CropClimate, a state-of-the-art platform that uses cutting edge technology in climate-, soil- and crop-modeling is able to link the effects of environmental conditions, weather and crop yield history and field management to develop more resilient crop production systems. The platform has the ability to transform trillions of model realizations into a simple website platform that will help farmers reduce risk … Read More
NutriSphere-N Shown to Increase Corn Yield
Three years of study have shown NutriSphere-N Nitrogen Fertilizer Manger to increase yields more than 10 bushel per acre on corn when applied through a center-pivot irrigation system. Irrigation Research Foundation, a private, non-profit, independent research and demonstration farm located in Yuma, Colorado provided the research. Executive Director, Charles Corey, explains that use of NutriSphere-N made nitrogen more available for plants, regardless … Read More
NCGA Yield Contest Winner Sets New Record
A record corn yield of 532 bu/acre has set a new all-time high in 51 years of the NCGA National Corn Yield contest. Improved seed varieties, advanced production techniques and innovative growing practices helped corn growers achieve ever-higher yields with an additional five national entries surpassing the 400-plus bushel per acre mark. “The contest does more than just provide farmers … Read More
Plant Breeder Gets Career Award at #ASTACSS
A giant in the plant breeding and genetics world was honored by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and the National Council of Commercial Plant Breeders (NCCPB) during the CSS 2015 and Seed Expo last week in Chicago. Donn Cummings retired from Monsanto after 30 years as a corn plant breeder, spending the last eight years of his career developing … Read More
Alabama Hosts Corn and Wheat Short Course
The 2015 Alabama Corn and Wheat Short Course is just around the corner. This event will be held at the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center on December 14-15. A variety of topics will be covered, pertaining to corn and wheat crops. Presenters are scheduled from Auburn University, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, other land grant universities, the agriculture … Read More
Update from @NationalCorn at #NAFB15
Wesley Spurlock of Stratford, Texas is the new First Vice President for the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and he was at the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention to talk about issues impacting corn farmers this year. First of all is the big crop expected this year, despite challenging growing conditions in many areas. In Texas, Spurlock says … Read More
FDA Denies GMO Food Labeling Requirement
In a victory for food producers, the Food and Drug Administration Thursday denied petitions from anti-GMO activist organizations requiring the labeling of biotech foods. The FDA maintains that there is no need for additional labeling of foods derived from GE (genetically engineered) sources unless there is “a material difference – such as a different nutritional profile – between the GE … Read More
Almost Time for ASTA CSS 2015 & Seed Expo
The 70th annual Corn & Sorguhm Seed Research event is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for December 7-11th in Chicago, Illinois to join over 2,700 seed industry professionals for America’s largest seed industry conference. The event includes the industry’s largest trade show, as well as many educational opportunities. The Seed Innovation and Protection Alliance (SIPA) is hosting a … Read More
New Drago GT Corn Head Features QuadSuspension
Looking for the latest in corn harvest technology? Drago has just introduced the Drago GT. This head opens doors for many industry firsts and focuses exclusively on maximum yield and return. Drago set a new standard for harvest efficiency when it introduced Automatic Self-Adjusting Deck Plates. The Drago GT now pairs that innovation with yet another industry first called QuadSuspension™ … Read More
Corn and Soybean Forecasts Higher
The November crop forecast from USDA has increased this year’s corn and soybean production expectations, but lowered cotton and citrus. Corn production remains lower than last year’s record but is up slightly in this month’s forecast at 13.7 billion bushels with yields expected to average 169.3 bushels per acre, up 1.3 bushels from the October forecast. If realized, this will … Read More