Much of the conversation during NAFB’s Trade Talksurrounded the industry’s response to the election of Donald Trump, and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Wesley Spurlock was on hand to discuss what this new administration will means for NCGA and how the organization intends to move forward into the future. “It is great to have the election behind us, … Read More
Interest Growing in 3RIVE 3D™ Application Tech
The trends toward bigger planters, using less water, and being more efficient in the field are all contributing to increased grower interest in 3RIVE 3D™ application technology. FMC Product Development Manager Terry Mize was at NAFB Trade Talk last week talking about this new way to deliver crop protection products for seedling defense and yield enhancement. “3RIVE 3D™ is a … Read More
US Custom Harvesters Taking New Strides
Mark Anderson is a newly elected board member for the U.S. Custom Harvesters. He was part of the team representing the organziation at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting last week to talk about a few of their most important issues. One of the most exciting is a partnership with Ag in the Classroom, Anderson told me. Leftover footage from their … Read More
#NAFB16- Kubota Committed to Quality
Kubota was one of the many participants at the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event in Kansas City, Missouri last week. I had the opportunity to talk with Kent Brown, Senior Product Manager of tractors over 100 HP, and David Palmer, Senior Product Manager covering hay and forage implements, each with something new and exciting to talk … Read More
Invisible Organization Plays Important Role
National Grain and Feed Association is one of those invisible sectors of agriculture, says Randy Gordon. With 1,100 member companies surrounding the feed and grain industry, however, they play a critical role for growers. The ability to help farmers add value to their products through exports and animal agriculture is why we have markets for the grain grown in this … Read More
Alta Seeds Bringing Sorghum Innovation at #NAFB16
It’s Travis Kidd’s responsibility to bring commercial hybrids from the research stage into the marketplace for Alta Seeds. Considering they’re the largest provider of genetics in forage and grain sorghum in the country, he’s the guy you want to talk to when it comes to what’s new in Sorghum. Alta is excited about two new traits that will make life … Read More
Valent Expands Grower Programs for 2017
Valent U.S.A. is expanding its grower incentive and financing programs for 2017. Growers are now able to purchase 2017 crop solutions using the Multi-Use Account from John Deere Financial with no payments and no interest through March 31, 2017. The expansion adds seven products to the program, including Valent’s portfolio of preemergence and postemergence herbicides. At the National Association of … Read More
Veteran Farm Broadcaster Elected to Lead NAFB
The 73rd National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention is one for the record books. A reported 650 attendees gathered and the NAFB Foundation raised more than $18,000. During the convention a new slate of officers was also elected. 2017 NAFB Board of Directors President: Max Armstrong, WGN Radio and Penton Agriculture President Elect: Tom Cassidy, Ag Radio Network, Inc. … Read More
#NAFB16 Amplifies United Soybean Board Message
Ron Ohlde, Director of the United Soybean Board, came to the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event to get the word out about the work being done on behalf of soy growers. The United Soybean Board handles the Checkoff dollars, and Ohlde and the team there are committed to making investments that give producers the best return on … Read More
Knowledge is Power at Wyffels Hybrids
Mitch Heisler believes not only in the products of Wyffels Hybrids, but in the knowledge of the grower as well. Knowledge is power, he emphasizes, when it comes to choosing the right product. “Knowledge is key. [Growers] knowing their farm and their fields and past pest and disease history, and then working with a knowledgable seed representative. Our Wyffels seed … Read More