GROWMARK Leading in Nutrient Loss Reduction

AgWired Precision, Audio, Farm Progress Show, FS System, Growmark

GROWMARK and the FS System have been leaders in the state of Illinois when it comes to helping farmers adopt best management practices to reduce nutrient losses, contributing to the success of the state’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. At the Farm Progress Show this week, Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey visited the GROWMARK FS tent to learn what he can … Read More

House Ag Committee at #FPS17

AgWired Animal, AgWired Energy, AgWired Precision, Audio, Farm Bill, Farm Policy, Farm Progress Show, Government

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway (R-TX), Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN) and members of the committee hosted a farm bill listening session at the Farm Progress Show Thursday in Decatur, Illinois. It was the fifth such session the committee has held so far. “This was a terrific listening session that will benefit us as we write the next farm … Read More

Versatility, Durability & Comfort from John Deere Gators

Agribusiness, AgWired Animal, AgWired Precision, Audio, Equipment, Farm Progress Show, John Deere

John Deere hosted ag media during the 2017 Farm Progress Show to give us a chance to get behind the wheel of their new Gator utility vehicles, highlighting a redesigned cab, three-wide seating, and heating and A/C. Designed for customers who need all-day comfort with off-road terrain capability in all seasons, John Deere introduced the new gas-powered Gator XUV835 and … Read More

Verdesian Life Sciences Introduces FlexConnect™

AgWired Precision, Farm Progress Show, seed, Verdesian, Video

Verdesian Life Sciences introduced FlexConnect™, the first closed transfer system for soybean inoculants, at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois this week. Combined with a mixing port, FlexConnect enables applicators to handle and mix inoculants of any volume straight from the packaging, without transferring to a separate tank. This saves applicators time and money by minimizing the waste normally … Read More

Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Report

Cindy ZimmermanAudio, Conservation, Farm Progress Show, Growmark, Nutrient Management, water

The directors of the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency yesterday presented the state’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report at the Farm Progress Show. This report describes actions taken in Illinois during the last two years to reduce nutrient losses and influence positive changes in nutrient loads over time. Illinois’ Strategy is one of numerous other … Read More

Bayer and 4-H Launch Science Matters Collaboration

4-H, AgWired Animal, AgWired Energy, AgWired Precision, Audio, Bayer, Education, Farm Progress Show, Youth

Opening day of the Farm Progress Show, Bayer and the National 4-H Council announced a new partnership for future innovators in science and technology to help feed a growing population. The nationwide collaboration, Science Matters, is designed to address the need for an enhanced STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) workforce by planting a love of scientific exploration in young … Read More

NCGA Officers at #FPS17

AgWired Energy, AgWired Precision, Audio, Corn, Farm Progress Show, NCGA

Officers of the National Corn Growers Association are busy at the 2017 Farm Progress Show this week. I had a chance to chat with NCGA president Wesley Spurlock of Texas, first vice president Kevin Skunes from South Dakota, and 1st VP elect Lynn Chrisp first thing yesterday morning at show. We talked about a variety of topics, including crop conditions … Read More

Bright Outlook for #FPS17

AgWired Precision, Audio, Farm Progress Show

The forecast for the 2017 Farm Progress Show is so bright Don Tourte has to wear shades inside the media tent! Tourte, who is Penton Agriculture vice president and Farm Progress Show manager, says the weather is great and the crowds are here, despite the downturn in the farm economy. “I say, maybe farmers need the Farm Progress Show more … Read More