- The National FFA Foundation and Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. are proud to announce the arrival of the Red, White, and Forever Blue College Tour at the University of Nebraska. The college tour will appear at five major NCAA college football games across the country this fall, premiering at the University of Nebraska. The tour celebrates more than 30 years of shared service in improving agricultural education and communities for FFA and Toyota. This unique networking event provides collegiate agricultural students, faculty and staff an opportunity to connect with each other. In addition, they will get to meet Nebraska Ag alumni, FFA student leaders from local high schools and FFA and Toyota staff within their community. The tailgate kicks off four hours prior to the much-anticipated Nebraska vs. Iowa State rivalry on Sat., Sept. 29 at Hardin Hall on Nebraska’s East Campus. There will be free parking for guests as well as a free shuttle providing transportation to and from the game. Toyota, with their continued support of FFA, has dedicated a number of their Tundra trucks to be onsite.
- While corn rootworm pressure is not consistent across the country, concerns of how continuous corn will impact future crops are universal. That is why it is key for growers to check performance in the field this summer, to make an informed decision when choosing hybrids for next year. To best protect yield potential, agronomists recommend growers choose hybrids that will perform on their ground and have traits that make sense for their operation. In areas with chronic insect issues, it is best to select hybrids with resistance to European corn borer and/or corn rootworm, such as those with Agrisure® traits. In continuous corn systems, corn rootworm particularly contributes to yield loss by damaging the stalk and roots, disrupting the photosynthesis process and interfering with pollination. In 2006 Syngenta Integrated Trials, Agrisure RW corn seed provided a 34 bu/A yield advantage, when compared to the untreated check. For the 2008 planting season, NK will be offering more trait and stacked choices for insect control and weed management than ever before, including Agrisure 3000GT. This new quad stack includes glyphosate tolerance, European corn borer resistance, corn rootworm resistance and LibertyLink® technology with tolerance to LIBERTY® herbicide (glufosinate).
- On Sept. 18, 2006 Hoosier Ag Today began broadcasting its unique programming on 20 radio stations across the state. Hosted by veteran farm broadcaster Gary Truitt, Hoosier Ag Today filled a void in Indiana agricultural communications. Hoosier Ag Today focuses on the dynamic growth taking place in Hoosier agriculture. Hoosier Ag Today also experienced unexpected growth this past year adding 10 new stations to its station line up. Shortly after launching the Hoosier Ag Today radio programs, HAT launched its multi-media Web site. This site included the Official Podcast of Indiana Agriculture. Early in 2007, Hoosier Ag Today began publication of a daily E-mail newsletter.
- This summer saw an explosion of glyphosate-resistant weeds throughout the United States, and the challenge continues to grow. In August, Kansas became the first state to confirm four species resistant to glyphosate, including waterhemp, common ragweed, giant ragweed and marestail (horseweed). These populations generated from the sole use of continuous glyphosate over several years and were not confined to just one field, but rather spread throughout the state as well as other parts of the Midwest. With fall just around the corner, and weeds in a growing number of states showing resistance to glyphosate, it’s now more important than ever to develop a strategy for your farm. Learn more about glyphosate resistance: 1, 2, 3, 4.
- INFINITE INFLUENCE – an annual conference sponsored by World Christians United, the student missions organization of Saint Louis Christian College. The 2007 Conference on Sustainable Agriculture and Missions will be held at Saint Louis Christian College, Oct. 26-27, 2007. Conference Purpose: To promote dialogue about sustainable agriculture and business-as-mission that will expand and promote the college’s Intercultural and Urban Missions degree program offerings; increase interest and involvement among the college’s constituents; generate enthusiasm for, and awareness of, the college among our publics; advance the college’s partnerships with other educational organizations; and stimulate creative ideas for future projects involving missions and agriculture. There is only room for 250 participants, so please register early. The cost of the Conference is $50, which includes all meals. For more information, contact Dean Dittmar at ddittmar@stlouisagclub.org or (618) 257-8272.
