INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
March 29, 2013

A cold spring is tough on crops

Global warming advocates aren't saying much about the weather these days because cold weather has pushed well into spring.
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March 29, 2013

WSSA stresses early response to invasive weeds

Over the past decade, dozens of "early detection, rapid response" initiatives have been launched by states to keep invasive species from devastating n
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March 28, 2013

AGREBON to build fertilizer plants in North Dakota

AGREBON has entered into an agreement with Progressive Nutrient Systems to incorporate its technology in small-scale distribution nitrogen fertilizer
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March 28, 2013

Now is the time to fine tune your sprayer

Higher pesticide costs and new chemicals designed to be used in lower doses make accurate application more important than ever.
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March 26, 2013

DEKALB system delivers deeper roots to withstand drought

With the effects of last season's drought still being felt in many states, farmers are looking for ways to help mitigate risk as they head into planti
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March 26, 2013

FMCSA issues final ruling on hours of service exemption

The Agricultural Retailers Association applauds the Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for issuing a final rul
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March 25, 2013

The world's biggest economy keeps getting bigger

Dr. Lowell Catlett is Regents Professor in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business and Extension Economics and Dean of College of Agriculture
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March 25, 2013

This March much different from last March

Last year at this time, the grass was growing, weeds were germinating and farmers were working in their fields.
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March 22, 2013

Garst seed brand is being retired-again

Another famous old seed brand is being retired-in this case, for the second time.
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March 22, 2013

It's not too early for disease management

As planting season gets closer-a Purdue University plant pathologist says it isn't too early to start thinking about disease management.
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March 21, 2013

Ag Day essay contest winners announced

The Agriculture Council of America announced the 2013 National Ag Day written essay and video essay contest winners.
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March 21, 2013

Ag economist's projections of direct payments

What's the projected lifespan of direct payments for farmers?
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March 20, 2013

Blunt keeps pushing furlough flexibility

Democrats this week blocked an amendment that Sen. Roy Blunt wanted so he is now introducing a stand-alone bill to provide flexibility to keep essenti
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March 20, 2013

Valero restarts idled ethanol plants

Thanks to improved ethanol margins, Valero Energy has restarted its ethanol plants in Albion, Neb., and Bloomingburg, Ohio.
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March 15, 2013

Field conditions important in planting

Spring planting is quickly approaching.
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March 15, 2013

Whole Foods to require GMO labeling

The Whole Foods grocery chain says all products in its stores that contain genetically modified ingredients will be labeled as such by 2018.
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March 14, 2013

Becoming even more engaged

Mary Kay Thatcher, farm policy specialist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says that with the farm bill process beginning again it's importan
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March 14, 2013

The first look at the 2013 crop year

USDA's first look at what farmers will plant for the 2013 crop year comes out at the end of the month.
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March 13, 2013

Bills introduced to lower crop insurance subsidies

Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake and Tennessee Congressman John Duncan both introduced legislation on March 5 that would cut $40 billion in federal crop insura
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March 13, 2013

The guide to seed treatment stewardship

As the use of treated seed is becoming more popular - work is being done to ensure the technology remains effective.
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March 12, 2013

Farm Mom of the Year brings all farm moms in spotlight

Debbie Lyons-Blythe is not afraid to say it. "It's really fun to be in the spotlight for once."
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March 12, 2013

Roundup Ready Extend addresses glyphosate resistance

Rotating chemistries is often recommended for overcoming or avoiding resistance issues.
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March 11, 2013

House lawmakers push to end extra permit requirement

A group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced H.R. 935, The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 on Tuesday.
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March 11, 2013

Scientists testing sustainable P reclaimed from waste

Phosphorous recycled from human and animal waste for plant fertilizer could ease demand for the dwindling, increasingly expensive rock-mined element.
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March 08, 2013

Farm bill passage needs support from more than farmers

The National Farmers Union president says all of agriculture will have to speak up in order to get Congress to pass a permanent farm bill.
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March 08, 2013

Sequester `flexibility' debate continues

During a House Agriculture Committee hearing Tuesday, several committee members quizzed Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack about how much flexibility he has in
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March 07, 2013

Data will change agriculture

In the year 2025, data will be the profit center for the farmer.
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March 07, 2013

Farmers to share economic effects of drought

Thirty-four thousand U.S. producers are being asked to take part in the USDA's 2012 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) which will, for the
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March 06, 2013

Know how much N you have before applying more

DES MOINES, Iowa-When traveling, knowing how much fuel is in your gas tank versus how much is needed to get to your destination is important. Similarl
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March 06, 2013

Long-term goals outlined by Bayer CropScience

ORLANDO, Fla.-Farmers are looking for whole-farm solutions for simplified production with one or two major suppliers of technology and products, said
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue
Jack Roney

A Tumultuous Time for American Sugar Producers

It has been a tumultuous time for American sugarbeet and sugarcane growers, both for the market and for sugar policy.
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Ag-Vantage , Inc.

Ag-Vantage, Inc. offers a complete line of water conservation equipment with strength and durability as our highest priority. Established in 2003, Ag-
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue
Dr. Steve Phillips

Integrating 4R Nutrient Stewardship and Precision Agriculture

In his keynote address at the 11th International Conference on Precision Agriculture, Dr. Newell Kitchen, USDA-ARS, highlighted the significant role t
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Kinze Manufacturing

Kinze Manufacturing, Inc., announces a new planter for sugarbeets-the 3700, 24-row, 22-inch model. Available with bulk fill seed hoppers or convention
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Landoll Corporation

If there is one key feature on the redesigned 2400 Series Weatherproofer I tillage tools from Landoll Corporation, it is simplicity. Available in six-
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Monosem

Monosem produces a wide range of highly engineered built-to-order custom planters.
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Moore-Built Inc

Established in 1994, Moore-Built manufactures standard and super duty types of toolbars, row markers, lift-assist wheels and gauge wheels for planting
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Progressive Crop Systems

FieldView is an app available from Precision Planting for an iPad that when combined with a 20/20 SeedSense monitor will map in real time all the data
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue
Jagdish K. Ladha, C. Kesava Reddy, Agnes T. Padre

Role of Nitrogen Fertilization in Sustaining Organic Matter in Cultivated Soils

This article summarizes work published by Ladha et al. (2011) using data from long-term studies around the world to evaluate the impact of commercial
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Schaffert Manufacturing & Sales

Schaffert Manufacturing & Sales has introduced the new Generation 2 Liquid Fertilizer Disc.
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Social Media Taking Root in Agriculture Industry: How to employ digital marketing with minimal expense

The agriculture industry, often erroneously maligned for not being up to speed on the latest business innovations and practices, today further dispels
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Starco Manufacturing , Inc.

Milton Precision Seed Planters, manufactured by Starco Manufacturing, have been providing the most accurate method of planting for more than 60 years.
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Sugarbeet Industry Riding High: Growers Urged to Get Involved for Challenges Ahead

The sugarbeet industry has been surfing along on waves of optimism, so a San Diego seaside hotel seemed like the perfect place to hold the 2013 Americ
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Computers Can Be Such a Drag-on Farm Equipment

Many of the computers and electronic gadgets in modern farm equipment draw a little power even when the key switch is off.
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Fighting "Super Weeds": Recommendations for glyphosate resistance management

So far, no glyphosate resistant weeds have been reported in Idaho, Montana, Washington or Wyoming, and only Italian ryegrass has been reported resista
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue
Symone Kennedy

Five Generations Strong: Sugarbeets are Colorado family's best crop

David Rupple's family has been growing sugarbeets in Hudson, Keenesburg and Prospect Valley, Colo., for five generations.
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue
Allen Thayer

Hungry Like the Wolf: Wolf Trax can correct micronutrient deficiencies in sugarbeets

All growers can be helped by Wolf Trax Dry Dispersible Powder Micronutrients.
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

2013 Tractor of the Year

The 2013 Tractor of the Year prize has been awarded to the Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 7250 TTV. A group of European journalists evaluates the nominees and re
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Brochure Gives Overview of McCrometer CONNECT Wireless Systems

McCrometer announces a new brochure presenting the McCrometer CONNECT System suite of products, which offers wireless remote monitoring and control sy
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Find Answers to Plant Health in Handbook

The all-new, completely revised 2013 Crop Protection Handbook now available puts you on the cutting edge with answers to questions about efficacy and
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Good Month and Year for U.S. Tractor Sales

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers reports tractor sales in December totaled 17,774 up 11.6 percent from December of 2011. Two-wheel-drive sal
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Great Plains Offers New 8-Row Rotating Corn and Soybean Planter

Great Plains addresses previous concerns over the transport width of traditional 8-row planters with the introduction of its new YP-825R Yield-Pro Pla
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Higher Production Fails to Boost 2012 Beet Revenue in Idaho

The year 2012 was a year to celebrate for Idaho agriculture, according to the "Financial Condition of Idaho Agriculture: 2012" report by University of
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Hypro Offers New Pumps with ForceField Technology

Hypro's newly designed 9307 Series Centrifugal Pumps with ForceField Seal Technology, a 2013 AE50 Award winner, will protect against today's harshest
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March 05, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Next Generation Outback Guidance System Now Here

The new Outback MAX with Outback ConnX is the next generation Outback Guidance system that redefines simplicity in precision farming.
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March 05, 2013

DuPont accelerating hybrid wheat research

DuPont is stepping up its efforts to develop hybrid wheat varieties which, according to company officials, could increase wheat yields by 15 to 20 per
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March 05, 2013

What to plant for spring cover crops

Want to plant cover crops this spring?
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March 04, 2013

Monsanto: Why we sue farmers who save seeds

Monsanto patents many of the seed varieties it develops. Patents are necessary to ensure that Monsanto is paid for its products and all the investment
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March 04, 2013

Verdesian Life Sciences acquires Northwest Agricultural Products

Verdesian Life Sciences, LLC, a Paine & Partners, LLC company, announced Wednesday that it has acquired Northwest Agricultural Products (NAP), a world
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March 01, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

AGCO to retire SpraCoupe sprayers in 2013

Citing EPA compliance and diminishing volumes resulting in an ever-changing industry landscape, AGCO has announced it will discontinue production of i
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March 01, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Field Commander is Newest Innovation from AgSense

Do you wish you could cut down on the amount of time it takes driving around checking pivots? Would you like to lower fuel and maintenance cost on you
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March 01, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

FMC Signs Agreements with GAT Microencapsulation AG

FMC Corporation announced that its Agricultural Products Group has signed a perpetual, global licensing agreement, along with distribution and service
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March 01, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue
Luther Markwart

Getting New Farm Bill is No Easy Task: Debates over nation's economy must take place first

Since the beginning of the year, Washington has been consumed by transitional issues, including new members of Congress and the President Obama's cabi
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March 01, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

T-L Irrigation Co. Offers New Variable Rate Irrigation

T-L Irrigation Co., manufacturer of hydrostatically powered pivot and linear irrigation systems, announces Variable Rate Irrigation application.
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March 01, 2013| Published in the March 2013 issue

Toro Releases AquaFlow 3.2 Drip Irrigation System Design Software

Toro officials recently announced the release of AquaFlow 3.2, the company's latest update to its drip irrigation design software.
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March 01, 2013

Deere's hiring continues strong

Another indication of just how much the strong ag economy is contributing to the general economy.
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March 01, 2013

USDA state rural development leaders meet

State directors of USDA Rural Development agencies met in Washington last week to discuss their program priorities in light of expected budget cuts.
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