Sustainability
In what the company says is a first of its kind application for the agricultural industry, Corteva Agriscience will use MicroMGx’s metabologenomics platform to develop naturally derived crop protection solutions.
John Wilson shared his experiences in recovering from the flooding in Nebraska in 2011 to assist those who are bringing flooded ground from this year back into production in 2020.
“This announcement deploys the capability of the Insights engine across 1.5 million acres of US grown corn. That’s equivalent of Tate& Lyle’s global corn purchases,” says Matt Carstens.
Defining sustainable agronomy includes three facets: economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially acceptable.
In defining agronomic practices: “There’s classic rock, soft rock, and then there’s hard rock. People like to associate with different parts. But overall, it’s still rock music,” says Lee Briese.
JW Lemons says sustainability isn’t defined by just one practice or concept.
“We strive to meet all three parts of what it means to be using sustainable agronomy,” says Orvin Bontrager, crop consultant with Servi-Tech.
“It’s all about helping the grower meet his goals, be better off economically and manage inputs for the maximum economic return,” says Dave Green, who is a territory manager for Servi-Tech.
The approach to sustainable agronomy requires crop advisers and farmers use a systems approach, according to Lee Briese, a crop consultant in North Dakota.
Mike Wilson, Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) and Specialty Products Coordinator, Wabash Valley FS says sustainability applies to environmental and economic factors.
Right now, Land O’ Lakes Sustain is onboarding more than 20 ag retailers into the Truterra Insights Engine
Allison Nepveux, Director of Sustainability at Bushel, details the intersection of technology and supply chains and how it’s opening opportunities for grain elevators and farmers in digitizing their business.
A Farm Journal Pulse Poll reveals what farmers think about Biden’s goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030.
Variable rate dry fertilizer acres have increased from 4,000 in 2015 to 45,000 acres in 2021.
Cornell scientists are developing worm-like, soil-swimming robots to drill into the dirt—and unlock a treasure trove of data on root growth and more.
“No matter what your opinion is about climate smart farming or the government initiatives and industry incentives out there, they are potentially an avenue to square up some revenue income,” says Ken Ferrie.