The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled a geospatial product called Crop Sequence Boundaries (CSB) that offers public access to national-scale visual crop rotation data for the first time. The new tool was developed by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Economic Research Service (ERS), two of the department’s statistical scientific research agencies.
Yanmar America, a leading provider of tractors, UTVs, construction equipment and industrial equipment, has unveiled a new parts e-commerce platform, aimed at enhancing customer service. The nationwide launch of the platform in the United States took place on Monday, July 17, offering a user-friendly solution for customers to access Yanmar genuine parts.
Kynetec‘s RegenTrak online dashboards are an extensive source of farmer-driven data on regenerative practices – suitable for use by teams involved in sustainability, marketing, and regenerative agriculture initiatives.
Trace Genomics, an industry-leading provider of science-validated soil biology insights, has expanded its relationship with CHS Inc., one of the nation’s leading agribusinesses. With this expansion, an increasing number of CHS growers and geographies will have access to the Trace insights that are integrated into the CHS Advanced Soil Analytics (ASA) program and Major Carbon Initiative (MCI).
Three Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientists will embark on novel collaborations aimed at addressing issues in sustainable agriculture and food systems in the Great Lakes region. Thanks to funding from the Douglas and Maria Bayer New Initiatives Fund for Sustainable Agriculture, Christine Sprunger, assistant professor of soil health in the Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences, will examine how plantings of prairie grass strips impact pollinator populations and soil biodiversity in agricultural fields.
U.S.-based Stine Seed Company announced its expansion into Canada. Initially launching in Ontario, the following retail businesses — all of which are affiliated with The Agromart Group — will sell Stine soybean seed: Alliance Agri-Turf, Harvex Agromart, Lakeside Grain & Feed, Scotland Agromart, Southwest Agromart and Sprucedale Agromart.
Ronin Agronomy Inc. announced its official launch in Western Canada. Founded by seasoned industry veterans and led by a renowned business leader, Wade Barnes, Ronin Agronomy brings together more than 20 years of precision agronomy expertise, covering millions of acres across the globe, innovative technologies, and a deep-rooted passion for farming.
The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) inducted editor, publisher and conservation agriculture advocate Frank Lessiter into its CTIC Hall of Fame during the 16th Annual CTIC Conservation in Action Tour on Tuesday night, July 11, 2023 in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) announced a new hire in the Soybean Production department. Stacy Zuber of Champaign, Illinois joins the team as Soil Health Specialist.
