The U.S. Department of Agriculture hosted an announcement between themselves, General Mills, and the largest and oldest pollinator conservation organization, the Xerces Society this morning. The three organizations are joining together to protect the habitats of pollinators on hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland. The project is a five-year, $4 million commitment to provide the technical assistance for planting … Read More
Thanksgiving Blessings
At this time of Thanksgiving we pause to count our blessings. The freedom of this great country in which we live Its opportunity for achievement and freedom to worship The friendship and confidence you have show in us For this and so much more we are deeply thankful. Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving from the ZimmComm/AgWired team.
ASA Director Elected Vice Chairman of NBB
The American Soybean Association (ASA) was present during this week’s National Biodiesel Board (NBB) membership meeting in St. Louis, with ASA Washington staff and numerous state soybean association staff and farmers in attendance. During the meeting, ASA Board member Mike Cunningham was re-elected to the NBB Governing Board, as well as the new vice chairman of the organization. The agenda … Read More
Topcon and SDF Sign Letter of Intent
Topcon Agriculture and SDF have signed a letter of intent to enter into a non-exclusive long-term partnership agreement. SDF manufactures tractors, diesel engines and harvesting machines under brand names like DEURZ-FAHR, SAME, Lamborghini Trattori, Hürlimann, Grégoire, Lamborghini Green Pro and Shu-He. “Topcon Agriculture’s products and services are aimed on enhancing efficiency, productivity and workflows to virtually every phase of farming operations, … Read More
ASA Seeking Participation in Farm Bill Survey
The American Soybean Association (ASA) is conducting a survey of producers in states represented by ASA state soybean affiliates on key issues that are likely to be considered by Congress during the process of 2018 Farm Bill negotiations. The results of the survey will be collected and summarized for discussion at ASA’s Board of Directors meeting in St. Louis on … Read More
FarmLogs Hosting Second Annual User Conference
FarmLogs will host its second annual series of user conferences this January in Des Moines, Iowa, Champaign, Illinois and Lubbock, Texas. The events are free to attend but registration is required and accessible online here. This year’s conference theme is “Connecting the Dots to Profitability,” and the events will be focused on the future of precision agriculture. Over 500 farmers … Read More
Compass Minerals Completes Acquisition of Plant
Compass Minerals has completed its purchase of one of Brazil’s leading manufactures and distributors of specialty plant nutrients. The remaining interest in Produquímica Indústria e Comércio S.A. (Produquímica) has been sold, an acquisition that is expected to add $.12 to $15 per share to Compass Minerals’ 2016 earnings. “With this acquisition complete, Compass Minerals has delivered on a key … Read More
Dow Agrees to Monsanto Use of EXZACT Platform
Monsanto Company and Dow AgroSciences have reached an agreement that allows Monsanto to use Dow AgroSciences’ EXZACT Precision Technology Platform for research and development of new crop solutions. EXZACT technology was developed by Dow under an exclusive license with Sangamo BioSciences to facility the creation of new crop varieties and improve traits. “Monsanto is pleased to pursue applications of this … Read More
Alltech Increases Production with New Facility
This month marked the grand opening of a new crop science production facility in Uberlândia, Brazil for Alltech Crop Science. The plant will serve Central-West and Northeast Regions of Brazil with an annual production of about 10 million liters. That number increases Alltech’s production capacity by 150 percent. “The city is a prime example of logistic infrastructure for Brazil, so … Read More
New CEO for Verdesian Life Sciences
Kenneth M. Avery has been named chief executive officer of the plant health and nutrition company, Verdesian Life Sciences. Avery began his new position with the company on Monday. He follows in the footsteps of J.J. Grow, who is now chairman of the Verdesian board of directors. “Kenny is a dynamic leader who challenges teams and expectations to help companies … Read More