Des Moines is once again host of the third annual Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo, bringing together tech-enabled, data-driven agriculture practitioners for a groundbreaking conference, July 24-26 at the Iowa Events Center. Central to the unique event experience is the exhibit hall, where leading companies showcase their latest products and services. Tech Hub LIVE continues to enhance its offerings …
US Farmers to Boost ROI by Up to $4k per Acre With New Biologicals
An expanded line of crop-specific products proves vital for farmers SOLON, Ohio (July 24, 2023) – As rising prices and fertilizer availability threaten crop productivity and profitability, U.S. farmers are turning to new biologicals that significantly boost return on investment by up to $4,000 per acre. The products are part of an expansion to the award-winning Rhizolizer® product line, and …
Ethanol Report on DC Meetings
The Renewable Fuels Association held a board meeting in Washington D.C. this past week where members from around the country had the opportunity to discuss issues important to ethanol with lawmakers and administration officials. In this edition of the Ethanol Report, we hear from RFA board chairman Erik Huschitt, CEO and General Manager of Badger State Ethanol, who talks about …
New Homogeneous Granular Fertilizer, BLUE, Improves Crop Performance, Profitability and Sustainability
Brought to you by Timac Agro USA and Rainbow Plant Food, BLUE is an ammoniated, homogeneous granular fertilizer formulated with award-winning, patented ingredients proved to improve fertilizer efficiency. Reading, PA – July 12, 2023 – Timac Agro USA, a global innovator in crop nutrition, and Rainbow Plant Food, a legacy brand, have collaborated to bring a new generation of fertilizer …
ZeaKal and Nutrien Ag Solutions Collaboration Cements More Sustainable, Healthy U.S. Soybean Supply Chain
Healthier, Higher Protein and High-Yielding Soybean Trait Supports World’s Growing Soybean Demand Multi-Stakeholder Soybean Supply Chain Collaboration First-Of-Its-Kind In Commodity Agriculture San Diego, CA (July 12, 2023) – ZeaKal today announced a collaboration with Nutrien Ag Solutions, North America’s largest agricultural retailer, to support commercialization of ZeaKal’s novel photosynthesis trait technology for United States soybean growers, with the goal of …
ZimmCast 714 – Margy Eckelkamp, Farm Journal
In this episode of the ZimmCast we are featuring an interview with AgWired’s first intern. Margy Eckelkamp was Margy Fischer and a senior at the University of Missouri when she and Mary Irelan were chosen by Monsanto to be the student bloggers for the 2006 Commodity Classic – the first time it had ever been done and this new media …
DWFI Podcast 26 – Mure Agbonlahor and Louise Mabulo
This is the second in our series of podcasts from the 2023 Water for Food Global Conference, produced by the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska (DWFI) and held May 8-11 in Lincoln, Neb. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Mure Agbonlahor, who works at the African Union Commission as senior Policy Officer, and …
Trump Rally Focused on Farming and Ethanol
Former President Donald Trump held a rally and launched his Farmers for Trump coalition this past weekend in Council Bluffs, Iowa, with several state agriculture leaders serving as co-chairs. The Iowa Farmers for Trump Co-Chairs include three current farmer members of the Iowa state legislature who serve on the agriculture committee, Reps. Mike Sexton, Derek Wulf, and Heather Hora, in …
Nature-Positive Food Production Explored Through New Dairy Management Inc. and Yara Partnership
Yara North America and U.S. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) have launched a first-of-its-kind soil health collaboration. Yara brings world-class agronomic expertise to help accelerate learnings in regenerative agriculture practices that can benefit the dairy industry. The partnership will complement the Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration (DSWR) project and explore the use of organic fertilizers derived from manure for the benefit …
USDA Announces Biofuels Infrastructure Funding
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced plans to invest up to $500 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional cleaner fuel options at the pump. Joined by Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, Vilsack announced the first awardees of 59 infrastructure projects that will receive a total of …
DWFI Podcast 25 – Soumya Balasubramanya, The World Bank
The 2023 Water for Food Global Conference was held May 8-11 at the University of Nebraska Lincoln and produced by the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska (DWFI). It was the first time the event has been held since 2019 and it was a huge success with more than 120 global speakers and 400 participants. …
House Energy Sub Committee Hearing on Affordable Fuels
A House Energy and Commerce Sub Committee heard testimony this week on “Driving Affordability: Preserving People’s Freedom to Buy Affordable Vehicles and Fuel” regarding several bills related to lowering emissions from transportation vehicles. National Corn Growers Association CEO Neil Caskey testified in support of several bills that would leverage the benefits of biofuels to ensure a level playing field in …
ZimmCast 713 – The Work of AgGateway
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I’m Chuck Zimmerman. In this episode I am sharing a couple of interviews from the AgGateway Mid-Year Meeting. One of those is with Andres Ferrerya, Data Asset Manager for Syngenta Digital. The kind of work that he does and the work of AgGateway can get pretty technical but he describes it in a clear …
Ethanol Report on RFA Reaction to EPA Final Rule
The final 2023-2025 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes released by the Environmental Protection Agency this week mark an unfortunate step backward from the volumes that were originally proposed, according to the Renewable Fuels Association. In this edition of The Ethanol Report podcast, RFA Senior Vice President for Government & Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp discusses the final rule from EPA, as well …
Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo Announces Keynote Presenter Dr. Alyssa Whitcraft, Director of NASA Harvest and NASA Acres
Tech Hub LIVE, the premier event for advancing tech-enabled agriculture, is thrilled to announce Dr. Alyssa Whitcraft as the keynote presenter for this year’s event taking place July 24-26th in Des Moines, Iowa. Alyssa brings a wealth of knowledge about and expertise in the intersection of technology and agriculture, making her an ideal choice to address the audience of ag …