The 2014 Develop with Deere conference brings together dealers, independent agricultural software application developers and John Deere staff primarily from their Intelligent Solutions Group. Develop with Deere Photo Album Develop with Deere Underway – Farmobile Will Let Farmers Sell Data – Deere Partners Look to Lower Costs, Raise Integrations – Develop with Deere Attendees Find Great Networking – Relationships Develop …
87th National FFA Convention
“Go All Out” was the theme for the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo in Louisville, KY October 29 – November 1, 2014. With more than 60,000 attendees from around the country, this annual event focuses on the future of agriculture. 87th National FFA Convention Photo Album Go All Out! at the 87th National FFA Convention – FFA – You …
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 …
27th World LP Gas Forum
The 27th annual World LP Gas Forum, a global conference that is held in a different country every year, was held in Miami this year. Being in the United States this year, the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) had a special presence to showcase new innovations for propane use in a variety of markets, including agriculture and on-road. 2014 …
New Partnerships for Fluid Milk Innovation
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) has announced seven new partnerships to “ignite fluid milk innovation.” The seven partners from across the supply chain include Dairy Farmers of America (DFA); Darigold/Northwest Dairy Association; The Kroger Company; Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Inc.; Shamrock Farms; Southeast Milk, Inc and The Coca-Cola Company. DMI CEO Tom Gallagher, and Chairman Paul Rovey of …
RFA at Export Exchange
The 2014 Export Exchange was held October 20-22 in Seattle, Washington with representatives from more than 50 different countries in attendance to learn more about DDGS, the distillers feed product produced by U.S. ethanol plants. The event is sponsored by the U.S. Grains Council and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). In this interview, RFA president and CEO Bob Dinneen talks …
PERC Calculators Estimate Propane Cost Savings
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has just released a suite of cost calculator tools for customers in three of the industry’s fastest-growing markets: agriculture, commercial landscape, and on road fleets. The calculators are designed to estimate potential fuel savings and ROI with clean, American-made propane when compared with conventional fuels like gasoline and diesel. We’ll be learning more …
Abengoa Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Grand Opening
Spanish-based Abengoa celebrated its cellulosic ethanol achievement with a grand opening celebration on October 17, 2014. Thousands of people attended the event with dozens of high profile guests on hand ranging from former and current Senators to governors to the town mayor, to Interior Secretary and Energy Secretary Ernst Moniz who gave the keynote speech. The bioenergy plant is based …
USDA Announces New Farm Bill Program
USDA is making plans to launch new Farm Bill program to help provide relief to farmers impacted by severe weather, including drought. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Actual Production History (APH) Yield Exclusion, available nationwide for farmers of select crops starting next spring, allows eligible producers who have been hit with severe weather to receive a higher approved …
COOL Reform Coalition Reacts to WTO Ruling
The World Trade Organization (WTO) released the compliance panel report on the U.S. Country of Origin labeling (COOL) law finding that “the amended COOL measure violates Article 2.1 of the TBT Agreement because it accords to Canadian and Mexican livestock less favourable treatment than that accorded to like US livestock.” The COOL Reform Coalition held a press call and webinar …
AgCatalyst
“It’s all about the content” the theme of this year’s AgCatalyst event in Minneapolis. 2014 AgCatalyst Photo Album Farmers as AgCatalysts – The Sales Lion Prowls at AgCatalyst – Talk About Digital Food Fights – Become an AgCatalyst –
Ethanol Advocacy App
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) announced a new mobile app called “RFA Advocacy.” The app is free of charge and available to download on all iPhones and Android-powered smartphones. The app offers easy access to RFA’s talking points, charts, videos, and infographics. It also features RFA’s newsfeed, maps of Capitol Hill, a one-stop social media sharing platform, and easy-to-use legislative …
2014 CTIC Conservation in Action Tour
The Conservation Technology Information Center held its annual Conservation in Action Tour October 14-15 in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). The tour provided an in-depth look at the unique story of the approximately 700,000-acre EAA, located south of Lake Okeechobee in Florida. Lettuce, sugar cane and owls were just a few of the crops and creatures seen on the tour …
2014 National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo
The National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo opened with a conversation about the current state of important federal biofuels policies, including the status of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). 2014 National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo Photo Album State of the Advanced Biofuels Industry – Preview of Advanced Biofuels Conference – Algal Industry Questions Focus on Biofuels, America – Tips …
Interview with AEM Ag Sector Lead
Farm equipment sales are down significantly this year, but the head of the Association of Equipment Manufacturer‘s Ag Sector remains optimistic about the industry. According to AEM, sales of 4 wheel drive farm tractors and combines are down 15 and 17 percent respectively so far this year. In this interview, AEM Senior Vice President and Ag Sector Lead Charlie O’Brien …