Register Now for ARA Conference & Expo

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, ARA, Events, Retailers

Registration is now open for the 2015 Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Conference & Expo. The event will take place December 1-3 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA.  The Conference & Expo will feature presentations and discussions on sustainability, water issues, fertilizer trends, branding, finical movements, personal health and wellness, and many other topics. Discover how … Read More

New Field Demos Set for Farm Progress Show

Kelly MarshallEvents, Farm Progress Show, Planting, UAV

The Nation’s largest outdoor farm show will be held in Decatur, IL, Sept. 1-3.  Among the attractions of the Farm Progress Show are the farmer favorite- field demonstrations.  This 62nd annual show promises the standard combining and tillage demos, along with several new features this year. UAV Demonstrations New at the Farm Progress Show this year will be UAV demonstrations.  Flights … Read More

Topcon Technology Roadshow Kicks Off Tour

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Events, technology, Training

Two companies have announced a joint event to kick-off the first all-agricultural technology roadshow.  Digi-Star will the be North American hub for Topcon Positioning Group as they begin the Topcon Technology Roadshow with a unveiling at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL. The truck is a mobile display of products and solutions from Topcon Positioning Group. While the truck … Read More

Women-owned Tech at Ag Innovation Showcase

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Events

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, Mo will soon play host to the seventh annual Ag Innovation Showcase.  On September 14-16 the spotlight will be on four women-owned businesses.  Each company will showcase their breaking new technology in renewable and sustainable agriculture. These four firms are a few of the 19 companies that will be at the Showcase.  Between … Read More

Strong Interest in Soil Health Field Days

Kelly MarshallAg Group, Events, NCGA, Soil, sustainability

Soil Health Partnership is hosting field days to promote soil health in Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.  A dozen more of these events are scheduled for Ohio and Nebraska as well, with demonstrations of how practices like cover crops benefits farmers and the environment. Don Elsbern recently hosted a tour of his farm near Postsville, Iowa.  He shared with growers the … Read More

FMC Business Academy for Retailers

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Events, Retailers

FMC Agricultural Solutions is a company serving the ag community with innovative solutions, applications and products.  They will be hosting a free, educational webinar for retailers on business preparations on August 19 from 8:30-10 a.m. (CST). You can register online or by calling 1-866-402-3750. “For the past 10 years, FMC has offered our Star Retailers educational programs through the FMC … Read More

Agri-Women “Drive Across America”

Kelly MarshallAg Group, Agribusiness, Education, Events

Valent U.S.A. is sponsoring American Agri-Women in a five-month education and advocacy tour to celebrate 40 years of advocating for ag.  The “Drive Across America” entails a specially wrapped pick-up truck and a variety of educational, network, and advocacy events.  The drive will end at the annual conference in Portland, Maine. “Valent’s commitment to agriculture helps farmers be good stewards … Read More

Register for AgGateway Now

Kelly MarshallAg Group, AgGateway, Agribusiness, Dealers, Events

The Westin Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, TX will welcome guests of AgGateway’s Annual Conference November 9-12.  The them for the conference this year will be “Business Agility-The Power of Collaboration and eConnectivity.”  The is the 10th annual AgGateway conference and hundreds of business and IT professionals in the ag industry are expected to attend.  Early registrants receive a significant … Read More

2015 CTIC Conservation in Action Tour

Kelly MarshallConservation, CTIC, Events

On August 11-12 the Conservation Technology Information Center’s (CTIC) eighth annual Conservation in Action Tour will visit farms in southeastern Minnesota.  The tour will include a close-up exploration of conservation farming practices and will focus on innovative practices and partnerships.  The trip is touted as one of the conservation agriculture world’s top idea-sharing opportunities. Executive Director, Karen Scanlon says participants will visit … Read More

Texas A and M Hosts “Year of Soils” Event

Kelly MarshallEvents, Soil, University

Texas A&M University is hosting the Global Soil Security Symposium on their campus this week.  The event is scheduled as part of the United Nations Food and the Agriculture Organization’s Global Soil Partnership as they declare 2015 the International Year of Soils. “This is an opportunity to recognize the importance of soil science in our current global challenges of human health, … Read More