Vivid Life Sciences announces the EPA registration of Agri-Fos® Systemic Fungicide Plus, a highly concentrated active ingredient phosphite fungicide, for use in agriculture crops, and for residential and commercial uses. Novozymes announces the formation of three divisions: Household Care & Technical Industries, Agriculture & Bioenergy and Food & Beverages. Balchem Corporation announced that it acquired Albion International, Inc., a privately …
#NFMS16 is Underway in Louisville
Snow has covered the ground and from what I hear, that is a normal sight for our next stop on the agriblogging highway. The National Farm Machinery Show has returned for it’s 51st year with even more exhibit space. 880 exhibitors will cover 1.2 million square feet of floor space during the largest indoor farm show in America. Cindy and …
New Website for Swanson Russell
When your company needs to connect with an audience there isn’t time to waste. Swanson Russell has simplified their website to better serve those seeking to build their brand. The new website, www.swansonrussell.com has an overhauled design and simplified approach to showcase their work, markets of focus, and the people and company who get it done. The website features a …
Caucus Results Don’t Seem to Reflect Ag Views
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Do Iowa Caucus results reflect ag views?” The early caucuses may influence some voters, however not the majority of those that took our latest poll. 63% said the Iowa Caucus results don’t reflect their ag views. Ag issues are continually at the forefront of our minds, but few leading candidates have taken to addressing …
U.S. Wheat Associates Directors Elected
The U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Board of Directors will be under new leadership for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The board elected officers at their recent meeting in Washington D.C. New officers will begin their duties at the board meeting in July in Fargo, North Dakota. New members include; Chris Kolstad as Secretary-Treasurer, Jason Scott moving from Vice Chair to Chair, …
2016 Award Winners Honored by WSSA
Thirty members of the Weed Science Society of America have been honored for their contributions to weed science. The awards program was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico during the organization’s annual meeting. “Our annual awards program recognizes the many outstanding scientists who are spearheading innovations and advancing the weed science profession through their research, teaching, publishing and outreach,” said …
Crop Insurance Takes Hit in Budget Proposal
The Obama administration’s 2017 budget proposal includes reforms to the crop insurance program that would end up costing farmers more. Two specific changes are proposed – one would reduce subsidies for revenue insurance policies that insure the price at the time of harvest and the second would reform prevented planting coverage, including removing optional buy-up coverage. According to USDA, the …
Florida Rep. Gwen Graham with Ag Retailers
One of the members of Congress who met with leaders of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) last week in Washington DC was Rep. Gwen Graham (D-FL), the daughter of former Florida governor and senator Bob Graham. She is pictured here (left) with Mary Hartney, president of the Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association. Rep. Graham recently completed her first North Florida …
USDA Awards $20 Million for Citrus Research
The citrus greening crisis in Florida and across the U.S. is receiving $20.1 million dollars to bring growers closer to a solution. The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded the grants to university researchers and extension projects working to fight Huanglongbing (HLB) or greening disease. “Citrus greening has affected more than 75 percent of Florida citrus crops …
Vilsack Discusses 2017 Budget for USDA
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack hosted a national media Tuesday call to discuss the Obama administration’s 2017 budget request for USDA programs. “Over the past seven years, USDA has made strides in improving the health of our nation’s children, enrolled a record number of privately-owned acres in conservation programs, bolstered the economies and infrastructure of small rural towns, and more,” said …