The Renewable Fuels Association held a media conference call today to discuss a number of current issues facing the ethanol industry, including EPA’s just released E15 RVP/RIN reform proposal, pending petitions for more small refiner exemptions, and final 2018 data confirming ethanol demand destruction, as well as a new analysis showing a year-over-year decrease in domestic ethanol usage for the …
2019 National Ag Day
President Donald J. Trump proclaimed March 14, 2019 as National Ag Day, the third year that the administration has publicly recognized National Ag Day as a salute to the contributions of America’s farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses. Sen. Pat Roberts, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Steve Censky and California Representative Doug LaMalfa joined members of the agricultural community in Washington DC to …
EPA Proposes E15 Waiver and RIN Market Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released proposed regulatory changes Tuesday that would allow gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol (E15) to receive a Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver for the summer months, the same as E10. In the same rule, EPA is also proposing changes to the renewable identification number (RIN) compliance system under the Renewable Fuel Standard …
Presidion Ag Announces the Official Granting of Patent
Presidion Ag. announces the official granting of U.S. Patent No. 10,221,108 on March 5th, 2019 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This patent contains multiple claims of a composition comprised of Urea, NBPT and Dimethyl Sulfoxide. Presidion Ag. is the Exclusive licensee in the United States of this patented technology. In addition to Presidion Ag. having the exclusive …
ZimmCast on the Bayer AgVocacy Forum
This week’s program includes where in the world the ZimmComm Team has been as well as interviews from one of those places. We’ve been to Destin, FL for BASF Legacy Club events, then on to Orlando for the Commodity Classic and associated activities. At the same time, Cindy was in Memphis with FMC for the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show. …
2019 Pork Industry Forum
The annual National Pork Industry Forum, a gathering producer delegates of the National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council, was held March 4 – 8, 2019 in Orlando, FL. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast. Photos 2019 Pork Industry Forum Photo Album Audio …
Dr. John Thomson to Lead U.S. Sales for Creamino
Veteran nutritionist Dr. John Thomson has joined AlzChem Animal Health as the U.S. Sales Manager for Feed Additives. During his career, Thomson has managed research programs with a number of different feed and nutrition companies, provided technical support and training to customers and staff, and worked with customers to implement improvements. Recently, he was responsible for the management of research …
Ethanol Report from Commodity Classic
Whether or not EPA can get to the finish line with a rule allowing year round sales of E15 before June 1 was a major topic of discussion last week, from hearings on Capitol Hill to the stage of the Commodity Classic in Orlando. First, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told the House Agriculture Committee that the rule would not be …
2019 Mid-South Farm and Gin Show
The 67th Annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show was held March 1 & 2, 2019 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. Sponsored by Southern Cotton Ginners Association and Foundation and Delta Farm Press, the show regularly attracts approximately 20,000 domestic and international decision-makers. This virtual ag newsroom, sponsored by FMC Agricultural Solutions, includes links to photos and audio content available …
AMVAC at 2019 Commodity Classic
Since 1945, AMVAC® Chemical Corporation has successfully served the results-driven global markets through development, manufacturing and marketing products for agricultural and commercial use. AMVAC brought the latest information on its diverse portfolio to corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers to the 2019 Commodity Classic in Orlando, FL. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free …
FMC at 2019 Commodity Classic
Commodity Classic is known as the largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show. This virtual ag newsroom is our complete coverage for FMC. This year Orlando, FL took the honors of hosting the event held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2019. The organizers American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and Association …
2019 Commodity Classic
Commodity Classic is known as the largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show. This year Orlando, FL took the honors of hosting the event held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2019. The organizers American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and Association of Equipment Manufacturers welcomed growers for this “Time to Shine!” …
Veris Unveils Tillage and Planter Mounted Soil Sensors
New tools enable growers to see and respond to changing field conditions At the 2019 Commodity Classic in Orlando, Veris Technologies introduced the world’s first real-time sensor suite that measures four critical soil features while planting or tilling. The iScan+ optimizes implement adjustments and warns against yield robbing mistakes with real-time insight into changing soil conditions. All while providing high-resolution …
2019 BASF Science Behind Event
BASF’s annual Science Behind event was held at the “Ports of Call” in Seaworld just prior to Commodity Classic. This year’s event unveiled a new innovation from BASF, Revysol fungicide. After a brief introduction from Scott Kay, Vice President of U.S. Crop, listen to BASF experts share pertinent information about our best kept secret. A grower panel discussion closed the …
2019 Bayer AgVocacy Forum
Bayer once again hosts its annual AgVocacy Forum, bringing together Bayer leadership, experts and thought leaders to speak with 60 U.S.-based journalists and influencers on the opportunities and challenges facing ag. The event takes place prior to the 2019 Commodity Classic. Session topics include the latest ag innovations, shifting consumer preferences and emerging trends like urban farming. Also included here …