Syngenta recently announced a deal with NRGene, a genomics-to-breeding solution provider, using the GenoMAGIC data analytics platform. The platform enables high-performance molecular breeding. The companies have reached a multi-year collaboration agreement, after Syngenta completed a one-year trial on GenoMAGIC. In testing, the company found it enabled the identifica...
“Electricity is the most viable source of weed-control energy,” says grower Kevin Olson. “I don’t believe there are other real long-term options.” Against a backdrop of agriculture’s ongoing herbicide resistance issues and pesticide litigation, the use of electricity as a viable means of weed management in general row crops is gaining traction as both old and new tech...
These findings come from the 2018 Monitoring the Future survey of a national sample of eighth, 10th and 12th graders in schools nationwide, funded by a National Institute on Drug Abuse grant to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Reported use of vaping nicotine specifically in the 30 days prior to the survey nearly doubled among high school seniors, from 11 percent...
Large amounts of sediment from nearby farms were entering the lake’s watershed. These sediments traveled through streams draining the landscape and were filling up the lake. So, the USDA gave local farmers incentives to change some of their farming practices. One of these practices was conservation tillage, which can reduce sediment runoff. A new study examines how...
The goal of the program is to enhance market access by defraying costs of undergoing voluntary USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) audits beginning Jan. 2, 2019. USDA’s Risk Management Agency will provide Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) funds to cover up to 100 percent of the cost of the Harmonized GAP audit and the Harmonized GAP Plus+ audit. ...
Eleven scholarships worth $2,500 each will be awarded, in addition to a $3,500 James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship to one outstanding recipient. NDB funds, in part, Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), which manages the national dairy checkoff program. Students in their sophomore through senior year majoring in one of the following fields are eligible: communications/publ...
About 13 lawsuits have been filed in the courts of common pleas in Columbiana, Stark, Summit and Wayne counties, on behalf of the landowners by Canton-area attorney Michael Thompson. Restoration issues The lawsuits argue that Nexus, and its contractor, Michels Corp., of Wisconsin, did not correctly restore the layers of soil, resulting in diminished topsoil, and that...
Following New Holland dealer JG Plant entering administration on the 12thDecember TH White acted swiftly to acquire some elements of the Hereford business to ensure continuity and a seamless transition for customers. All 16 staff at Hereford – including James Ashworth, the general manager have transferred to TH White to ensure that all customers continue to work with ...
As a case in point, The Nature Conservancy, in collaboration with Nestlé Purina and Cargill, recently launched a three-year water project in central Nebraska to improve the sustainability of America’s beef supply chain. successful-farming-january-cover FROM OUR JANUARY ISSUE: GUEST EDITOR SONNY PERDUE, SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE Why this story matters to me: "Farmer...
The subjects of the trial were late-season Patterson apricots grown near Yakima, Wash., by Gilbert Orchards. The Hazel Technologies product was applied at packing, and the fruit was shipped to California and held in retail conditions at UC Davis, according to a news release. “We were able to show conclusively that apricot firmness was preserved by approximately 30-50%...
As a farmer, you wear many hats, but none of those hats contain X-ray vision, so you need to employ other tactics. When it comes to crops, you may dig a root pit, perform soil analysis, or pull tissue samples. These procedures allow you to see what’s going on above and below the ground. When it comes to the timing chain in an engine, there is an accurate method for de...
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Selecting hybrids for silage production depends somewhat on whether a field is planned specifically for silage or grain (dual purpose). Silage types should have high forage yields and high digestibility, low fiber levels, and stover that is highly digestible. The best silage types have high grain yields because grain is so highly digestible. However, ranking for top-yiel...
Like all of the company’s products, the new items come with roots attached and are hydroponically grown. “Demand for organic produce, and lettuce in particular, is at it at an all-time high and is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon,” Corrie Hutchens, senior director of marketing, said in a news release. “We are excited to be able to offer consumers sustain...
Ed Storey – sheep farmer with a degree in economics and now president of the peak wool body – said Australian Merino wool has the best story in the world to tell. “Wool is the world’s premier natural fibre. The Merino sheep is largely organic and it is largely free range,” Mr Storey said. “The industry has to be transparent in the marketplace. Wool has a story th...
California Giant is touting the success of the Adelita variety as well, in a news release about its raspberry program. “This expanding raspberry program has been pivotal for us,” Nick Chappell, director of retail sales, said in the release. Chappell recently visited California Giant’s central Mexico operations, meeting with growers and field personnel. “Our ra...
The agreement covers some countries in Europe, the Mediterranean and South America, and governs commercialization of varieties from the UC-Davis Public Strawberry Breeding Program, according to a news release. Global Plant Genetics will work with the university researchers, nurseries and growers to test whether the new varieties have potential in the various countries...
Autonomous-tractor applications displayed on the fields of this year's Farm Progress Show highlight two potential directions for the future use of the technology. In one, a John Deere 8000 Series tractor was transformed to run driverless by Smart Ag, an Ames-based company that's been turning heads with its AutoCart software Application. In another, FARB Guidance Syst...
This totals more than 500 retail locations helping to measure, track, and improve conservation practices across more than 250,000 entered acres to date (there are more than 1 million acres enrolled in the Land O’ Lakes Sustain program to date.) “The Truterra Insights Engine is a first of its kind, interactive digital platform to help farmers with benchmarking of cur...
“A Real Snack for Real Life” promoted SunGold kiwifruit, and the company has seen a growth in consumer interest of the gold variety. Zespri is extending the season with Italian SunGolds (conventional and organic) for the North American market, according to a news release, as well as green kiwifruit. Zespri’s Italian kiwifruit season runs from December through February...
Researchers and outreach professionals submit proposals through a competitive grants process and are awarded funding to confront some of animal agriculture’s most pressing challenges – antibiotic resistance, infectious diseases, improving animal welfare and protecting the environment, among others. Researchers and MSU Extension educators have offered management techni...
This Normangee, Texas, cattleman has built a business seedstock producers turn to for help through that last, important phase of development. His system and feeding protocol focuses on getting heifers and bulls ready to return home for breeding, or to sell in one of the state's big livestock auctions. "We say we are a full-service cattle operation, that there's no job...
The high quality and yield potential of alfalfa makes it a premier forage crop for many producers in our region. Many forage producers have not considered growing alfalfa over the last couple of decades, but based on the questions and comments I have received, that seems to be changing. In order to successfully produce alfalfa, there are several things that are impor...
The company, Miami, has not changed ownership, and the staff is the same, according to a news release. EndFlex manufactures secondary and end-of-line automated packing equipment, including case erecting, tray forming, case packing and robotic pick and place automation. “At our core, we have always manufactured flexible end-of-line solutions,” Nicholas Taraborelli...
The GPS-enabled, solar powered eShepherd allows farmers to use a smartphone, tablet or computer to remotely fence, muster and monitor livestock. The stock are trained to stay within a virtual boundary when they hear an audio cue from the collar. The technology was patented by CSIRO and is licenced exclusively to Agersens worldwide. Agersens, chief executive officer, I...
It is the absolute focus on the farmer. From day one, the role of an agtech company founder is to speak with farmers and others working at the coalface to investigate unsolved problems on farm.The key is not to preempt the conversation by mentioning any technologies or solutions. It is simply to ask them about their biggest pain points in farming contexts and then dr...
At this years Agritechnica show REBO Landmaschinen GmbH showcased their armored ReboRack tractor to attendees. Farming on mine-contaminated land is possible ! The ReboRack tractor has been designed to work in military training areas and in contaminated areas where landmines are hidden under the soils surface. The fully armored tractor protects the driver from fragment...
Weed management provides an excellent example of the latest innovation and evolution. The main driver is there has not been a new herbicide group since 1992 (HPPD inhibitors, group 27), and researchers say it takes at least 10 years to develop a new herbicide and get regulatory approval. But technology and innovative methods for application are being developed at a m...
Lycetts DNA+ combines an adhesive solution with uniquely coded micro particles registered exclusively to each client. This system provides irrefutable, traceable evidence of ownership and has been proven by the police to be a powerful deterrent to thieves. The security system is being offered free to all customers taking out an agricultural motor policy with the broke...
The company reckons the new-look kit has sold well and has now announced production of all Lely-branded machines will cease by March 2020, with mowers, tedders and rakes already halted in April this year. This fits in with the streamlining of the Agco stable, with the company focusing on its major brands rather than a host of smaller parties.
The factory will be built next to the A50 near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, alongside two other JCB plants, and will cover about 350,000 sq ft. With a computer-controlled production line, robotic welders and an automatic painting unit, it will create more than 200 new jobs by 2022. The current JCB cab plant in Rugeley, Staffs employs 400 people, with the new factory d...
The new JAGUAR 880 fills a gap in the JAGUAR range and now means that CLAAS is able to offer farmers and contractors the choice of two 626hp models, the new JAGUAR 880 or the higher specification JAGUAR 960. The availability of the new JAGUAR 880 will also make this the ideal replacement for those running older 623hp JAGUAR 900 foragers. It is 25 years since the JAGUA...
The Topsoil Mapper is the latest development in soil analysis, enabling better control of compaction, according to need. A front-mounted sensor maps the soil profile ahead of the tractor, up to a metre below the surface, giving the operator real time information. This allows adjustment of implement depth on-the-go, reducing implement wear, fuel consumption and increasing...
Launched at the end of 2016, Mannheim’s flagship 6230R and 6250R with CommandPRO set new standards for John Deere tractors, with the joystick introducing a new dimension in ergonomics and versatility. Top speed can be reached with just one push, and 11 programmable buttons are available for the hitch, PTO, SCVs, AutoTrac controls etc. The functionality of CommandPRO a...
Unveiled at the Innovagri Show, France in September, this new model delivers new solutions for the most demanding needs in materials handling across agricultural and industrial applications. “This additional model represents another important step for Massey Ferguson in this key segment,” said Francesco Quaranta, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Massey Ferguson, Euro...
The concept of the new ORBIS maize front attachments, which are available in working widths of 6.0 m and 7.5 m, is based on the proven combination of large and small discs. Large discs are fitted in the central area of the front attachment. These ensure a smooth crop flow and have significant functional advantages during reversing. On the ORBIS 600 SD, the outer units...
