CHICAGO, Ill. (September 10, 2024) Amp Americas, a leading dairy methane capture and renewable natural gas (RNG) company, today announced that its projects have reduced more than 2,000,000 metric tons (MT) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions since 2012 – equivalent to the emissions of more than five natural gas-fired power plants in one year. Amp Americas partners with dairy …
Global Irrigation Leader Rivulis Announces Opening of Largest, State-of-the-Art Micro Irrigation Manufacturing Facility in North America
Expands production capacity of the Rivulis T-Tape while upholding industry-leading quality and sustainability standards Singapore – (September 5, 2024) Rivulis Pte. Ltd. (“Rivulis”), a global leader in advanced irrigation and climate solutions, today announced the opening of the largest micro irrigation production facility in North America to increase production capacity as the demand for resource-conscious irrigation solutions climbs. The addition …
Vermeer Expands Agricultural Line with Bunning Manure Spreaders
Vermeer has forged an alliance with G.T. Bunning & Sons Ltd, a UK-based leader in manure spreader manufacturing. This partnership integrates Bunning spreaders into the comprehensive Vermeer lineup serving North American hay, forage and livestock producers. “This alliance with Bunning strengthens our ability to address the evolving needs of agricultural producers,” said Shane Rourke, managing director of Vermeer Forage Solutions. …
ZimmCast 734 – Interviews from FPS
I’ve lost count of how many Farm Progress Shows I have attended but it’s a lot. This year in Boone, IA we had great weather and that’s not always the case. But it was also an opportunity to see friends as well as clients. I was only on site for Tuesday and half of Wednesday but I recorded 26 interviews …
Ethanol Report From Farm Progress Show
It was a beautiful week in Boone, Iowa for the 2024 Farm Progress Show, the nation’s largest outdoor ag show and one that the Renewable Fuels Association always attends because it brings out farmers from all over the ethanol-producing part of the country to see what’s new in the industry. RFA displayed its custom Flex Fuel Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle …
Ayrstone® announces availability of higher-speed AyrMesh® Hub: the AyrMesh® HubDuo
Thousands of farmers and ranchers across the United States and Canada have discovered how useful it is to have an outdoor WiFi network on their property, and how easy it can be to create their own wireless farm network with Ayrstone AyrMesh products. Now Ayrstone is doubling down with the new AyrMesh HubDuo. “We have been talking to our customers, …
2024 Farm Progress Show
The Farm Progress Show is designed for serious growers, producers and agribusinesses. As the largest, most diversified agriculture information business in North America, Farm Progress prides itself on providing a well-rounded show for farmers to connect and do business with a wide variety of exhibitors. This year’s event was held in Boone, IA. This virtual ag newsroom, sponsored by Syngenta, …
Halter Brings World-Leading Virtual Fencing Technology to U.S. Ranchers
Optimized pasture management, better animal performance, greater labor savings is at a rancher’s fingertips. DENVER, COLORADO (August 22, 2024)—Halter’s virtual fencing technology is now available to U.S. ranchers and dairy farmers. From its origins in New Zealand, Halter has become the world’s leading virtual fence company in revenue and volume of collars sold and is positioned to deliver its technology …
AgTech Breakthrough Awards Recognizes Intelinair as 2024 “AgTech Data Analytics Company Of The Year”
Annual Awards Program Recognizes Innovation in Agricultural & Food Technologies Around the Globe INDIANAPOLIS, August 21, 2024 – Intelinair, an ag data analytics company, today announced it has garnered “AgTech Data Analytics Company of the Year” in the 5th annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and …
2024 American Coalition for Ethanol Conference
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 37th annual conference was held August 14-16, at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District. Participants can expect to delve into cutting-edge technologies, policy developments and market trends that are shaping the biofuels sector. The lineup of experts and thought leaders will explore innovative strategies to boost production, enhance efficiency and maximize policies …
Truterra Dips into Dairy with Launch of Summer Programs
Carbon program created specifically for dairy producers among options to help farmers adopt climate-smart practices Arden Hills, Minn., Aug. 15, 2024 – Truterra, a leading agricultural sustainability business that works with farmers to help improve the environmental impact of agricultural production while working to create incremental financial benefits for famers, today announced its first-ever programs specifically for dairy producers. The …
Cargill and Goanna Ag Pilot Irrigation Efficiency Technology on Mississippi Delta Cotton Fields
Precision irrigation project helps cotton farmers get more crop per drop Wayzata, Minn. (August 14, 2024) – Cargill is partnering with Australian company Goanna Ag on a new pilot project focused on advancing irrigation efficiency on cotton fields in the Mississippi Delta. The project will introduce a state-of-the art technology that aims to transform how and when farmers water their …
BioLumic Pioneers New Seed Traits with Seed Company Partners
UV Light Treatments Address Inbreeding Depression in Seed Production Champaign, IL, Aug 6, 2024 — BioLumic, the world’s only company treating seeds with light to activate genetic expression for new crop traits, has achieved a breakthrough in enhancing inbred corn lines. These genetically ‘pure’ parent seeds are crucial for producing the world’s high-performing hybrid seeds favored by most farmers. After …
2024 Ag Media Summit
THE AGRICULTURAL MEDIA SUMMIT began in 1999, and is the largest gathering of the agriculture industry’s top writers, editors, photographers, publishers and strategic communicators in the U.S. Providing opportunities for professional development and industry networking, Ag Media Summit is brought to you by the Livestock Publications Council (LPC), the Agricultural Communicators Network (ACN), and the Connectiv Ag Media Council. Now …
American Fruit Grower® Magazine Announces 2024 Apple Grower of the Year
Globe-Trotting Washington State Grower Earns Prestigious Award WILLOUGHBY, OH, USA – Tim Welsh of Wenatchee, WA, who drew support from throughout the apple industry – including from an unprecedented three past winners – has been named the 2024 American Fruit GrowerSM Apple Grower of the Year. The award is presented by American Fruit Grower® magazine, published by Meister Media Worldwide. …