To help producers more accurately monitor the condition of their grain during harvest and in storage, John Deere introduces the GT-30300 Grain Moisture Tester. This new hand-held device provides direct readout of moisture and test weight for 20 different grains in seconds, without pre-weighing the samples, at the touch of a button. According to Barry Deiters, product manager with John …
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The American Meat Science Association announced winners from the National 4-H Meat Evaluation and Identification Contest, held October 22, 2013, at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers announces the 2013 inductees into the AEM Hall of Fame, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding individuals in the off-road equipment industry, and their legacy of innovation, service and …
What Does the Farmer Say?
This parody of the viral “What Does the Fox Say?” is way less annoying – and has a great message for non-farmers. Derek Kingenberg is a Kansas farmer who could give the Peterson boys a run for it. CNN’s Eatocracy calls him “delightfully demented!” Already has half million views – “work, work, work!”
iCropTrak Updates Improve Soil Sampling
Cogent3D, makers of iCropTrak, have taken soil sampling to a whole new level for farmers this fall. Aaron Hutchinson, Cogent3D president and co-founder, says they took the best practices from their dedicated soil sampling apps and feedback from soil sampling customers to upgrade iCropTrak Soil Sampling capabilities. “iCropTrak is the third generation of our farming technologies that we’ve built,” he …
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Tractor Supply Company announced that its Board of Directors has elected Cynthia T. Jamison, 54, to succeed James F. Wright as Chairman of the Board upon the conclusion of Mr. Wright’s term at the end of the year. DuPont Pioneer and Archer Daniels Midland Company announced that ADM will double the acreage contracted for Plenish® high oleic soybeans in 2014 …
America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship
Monsanto Company just announced their launch of the America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders scholarship program to entice rural American students in pursuing careers in agriculture. The scholarship program in connection with the National FFA Scholarship program will provide rural students the opportunity to earn a $1,500 scholarship to pursue their education. “With $1,500 to put toward their education, students will …
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The illinois.coop website, created by the Illinois Cooperative Council ICC), has information about what cooperatives are, the Council’s activities, and an award application for cooperative leaders. Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker James Moll has unveiled an advance trailer and website for his latest film, Farmland, a feature length documentary follows the next generation of American farmers and ranchers, examining the lives …
Great Turnout for 2013 National FFA Convention
Rick Pitino told thousands of FFA members from across the country packed into Freedom Hall Wednesday that pressure and problems are good things. Pitino opened the 2013 National FFA Convention & Expo, an event that in its 86th year has drawn more than 56,000 FFA members from all 50 U.S. states to Louisville for four days. His motivational address focused …
Catfish on the Farm Bill Conference Plate
Catfish was a word only heard once in the first farm bill conference committee meeting, giving some hope that it might be one of the less contentious issues in completing the legislation. “We’re certainly hopeful of that,” says Gavin Gibbons of the National Fisheries Institute, which has been actively engaged in the push to repeal the USDA catfish inspection program …