Food Nutrition & Science a leading trade publication for the food industry, today announced the launch of the first Social Media Farmer of the Year Award. The new award recognizes farmers who have incorporated social media, digital media and internet strategies to achieve their business objectives including growing revenue, sharing information for more effective farming practices, and promoting positive awareness …
2014 BASF Science Behind
This 8th annual BASF Crop Protection Science Behind media event was held prior to the kickoff of the Commodity Classic and this year the theme is The Advanced Acre. The event featured stories from growers on how BASF innovation specialists have helped them get the most out of every acre. As a major supporter of the Commodity Classic, BASF also …
Bayer CropScience Ag Issues Forum
Bayer CropScience held its annual Ag Issues Forum prior to the start of the 2014 Commodity Classic in San Antonio. With the theme “What the World Needs”, the forum hit on some of the most trending agricultural topics today – from biotechnology to bees and beyond. Audio and photos from the event will be posted on this page. Bayer CropScience …
SST Software Certification Program
SST Software, an industry leader in precision agriculture, is now offering a precision ag certification program. The SST Precision Ag Certification Program is an intensive, 10-week training course for preparing precision ag technology specialists. The program covers data management, service provider offerings, emerging products, and analysis reports. Bill Richardson, Director of Training & Education at SST Software, states, “It all …
ABM Opens Facility in South Africa
Advanced Biological Marketing (ABM) has purchased the assets of BioSolutions, an importer of innovative technologies for the agricultural sector in Southern Africa. The acquisition was finalized in December of 2013. Included is the office in Litchenburg South Africa, a manufacturing facility and a distributor network. ABM branded products will be produced, formulated and packaged there. This facility will manufacture products …
2014 National Farm Machinery Show
The 2014 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky is four days of exploring the latest farm trends, technology and tools, in addition to five great Championship Tractor Pulls. Dates for the 49th annual show and 46th annual tractor pull are Feb. 12-15, 2014. Eight interconnected exhibit halls totaling more than 1.2 million square feet of indoor exhibit space and …
Crop Pro Insurance to Offer Spring 2014 Crop Insurance
Crop Pro Insurance, LLC (“Crop Pro”), a crop insurance Managing General Agency focused on Midwestern crop producers, announced today that it will, in partnership with Technology Insurance Company, Inc. (“TIC”), a subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:AFSI), offer crop insurance through the Federal MPCI program beginning immediately. TIC and Crop Pro have received approval from the Risk Management Agency, …
GROWMARK Propane Interview
Freezing temperatures, a wetter than normal harvest, and more exports have all contributed to a “perfect storm” scenario for short supplies of propane right now, according to Scott Long, manager of propane marketing and business development for GROWMARK, Inc. GROWMARK is a farmer-owned cooperative based in Bloomington, Illinois that is a big supplier of propane in the Midwest.
There’s Still Time to Apply Lime
Why waiting to correct soil pH can decrease yields Gilmore City, IA — For growers unable to apply lime last fall, a new generation of engineered lime products are a solution that can be applied year-round. Unlike standard ag lime, advanced soil amendment products such as SuperCal 98G provide fast and complete soil pH changes because of they contain extremely …
2014 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo
The 2014 National Biodiesel Conference brings together people from all aspects of the industry. This year’s event is held in San Diego, CA. and Chuck is there as their Biodiesel Blogger. Here you will find all his audio and links to posts from DomesticFuel.com. 2014 National Biodiesel Conference Photo Album Joe Jobe Exposes Renewable Energy Reality Winning Teamwork Needed by …
BASF Developing New Tools for Farmers
BASF has announced plans to expand its services and initiatives for growers and agricultural professionals worldwide through a significant investment in the development of new IT tools. In addition, BASF announced a partnership with John Deere to jointly develop a suite of integrated precision farming and farm management solutions for improved execution in the field. Nevin McDougall, BASF Senior Vice …
SST Software Partners With GeoVantage
SST Software, an industry leader in precision agriculture, will soon offer remote sensing services to growers and ag service providers in partnership with GeoVantage, a global provider of multispectral imagery. The partnership will enable SST to provide seamless ordering, acquisition, and delivery of multispectral imagery across the U.S., Canada, and Australia. SST’s software currently manages approximately 85 million acres of …
ASTA Comments on Seed Theft Arrests
As the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) was concluding its annual seed research conference and trade show in Chicago last week, word came that arrests had been made in two separate conspiracies to steal seed and trade secrets of U.S. companies. Arrests were made in two different cases last week. A Chinese national working for the Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group …
2013 ASTA CSS and Seed Expo
Over 2,500 seed industry professionals attended the American Seed Trade Association’s Annual Corn & Sorghum and Soybean Seed Research Conference and Seed Expo in Chicago, December 10-13, 2013. This meeting is truly “where seed business gets done” with a large trade show and informational meetings focusing on legal and legislative issues, biotech and organic seed concerns, phytosanitary regulations, emerging diseases …
NuFarm Introduces ChampION++ Fungicide
Nufarm announces the launch of ChampION++ , a fungicide/bactericide that controls key fungal and other diseases in a wide range of high-value crops such as citrus, walnuts, grapes, tomatoes and peppers. ChampION++ is a new dry formulation (Dispersible Granule) of copper that features consistently smaller particles and other unique formulation attributes to provide more thorough coverage – and thus better …