Commodity Classic and Successful Farming are working together to bring AG CONNECT to the Main Stage of the trade show hall. Together the two bring the nation’s largest-farmer-led convention and trade show together with Successful Farming’s resources, innovation and information of the industry. “We are excited to partner with Successful Farming to deliver best in class programing to the Commodity Classic … 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
Food, Ag and Health Summit Seeks Solutions
The UC Davis Food, Ag and Health Solution Summit is being held now. This 32-hour, caffeine-fuled event has been dubbed an “idea hack,” with participants aiming to gain precision solutions for current agricultural challenges. The hope is to create uncommon collaborations to help us feed the future populations. The event will include: * Tuesday, Dec. 1: Precision Ag Workshop with industry … Read More
Farmers Business Network to Host Farmer Conference
The farmer- to-farmer information network, Farmers Business Network (FBN), is hosting a conference December 15-17 in Bettondorf, Iowa. The Confernece is titled Farmer2Farmer: Bringing Moneyball to Farming, will bring together farmers and along with leaders in the sports, technology, military, and farm communities. They will discuss the analytics and data management that drive the industry today. Keynote speakers include: Paul … Read More
AL Extension Hosts Precision Ag Workshop
January 28, 2016 is the date scheduled for the Precision Agriculture Workshop in Auburn, Alabama. Hosted by the Auburn University and Alabama Extension professionals, the event will cover cutting edge precision with demonstrations by Extension professionals and private companies. The workshop will take place at the Auburn University Dixon Hotel and Conference Center. “There are still lots of farmers in … Read More
Soil Health Symposium Addresses Climate Change
The recent Synergy in Science ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting was held in Minneapolis to highlight the need for improved soil health and how these farm management practices can benefit growers. As part of the event southeast Iowa farmer, Steve Berger, presented before and after pictures of the soil on his farm. “This soil has been to the gym, … 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
#NAFB15 Kicks Off This Week
The 72nd National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) annual convention is officially underway, back in Kansas City as usual. The man in charge of the convention is Brian Winnekins of WRDN Radio in Wisconsin, the president-elect of NAFB, who is especially excited about welcoming FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai on Friday. “Commissioner Pai has been a big proponent of the AM … Read More
GYPSOIL to Sponsor Nutrient Management Conference
A Nutrient Management and Edge of Field Monitoring Conference will be held in conduction with Healthy Soils for Healthy Waters, thanks to the sponsorship of Beneficial ReuseManagement, makers of GYPSOIL brand gypsum. Clear your schedules for December 1-3 and head to Memphis, Tennesse for an opportuinty to discuss edge of field monitoring research, nutrient reduction strategies and activities, and conservation programs … Read More
Corn and Wheat Short Course to be held in Auburn
Mark your calendars for December 14-15 and attend the 2015 Alabama Corn and Wheat Short Course at the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center . Topics will include managing corn for high yields, soil health, cover crop mixtures, best practices for sorghum, wheat production and profitability and wheat management. Presenters hail from Auburn University, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, other … Read More