The recently announced SMS Water Management Module from Ag Leader boasts a variety of features to help take the guesswork out of planning a tile system. So what are some of the new enhancements? • Use the new Tile Plan Editor features to create ideal field tiling plans without the difficulty of manual calculations. • Easily validate that tile runs …
Corn Communicators Talk Maizall in Argentina
Communications directors of three major grain grower organizations in the United States were among those attending the IFAJ 2013 Congress in Argentina this week. It was the first time for Mindy Williamson with the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, Marri Carrow with U.S. Grains Council, and National Corn Growers Association Communications Director Ken Colombini to attend the international meeting of agricultural …
The Next Generation Wireless Farm Networking is Here
Ayrstone Productivity has brought it’s customers faster, longer, easier outdoor WiFi coverage. The next generation AyrMesh Hub2n will include 802.11n connectivity, expanded network security and outdoor range extension of up to 7.5 miles. This new technology puts farmers into the next phase of productivity improvement via wireless signals and hands-free data capture. With long-range wireless networks farmers can quickly and …
Max Armstrong’s Tractor App Now Available
Now vintage tractor enthusiasts and fans of nationally known farm broadcaster Max Armstrong can download a free smartphone and tablet app to listen to his twice-daily news updates, test their tractor trivia skills, enjoy stories of classic machines, and more. The interactive “Max Armstrong’s Tractor App” is available for iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets. Download to hear Armstrong’s …
Results from GROWMARK Annual Meeting
Last week GROWMARK held their Annual Meeting to discuss the year-end financial results and carry out other business for the cooperative. Business units produced record sales for the 2013 fiscal year, which ended August 31. I spoke with CEO of GROWMARK, Jeff Solberg, and he reported estimated sales of $10.3 billion for fiscal year 2013. Pretax income is estimated at …
Maximizing Yields With FieldScripts
Maximizing field yield is the goal of every grower, but is easier said than done. However, Monsanto’s FieldScripts program might be the answer. During the 2013 Farm Progress Show, Monsanto invited the media out to field to discuss the new opportunity and talk with FieldScripts Ground Breaker Growers. Dale Sorensen, Integrated Farming Systems Field Research Lead, shared with the group …
Where Have All The Flowers Gone?
Aunt Jeanette writes this week: We had grandchildren visiting us this summer for a while. In fact, all four of them were able to spend some time together and we had a wonderful time! As we were driving into our garage after delivering the two older grandchildren to their parents, this Peter, Paul, and Mary song (from the 60s!) popped …
Reasons for Attending Farm Shows
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ” Why do you attend farm shows?” Our poll results: · To “window shop” new equipment 27% · To ask questions about existing equipment 19% · Other 19% · To purchase new equipment 16% · For the freebies 11% · For the food 8% Among the “other” responses were: For kids to learn about …
Argentina Meat on the Grill
Here in Argentina they like to eat meat. I’ve learned a few things from grilling done gaucho style. This is one of the grills for our lunch yesterday on the livestock tour. It was excellent with all the trimmings that include what I’m now calling the official beverages of the Congress, Malbec and Quilmes. I really wasn’t expecting to eat …
Monsanto’s Ground Breaker Growers
Monsanto hosted a Ground Breakers Media Event right before the 2013 Farm Progress Show kicked off last week. Media gathered for dinner and then headed out into the field to see first hand the results from Monsanto’s Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybean Ground Breakers. Tony White is the Soybean Technology Development Manager for Monsanto. His main responsibilities are managing the …