INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
September 28, 2018
News
Emmy Koeleman

The Future of Agriculture Requires New Thinking

An ecocentric or a technocentric approach? What is the future of agriculture and which of these 2 approaches can feed the world better?
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September 28, 2018
News

New irrigation.education Website Unveiled

The irrigation.education website has a new look and feel.
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September 27, 2018
New Products

New Product: Brookside Agra Biomass Digester Program: Unique program utilizes natural products to return 20 to 30 percent of nutrients to soil

Unique program utilizes natural products to return 20 to 30 percent of nutrients to soil
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September 27, 2018
News

Dilution Solutions Names Hyde as Sales Manager

Dilution Solutions, with corporate offices in Clearwater, Fla., has named Dennis Hyde as a national sales manager for irrigation.
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September 26, 2018
News
Ryan McCrimmon

Perdue Responds on ERS, NIFA Plans

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is seeking to reassure top ag lawmakers that USDA’s plan to relocate the Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture out of Washington is sound.
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September 24, 2018
News

Idaho Sugarbeet Production Increases

Based on Sept. 1 conditions, Idaho sugarbeet production is forecast at 6.66 million tons, up 2 percent from 2017 production, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
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September 24, 2018
News
Chabella Guzman

Western's Nebraska Harvest on Schedule

Early harvest of the sugarbeet crop in western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming has been underway since Sept. 4. The weather has been mild and hot, but the beets don seem to have been affected.
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September 21, 2018
News
Mark Dorenkamp

U.S. Sugarbeet Industry Not Directly Affected by Trade Disputes

However, “all of our growers are also corn and soybean growers, so it’s certainly impacting other parts of their business.”
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September 20, 2018
News

Farm Bureau Details Trade, Tariff Impacts on Ag

For the growth and renewed prosperity of agriculture, current trading relationships must be preserved and new opportunities for agricultural trade must be secured, AFBF said in a recent statement to the U.S. Senate agriculture committee.
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September 20, 2018
News

Sugarbeets Treat Montana Growers Well

The sugarbeet industry continues to be an important driver for local economies in Montana and northern Wyoming. Early harvest is underway for both Western Sugar Cooperative and Sidney Sugars growers.
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September 19, 2018
News
Steven C. Blank

The Profit Problem of American Agriculture: What we have learned with the perspective of time

What we have learned with the perspective of time
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September 19, 2018
News

Farm Bureau Rolls Out Ag Career Resources: Three new books, two new videos, one important topic: careers in ag

Three new books, two new videos, one important topic: careers in ag
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September 19, 2018
News

AGCO Launches AGCO Agriculture Foundation

The new philanthropic focus demonstrates AGCO’s commitment to specific Sustainable Development Goals developed by the United Nations that seek to end hunger and provide basic necessities to a growing world population.
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September 19, 2018
News

Vive Named Recognized as Top 10 Promising Canadian Tech Firms

Vive Crop Protection has been selected by The Lazaridis Institute to participate in The Lazaridis Scale-Up Program.
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September 18, 2018
News
Guy Sela

Making Fertigation Work for Your Farm

This technology provides the opportunity to apply precise rates of water and fertilizers to the crop, and therefore, if designed correctly, can be an important precision agriculture tool.
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September 18, 2018
News

Soil Holds the Secret to Mitigating Climate Change

Food production doesn’t have to be a victim of climate change. New research from Michigan State University suggests that crop yields and the global food supply chain can be preserved by harnessing the soil.
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September 17, 2018
News

Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and Farming

An interdisciplinary team at Iowa State University is trying to bridge the gap between agronomy and engineering to increase efficiency and reduce uncertainty for a range of key agricultural issues.
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September 17, 2018
News

GROWMARK Announces 2019 Essay Contest Theme

The contest is open to all high school FFA members in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
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September 15, 2018
News

Coalition Sponsors Cuba-U.S. Agriculture Business Conference: Nov. 8–10 in Havana, Cuba

Nov. 8–10 in Havana, Cuba
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September 14, 2018
News

National Ag Day 2019 Announced

The Agriculture Council of America will host National Agriculture Day on March 19. This will mark the 46th anniversary of National Ag Day, and the 2019 theme is "Agriculture: Food for Life."
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September 14, 2018
News

SESVanderHave Partners with Holly Seed

SESVanderHave USA and Holly Seed, LLCalong with their respective parent organizations announce that they have entered into a new service and cooperation agreement.
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September 14, 2018
News
Lyndon Kelley

Irrigate Cover Crops for Better Emergence: If you have irrigation, don't forget to water-up your cover crops if fall rains fall short.

If you have irrigation, don't forget to water-up your cover crops if fall rains fall short.
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September 14, 2018
News
George Silva, Michigan State University Extension

Why Soil Test in the Fall?: Fall is an ideal time to soil test compared to spring. Here’s why.

Fall is an ideal time to soil test compared to spring. Here’s why.
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September 13, 2018
New Products, News

The Blueprint for Irrigation Technology

This week, more than 100 Valley dealers, technicians and employees from across Europe and Eurasia got a glimpse into the future.
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September 13, 2018
News
Richard Jones

Biostimulants Basics

At this point, you have almost certainly heard about biostimulants. You may even have trialed them in your production. But you’re forgiven if you can’t explain just exactly what biostimulants are. In fact, there’s no universal, officially agreed-to defini
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September 13, 2018
News

Ag's Contribution to California Smog Questioned: Several inconsistencies undermine the conclusion that agriculture is a dominant source of nitrogen oxides.

Several inconsistencies undermine the conclusion that agriculture is a dominant source of nitrogen oxides.
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September 12, 2018
New Products

New Product: RazorEdge 1300 Series Disc Mower Conditioner

AGCO Corporation introduces the Hesston by Massey Ferguson RazorEdge 1300 Series pull-type disc mower conditioner. The RazorEdge 1300 Series are heavy-duty, with a fully welded frame for reliability and efficiency even in the toughest hay-cutting conditio
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September 12, 2018
News

Minnesota Crops Appear to be Ahead of Schedule

Even as the weather starts to cool, Minnesota's major crops are developing ahead of schedule.
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September 12, 2018
News
Carlos A. Lazcano

A Grower’s Perspective: Why I Use Biostimulants

In general, biostimulants can potentially help the plant with any stress it encounters. Take into account that the crop’s root system is the portion of the plant that is the most affected by stressors.
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September 11, 2018
New Products

New Product: AxleSurance Weigh System: Easy-to-use system reduces installation time, real estate and operation time

Easy-to-use system reduces installation time, real estate and operation time
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September 11, 2018
New Products

Valley Adds Remote Irrigation Management Options

Valley Irrigation announces enhancements to its remote management technologies.
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September 10, 2018
New Products

New Product: VitTellus Soil Health Test : A next-generation soil health test providing actionable strategies for improved nutrient utilization and higher yields

A next-generation soil health test providing actionable strategies for improved nutrient utilization and higher yields
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September 10, 2018
News

Burks Steps Down; Abernethy Named Senninger President

Steve Abernethy has taken on the role of president of Senninger Irrigation. He has been a member of the Hunter Industries family for over 23 years and has a deep background in irrigation and distribution throughout the world.
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September 07, 2018
New Products

New Product: Kason Flo-Thru Sanitary Screener

The new low-profile Flo-Thru sanitary screener from Kason scalps oversize particles and foreign matter from dry bulk materials and solids-laden slurries at high rates in low headroom areas.
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September 07, 2018
News
Adrienne Pearson

Western Sugar Campaign Begins

Western Sugar is starting its annual sugar extraction campaign on Friday.
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September 06, 2018
News

Tiger-Sul Adds Harrington to Marketing Team

Global agriculture firm Tiger-Sul Products has added veteran marketer BJ Harrington to its team, broadening the company’s ability to reach new markets and to better serve existing markets.
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September 06, 2018
New Products

New Product: Agri-Inject ReflexCONNECT

Building on the success of its Reflex Variable Rate Fertigation system, Agri-Inject has taken fluid injection to the next level with ReflexCONNECT, putting fluid injection at operators’ fingertips.
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September 05, 2018
News

Calendar: Western Water Summit: Feb. 6-7 in San Diego

This special gathering will bring together professionals involved in all facets of managing our most precious resource. Groundwater, surface water, wastewater, drinking water, irrigation, water law, reuse, conservation and efficiency, erosion and sediment
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September 04, 2018
News
Stanley Moore, Michigan State University Extension

But They’re Family!: Families working together on the farm experience great benefits, but it can also present unique challenges.

Families working together on the farm experience great benefits, but it can also present unique challenges.
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September 04, 2018
New Products

New Product: Soucy HD Closing Wheel

Thanks to its high-performance material, this unbreakable, low-maintenance wheel is for all planter types.
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