benefit research programs and projects in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The contribution has been submitted for an equal amount of state matching funding from the Texas Research Incentive Program and would increase the total to nearly $40 million. The largest cash investment for research in the … Read More