The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services breaks down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less. Success is in the Science – How CENTURO Protects your Nitrogen In this episode, our experts go through the science behind the KAS nitrification inhibitor, CENTURO. They explain the truth of how the field-proven, EPA-registered formula …
USDA Announces Value Added Producer Grants
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Thursday announced the awarding of $9.6 million across the country and taking several other steps to help farmers, ranchers, processors and rural businesses diversify the nation’s meat supply. The Department is awarding 23 Value Added Producer Grant program grants totaling $3.9 million to help producer-owned companies process and market new products. USDA is also providing guarantees …
Deere Introduces New Planting Tech at CES 2023
The massive CES 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas kicked off this week with a keynote address by John Deere featuring Chairman and CEO John May and new product announcements. This is the first time in CES history that an agriculture technology company was featured as a keynote at the show. John Deere first debuted at CES 2019 and …
Lucas Fuess Named Senior Dairy Analyst at RaboResearch North America
Dairy market analyst and economist to serve Rabobank and Rabo AgriFinance clients CHICAGO, IL – Rabobank has appointed highly accomplished dairy industry research analyst and economist Lucas Fuess to its RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness (F&A) team in North America. Fuess has extensive experience, effectively serving the dairy industry throughout his entire career. He has gained recognition domestically and globally for …
Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services – Episode 24
The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services breaks down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less. Protect Your Profit by Protecting your Nutrient Inputs In this episode, we talk with KAS experts about transient deficiency—what it is, how it can affect a crop’s maximum yield potential, and most importantly, how to overcome …
Humic Growth Solutions Becomes HGS BioScience™, Reflecting a New Vision and New Leadership Team
Soil health leader will be the go-to solution for ease of use and higher yields JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (December 19, 2022) – A new leadership team has taken the reins at HGS BioScience™, and the first move is a new name and brand identity to align with the firm’s aggressive growth strategy. The name HGS BioScience™ is a nod to the …
Ethanol Report Year in Review 2022
For the first time in several years the good news outweighed the bad for the ethanol industry in 2022. In this edition of the Ethanol Report, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper takes a look at the year in review for the industry and takes a peek at what 2023 may have in store. 22:42 The Ethanol Report …
ZimmCast 703 – Introducing AgriCap Group, LLC
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I’m Chuck Zimmerman. As you know, our theme here on AgWired has always been, “What’s new in the world of agribusiness.” And in this program we’re going to learn about a relatively new way for farmers, ag processors and cooperatives to have more control over their own risk protection. There is more to the …
Truterra and Soil and Water Conservation Society-led Research Demonstrates Value of Cover Crops for the Environment
On-farm trials in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska[1] were net-carbon negative[2], cut erosion in half Arden Hills, Minn. and Ankeny, Iowa (December 14, 2022) – Truterra, LLC, the sustainability business of Land O’Lakes, Inc., and the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) announced preliminary findings from the first of a three-year on-farm trial to evaluate the field-scale benefits of cover crops to …
ZimmCast 702 – Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa
I’m in Chicago this week for the ASTA CSS & Seed Expo. This is the last year for the event to be held in Chicago as it moves to Orlando, FL in 2023. I can certainly live with that change! Nothing like Florida in the winter. I met one of the international attendees yesterday who lives in Kenya and is …
DWFI Podcast 20 – Christopher Neale, DWFI
In this episode of the Water for Food Podcast, Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) Director of Communications Frances Hayes sits down with her colleague and DWFI’s Director of Research Dr. Christopher Neale. Dr. Neale shares how his technical research translates to a more sustainable agricultural system through more precise use of water and savings for farmers. Dr. Neale …
ASTA CSS & Seed Expo 2022 “Farewell Chicago”
The theme of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) CSS & Seed Expo 2022 December 5-8 is “Farewell Chicago” to commemorate this last year the historic event will be held in that location before it moves to the Hyatt Regency Orlando in 2023. After 77 years of holding this event in Chicago, and specifically, 45 years at the Hyatt Regency …
RFA CEO Discusses EPA Proposal
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper held a telephone media call with reporters Thursday shortly after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its proposed rule to establish required Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes and percentage standards for 2023, 2024, and 2025, as well as to propose a series of important modifications to strengthen and expand the RFS program. …
Verdant Robotics Raises $46.5 Million to Reduce Ag Chemicals, Improve Farm Profits
Multi-action autonomous robot delivers simultaneous solutions beyond weeding Verdant Robotics announced the close of a $46.5 million Series A funding to scale its advanced robotic technology and accelerate broad adoption of its regenerative and precision ag solutions. Lead investor Cleveland Avenue was joined by DCVC Bio, Future Ventures, SeaX Ventures and all existing investors, including Autotech Ventures, Cavallo Ventures, and …
Ethanol Report on Carbon Pipeline Projects
New pipeline projects in the Midwest utilizing Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (CCUS), also called Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), technology offer the opportunity for the ethanol industry to lead the way to a net zero energy future and the Renewable Fuels Association is supporting that pathway for its members. In this episode of the Ethanol Report podcast we hear …