During this week’s National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky, New Holland formally introduced the PLM RTK+ correction program, the first cellular-delivered RTK correction signal on the market, and several representatives were on-hand to discuss the diverse array of features and benefits this technology will offer producers across North America. “The big idea is that as our farmers and producers … Read More
House Ag Grills EPA Chief on WOTUS
During a hearing on Wednesday, House Agriculture Committee members questioned EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, on the agency’s overreaching, burdensome regulations and policies such as the “waters of the United States” rule, and proposed changes to the ozone standard and pesticide uses. “America’s farmers, ranchers, and foresters are the original conservationists who take great pride in their stewardship of the land. … Read More
AEM Executive Outlook Panel at #NFMS16
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) hosted an Ag Executive Outlook panel during the opening day of the 2016 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville this week. Industry executives on the panel included Todd Stucke with Kubota, Leif Magnusson of CLAAS Global Sales Americas, Jim Walker with Case IH NAFTA, Great Plains Manufacturing president Linda Salem, and AEM Senior Vice … Read More
Agrible Making Big Impression at #NFMS16
Agrible, a relatively new company launched in 2014, is making a big impact with their products at the National Farm Machinery Show this week. Agrible’s Morning Farm Report was presented with the 2016 AE50 Award for Outstanding Innovations in Product or Systems Technology just prior to the show. “Morning Farm Report sends out an email report each morning that shares … Read More
FMC Focus on New Fungicide at #NFMS16
The 51st annual National Farm Machinery Show is underway in Louisville, Kentucky this week with 880 exhibitors covering 1.2 million square feet of floor space. The focus of the show may be on equipment, but the products for planters to plant and sprayers to spray also have a place at the show and FMC Corporation has clearly carved out a … Read More
Policy Priorities for Ag Retailers
GMO labeling, energy policy, regulatory actions and water transportation were among the top issues discussed by members of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) meeting in Washington, DC last week. ARA Chairman Harold Cooper of Premier Ag says their biggest priority was the retail exemption to OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations. “OSHA has elected to take a statute that’s over … Read More
ChemChina Bids to Acquire Syngenta
Syngenta confirmed Monday that ChemChina, a Chinese state-owned company, has offered to acquire the company with the cash purchase of all Syngenta shares. The $43 billion deal must still be approved by two-thirds of Syngenta shareholders and receive regulatory approval. A Swiss and U.S. tender offer will be coming shortly and the transaction is expected to be concluded by the … Read More
Sen. Thune on What Now for WOTUS
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) was named one of the Legislators of the Year this week by the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) and he spent some time with organization leaders on Tuesday talking about industry priorities. One priority for all of agriculture is the EPA’s Waters of the United States or WOTUS, which was the subject of a disapproval resolution passed … Read More
Ag Retailers Meeting on Capitol Hill
Members of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) board of directors have been in Washington DC this week taking their priorities to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The agribusiness company representatives were able to meet with many of their elected representatives and senators and/or their staff members, as well as officials from agencies such as OSHA. “We do a February board meeting … Read More
Monsanto Marks 20th Biotech Anniversary
This year marks the 20th anniversary of GMO crop technology and Monsanto has played a key role in the advancement of biotechnology playing a key role in the process of creating a food secure world. Monsanto Chief Technology Officer Dr. Robert Fraley visited the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention last week to talk about the innovations behind the brand, as well … Read More