Biosynthetic Technologies’ high-performing biobased synthetic motor oil, using high oleic soybean oil from soybeans grown by U.S. farmers, is now on commercial shelves, thanks to a partnership with the United Soybean Board (USB). Both USB and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have supported the soy-based, drop-in synthetic alternative to petroleum-based motor oil. The biobased alternative is well-suited for high-temperature automotive …
GROWMARK/FS System Responding to Propane Issues
The past six weeks have brought rolling outages of propane supply at pipeline terminals across the Midwest. Carol Kitchen, Vice President of Energy and Logistics at GROWMARK, says there are a number of factors are contributing to propane shortages this year during a critical time for farmers. In this interview, she discusses what GROWMARK is doing to address the issues …
NK Seeds Helping Farmers End Tough Year on Positive Note
A tough season like 2019 presents challenges to corn and soybean farmers, and an opportunity for companies like Syngenta and their NK Seeds brand to showcase varieties and traits that help them overcome those challenges. NK hybrids and varieties combine the latest in seed technology with top-of-the-line genetics, producing crops that withstand some of the biggest in-field challenges. Even in …
ZimmCast 630 – NAFB Presidents
In this week’s program we hear from Rita Frazer, RFD Radio Network, who is just starting her year as President of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting – and Lorrie Boyer, KSIR, who is just completing her year. Both farm broadcasters talk about the convention that just took place in KC, MO but also talk about their year as president, …
Retailers Gain Regenerative Ag Options for Building Soil, Yields and Profits
Gilbert, AZ – For 2020, retailers and growers have easy-to-use options for building soil health and increasing yields via native soil microbes. One application of PhycoTerra® soil microbe food available from Heliae® Agriculture can start the process toward regenerative agriculture. Regenerative agriculture is an approach to farming which focuses on improving soil health. Typical regenerative methods require truckloads of organic …
FMC at 2019 NAFB Trade Talk
FMC has been a long time sponsor of the 2019 National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event, the centerpiece of the organization’s annual convention that draws agricultural reporters from around the country. This page includes FMC audio and video interviews and photos of FMC representatives. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to media assets available free of charge for …
Farmers in the Democratic Debate
Farmers got about two minutes of airtime during the Democratic presidential candidate debate Wednesday on MSNBC. South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg was asked whether he would continue the “farm subsidies” that President Trump has authorized to help farmers struggling from the impact of the trade war with China. “We shouldn’t have to pay farmers to take the edge off …
Project LIBERTY “Pauses” Cellulosic Biofuel Production
POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels is hitting the pause button on production of cellulosic biofuels at Project LIBERTY and shifting instead to “R&D focused on improving operational efficiency,” according to the company which is a joint venture of Royal DSM and POET, LLC. POET-DSM is blaming the shift on “EPA challenges with the implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).” POET’s Senior …
2019 NAFB Convention
The 2019 National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention takes place, as usual, at the Westin in Kansas City, MO. This virtual ag newsroom will provide you some great content with interviews, speakers and photos as we get them. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast. …
Ethanol Report from #NAFB19
The Renewable Fuels Association was pleased to be able to once again be a part of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) annual convention in Kansas City this past week. RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper and Vice President of Industry Relations Robert White were interviewed dozens of farm broadcast reporters from around the country about the latest ethanol …
CARBO Ceramics Signs Agreement With INNOVAR AG
CARBO® Announces Signing of Production Agreement with INNOVAR AG, LLC, a Leader in Agriculture Technology Products (HOUSTON, TX ) – CARBO Ceramics Inc. (NYSE: CRR) has announced the signing of an agriculture technology products production agreement with INNOVAR AG, LLC. The agreement combines CARBO’s technological capabilities and expertise in manufacturing and material science, with INNOVAR’s new Encapsulated Infused Fertilizer (“EIF”) …
AFBF Women in Ag Survey
A recent survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) confirms that a high percentage of women in agriculture already advocate for the industry, but they are looking for more leadership opportunities at all levels. Sherry Saylor, chair of the AFBF Women’s Leadership Committee and a farmer from Arizona, said 95 percent of women surveyed indicated they advocate for the …
Report Shows Importance of Biodiesel Tax Credit
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) released a new report on the “Importance of the Biodiesel Tax Credit” that highlights how uncertainty regarding extension of the biodiesel tax credit significantly increases business risks for biodiesel producers. The report was written by John Urbanchuk, managing partner of ABF Economics. “The current uncertainty surrounding reinstatement and retroactivity of the tax credit is a …
Pacific Ethanol Third Quarter Results
Pacific Ethanol, Inc. reported its financial results for the year so far last Friday and top executives expressed optimism for the future after a rough year. “Positive ethanol production margins in the current market are supporting our efforts to conclude several strategic initiatives to strengthen our balance sheet and position the company to benefit from increased demand for low carbon, …
ZimmCast 629 – Farming Hemp in Florida
The inaugural Florida Industrial Hemp Conference & Expo was held this past week in Orlando. Hemp has become a hot topic in agriculture today since so many states have created legislation allowing it to be grown and USDA just released new regulations under the 2018 Farm Bill. Included in this ZimmCast are: Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, Director …