Legends Seed Genetic Researcher and Agronomist, Mike Knight, reports that growers can glean valuable information by evaluating their plants within days of emergence. Early stage development sets the tone for the rest of the plant’s development. Evaluating plants is key for growers to know if the plant is developing to it’s full potential. By evaluating plants throughout the growing season … Read More
A New Guide of Fungicides
A new publication designed to help farmers make fungicide-related decisions is now available through Purdue Extension. The guide, Fungicides for Field Crops, was edited by specialists from five universities and printed by the American Phytopathological Society. The full-color publication includes photos and covers all aspects of fungicide use, including different modes of action, how to use them in various crops … Read More
Preparing for InfoAg 2013
InfoAg 2013 will be held July 16-18 in Springfield, Ill., at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. InfoAg continues to be the premier precision agriculture event for producers, consultants, and the crop production industry. For 2013, we will feature four tracks of concurrent sessions with two tracks repeating to allow attendees to hear more of the presentations while offering a wide variety … Read More
Precision.AgWired.com Podcast: The future of “pharming”
Cystic Fibrosis is a disease that critically affects the lungs, the pancreas, the liver, and the intestines. Iowa farmer Bill Horan and his brother Joe have been growing crops that have been genetically altered to produce the proteins used by pharmaceutical companies to treat diseases. One of those is canine lipase that is used in one of the pharmaceuticals used to … Read More
New SMS Video Tutorials on YouTube Page
Some people were born with a voice destined for radio. Fortunately, Ag Leader training specialist Jessica Ahrens, who possesses all the qualities of a great broadcaster, decided to pursue a career in precision agriculture and is a member of the SMS Support Team! Many have heard her voice through a number of educational resources available including classroom training, free online … Read More
Precision.AgWired.com Podcast: Preparing for 2013
Part of producing efficiently is also being prepared for the unknowns. As farmers 2012 began – there were hopes of high yields and a bountiful harvest. As the drought set in – the crops started to deteriorate and it became more obvious this would be a year where we would need to expect the unexpected. As we enter a New … Read More
Video: The Role of Foliar Nutrition in Ag
Precision Laboratories has released an animated video that demonstrates the role foliar nutrition plays in agriculture and the differentiating factors specific to their unique line of Wuxal® suspensions. The animated video provides an in-depth look at how plants receive nutrients and how an effective foliar nutrient program can benefit different stages of a crop’s lifecycle. The content is designed to … Read More
Career & Technical Education Threatened In Missouri
Last week I shared on AgWired how Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in the state of Missouri are being threatened by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) new Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 5). MSIP 5 removes the priority for organizations like the FFA from a students high school education. Bringing attention to this issue has got … Read More
Ag Leader Academy Dealer Training Wraps Up
For more than three years, Ag Leader has been providing customer and dealer training via Ag Leader Academy. And, Ag Leader Academy reached a new personal record by hosting over 70 dealer trainings this summer. With record attendance, Ag Leader Dealers will be more prepared than ever before to help growers through a successful harvest. One way Ag Leader dealers … Read More
Farm Use of GIS Creates Career Opportunities
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology is becoming more important in the global production of food and fiber. According to GIS software technology firm Esri, the ability of GIS to analyze and visualize agricultural environments and workflows is proving to be very beneficial for farmers in the challenge to feed an ever-growing population. For example, using GIS tools like Esri’s ArcGIS, … Read More