DURHAM, N.C. October 31, 2023 — Today, GROWERS, a leader in digital technology for agriculture, announces enhanced farmer and retailer features within two new mobile apps. The company’s flagship product, GROWERS, is a FREE app for farmers enabling them to work directly with their retailers to request farm input products digitally, streamlining and organizing the entire process. In addition, GROWERS …
Groundwork BioAg Supercharges Agricultural Carbon Sequestration
Rootella Carbon Program Unlocks Carbon Credit Revenue for Farmers Potential to Sequester One Gigaton CO2 Equivalent within One Decade Mazor, Israel, October 31, 2023 — Groundwork BioAg® announced today the global launch of the Rootella Carbon™ program, based on mycorrhizal carbon – a frontier technology that leverages mycorrhizal fungi as a nature-based solution for carbon dioxide removal. Rootella Carbon harnesses …
DWFI Podcast 29 – Nicole Lefore, DWFI
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has selected the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) at the University of Nebraska to lead its new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Irrigation and Mechanization Systems (ILIMS). In this episode of the Water for Food Podcast, we hear from Nicole Lefore, the director of the new lab and the associate …
USDA Announces Trade and Food Aid
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $2.3 billion to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities and use U.S. commodities to bolster international food aid. Consistent with a bipartisan request from the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, USDA is utilizing funds from the Commodity Credit Corporation …
Ethanol Report with RFA Chairman Erik Huschitt
The Renewable Fuels Association held its annual membership meeting in Des Moines last month and Erik Huschitt, CEO of Badger State Ethanol, was re-elected as chairman of the organization. Huschitt, of Monroe, Wisc., has been with Badger State since January 2002 and currently serves as president of the Wisconsin BioFuels Association. He also has spent years on the board of …
2023 NAMA Fall Conference
It’s time for the 2023 NAMA Fall Conference. FERTILE GROUND. FORWARD THINKING. Join NAMA and your agri-marketing colleagues in Clayton, MO, October 9-11. At the Fall Conference, informative educational sessions will leave you with valuable tips, and you’ll enjoy unbeatable networking opportunities to build lasting connections. Between dynamic keynoters, thought -provoking breakouts and a fun ag tour, you’ll gain new …
American Vanguard Expands Latin American Presence by Acquiring Punto Verde in Ecuador
Newport Beach, CA – October 9, 2023 -American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) announced today that its subsidiary AMVAC LATAM has acquired Punto Verde, a well-established distributor in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to strengthen its product portfolio and market access in the Latin American region. AMVAC LATAM is a key player in the Latin American agricultural sector and has become a leader in …
Minnesota Farmer Takes Over as NCGA President
Harold Wolle, a corn farmer from Madelia, Minn., took over as president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)this week. During a press conference Tuesday, Wolle talked about his goals over the next year, saying reauthorizing a farm bill that reflects the priorities of corn growers will be a pressing concern. He also noted that he plans to push for …
Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services – Episode 31
The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) breaks down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less. Reaping the Benefits of Cover Crops In this episode, we’ll learn more about the benefits of cover crops and how they can fit into your nutrient management plan. KAS technical agronomists, Lacie Thomas and Evan …
Trump Visits Farmers in Iowa to Campaign
Former President Donald Trump spent Sunday in Iowa talking to farmers about what his administration did for them and what he hopes to do for them in a second term. From trade deals to WOTUS to ethanol, Trump touted his support of farmers during a speech in Ottumwa. “The American farmer is a big deal,” said Trump. “I will remain …
Fusionware Hires Seasoned Vice President of Sales, Lon Gretillat, to Lead Continued Growth
(Idaho Falls, ID – October 3, 2023) – Fusionware, a leading agriculture supply chain platform that enables companies to digitize their processes from the farm to freight, has named Lon Gretillat as vice president of sales to lead their continued growth. “Lon brings a great combination of industry and sales experience that will enable us to rapidly expand across the …
USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission Delegation Visits Chile
USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor led an agribusiness delegation to Santiago, Chile this week with representatives from the U.S. food and agriculture sectors and state departments of agriculture. “As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of U.S.-Chile relations, I am honored to lead such an incredible group as we work with Chilean importers on expanding …
2023 Ag Outlook Forum
The ninth annual Ag Outlook Forum, hosted by AgBizKC and Agri-Pulse Communications, was held September 25, 2023 in Kansas City. The event featured top economists, industry leaders and government officials offering insights into trending food and agriculture issues. EPA’s Senior Advisor for Agriculture Rod Snyder 41:06 Snyder talked about the agency’s commitment to biofuels and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). …
Corn Ethanol and EPA Science Advisory Group
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) heard testimony Thursday from ethanol organizations challenging a recent report on the climate impacts of corn ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The workgroup draft commentary was sent to EPA Administrator Michael Regan regarding the RFS “Set” Rule. Dr. Sheila Olmstead, University of Texas at Austin Professor of Public Affairs, …
ZimmCast 718 – Opening of the Ag Innovation Campus
Last week the Ag Innovation Campus held its grand opening in Crookston, MN. You can see lots of photos and interviews in the virtual newsroom I published on AgNewsWire.com. I’m going to share some of those interviews in the episode. Before getting to the AIC facility I met a group of farmers and other ag leaders in Fargo, ND to …