Hortau has been a provider of precision irrigation management systems and services for agriculture since 2002. Now they are expanding their line of products and services in the High Plains and Southwest regions of the U.S. This new announcement comes on the heels of last month’s expansion into the Pacific Northwest. Hortau’s smart irrigation management platform reports to growers how … Read More
The Andersons Sell Grain Plants in Iowa
The Andersons, Inc. has completed an agreement to sell eight grain facilities located in Iowa to MaxYield Cooperative. “We have referenced performance issues in our western grain assets during several recent investor calls. We anticipate this sale will improve our prospects and provide a pathway to profitability for this area of our business,” said CEO Pat Bowe. “We believe MaxYield … Read More
Agri-Fos Fungicide Plus Receives EPA Registration
Agri-Fos Systemic Fungicide Plus has received EPA registration, Vivid Life Sciences announced yesterday. The active ingredient a highly concentrated phosphite fungicide. “Agri-Fos Systemic Fungicide is the original systemic fungicide. It was developed by Agrichem and it was one of the first potassium phosphite products registered in the U.S.,” said Josh Krenz, CEO of Vivid Life Science. “The Agri-Fos brand has … Read More
Deere Releases Software Update For Operations Center
The John Deere Operations Center, an online tool to access farm information, has received a new software update to better serve the needs and expanding interests of John Deere customers. “The latest release of the John Deere Operations Center is a big step forward for our customers,” says Tyler Hogrefe, senior product manager, John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group. “We’re making … Read More
Roundup Ready Xtend Receives Chinese Approval
Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans received import approval from China today. A highly anticipated technology, Monsanto Company’s Xtend soybeans will now be available in the US and Canada in time for the 2016 season. “We are pleased to bring Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans to the market,” said Brett Begemann, Monsanto President and Chief Operating Officer. “After a decade of … Read More
Hydroponics Aims To Answer Water Mgmt Challenges
As climates continue to shift and change and regions around the world experience freshwater shortages, Hinoman, Ltd., sought a complete water-management solution for its vegetable protein cultivation system. Hinoman’s proprietary, eco-friendly cultivation process for plant protein enables water savings of up to 90% in comparison with most prominent vegetable protein alternatives, such as soy. “We designed a precise hydroponics cultivation … Read More
Bayer Extension Cotton Specialist of the Year
Bayer has named the 2016 Extension Cotton Specialist of the Year. Gaylon Morgan, Ph.D., Extension cotton specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service received the award at the Extension Cotton Specialist dinner and banquet on the evening of Jan. 6 during the 2016 Beltwide Cotton Conferences in New Orleans. The prestigious award is voted on annually by Extension cotton specialists … Read More
Hawaiian Sugar Farm Phasing Out Sugar Operations
Reactions have been rolling in as Alexander & Baldwin announced that it is transitioning out of farming sugar and will instead pursue a diversified agricultural model for its 36,000-acre Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company plantation on Maui. Sugar operations will be phased out by the end of 2016, and the transition to a new model will occur over a multi-year … Read More
Merry Christmas From Precision AgWired!
The Precision AgWired Team is thankful to all of you for tuning in through a busy 2015 as we worked to provide the latest coverage in Precision Ag. We hope to see many of you at upcoming events throughout the new year as our calendars are already filling up! We pray you have a blessed and Merry Christmas and a … Read More
Chuck Barber Named President, Global Sales for Eco Agro
Chuck Barber has been selected to lead the global sales efforts for US-based Eco Agro Resources in a newly created position. Barber was previously VP with the specialty fertilizer group within the company. “I am excited to be part of a fast-growing company like Eco Agro,” remarks Barber. He observes, “We have a great team of experienced people, a proprietary … Read More