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AGCO To Acquire Appareo Systems
AGCO To Acquire Appareo Systems

The solutions Appareo has delivered are focused on communication, monitoring, sensing, tracking and controlling devices and systems used in the agricultural and aviation industries as well as other off-road businesses.

Bull’s-Eye Farm Technology: Robot Patrols Almond Orchards, Blasts Mummies
Bull’s-Eye Farm Technology: Robot Patrols Almond Orchards, Blasts Mummies

The arrival of a precision, pellet-slinging, automated rover may provide almond growers with a cutting-edge NOW control weapon. Welcome to the age of robotic mummy removal.

BASF launches Axant Flex: First Quadruple Stack Herbicide Resistant Trait Package for Cotton
BASF launches Axant Flex: First Quadruple Stack Herbicide Resistant Trait Package for Cotton

Growers can use four modes of action for more effective control of resistant weeds.

John Deere Teases Autonomy Launches
John Deere Teases Autonomy Launches

In social media posts, John Deere is giving a peek behind the curtain for what’s coming. 

Win the Furrow: Manage the Top Foot
Win the Furrow: Manage the Top Foot

As harvest wraps up preparations for next season, and the drive to Win the Furrow, are already underway. Fall strip-till is happening and getting it done right is important for stand counts and yields next season.

Weed Control In A New World Order
Weed Control In A New World Order

Consider these strategies if your former plan isn’t an option.

Verdesian Rebrands Nitrogen Product As N-Charge G
Verdesian Rebrands Nitrogen Product As N-Charge G

Beginning January 1, 2022, Verdesian Life Sciences’ NUE-Charge G (and any other NUE-Charge products) will be rebranded as N-Charge G.

Truterra Carbon’s First Year: $4 Million to Farmers for 200,000 Metric Tons of Carbon In 2021
Truterra Carbon’s First Year: $4 Million to Farmers for 200,000 Metric Tons of Carbon In 2021

There were three lesson from the first year, according to Jason Weller: 1. Retailers need a return 2. Farmers need support 3. Data lift is significant

BASF Adds Flo Rite Pro 2805 Seed Coating Polymer
BASF Adds Flo Rite Pro 2805 Seed Coating Polymer

Designed to improve the adhesion and retention of active ingredients, Flo Rite Pro 2805 coating polymer preserves the complete value of seed treatments while helping protect both workers and the environment.

Growers Launches Ag Retail Sales Platform
Growers Launches Ag Retail Sales Platform

Growers, a North Carolina-based agriculture technology company, announced that after a year of testing, its flagship product Growers Rally is available for commercial use.

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Illinois Department of Ag Files Rules for Use of Dicamba on Soybeans

The U.S. EPA is still reviewing the dicamba federal label for 2022.

Startup Greeneye Eyes Precision Spraying
Startup Greeneye Eyes Precision Spraying

In 2020 field trials, the Greeneye Technology Selective Spraying System reduced herbicide use by 78% on average, with some farmers seeing a reduction of 90% or greater.

CNH Industrial Completes Its Acquisition of Raven Industries
CNH Industrial Completes Its Acquisition of Raven Industries

"This acquisition will add strong innovation capabilities to accelerate our precision and digital strategy," said Scott Wine, Chief Executive Officer, CNH Industrial.

A Big Future For Biologicals
A Big Future For Biologicals

Major investments are bringing more products to the field.

Case IH Goes Bold and Edgy With New 50 Series Patriot Sprayers
Case IH Goes Bold and Edgy With New 50 Series Patriot Sprayers

As Mark Burns, Case IH application equipment marketing manager, explains the 50 Series was selected to unveil Case IH’s new look with an edgy and bold design—led by the aggressively styled hood.

 ‘Additionality’ Issue keeps some Farmers out of Carbon Markets
‘Additionality’ Issue keeps some Farmers out of Carbon Markets

In most scenarios, companies want to incentivize growers by paying them to use regenerative farming practices, especially no-till and cover crops, on ground where they haven’t used such practices previously.

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Rotate SCN-Resistant Seed Varieties for Optimal Protection

For combating SCN during the 2022 growing season, The SCN Coalition encourages growers to work with their advisors to select the appropriate SCN-resistant varieties.

Illinois Study: Not All Nitrogen Calculators Are Created Equal
Illinois Study: Not All Nitrogen Calculators Are Created Equal

For the management scenarios explored, the researchers found that complex dynamic tools did not consistently increase profits over simpler static tools.

ROXOR Side-By-Side: ‘Tough As A Hammer'
ROXOR Side-By-Side: ‘Tough As A Hammer'

Mahindra launches ROXOR off-road side-by-side, a rugged workhorse for farmers, ranchers, off-road enthusiasts and rural lifestyle customers. The redesigned ROXOR is "redefining the SXS category," the company says.

AgVend Continues to Expand Partnerships, Adds DTN and Grain Offer Management
AgVend Continues to Expand Partnerships, Adds DTN and Grain Offer Management

AgVend co-founder of AgVend Alexander Reichert says this is another example of AgVend’s broader strategy to build its Grower Portal ecosystem to simplify the digital experience for growers.

AgLaunch and Farm Journal Announce Cutting-Edge Startups for the 2021 AgLaunch365 Row Crop Challenge
AgLaunch and Farm Journal Announce Cutting-Edge Startups for the 2021 AgLaunch365 Row Crop Challenge

The 10 Row Crop Challenge startups were chosen by a panel of farmers that selected innovations based on their potential to address key problems in U.S. row crop agriculture.

Weed Wars: Laser Beam Technology May Fundamentally Change Farming
Weed Wars: Laser Beam Technology May Fundamentally Change Farming

A laser beam could be the future of farming. Does an unmanned Autonomous LaserWeeder represent a transformative moment of change for agriculture?

A Nitrogen Shortage is Brewing, So What Will it Take to Cure The World's Fertilizer Deficiency?
A Nitrogen Shortage is Brewing, So What Will it Take to Cure The World's Fertilizer Deficiency?

CF Industries said a shortage of nitrogen fertilizer means the world could see a reduction in global crop yields next year. With fertilizer prices continue to race higher, what's the cure? Ag economists weigh in.

3 Ways Helm Is Strategizing to Outmaneuver the Supply Chain Issues
3 Ways Helm Is Strategizing to Outmaneuver the Supply Chain Issues

Helm is highlighting three strategic product developments it has made that has it as a willing and ready supplier right now for ag retailers and farmers. 

Input Supply Issues: Resolution Won’t Come Until After Chinese New Year, Olympics
Input Supply Issues: Resolution Won’t Come Until After Chinese New Year, Olympics

Leaders at Helm are reporting where it used to take 30 days to get product from China/Asia, now it’s at least two months–if you can get it on a ship and container pricing is up 10 fold.

Cover Crop Decisions: Thorough Planning Increases The Odds For Success
Cover Crop Decisions: Thorough Planning Increases The Odds For Success

Never is the human environment more significant than when you begin cover cropping, says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie.

Bayer Partners With CHS, Eyes The Industry's Largest Carbon Market
Bayer Partners With CHS, Eyes The Industry's Largest Carbon Market

Via this partnership, farmers are eligible for two payments. Bayer will pay its $3, $6, $9/acre incentives. CHS will offer financial incentives for its enhanced efficiency fertilizers: N-Edge, Trivar and Levesol. 

A Creative Approach To Weed Management
A Creative Approach To Weed Management

For Zach Bailey of Bailey Family Farms in Xenia, Ill., weed management success has chemical, mechanical and out-of-the-box tools. 

Exclusive Report: 5 Details To Improve Your Seed Business
Exclusive Report: 5 Details To Improve Your Seed Business

Here are the top insights related to what factors into farmers’ seed purchases and the timing of them.

Adjuvants’ Elevated Appreciation: Check Out Four New Products To Improve Herbicide Efficiency And Efficacy
Adjuvants’ Elevated Appreciation: Check Out Four New Products To Improve Herbicide Efficiency And Efficacy

CHS Agronomy’s exclusive line of soy-enhanced adjuvants are formulated with highly refined soy oil made from the soybeans grown by CHS farmer-owners.

Five Prizewinning Fertilizers Seen as Next Generation Tools for Farmers
Five Prizewinning Fertilizers Seen as Next Generation Tools for Farmers

With a focus on reducing environmental effects from nitrogen and phosphorous while maintaining or increasing crop yields, contestants were to formulate a concept and submit within a two-month window.

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Technology Is … Harvesting Data to Make Management Decisions

Data-driven decisions use facts and metrics to help you make smarter decisions.

Hoegemeyer Celebrates 85 Years in the Western Corn Belt
Hoegemeyer Celebrates 85 Years in the Western Corn Belt

Hoegemeyer is celebrating 85 years of combining local expertise with personalized service to give growers the right products that thrive in the Western Corn Belt.

Next Stage In Sirrus Suite Evolution
Next Stage In Sirrus Suite Evolution

“There are certain tasks which are more efficiently accomplished via a web interface and are less practical on a mobile device," says Patrick Sanders, director of strategic business development at Proagrica.

Intelinair and DIGS Associates Team Up To Co-promote Services
Intelinair and DIGS Associates Team Up To Co-promote Services

Intelinair’s aerial imaging and data analytics can predict water management issues for farmers and landowners, a sector that DIGS Associates specializes in.

Kubota to Purchase AgJunction
Kubota to Purchase AgJunction

The AgJunction board of directors unanimously approved the transaction after a confidential process of entertaining offers of third parties.

Anuvia And Novozymes Partner to Expand Delivery of Biological Advantages
Anuvia And Novozymes Partner to Expand Delivery of Biological Advantages

As CEO Amy Yoder explains, after striking a partnership with Novozymes, Anuvia’s SymTrx product will now be coated with Novozymes’ phosphate solubilizing microbial solution.

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Belchim USA: Growers Get TOUGH® on Herbicide-Resistant Weeds
Belchim USA: Growers Get TOUGH® on Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

The weed spectrum has evolved beyond what it was in the early 90s and 2000s. Today, growers require a truly integrated weed management program that includes multiple modes of action.

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Novozymes and Anuvia Plant Nutrients Join Forces
Novozymes and Anuvia Plant Nutrients Join Forces

Novozymes and Anuvia will continue to work together to innovate on future generations of bio-fertilizers

Semiconductor Shortage Casts A Long Shadow
Semiconductor Shortage Casts A Long Shadow

The lack of key components brings disruption at the absolute worst of times. Missing the window of opportunity to upgrade or add to technology now may very well have decades worth of repercussions.

Combining Ingredients To Tackle Tough Weeds
Combining Ingredients To Tackle Tough Weeds

Here’s a look at three products manufacturers plan to market for weed control in the near term. 

Focus on MOA and SOA to Improve Weed-Control Outcomes
Focus on MOA and SOA to Improve Weed-Control Outcomes

Understanding the where and how of herbicide active ingredients can help you address weeds and manage your budget more effectively.

At The Root Of It: Fine-Tune Your Hybrid Selection
At The Root Of It: Fine-Tune Your Hybrid Selection

Ask about root type when selecting your corn hybrids.

Technology is the Future: Why Technology of Tomorrow May Already be Operating in Some Fields Today
Technology is the Future: Why Technology of Tomorrow May Already be Operating in Some Fields Today

Robots swarming and taking over farm fields. Autonomous tractors planting crops with no humans in sight. The futuristic views of technology that surfaced a decade ago may be a glimpse of what’s already reality today. 

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Crack the Non-Target-Site Resistance Code

University of Illinois gained ground in unearthing genetic code sequencing in non-target-site herbicide resistance.

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Biostimulant Use gains Traction on U.S. Crop Ground, Report Says

These biological products have the ability to increase germination, improve nutrient uptake, enhance nutrient-use efficiency and increase tolerance to and recovery from abiotic stresses.

EPA Approves Dicamba Usage in 2022
EPA Approves Dicamba Usage in 2022

EPA and NASDA ring-in on the current dicamba evaluation process while continuing to wave their yellow “caution” flag.

Rivian Rolls R1T Electric Truck Off Assembly Line
Rivian Rolls R1T Electric Truck Off Assembly Line

The first electric truck rolled off the Rivian assembly line this week, with Amazon as their commercial customer.

Assess Your Herbicide Program's Success
Assess Your Herbicide Program's Success

Careful notes and planning will put you ahead of weeds.

Lawsuits May Complicate the Future of Glyphosate
Lawsuits May Complicate the Future of Glyphosate

Bayer still faces exposure from future claims. As long as glyphosate is on the market, there will be a potential for new claims to continue to rise.