Eco Agro introduces N-BOUND™ nitrogen stabilizer as a breakthrough for protecting nitrogen against loss in the soil, due to denitrification and leaching. Unique PENXCEL technology delivers a proven nitrogen stabilizer, Dicyandiamide (DCD), for applications not possible with previous formulations. Norm Davy, Chief Marketing Officer for Eco Agro explains, “Using PENXCEL technology, we have engineered a formulation that can be applied …
2015 World Dairy Expo
The 2015 World Dairy Expo, held September 29 through October 3rd, has an attendance of over 75,000, including over 3,000 international attendees from 94 countries. The expo’s dairy show exhibits over 2000 head of seven different breeds of cattle, hailing from 37 states, 11 provinces in Canada, and Mexico. It is also the largest dairy trade show in the world, …
California Affirms Biodiesel’s Low-Carbon Impact
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) is very pleased with the decision last week by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to readopt the Low Carbon Fuels Standard and the increased role biodiesel will play in that standard. The new standard finds that biodiesel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent and often by as much as 81 percent …
EPA Updates Farmworker Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released updated farmworker standards to provide health protections under the law similar to those already afforded to workers in other industries. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez and United Farm Workers president Arturo Rodriguez took part in a telephone press conference Monday to talk about the new regulations.
BIVI Media Event at Lehman Swine Conference
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. (BIVI) held a special media dinner on September 20 in conjunction with the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference in St. Paul. The event included information on how proven prevention drives the use of less antibiotics. Photos from BIVI Lehman Swine Conference media event Pig Performance in New Antibiotic World – The Prevention vs. Treatment Game –
New ECOSYSTEM Launched
The Eco Agro ECOSYSTEM™ is bringing the ability to custom manufacture enhanced efficiency fertilizer (EEF) to your local retailer. The system will allow EEFs to be produced on-demand, customized to local conditions and without requiring extra storage bins. The development of PENXCEL Technology and products based on that platform make it possible to quickly blend a customized mix of stabilizers …
DMI’s Commitment to Dairy Research
Dairy Management Inc. hosted a news conference with CEO Tom Gallagher and Pennsylvania dairy farmer, DMI board member Harold Shaulis. Topic of discussion was dairy farmers’ longstanding commitment to dairy research that is making a difference in the marketplace. Dairy farmers’ investment and vision for National Dairy Council (NDC) has resulted in 100 years of investments in research, communications and …
New Holland Heroes and Bloggers
New Holland Agriculture hosted a group of “hero” farmers and bloggers from around the world at Expo Milano the week of September 14, 2015. Countries represented at the event included Brazil, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Russia, UK and USA. The visit included a chance to discuss important issues facing agricultural producers in different nations and how “Together We Feed the …
Agren Awarded Grant Funds to Support Continued R&D
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to central Iowa-based small business, Agren, Inc., to further technological innovations and solutions for American agriculture. USDA SBIR has awarded over 2000 research and development projects since 1983, allowing hundreds of small businesses to explore their technological potential, …
AFIA Reaction to Food Safety Modernization Act
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) hosted a press conference to provide their reaction to the Food Safety Modernization Act “Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Hazard Analysis and Preventive Controls for Food for Animals” final rule. The call featured staff experts Richard Sellers, senior vice president of legislative and regulatory affairs, and Leah Wilkinson, director of ingredients, pet food and …
RFA on Biofuels Infrastructure Funding and RFS
USDA has announced new funding for biofuels infrastructure at fueling stations and Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) president and CEO Bob Dinneen thinks EPA should pay attention to that message. In this interview, Dinneen also comments on what Congress may or may not do the rest of this session, and how another big corn crop makes keeping the RFS on track …
USDA Announces Biofuel Infrastructure Funding
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that 21 states will receive grants through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) to help provide access to more renewable fuels for America’s drivers. USDA estimates that the BIP grants will support nearly 5,000 pumps at over 1,400 fueling stations across the country. “Our announcement will nearly double the number of pumps,” Vilsack said. According …
Featured Companies at 2015 Farm Progress Show
Thanks to the support of some very important partners, we are able to provide hundreds of photos and audio interviews from the 2015 Farm Progress Show. These sponsors include Bayer CropScience, FMC, GROWMARK, John Deere, and New Holland. Below you will find links to posts about what is new from these companies. 2015 Farm Progress Photo Album New Holland at …
2015 Farm Progress Show
The 2015 Farm Progress Show, held September 1-3, featured more than 600 exhibitors, special events, field demonstrations, and much more. Responding to a record number of exhibitors, show organizers added another 400,000 square feet of exhibit space on the southwest edge of the field, with three streets named for the traditional states the show covers: Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. The …
Case IH FPS Media Event
Case IH held a Media Reception, Monday, August 31, 2015 on the eve of the Farm Progress Show. During the event, the company introduced new product technology offerings for 2016. In addition, Jim Walker, Case IH Vice President, NAFTA (North American Free Trade Association) provided an industry update. Case IH FPS Media Event Photo Album Remarks were also made by …