A new product from Acadian Seaplants is offering growers some help in mitigating stress on corn and soybeans. The company’s Toggle is increasing yields by 7.6 percent and 9.9 percent in corn and soybeans, respectively. Toggle™, manufactured by Acadian Seaplants Limited, enhances root development, nutrient uptake, and increases stress resistance allowing crops to reach their full genetic yield potential. Through … Read More
BASF Xanthion In-Furrow Info at #Classic15
BASF Technical Marketing Manager Caren Schmidt had 10 minutes to tell the Commodity Classic attendees at a Mini WIN session last week about Xanthion™ In-furrow fungicide, which received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration in October in time for use on corn this season. “Xanthion is our newest in-furrow fungicide for corn, and it’s the first in-furrow fungicide to combine a … Read More
Corn Growers Offer Free Webinar on Risk Coverage
Farmers trying to pick the right risk coverage under the new Farm Bill can be a daunting task. But the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is offering some help. The group is co-sponsoring a free webinar on March 12 from 10-11 am CDT that will help producers pick which coverage package is right for them. Farmers and ranchers will have … Read More
Yield Champs Share Tips at #Classic15
Two yield rocking champions played to a standing room only crowd at the 2015 Commodity Classic in a session sponsored by BASF Crop Protection on how to get the most out of your acres. Always a crowd pleaser, world champion soybean grower Kip Cullers of Missouri hammered home the importance of happy plants and packing starch. “You keep that plant … Read More
NCGA Good Steward Award at #Classic15
The National Corn Growers Association honored Mike Shuter of Indiana with this year’s Good Steward Recognition Program during last week’s 2015 Commodity Classic convention and trade show. The award recognizes one U.S. farmer annually who is demonstrating leadership in sustainable corn production. “When it comes to finding practical solutions to conserve and better natural resources on the farm, Mike Shuter … Read More
Biotech Among Top Issues at #Classic15
Trade, taxes, biotechnology, farm policy and government regulations are the main issues of concern to the commodity organizations who make up the Commodity Classic. Leadership of the American Soybean Association (ASA), National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), and National Sorghum Producers (NSP) all held press conferences Thursday to talk about their top priorities. Under the … Read More
20th Commodity Classic Breaks Records
A record number of farmers and exhibitors from all over the country have descended on Phoenix for the 20th Commodity Classic – the annual event for corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum producers. The massive trade show at the event is the largest ever with 355 booths – a record by a large margin according to the Commodity Classic officials. Attendance … Read More
Farmers Heading to Phoenix for #Classic15
Corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers from all over the country are heading to Phoenix this week for the 20th annual Commodity Classic convention and trade show. “Commodity Classic gives us the opportunity not just to celebrate great work, meet with friends and learn about new products and services, it allows growers to get together in one place to shape … Read More
Cover Crops in the Midwest Can Cut Nitrate Runoff
Cover crops between corn and soybeans in the Midwest could significantly cut nitrate load runoff through subsurface drains. This article from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says this reduction would support national efforts to reduce nitrate loads and protect water quality in the Gulf of Mexico. Excess water laden with nitrates in many Midwestern crop fields drains into subsurface … Read More
Iowa Corn Farmer at Soil Health Summit
The National Corn Growers Association is the administrator for the Soil Health Partnership which was launched at the 2014 Commodity Classic and Corn Board member Kevin Ross believes it’s a very worthwhile initiative for farmers and all involved. “I’m really pleased with the direction it’s heading,” said Ross at the first Soil Health Summit last week in St. Louis. “It’s … Read More