Bayer CropScience is seeking young agricultural producers that demonstrate leadership and excellence in the areas of business and environmental sustainability through the 2016 Young Farmer Sustainability Award. Any farmer or rancher age 40 and under who receives at least half of his or her income from farming and farm-related ventures is eligible to apply. Applications may be accessed and completed … Read More
Soil Health Symposium Addresses Climate Change
The recent Synergy in Science ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting was held in Minneapolis to highlight the need for improved soil health and how these farm management practices can benefit growers. As part of the event southeast Iowa farmer, Steve Berger, presented before and after pictures of the soil on his farm. “This soil has been to the gym, … Read More
Farmers Edge USA Joins Field to Market
Farmers Edge USA is pleased to announce they have joined forces with Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture. The initiative is working with groups across the agricultural supply chain to define, measure and advance the sustainability of our food, fuel and fiber. “We are proud to be influencing change within agriculture by joining Field to Market,” said Farmers Edge™ … Read More
Annual Sustainable Ag Expo Benefits Growers
Growers and farmers from across a variety of crop types will be attending the 11th Annual Sustainable Ag Expo November 16-17, 2015 in San Luis Obispo, California. The Expo is presented by the Vineyard Team and started as a way to explore issues facing the agriculture industry. “It is a chance for farmers and researchers to come together, learn from … Read More
USB Brings Sustainability Tool to IL and IN
The United Soybean Board (USB) and Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) are beginning a new project to help soy growers in Illinois and Indiana improve sustainability. Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture’s Fieldprint® Calculator is a software tool that allows users to see where their operation needs changes and how their farm can improve sustainability and greater efficiency. … Read More
CEOs Launch Sustainability & Innovation Council
The heads of several agribusiness companies last week made a new commitment to sustainability. Elanco president Jeff Simmons, Kellogg CEO John Bryant, and Chris Policinski, President and CEO of Land O’ Lakes, joined former Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman to discuss what sustainability means to their companies last Thursday and to launch a new council. These companies, along with DuPont Pioneer, … Read More
Verdesian Life Sciences Receives 4R Nutrient Award
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Program has named Verdesian Life Sciences a partner in recognition of their efforts towards making agriculture a more sustainable and efficient industry. The four Rs of the program apply to the right source, right rate, right time and right place for fertilizer application. These standards align with Verdesian’s commitment to grow row crops by maximizing inputs … Read More
NCGA Member Earns National Recognition
The Champions of Change award recognizes ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things in their communities. The diverse group of farmers, ranchers, researchers and educators were recognized for their exemplary leadership in supporting change in their communities through innovation in agricultural production and education. In recognition of Tim Smith’s commitment to adopting new practices and teaching others, Smith received the White House … Read More
Methane Prototype Hints At Future of Farming
A new video produced by CNH Industrial, parent of global agricultural machinery brand New Holland Agriculture, looks at its prototype Methane Power tractor, and what it is capable of achieving during the the Sustainable Farm Pavilion at the 2015 Expo in Milan, Italy. The alternative fuel technology powering that tractor is a promising cue towards the future of agricultural mechanization, … Read More
Ag Industry Commits to Reducing Climate Impact
The precision agriculture industry has made a public commitment to reduce their environmental impacts – especially those related to climate change effects. While not news from an industry who is committed to developing more sustainable technologies and practices, 81 companies have gone a step further and pledged to reduce climate emissions through the American Business Act on Climate Pledge. The … Read More