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Here’s a roundup of technologies aiming to improve on the process of traditional stand counts by layering algorithms, artificial intelligence and remote sensing.
New Elevest insect control combines full rates of Rynaxypyr active, the industry standard for Lepidopteran control, with full rates of bifenthrin, the leading pyrethroid.
Soil health management practices can benefit cropland and provide farmers with a return-on-investment.
“This is about guiding the grower in the right direction,” says Worker Safety Lead, Lilly Reyes with GAR Bennett, LLC. “We want to reassure the grower and the employees that we will get through this together.”
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer hit 96 in the April survey.
Bunge Ltd reported a first-quarter loss on Wednesday and lowered its full-year forecast as the coronavirus crisis hammered demand for fuel and upended global food supply chains, sending shares plunging 11%.
Aurora Cooperative, which has 40 agronomy locations in central Nebraska, has made two upgrades to two of its fertilizer facilities this spring.
“Millions of people across the United States are struggling to find nutritious food and provide meals for their families during this unprecedented time,” said Paul Rea, Senior Vice President, BASF.
The videos feature farmers explaining how an individual practice helps their land.
On May 1, ag retailers joined Clinton Griffiths on Farm Journals’ live daily webcast to discuss how the planting season of 2020 is progressing, particularly in light of doing business amid COVID-19.
Equipment manufacturers are being squeezed by plummeting demand and tightening access to cash, according to Kip Eideberg of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
On Thursday’s AgriTalk, John Raines shared how the timing of field work this spring coinciding with COVID-19’s spread has led to more farmers using more technology.
The selective distribution agreement is a model for the future adoption of Heliae’s approach– to provide nutrients to growing crops through accelerated microbial growth while improving the health and structure of soils
“The expansion enables Interline to be used on all glufosinate-resistant production systems, in addition to the LibertyLink systems,” says Tom Mudd, UPL Marketing Manager, Corn and Soybean Herbicides.
With this integration, CropZilla will have the entire suite of Razor Tracking’s platform available to customers to provide real-time vehicle and asset data in addition to their crop and fertilizer digital farm models.
Getting the highest yields possible on your farm may not be the most direct path to a profitable farm
See your banker today if you want Paycheck Protection Program money.
To inspire your team, find the time to acknowledge their work, contributions and achievements. This is especially true during a crisis.
Since March 13, ethanol production dropped by about 46%, and idled or reduced production capacity is at or above 50% of normal, according to University of Illinois. Last week production fell to 563,000 barrels a day.
A deal to replenish the Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) under the coronavirus aid package has been reached, but had not yet been put to paper as of this afternoon according to Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.).
The company says this is an ag retail digital hub to serve as a one stop shop for grower needs, from account management to online ordering
Ask any leader at Belstra Milling what their No. 1 asset is and the answer will be the same: our employees.
“As a global company, giving to the Red Cross is one of the best ways to reach people in need worldwide,” Wilbur-Ellis President and CEO John Buckley says.
Commodity prices have dipped down to levels that haven’t been seen in more than a decade.
Payment limits will limit the effectiveness of the $19 billion Coronavirus Food Aid Pla
“Weather permitting, ag retailers are reasonably well positioned for an improved outlook on sales and services this spring.”
Because agriculture businesses are considered essential, the show must go on. As work continues, you need to make sure you keep yourself, your family and your employees safe.
Focus your efforts on the “red acres” on your farm.
As more freezing weather blankets parts of the Plains, wheat growers are worried about potential damage to their crop.
In its second quarter financial release, CHS is attributing a year-over-year loss to poor weather conditions and continued global trade tensions.