Discovery Farms Program Puts Farmers in Driver’s Seat

Kelly MarshallNutrient Management, residue management, Resources, Water Management

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

Loveland Launches Extract PBA for Residue Management

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Nutrient Management, residue management, webinar

Announcing the launch of Extact Powered by Accomplish.  The new product for residue management and nutrient release from crop resides has been released by Loveland Products, a global provider of crop input solutions. Extract PBA benefits growers by: Accelerating crop residue decomposition Maximizing nutrient release from residue breakdown Easier plantability in the spring More even crop emergence Optimum yield potential … Read More

Water and Food Topic of Toledo Food Dialogues

Cindy ZimmermanAgribusiness, environment, Food, residue management, USFRA, water

The Ag industry had a welcome opportunity to discuss water quality issues and research this morning during the Food Dialogues: Toledo event that featured two panel discussions. The first panel, “Lessons from Toledo Water Crisis,” was moderated by Gail Hogan and featured Sandy Bihn, president, Toledo Lighthouse Society and executive director, Lake Erie Waterkeeper Inc.; Chuck Campbell, acting commissioner of … Read More

PacificAg Can Help Make 2014 More Profitable

Cindy ZimmermanAudio, biomass, Conservation, Forage, residue management

The largest and most experienced biomass harvest company in the country is helping growers see increased profits in the emerging biomass markets. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services that allow growers to further diversify their operations and experience additional revenue. PacificAg started in the residue management business nearly 20 years ago harvesting forage crops for feed in Oregon … Read More