Howard Wuertz’s work in the adaptation of drip irrigation technology in the western US has earned him the third annual Netafim Award for Advancement in Microirrigation. Netafim is a leader in drip irrigation. Together with the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) the two honor an ASABE member who has advanced the use and adaption of microirrigation technology … Read More
MN #Water Topic of USFRA Dialogue
Water is a hot issue this year and makes it the perfect topic for the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA). The organization is partnering with the Farm and Food Alliance of Minnesota to host a Food Dialogues next week in Minneapolis called “A Celebration of Minnesota’s Waters.” “We’re addressing this as a celebration of water but also working to … Read More
NACD & NRCS Award $2M for Urban Ag Projects
As urban agriculture gains momentum in tandem with the movement of knowing where your food comes from, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) in partnership with USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) have awarded $2 million in funds to 42 conservation districts for urban ag and conservation projects. The goal of the initiative is to help conservation districts and … Read More
Dow and DuPont Stockholders Approve Merger
The Dow Chemcial Company and DuPont each held a special meeting of stockholders this week– meetings that resulted in approval to move forward with the merger. This is a key milestone for the two companies and now plans are going ahead to purse three, highly focused, independent companies. Finalization of the merger is expected to wrap up by the end … Read More
Michelin Unveils Two New Tractor Tire Sizes
At the Ag in Motion Show in Western Canada, MICHELIN will unveil two new low-pressure tires. Designed to improve yield by minimizing soil compassion, these tire fitments operate at a lower pressure than standard radial tires. Attendees of the event will witness the first demonstration of how the tires with MICHELINER Ultraflex VF Technology can carry the same load as a … Read More
Web Tools Saves Strawberry Growers Money
The University of Florida/IFAS recently developed a web tool that helped the state’s strawberry growers save $1.7 million a year. That success has lead to the tool being brought to other states, including Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina and California. Researchers have found a way to simulate leaf wetness in strawberry plants. This allows scientist to be more precise when suggesting … Read More
Is the Trump-Pence Republican Ticket Good for Ag?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What do you think about the Senate’s GMO Disclosure Bill? The Senate has passed it’s version of the GMO Disclosure Bill followed by the House passing the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, and the President is expected to sign the bill into law soon. However, 40 percent of voters believe the legislation is bad … Read More
.@DuPontPioneer Introduces Tech to Boost Soy Yields
DuPont Pioneer is introducing Accelerated Yield Technology (AYT) 4.0. This technology will more than double the rate of genetic gain of the soybean varieties in Pioneer’s research pipeline, translating to greater yield potential in the field and a reduced time to bring new products to market. “This is revolutionary technology that is helping deliver higher yielding soybeans to market faster … Read More
Equipment Market Tracks Ahead of 5 Year Average
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) reports that U.S. sales of tractors and combines is tracking ahead of the 5-year average. As 2016 hits the mid-year mark small tractors under 40 horsepower continue to lead the way, up 3 percent over last year. Combine sales were also up in June, with 8 percent growth, although still down from last year. … Read More
Alltech Crop Science Finalizes Registration in China
July is a month that calls attention to World Population Day and Alltech Crop Science is taking stock of the technology needed to feed the world, specifically China. The rapidly growing middle class in China is a large market that will need to feed itself, explains Vice President and head of Greater China for Alltech, Dr. Mark Lyons. “For years, there has … Read More