Monsanto is conducting the 2008 Technology Showcase as a tour of stops in 13 midwest locations. I’ve got the opportunity to attend tomorrow’s event in Alleman, IA. I just like saying Alleman, don’t you? So you can expect some interviews and pics right here on AgWired as we see what’s new in the world of agribusiness from Monsanto. Here’s why …
Stabilizing Yields
Southwest Iowa is home to Larry Stolte (not pictured). He was one of the growers in attendance at the Monsanto Technology Showcase tour stop in Elkhart, IA. Larry has corn, beans and hogs. I interviewed him part way through the program and he says that what he was seeing and hearing was “very interesting.” He’s learning more about corn and …
Attending Field Days “Critical”
It’s always good to get a grower perspective when it comes to new technology. Dallas Johnston farms 1,500 acres of corn and soybeans in southwest Iowa. He’s taking notes during a field station stop. You can also see that he’s got his AgWired t-shirt with him too! That was my thank you for letting me interview him. He attends field …
More Plant, More Yield
This seems like common sense on the surface but University research backs it up. To get more corn yield per acre, plant more plants per acre. That’s what Dan Johnson, Kruger Seeds, says. He’s in charge of their corn lineup and technical training. At the Monsanto Technology Showcase Tour stop in Elkhart, IA he had a field station devoted to …
University Champions In The Field
The folks at Kruger Seeds were very involved in the Technology Showcase tour stop in Elkhart, IA. Their Regional Business Manager, Tim Elliott, was there to make sure things ran smoothly. Tim manages a group of district sales managers. He started off the event with safety instructions and a review of the education stations out on the farm. I kept …
Iowa Grower Ready To Roundup Some More Yield
Lots of midwest corn and soybean growers attended the Monsanto Technology Showcase tour stop in Elkhart, IA. Attendees not only came from around Iowa but also Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska and Kansas. One of the growers I got to speak with was John Benedict, Logan, IA. John is pictured on the right, discussing what he’s learned with other growers who were …
More Yield From Roundup Ready 2 Yield
One of the newcomers to Kruger Seeds is Walter Mayhew. He’s their new brand lead and was on hand at the Technology Showcase field day in Iowa. I asked him why they are conducting these events. Walter says that since business is changing so fast, growers need this kind of opportunity to to see new technology options first hand. You …
Monsanto Mitigates Crop Stress
Getting more corn yield per acre was the theme of an interview I did with Shannon Hauf, Monsanto Area Technology Development Manager for Minnesota and Iowa. Shannon was attending a Monsanto Technology Showcase Tour event in Elkhart, IA. I got to speak with her after listening to a field stop that was all about “stress mitigation.” Shannon says that about …
Advice For Iowa Corn & Soybean Growers
After a hearty lunch at the Monsanto Technology Showcase tour stop in Elkhart, IA, last week, growers got to hear from Palle Pederson, Iowa State University Soybean Extension Agronomist. Palle’s work focuses on soybean yields and profitability for growers. Palle says the field day concept is a nice opportunity for growers to see new technology on display before they need …
Out Flying In His Field
It was a beautiful day in central Iowa yesterday when I attended the Monsanto Technology Showcase. There are 13 tour stops this summer. I hope they all have weather like we had yesterday. Cool, with light cloud cover. The field day events are intended to help farmers “experience the future” and learn about Monsanto’s advanced technology and research. I’ll be …
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