Sinor Chemical Industry Co., Limited announces the appointment of Andrew Semple as Business Manager for NBPT in North, and South America, and the European Union. NBPT is the world’s most popular nitrogen stabilizer for urea, which is the most widely used nitrogen fertilizer on a global basis. SinorChem is an innovator in the production of NBPT, with the development of …
New Series Launch: I AM USFRA
A new audio series has kicked off on AgWired called “I AM USFRA“. USFRA consists of nearly 100 agricultural organizations and agribusiness partners and the goal of I AM USFRA is to learn about those partners and why they support this coalition. To learn who USFRA is, we start at the top with chairwoman Nancy Kavazanjian who represents the United …
Morning Farm Report Adds Nutrient Forecast & Spray Smart Tech
Agrible, Inc. has announced new features and significant enhancements to Morning Farm Report™, their suite of predictive analytics tools for growers and agricultural companies. Tools like Advanced Nutrient Engine, Spray Smart™, Drone Plan, and Field Story™ have been added to the yield estimates, fieldwork recommendations, and weather forecasts already provided by Morning Farm Report. Each new tool adds more data …
Trial Results of New Liquid Magnesium Fertilizer
From weather and soil conditions to changing commodity prices, farmers are operating in an increasingly unpredictable environment and must continuously find new ways to maximize their yields while keeping an eye on costs. Through a series of 2015 field trials, NutriMag™, a new suite of liquid magnesium fertilizers, is proving to be a solution for potato, corn, soybean, alfalfa and …
New Holland Launches Marketing Tech Platform
New Holland has launced a new dealer marketing services platform created by SproutLoud. To learn more, Chuck Zimmerman spoke with Tony Resh, regional marketing manager, New Holland. Tony says the new tool is called AMP Control Center – Activate, Market, Promote, and it allows dealers to enhance their presence in the digital marketplace with features a user interface that is …
Agrible Partners with ICGA
Agrible, Inc. has partnered with the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA), as well as 30 other agricultural organizations, to implement the Precision Conservation Management Program (PCM), which was recently awarded a $5.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The PCM program is designed to help farmers use the best practices to protect water quality and prevent nutrient loss. …
MAVRX DRONE-ASSISTED SCOUTING TAKES FLIGHT IN 2016
Mavrx ultra-high resolution (UHR) imagery will now drive new Mavrx autonomous drone scouting capabilities for select growers and scouts in 2016. It comes as farmers and their advisors look for ways to save time and money. Mavrx powered drones extend the reach of trained advisors and agronomists to cover more acres in less time. Aerial imagery unlocks the potential of …
USMEF Reports on The Dominican Republic
This week’s audio report from the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) covers the Dominican Republic, one of the fastest-growing markets for U.S. beef and pork, and how food service training programs for Dominican chefs and other restaurant staff have helped create new opportunities in this promising market. The report is led by Julieta Hernandez, USMEF foodservice manager for Mexico and …
FMC at #NFM16 Featured in Latest ZimmCast
FMC Corporation has continued to increase its presence at the National Farm Machinery Show over the past 30 years, making the company really standout to exhibitors, media and attendees of the show. During the event, Cindy Zimmerman sat down with FMC portfolio manager Rick Ekins to talk about why they have made NFMS a priority show through such activities as …
EPA Chief on WOTUS, #RFS
During a hearing on Wednesday, House Agriculture Committee members questioned EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, on the agency’s overreaching, burdensome regulations and policies such as the “waters of the United States” rule, proposed changes to the ozone standard and pesticide uses and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Listen to McCarthy’s testimony and some of the questioning by committee members here:
#CIRB16 Attendees Gather in California
Leaders in the crop insurance business are gathered in California for the annual meeting of the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau. On the program this year are presentations about the political climate in this election year, the climate itself and economic challenges facing the world ag market. In addition, first-year members of the CIRB Emerging Leaders Program will be on …
Vilsack Discusses 2017 USDA Budget
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack hosted a national media call to discuss the Obama administration’s 2017 budget request for USDA programs. “The President’s 2017 Budget request aims to ensure USDA’s programs continue to invest in agriculture research and development, target effective strategies to protect our natural resources, and expand markets and economic opportunity for our farmers, ranchers, and the people who …
Syngenta COO on ChemChina Offer
Syngenta confirmed Monday that ChemChina, a Chinese state-owned company, has offered to acquire the company with the cash purchase of all Syngenta shares. The $43 billion deal must still be approved by two-thirds of Syngenta shareholders and receive regulatory approval. Syngenta Chief Operating Officer Davor Piskof held a press call with reporters Monday to talk about the deal, noting that …
Mavrx Announces First 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 …
New Practices Aim to Increase Productivity for Lamb Producers
Lamb producers were introduced to the industry’s first set of Productivity Best Practices at the 2016 Sheep Industry Convention January 27-30. Lambs sold per ewe is the biggest influence on profitability, and implementing the new Best Practices to Increase Your Lamb Crop gives sheep producers more control over price volatility, according to the panel of sheep producers and production experts …