With the popularity of cover crops increasing, Grassland Oregon is growing and on the go. The Salem, Oregon-based company is a breeder, producer, and provider of a wide range of seed products and knowledge. “We pride ourselves in offering novel solutions for growing concerns,” said partner and director of research and development Jerry Hall during an interview at the National … Read More
Nutrient Efficiency Remains Top Focus for Koch Agronomics
Koch Agronomic Services keeps pushing forward to develop products helping farmers protect their bottom line. While at Trade Talk, I spoke with Ron Restum, VP of North American Sales with Koch, about what Koch has to offer growers currently as well the innovative products that they are researching for future application. The bulk of Koch’s business is focused on nutrient … Read More
Update from @NationalCorn at #NAFB15
Wesley Spurlock of Stratford, Texas is the new First Vice President for the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and he was at the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention to talk about issues impacting corn farmers this year. First of all is the big crop expected this year, despite challenging growing conditions in many areas. In Texas, Spurlock says … Read More
Cover Crops in Focus at ASTA CSS & Seed Expo
Cover crops have been around for a long time in agriculture but are now gaining new attention in the conservation arena and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is reflecting that at the CSS 2015 and Seed Expo next month in Chicago with a big new session on Taking Cover Crops Mainstream. “We’re continuing to connect the dots so that … Read More
Kinze Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation And Looks Forward
Kinze is celebrating a long history of innovative projects over the last 50 years, and is keeping an innovative agenda for future products. Mike Gryp, District Manager for Kinze Manufacturing, spoke with us while at Trade Talk about what sets Kinze apart, and the exciting projects they’re working on to offer growers currently. Jon Kinzenbaw, President and CEO of Kinze, … Read More
Ag Group Letter Targets Senators Supporting WOTUS
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and other farm groups sent a letter this week to members of the Senate who recently voted to oppose bipartisan legislation seeking to revise the EPA’s Waters of the US (WOTUS) rule urging them to support any new effort in the Senate “to direct the agencies not to implement this rule and initiate a … Read More
American Society of Agronomy Enhances CCA Program
Eric Welsh, Program Manager for the American Society of Agronomy, spoke with us at Trade Talk about the new specialty certifications offered by the ASA; these certifications will be offered in addition to the CCA designation. “The 4R Nutrient Management Specialist Certification, 4RNMS, was created in direct response to water quality issues, related to more intensive fertility management, and run-off … Read More
Year-Long Weed Management Is A Priority for FMC
At the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasters conference Chuck caught up with Thomas Quade, the Technical Service Manager at FMC Corporation (pictured left) and our sponsor for the event. FMC offers some of the best practices for year-long management of weeds with products like Topguard, Authority, and Anthem Maxx. And according to Quade, its never too early to start … Read More
Farmers Edge Partnering With US Growers
Farmers Edge continues to focus on tying together the hardware, software, and agronomic aspects of a farmer’s operation by making it as easy as possible to implement new technology on their farms. Kolby Nichol, VP of Global Business Development, Farmers Edge, says the company is excited about moving further into the US market to partner with US growers. “Precision agriculture … Read More
FCC Commissioner Addresses #NAFB15
Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) commissioner, Ajit Pai, made a trip to Kansas City, MO to address attendees of the 2015 National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s (NAFB) annual convention. Commissioner Pai spoke on several subjects specific to rural America and issues facing farm broadcasters, including the revitalization of AM radio to serve farmers, rural communities, even foreign language listeners. He … Read More