Bayer representatives were “soy excited” to talk with farmers at the Farm Progress Show last week about Credenz® soybeans. Bayer soybean agronomy lead Monty Malone says Credenz was launched in the Midwest in 2015 and expanded this year into the rest of the country. “We have a reputation in the Midwest of being a very innovative development company in crop … Read More
IAWA Forms Business Council
The Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance (IAWA) has formed a Business Council to assist with implementing the state’s water ag quality efforts. The initiative will be co-chaired by Ray Gaesser, a farmer from Corning, Iowa and past-president of the American Soybean Association, along with Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey. Also during the 2016 Farm Progress Show, Northey premiered IAWA’s new conservation … Read More
Rabo AgriFinance Wants to Partner with Growers at FPS
Rabo AgriFinance made an appearance at the recent Farm Progress Show and I had the opportunity to speak with Chris Olsen, a regional vice president for the company. Olsen took the time to tell me about the company’s goal of being a financial partner with growers. Commodity prices being what they are, Rabo AgriFiance recognizes the tough times farmers are … Read More
AgTech Accelerator Launched at #FarmProgressShow
An AgTech Accelerator was launched during the 2016 Farm Progress Show by the the Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Cultivation Corridor. Four initial investors have provided funding for the initiative including DuPont Pioneer, Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company, John Deere and Peoples Company. Each company has committed to providing $100,000 for the first year. Kathryn Kunert, Vice President of Economic … Read More
Topcon’s Road Show Semi Stops at #FarmProgressShow
Farmers are never done learning, says Alex Burge with Topcon. In a recent interview at the Farm Progress Show Burge told me about all the newest innovations from Topcon, pointing out that it’s a never ending process to find out what’s being added to the field of precision farming. That’s why Topcon took their Road Show Semi out to the … Read More
IA Governor Branstad on #Ag at #FarmProgressShow
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad touted Iowa as an agricultural leader during this year’s Farm Progress Show. He visited exhibitors and stopped by the BASF Media Tent to speak with reporters about key ag issues. I spoke with him about three issues: trade, water quality, and ethanol. Speaking on the topic of TPP Gov. Branstad said we have problems with both parties. … Read More
New Composite Fuel Tank for @JohnDeere 9R Tractors
Last week’s Farm Progress Show was the site of many new reveals, including the newly redesigned composite fuel tank for the 2017 9R Series Wheeled and Scraper Special Tractors. The fuel tank has been reworked to offer users better rear visibility from the driver’s seat and improves the overall aesthetics as well. The composite fuel tanks also offer more efficiency for … Read More
LibertyLink® Acres Growing
Bayer Liberty® herbicide has been around now for nearly three decades but the increasing need for solutions to control resistant weeds has made it more popular than ever. “Liberty was first introduced back in the late ’90s,” said Rob Schrick, Bayer Strategic Business Lead for corn and soy. “In the last couple of years, Liberty has really come of age, … Read More
John Deere Expands Compact Utility Tractor Family
John Deere knows every farm and every budget is different. That’s why they’ve expanded their 3E and 2R Series Compact Utility Tractor lineup. The 3025E features an easy-to-use, two-range hydrostatic transmission and Twin Touch foot controls for an automatic-like experience. This 25 horsepower options also provides color-coded controls that are ergonomic and intuitive and comes with a comfortable, contoured seat. … Read More
DuPont Pioneer Boosts Encirca Services
Not everyone is ready to jump in with both feet when it comes to a nitrogen management service. That’s why DuPont Pioneer is releasing an Encirca service for growers who’d prefer to begin by just dipping in a toe. I spoke with Encirca Services Lead, Ken O’Brien at the Farm Progress Show to learn a little bit more about the … Read More