Ron Charmberlain, lead agronomist for GYPSOIL brand gypsum, reminds growers not to over look sulfur as an essential element for crops this growing season. A survey from the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) shows sulfur deficiencies in many places across the Midwest. In Wisconsin 81 percent of the soils tested show low levels of sulfur. “Corn, soybeans and alfalfa need … Read More
GROWMARK Launches Endure Program
GROWMARK’s Agronomy division has launched a new Pollinator Seed Program coined the Endure Advocate Program focused on entry-level and advanced nutrient management training programs. The secondary focus on the program is to support honeybees; GROWMARK is donating wildflower seed to many of its supply and grain members to plant and promote honeybee health. If all the FS and grain members … Read More
Discovery Farms Program Puts Farmers in Driver’s Seat
The Discovery Farms program was a big topic of interest at the recent Mid-South Farm & Gin Show. AgWired’s Lizzy Schultz spoke with Mike Daniels of the University of Arkansas Extension about the program. Arkansas faces many water issues, Daniels explains, from decreasing ground water levels due to irrigation to nutrient runoff into the Gulf of Mexico. The Discovery Farms … Read More
ETS Partners with 4R Nutrient Stewardship Program
In an effort to help farmers realize the environmental advantages of precision nutrient placement, Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS) is partnering with the 4R Stewardship Program, a science-based approach that offers enhanced environmental protection, increased production increased farmer profitability and improved sustainability. The program is founded on the concept of using the 4 “Rs”: right fertilizer source, at the right rate, … Read More
Agrible Making Big Impression at #NFMS16
Agrible, a relatively new company launched in 2014, is making a big impact with their products at the National Farm Machinery Show this week. Agrible’s Morning Farm Report was presented with the 2016 AE50 Award for Outstanding Innovations in Product or Systems Technology just prior to the show. “Morning Farm Report sends out an email report each morning that shares … Read More
Mavrx Announces Promotional Grower Offer
Mavrx, a leader in Ultra-High-Resolution (UHR) imagery for agriculture, introduced its first promotional grower offer during the 2016 Top Producer Seminar. Mavrx CEO Max Bruner made the announcement at a series of luncheon meetings with top growers during the event where Mavrx is a premier sponsor. Bruner explains, “With commodity prices the lowest in years, growers are seeking tools to … Read More
Farmers Edge Furthers US Presence
Farmers Edge, a global leader in precision agriculture and independent data management solutions, recently announced the addition of its new headquarters in Ames, Iowa. This continuing expansion into key Midwestern agricultural regions comes on the heels of the Company’s U.S. entrance last year. “In adding more boots on the ground in one of the nation’s most important agricultural regions, we’re … Read More
AgSolver Technology Available For SHP Demo Farmers
AgSolver had demo farmers and partner companies excited at the Soil Health Summit last week as they plan on rolling out access to their Profit Zone Manager to the demo farmers this year. Dave Muth, co-founder of AgSolver, spoke with AgWired about what they do and how that will impact the SHP. “The Soil Health Partnership is certainly working on … Read More
Indiana Farmers Speak At #SHPSummit16
Carrie Volmer-Sanders farms with her husband and parents in Northeast Indiana/Northwest Ohio, and they have implemented cover crops on their farm for about 5 years now. Sanders works for The Nature Conservancy which is where she first heard about the project. “There are a couple of goals being a part of this. Some include sharing the information with local farmers … Read More
SHP, Farm Foundation Share Common Goals
Farm Foundation is one of the supporting partners of the Soil Health Partnership (SHP). While at the Soil Health Summit late last week, Tim Brennan, Farm Foundation, shared why the being a part of the Partnership just makes sense for their organization. The Farm Foundation started the Soil Renaissance (with the Noble Foundation) a little over two years ago to … Read More