INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
January 31, 2019
News

Three Tips for Cover Crop Success

While there can be some added upfront costs, such as purchasing seed, many farmers are utilizing cover crops within their operation because of the long-term benefits.
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January 31, 2019
New Products

Beet Growers Give AZteroid FC High Marks

Sugarbeet growers who used AZteroid FC in 2018 reported less rhizoctonia, better stand, higher quality and more yield.
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January 30, 2019
New Products

New Product: IACO Quad Pod

The Quad Pod by IACO is a standalone support structure that transforms a traditional handline into an automated irrigation system.
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January 30, 2019
News

Calendar: Western Food Safety Summit: May 1-2 in Salinas, Calif.; early bird registration ends Feb. 1

May 1-2 in Salinas, Calif.; early bird registration ends Feb. 1
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January 29, 2019
News

Forecast: Global AgChem Market to Surge by 2023

A significant rise in world population and food demand is projected by 2023. In order to serve this purpose, farmers will double the use of agrochemicals in some form or the other.
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January 29, 2019
New Products, News

Lindsay, Nutrien Partner to Improve Water Use Efficiency: The collaboration will help growers maximize yield per unit of water application.

The collaboration will help growers maximize yield per unit of water application.
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January 28, 2019
New Products, News

Brook Joins AMVAC as Sales Rep

American Vanguard Corporation recently hired Brandon Brook as a sales representative for the Pacific Northwest region.
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January 28, 2019
News

Top Trade Negotiator Joins ASA Staff

Brian Grunenfelder will work alongside veteran ASA trade adviser Don Phillips in helping analyze the complex global trade issues that impact U.S. sugar farmers and shape America’s no-cost sugar policy.
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January 28, 2019
New Products, News

Verdesian Campaign Highlights Nutrient Use Efficiency : “Keep It In Your Plants” campaign aims to show farmers the detriments of nutrient loss.

“Keep It In Your Plants” campaign aims to show farmers the detriments of nutrient loss.
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January 24, 2019
Grower of the Month
Phillip Hayes, ASA

Building America: The American dream lives on in Colorado’s sugarbeet fields

The American dream lives on in Colorado’s sugarbeet fields
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January 24, 2019
News

Why Does Soil pH Matter?

The availability of some plant nutrients is affected by soil pH. Field crops perform best at a soil pH between 6.0 and 6.8, depending on the crop.
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January 22, 2019
New Products, News

Vestaron Appoints Mitchell as Marketing Director : Sherry Mitchell provides extensive crop protection strategic experience to Vestaron as it develops its peptide-based brands for crop and ornamental ma

Sherry Mitchell provides extensive crop protection strategic experience to Vestaron as it develops its peptide-based brands for crop and ornamental markets.
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January 22, 2019
New Products

H2OExcel Recommended as Spring Seed Treatment

Utilizing Brookside Agra’s natural water conservation agent and soil amendment H2OExcel as a seed treatment in spring can boost overall crop emergence, quality and growth rate.
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January 21, 2019
New Products, News

United Phosphorus (UPI) Changes Name to UPL NA

UPL, a global leader in the production of high-quality crop protection products, announces that the company changed the name of its North American operation from United Phosphorus, Inc., to UPL NA Inc., effective Jan. 1.
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January 21, 2019
News
Russell Nemetz

New Farm Bill Should Benefit Growers, Consumers

Like many others in agriculture, the U.S. sugar industry was pleased to see Congress pass a new farm bill and President Trump sign it into law in late 2018.
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January 21, 2019
News

Texas A&M Institute to Address Diet-Related Health: Through precision nutrition, institute will connect agriculture, dietary health and food

Through precision nutrition, institute will connect agriculture, dietary health and food.
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January 17, 2019
News

Deadline Approaching for Irrigation Foundation Scholarship

Apply by Feb. 15 to be considered for the 2019 Irrigation Foundation scholarship program. The scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $2,500, are awarded based on the candidate’s letter of intent, financial need, resume, list of irrigation courses and letter
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January 17, 2019
New Products

New Product: Kuhn Krause Dominator 4856

Kuhn North America, Inc., introduces the new Dominator 4856 combination primary tillage system boasting product features designed to provide optimal compaction removal and residue handling, while reducing maintenance time.
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January 16, 2019
News

HELM Agro US Hires Taylor

HELM Agro US, Inc. has hired Craig Taylor as the company’s new Northern Corn Belt regional sales manager. He will promote sales of the HELM crop protection portfolio and support the company’s distributor and retailer network in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska,
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January 16, 2019
New Products

Resolution: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Ultimately, the only way to use time more effectively is to work smarter, not harder. This is especially true for today’s farmers – some of the hardest workers alive.
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January 16, 2019
News

Trump Formally Nominates Wheeler to Head EPA

President Trump has formally nominated Andrew Wheeler, a former energy lobbyist who has led the agency in an acting capacity for six months, to serve as EPA administrator.
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January 15, 2019
News

New Product: Brandt GlucoPro Plant Growth Regulator

GlucoPro is a groundbreaking new technology that disables lectin proteins to prevent them from binding to glucose. The patented mechanism of action “unlocks and releases” the glucose that is bound to the lectins. This frees and releases the glucose into t
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January 15, 2019
New Products, Feature

Tractor Buyers' Guide

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January 15, 2019
New Products, News

Amity Awarded for Active Height Control

Amity Technology was recently presented with the 2019 AE50 Award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers for its Active Height Control technology.
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January 14, 2019
News

The Traceability Trend

Mintel, a global market research company, named traceability—the ability to see where food comes from, what it’s made with, and by whom—one of the five most important food and drink trends for 2018.
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January 14, 2019
New Products

New Product: Legion Bio Chem EnduraSeed: Newly launched seed treatment adds to robust biological product offering

Newly launched seed treatment adds to robust biological product offering
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January 14, 2019
News

USDA Broadband Program Will Boost Rural Economy

Rural broadband is essential to modern agriculture, the farmers and ranchers who grow our food and to the quality of life for rural Americans.
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January 14, 2019
News
Russell Nemetz

Beet, Barley Growers Meet in Billings

Malt barley and sugarbeets are two important crops to Montana and Wyoming farmers and the regional economy. Last week, both crops were in the spotlight during a symposium hosted by the Mountain States Crop Education Association in Billings, Mont.
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January 08, 2019
New Products, News

FMC to Introduce Two New Herbicide Modes Of Action in Next Decade

In a world where resistant weeds run rampant, one chemical company is bringing relief to producers. FMC will introduce a novel rice herbicide and a corn and soybean herbicide in the next five to 10 years.
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January 07, 2019
New Products

Scientists Hack Photosynthesis to Boost yields

An international team of researchers has, for the first time, demonstrated that by fixing a common glitch in photosynthesis, a crop's yield could be improved by around 40 percent.
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January 07, 2019
New Products

New App Connects Beekeepers and Growers

Pollination Network, a mobile app that connects beekeepers and growers, helps beekeepers find jobs with nearby growers, and it allows growers to post public listings and hire beekeepers within the app.
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January 06, 2019
News

Reinke Recognizes Rain for Rent

Reinke recently recognized Rain for Rent, as one of the top 10 highest-selling Reinke dealerships throughout the U.S. and Canada, in acknowledgment of the company’s marketing year success.
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January 05, 2019
News
George Silva, Michigan State University Extension

Year-End Fertilizer Prices: The year-end retail prices of all major fertilizers were higher in 2018 compared to 2017, according to USDA statistics.

The year-end retail prices of all major fertilizers were higher in 2018 compared to 2017, according to USDA statistics.
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January 04, 2019
News

No Compelling Evidence for Health Benefits of Non-sugar Sweeteners: The weight of evidence hints at benefits, but the full picture has yet to emerge.

There is no compelling evidence to indicate important health benefits of non-sugar sweeteners, and potential harms cannot be ruled out, suggests a review of published studies in The BMJ this week.
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January 04, 2019
News
Julia Bayly

Agri-Women Reconnecting Maine to Its Ag Roots

As far as Pam Townsend is concerned, even if someone has never set foot on a farm before, they are connected to agriculture.
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January 02, 2019
News
Jillian Garrigues

A Look Inside Amalgamated's Nampa Factory

From the farm to the factory, Amalgamated Sugar is a busy operation. "We process sugar for 180,000 acres of beets in Idaho, Oregon and Washington," said Nampa factory manager Eric Erickson.
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January 02, 2019
News
Ron Sterk

USDA Announces GMO Labeling Standard

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Dec. 20 announced the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, which requires food manufacturers, importers and certain retailers to label foods containing genetically modified or bioengineered ingredients.
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