Thorsten Schwindt is the product manager for corn and soybean fungicides, representing Bayer‘s brands like Stratego. He knows farmers are facing more than just low commodity prices– both this year and last growers have been dealing with high disease pressure as well. At the Farm Progress Show I got to talk with Schwindt about what Bayer is doing on that … Read More
Think Outside-the-Box with StollerUSA
Farmers need to start thinking differently about plant yields, says Larry Lintner of Stoller. The inside-the-box approach of managing NP&K and handling weed pressure isn’t enough to truly get that-high-end yield potential out of a plant. Instead he encourages growers to use plant science from germination to harvest to keep the plant healthy, balance hormones, and make yields align to … Read More
Kubota Honors Iowa Farmer, Midwest Veteran
Aaron White is now the owner of an L-Series compact Kubota tractor, thanks to the “Geared to Give” program. White was given the keys during a ceremony at the Farm Progress Show last week in honor of his years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps and his dedication to farming. “Geared to Give” is a partnership between Kubota and … Read More
IAWA Forms Business Council
The Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance (IAWA) has formed a Business Council to assist with implementing the state’s water ag quality efforts. The initiative will be co-chaired by Ray Gaesser, a farmer from Corning, Iowa and past-president of the American Soybean Association, along with Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey. Also during the 2016 Farm Progress Show, Northey premiered IAWA’s new conservation … Read More
Rabo AgriFinance Wants to Partner with Growers at FPS
Rabo AgriFinance made an appearance at the recent Farm Progress Show and I had the opportunity to speak with Chris Olsen, a regional vice president for the company. Olsen took the time to tell me about the company’s goal of being a financial partner with growers. Commodity prices being what they are, Rabo AgriFiance recognizes the tough times farmers are … Read More
Bayer Announces Poncho/VoTiVO 2.0 at #FarmProgressShow
You’ve probably heard of Poncho/VoTiVO seed treatment, guesses Greg Ginisty, product manager for Bayer. What you may not know is that it’s relaunching in 2019, better than ever. It starts with the same trusted solutions that have worked for growers for the past six years: insecticide control, nematode protection and additional plant growth. The 2.0 version, however, adds a complimentary, … Read More
Marketing Study on the Modern Global Foodie
Sopexa is the only international marketing agency that focuses entirely on the food and beverage community making their relationship with agriculture essential. Pauline Oudin, managing director, conducted the first ever study on the global foodie. She shared her findings during the U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange and highlighted key elements to engaging the modern foodie around the world. The multi-country … Read More
John Deere Shows off Carbon Boom on Sprayer
Last week’s John Deere Reveal event offered Chuck Zimmerman the chance to see the new carbon fiber boom. Announced last year, this boom is part of a collaboration with King Agro, a maker of carbon fiber products in Central and South America. The new booms promise John Deere’s customers more productivity while maintaing the reliability and durability the company is … Read More
AgTech Accelerator Launched at #FarmProgressShow
An AgTech Accelerator was launched during the 2016 Farm Progress Show by the the Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Cultivation Corridor. Four initial investors have provided funding for the initiative including DuPont Pioneer, Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company, John Deere and Peoples Company. Each company has committed to providing $100,000 for the first year. Kathryn Kunert, Vice President of Economic … Read More
Topcon’s Road Show Semi Stops at #FarmProgressShow
Farmers are never done learning, says Alex Burge with Topcon. In a recent interview at the Farm Progress Show Burge told me about all the newest innovations from Topcon, pointing out that it’s a never ending process to find out what’s being added to the field of precision farming. That’s why Topcon took their Road Show Semi out to the … Read More