The application of seed treatment technologies in agriculture is such a growing and important segment of the industry that it was the very first session at the ASTA CSS 2015 and Seed Expo this week in Chicago. The session on Monday afternoon featured (pictured left to right) Terry Meyer with INCOTEC, moderator Jim Shearl with AgReliant Genetics, and Eda Reinot … Read More
Trimble Acquires Agri-Trend Network
Trimble announced this week that it will buy AGRI-TREND, the largest network of independent agricultural consultants in North America. Combining AGRI-TREND’s experience in agronomy, grain marketing, farm business and data management with Trimble’s strong history in precision agriculture will further empower growers to gain efficiencies throughout the entire farming cycle. “AGRI-TREND has been working side by side with farmers for … Read More
HarvXtra Trait Will Benefit Dairy Farmers
HarvXtra™ alfalfa is the latest breakthrough in alfalfa technology from Forage Genetics International (FGI). It was developed through a strategic partnership formed between FGI, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation and the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center in conjunction with Monsanto. Jeff Herrmann, Specialty Crops Technology Development Manager for DeKalb, Channel, and Jung seed brands sat down with AgWired at the … Read More
Help Solve “The Great Yield Mystery”
The Mosaic Company has launched of “The Great Yield Mystery,” an episodic podcast drama focused on examining the intricacies of high-yield agronomy. The interactive effort features a state-of-the-art podcast series that evokes memories of the radio dramas that ruled the airwaves before the advent of television. Listeners can download the podcast at greatyieldmystery.com or through some of their favorite podcast … Read More
Brookside Agra Offering Comprehensive Agronomy
Brookside Agra has acquired Cardinal Agriculture Services and is now offering comprehensive agronomy and agricultural risk management services. Brookside Agra has offered all-natural specialty feed addivitve for 30 years. The new acquisition will expand these services. “Brookside Agra has always been committed to finding the most cost-effective, research-proven and all-natural solutions to fit our customers’ needs,” said Chad Vaninger, Brookside … Read More
Digital Farming Efforts at Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience looks at digital farming as a tool for farmers to make better, more profitable and efficient decisions from data collected on their own farming operations. Shane Hand, director of Digital Farming for Bayer, provided insight into their look on data management when I spoke with him at the recent Farm Progress Show. “We are focusing on driving precision … Read More
What’s New in SeedGrowth at Bayer CropScience
Kevin Adam is the business lead for Bayer CropScience SeedGrowth division and gave an update on all the new growth happening this year during the recent Farm Progress Show held in Decatur, IL. “Some of the new innovations coming online this year is Ilevo. Ilevo is a sudden death syndrome and nematode control product that we have on the market … Read More
TruSet Control on John Deere Combination Ripper
The John Deere 2730 Combination Ripper is now adjustable with the touch of a button on the new TruSet control. This industry-exclusive technology enables users to independently adjust depth or pressure settings for each operation on their 2730 Combination Ripper from the cab, on-the-go, for maximum agronomic results. “As conditions change throughout the field, operators running the 2730 with TruSet … Read More
GROWMARK Financial Report
At the GROWMARK annual meeting in Chicago last week, CEO Jim Spradlin reported the estimated year-end financial results for the cooperative to stakeholders in attendance. For fiscal year 2015, the unaudited, estimated sales for GROWMARK are reported to be $8.8 billion with pretax income is estimated at $140 million. An estimated $61 million in patronage refunds will be returned to … Read More
GROWMARK and FS Help Farm Progress Show Go
GROWMARK and the FS System always go all out when the Farm Progress Show is held in their home state of Illinois and this year will be no exception. GROWMARK Marketing and Communications Manager Beverly Long says GROWMARK has a presence at the Farm Progress Show on behalf of the FS System retailers in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and in Ontario … Read More