The Fertilizer Institute is honoring five farmers and their fertilizer retailers as 4R Grower and Retailer Advocates in 2016. These growers and retailers have exemplified the 4R nutrient stewardship program, using the right nutrient and the right rate at the right time and in the right place. This 4R Advocate program was created to raise awareness and encourage adoption of the … Read More
Precision Impact Award Given to Leading Retailers
AgProfessional Magazine, MapShots AgStudio, and the Agricultural Retailers Association sponsored an award presented to three retailers leading the way in precision agriculture. Accepting the Precision Impact Award on behalf of their companies were: Elliott Marsh, East Georgia Agronomy Services, Southern States Cooperative; Glen Franzluebbers, Central Valley Ag Cooperative, and Luke Lightfoot, Co-Alliance, LLC. The award was presented on December 3 at … Read More
BASF and NAAA Provide Aerial Applicator Scholarships
BASF has joined the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) to provide scholarship to two students who have chosen the challenging career path of an aerial applicator. Colin Lowry of Ephrata, Washington, and John Nienhuis of Lawton, North Dakota, received Agricultural Aviation Scholarships from NAAA and BASF of $5,000 and $2,500, respectively. The two winners were honored during the 49th Annual … Read More
Manolovits Earns AGCO Operator of the Year Honors
Brian Manolovits, ag operator for Wilbur Ellis hailing from Mott, N.D., was selected as the 10th Annual Operator of the Year. Manolovits earned the top honor at the 2015 Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Conference and Expo held Dec. 1 through Dec. 3 in Palm Desert, California. “I am honored to be selected as AGCO’s Operator of the Year from among … Read More
Gearheard Earns ARA Lifetime Achievement Award
Richard Gearheard, former President and CEO of Agrium Retail, was presented with this year’s Jack Eberspacher Lifetime Achievement Award from the Agricultural Retailers Association. Gearheard served as Senior Vice President of Agrium, Inc. and President of the Retail Division from August 1996 until his retirement in April 2014. He also worked in various capacities with other Agrium retail companies such … Read More
Andersons Honored As ARA Retailer of the Year
The Agricultural Retailers Association this week named The Andersons as Retailer of the Year for 2015. The award was accepted by Joe Hodges, Vice President of the Southern Region Plant Nutrient Group, during the ARA Conference and Expo. “On behalf of all the employees of The Andersons – thank you for this special recognition,” Hodges said. “It’s extra special when … Read More
Leaders Recognized at AgGateway Conference
AgGateway hosted it’s annual conference last week, featuring the expansion of eAgriculture. During the even several leaders were honored for their efforts in this field. Lori Edwards, Business Process Analyst Manager from Syngenta, received the Ron Storms Leadership Award. This is the organization’s highest leadership award and it is given to a volunteer member for their efforts in promoting collaboration … Read More
Verdesian Life Sciences Receives 4R Nutrient Award
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Program has named Verdesian Life Sciences a partner in recognition of their efforts towards making agriculture a more sustainable and efficient industry. The four Rs of the program apply to the right source, right rate, right time and right place for fertilizer application. These standards align with Verdesian’s commitment to grow row crops by maximizing inputs … Read More
Nominations Now Open for AGCO Operator of the Year
AGCO Corporation has announced they are now accepting nominations for their 10th Annual Operator of the Year program. The award recognizes the men and women who spend hours applying fertilizer and crop protection products using technologically advanced equipment to help farmers achieve their best possible yields. The grand prize is a brand new Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. “Over the past nine years of the program, … Read More
Airless Radial Tire Recognized
The MICHELIN X TWEEL TURF, Michelin’s highly advanced airless radial tire, has been awarded Honorable Mention in the Create the Future Design Contest. Chosen from more than 1, 150 new product submissions from 60 countries, the tire was one of 22 winners and honorable mentions selected for their innovation, manufacturability and marketability. “Michelin is extremely honored by this recognition from such … Read More