Corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers from all over the country were in Phoenix for the 20th annual Commodity Classic Convention and Trade Show February 25-28, 2015. Our first post from Classic features the organization presidents, Secretary Vilsack’s address, commodity scholarship awards, and visits with some exhibitors. More audio links are being added here. Photos from the event can be …
2015 BIVI Swine Health Seminar
On the eve of the 46th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. hosted their 2015 Swine Health Seminar. The one-day event was packed with information for veterinarians and producers and covered topics including PEDv, pig welfare and the future of vet medicine. The event took place in cloudy, raining Orlando, Florida. The photos …
Iteris Announces ClearAg Crop Protection Beta Testing Program
Iteris, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ITI), a leader in providing intelligent traffic management and weather information solutions, announced the opening of its ClearAg™ Crop Protection application programming interfaces (API) beta testing program. ClearAg Crop Protection APIs will provide leading agriculture retailers, manufacturers and growers access to the latest Iteris product capabilities for field-level analytics and visualization tools. The ClearAg Crop Protection …
2015 BASF Science Behind the Chemistry
BASF Crop Protection held its 9th Science Behind event prior to the 2015 Commodity Classic in Phoenix, Arizona. The Science Behind the Right Chemistry focused on how BASF is helping farmers with risk management and the BASF booth at Commodity Classic featured experts in the company’s vast crop protection portfolio. 2015 BASF Science Behind Album BASF Celebrates 150 Years of …
2015 Bayer CropScience Ag Issues Forum
Bayer CropScience held its 10th annual Ag Issues Forum February 24-25, 2015 in Phoenix ahead of the 2015 Commodity Classic. The theme was “Feeding Imagination Today, Nourishing Tomorrow.” 2015 Ag Issues Forum Photo Album Bayer Ag Issues Forum Celebrates 10 Years – 2015 Ag Issues Forum – Former Iowa Congressman at #AIF2015 – Bayer Young Farmer Sustainability Award – Bayer …
20th National Ethanol Conference
20th annual National Ethanol Conference was held Feb. 18-20, 2015 in Grapevine, Texas. With the theme “Going Global” the Renewable Fuels Association’s annual conference focused on the opportunities for exports of ethanol and co-products worldwide. 2015 National Ethanol Conference Photo Album NEC 2015 Golf Tournament Photos State of the Ethanol Industry Live stream videos at Ustream RFA CEO Unveils 10-Point …
USDA Under Secretary Talks Trade
The Missouri State University William H. Darr School of Agriculture hosted the Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Michael Scuse at a luncheon with Missouri agriculture leaders on February 17. Scuse mainly discussed trade negotiations, the importance of Congress granting the president Trade Promotion Authority, and issues such as the current ban on poultry imports by China due …
Morning Farm Report Launched
Agrible, Inc. launched Morning Farm Report, a predictive analytics tool that delivers field-specific data and forecasts to help with decision-making in the field. Designed for growers and agricultural companies, Morning Farm Report uses a subscription model to provide reports and big data views of rainfall, temperature, growing degree days, field work logistics, maximum ground pressures, and yield estimates. “With Morning …
2015 National Farm Machinery Show
For 50 years, the National Farm Machinery Show has offered the most complete selection of cutting-edge agricultural products, equipment and services available in the farming industry. Attendees from around the world gain knowledge and hands-on access to various technological advancements needed for the upcoming farming season during the four-day show. The Kentucky Exposition Center is completely filled with exhibitors, making …
USDA Encourages Use of REAP Funds
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced new funding under the Rural Energy for America (REAP) program under the 2014 Farm Bill. The more than $280 million in funds are open to rural agricultural producers and small business owners to install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. Listen to the press conference that includes Secretary …
Solvay Novecare & Eco Agro Resources Join Forces
Solvay’s global business unit Novecare announced that it will team up with US-based Eco Agro Resources to develop market and product portfolio opportunities in North and South America. The partnership is part of larger discussions aimed at leveraging the companies’ combined enhanced efficiency fertilizer products (EEFs) for agricultural distributors and customers. The partnership was announced today at the start of …
Eco Agro Resources Teams with Ekompany
US-based Eco Agro Resources announced a commercial agreement expanding its product range to include Ekote, a line of eco-friendly controlled-release fertilizers by Ekompany. Ekompany based in the Netherlands and Eco Agro Resources of the United States will work together leveraging the latest technology of both companies to bring innovative products to agriculture and horticulture markets in North America. Andrew Semple, …
Farm Bill Celebrates First Birthday
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlined USDA’s progress in implementing the 2014 farm bill during a press conference Thursday. Joining Secretary Vilsack in the 2014 Farm Bill birthday recognition Wednesday was Ben LaCross, the Michigan fruit farmer who was at the signing of the bill last year; Michael O’Gorman, Executive director of Farmer Veteran Coalition; and Edgar Pruitt, an Alabama farmer …
2015 Crop Insurance & Reinsurance Bureau Annual Meeting
Crop insurance leaders met February 4-6, 2015 in Bonita Springs, Florida for the Crop Insurance & Reinsurance 51st Annual Meeting with the theme “Charting the Course” to explore the future of the farm safety net. 2015 Crop Insurance & Reinsurance Bureau Annual Meeting Photo Album Preview of CIRB Annual Meeting – Past and Future CIRB Leadership – Proposed Crop Insurance …
Eco Agro Resources Introduces N YIELD AZ
Eco Agro Resources introduces a new stabilizer product, the latest breakthrough against the loss of nitrogen fertilizer. It combines the world’s most proven nitrogen stabilizer ingredient with the power of PENXCEL technology for unsurpassed performance. Andrew Semple, CEO of Eco Agro Resources explains, “Our customers have shared with us the challenges of the standard formulations that are currently available. Application …