Ethanol Industry Launches RFS Campaign

The ethanol industry through Fuels America launched a major advertising campaign in the nation’s capitol this week urging support for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The campaign includes television advertising during morning news, Sunday morning talk shows, and cable television, as well as a digital campaign that includes a Politico homepage takeover, a Real Clear Politics Energy takeover, and banner …

Famous Idaho Potato Tour 2015

The Big Idaho Potato on wheels and Tater Team is back on the road. Track it’s progress here. This is its fourth cross-country tour with a new mission to help local charities across the U.S. In a five-month period, the truck will visit 60 cities, travel 22,087 miles and help dozens of charities better serve their communities. Listen to/download some …

First Anniversary of Bayer Bee Care Center

Bayer CropScience celebrated the first anniversary of their North American Bee Care Center located in RTP, NC. Bayer’s Jim Blome and Becky Langer were joined by Dr. Richard Reich, agricultural services assistant commissioner, North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, who spoke of the importance of the Center’s work, public-private partnerships and the importance of agriculture to the North …

2015 National Agri-Marketing Conference

The 2015 National Agri-Marketing Conference was held April 15-17 in Kansas City with the theme “Growing Greatness”. The conference included a variety of networking sessions, industry speakers, and breakout sessions, as well as the annual Best of NAMA awards ceremony and Connection Point trade show. Photos: 2015 Agri-Marketing Conference Photo Album Audio: GROWMARK Highlights Intern Program at NAMA – #NAMA15 …

2015 BASF Science Behind the Chemistry

BASF Crop Protection held its 9th Science Behind event prior to the 2015 Commodity Classic in Phoenix, Arizona. The Science Behind the Right Chemistry focused on how BASF is helping farmers with risk management and the BASF booth at Commodity Classic featured experts in the company’s vast crop protection portfolio. 2015 BASF Science Behind Album BASF Celebrates 150 Years of …

2015 Bayer CropScience Ag Issues Forum

Bayer CropScience held its 10th annual Ag Issues Forum February 24-25, 2015 in Phoenix ahead of the 2015 Commodity Classic. The theme was “Feeding Imagination Today, Nourishing Tomorrow.” 2015 Ag Issues Forum Photo Album Bayer Ag Issues Forum Celebrates 10 Years – 2015 Ag Issues Forum – Former Iowa Congressman at #AIF2015 – Bayer Young Farmer Sustainability Award – Bayer …

Bayer CropScience Corn & Soybean Future Forum

The 2014 Bayer CropScience Corn and Soybean Future Forum takes place in Frankfurt, Germany. The Future Forum will be an excellent networking opportunity with interesting lectures, expert discussions and an attractive side program that feature upcoming trends and technologies in corn and soybean and will provide new insights into current and upcoming challenges and possible solution approaches. Audio Bayer CropScience …

2015 John Deere Product Launch

John Deere has just officially launched their 2015 product line. This is being done over two weeks with dealers from around North America and the ag media were invited in to see the show. Feel free to use any content in your publications, websites or broadcasts. Photos: 2014 John Deere Product Launch Photo Album Audio: John Deere Launches 2015 Products: …

AgWorks User Conference

AgWorks holds it annual User Conference in Davenport, IA. The conference brings customer users together to see new software features like the just announced AgOS. Here are interviews and photos you may feel free to use. More will be added when available. Interview with Greg Duhachek, AgWorks President: Greg Duhachek welcoming remarks here: Photos from the conference can be found …

USDA Update on Farm Bill

Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack hosted a media conference call to provide a six month update on Farm Bill implementation progress. The 2014 Farm Bill reforms agricultural policy reduces the deficit and helps grow the economy. Since the Farm Bill was signed by President Obama on February 7, 2014, USDA has made progress throughout all Farm Bill titles including the …

Marrone Bio Celebrates Opening of Michigan Manufacturing Facility

Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. celebrated the official opening of its Marrone Michigan Manufacturing (M3) facility today with a ribbon cutting ceremony and plant tours. Pictured are the speakers from the program listed below. Today’s event features a facility tour which highlights the benefits of MBI’s bio-based products for pest management and plant health and gives attendees a firsthand look at …

New Holland Announces MyNewHolland.com

This morning New Holland launched MyNewHolland.com. This new virtual community is set up to provide a meeting place to share information, contribute to farming related discussions and access premium contents and services. It is very simple to create an account by visiting MyNewHolland.com. Full news release can be downloaded here (.doc). Community members will have access to the features currently …

Fuels America Responds to SOTU

This morning Fuels America held a teleconference to provide reaction to the climate action plan President Obama discussed during his State of the Union address last night. The President’s speech coincided with the final day of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) comment period on a proposal to reverse the implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The EPA plan would …

Nufarm NAFTA Headquarters

Nufarm invited ag media to tour their new North American headquarters in Alsip, IL. It is also the global headquarters for the Nuseed division. Photos: 2013 Nufarm North America Headquarters Photo Album Audio:

CropLife Foundation Releases Seed Treatment Report

At the end of last week Croplife Foundation released a new report, “The Role of Seed Treatment in Modern U.S. Crop Production.” The report contains extensive information on the benefits of seed treatment for growers, consumers and the environment. The CropLife Foundation held a press conference with these speakers: Jay Vroom, chair, CropLife Foundation board of directors Andrew W. LaVigne, …