USDA announced a new effort to train the next generation of conservation and climate leaders. As part of President Biden’s historic American Climate Corps initiative, the Working Lands Climate Corps will provide technical training and career pathway opportunities for young people, helping them deliver economic benefits through climate-smart agriculture solutions for farmers and ranchers across the country, now and in the future.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest steps to incorporate stakeholder feedback and collaboration with federal partners, ensuring the Agency’s work to protect endangered species from pesticides is practical, flexible, and supports the agricultural community. Assistant Administrator Michal Freedhoff described these steps in a speech to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the winners of the 2023 Photo and Poster Contests during the association’s 78th Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. The winners will receive cash prizes and all contest participants will receive a certificate of participation. View all of the winning photos and posters on NACD’s Flickr page.
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Board of Directors elected Gary Blair of Starkville, MS to serve as the association’s President-Elect. He will serve a one-year term as President-Elect alongside current NACD President Kim LaFleur and will assume the role of NACD President in 2025.
Unit sales of 4-wheel-drive agriculture tractors grew slightly in the U.S. during the first month of 2024, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). In the U.S., January data shows 4-wheel-drive tractors increased year-over-year 1.4 percent, the only segment to show growth in the month. In Canada, 4-wheel-drive tractor sales remained unchanged at 49 units in January compared to 2023.
Case IH is introducing new tractor models for specialty crop producers that will integrate seamlessly into orchard operations of any size, delivering improved operator comfort, minimizing crop damage and enhancing productivity. Featured new products and options at the World Ag Expo include new Farmall CL Series tractors, new upgrades for Farmall Utility A tractors, and cost effective flexibility with Farmall 140A Pro.
Biotalys, an agricultural technology company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions for crop protection, announced that the company has entered into several academic collaborations with leading researchers in plant pathology in both Europe and the U.S.
AMVAC Chemical Corporation, an American Vanguard Company, continues to launch new products for broadacre crops to meet growers’ needs. The company announced that ZALO herbicide, enabled by ProLease technology, has received federal registration.
Estes Performance Concaves, a leading innovator in precision harvesting technology, announces the launch of their groundbreaking XPR3 Concave System for John Deere, Case IH and Fendt combine harvesters. This revolutionary concave system sets a new standard in harvesting efficiency and yield optimization, providing farmers with unprecedented performance and profitability.
Valley View Agri-Systems (VVA) announced that Marc Wilson has joined Team VVA as Account Manager, Farm and Commercial Bins and Buildings.
Syngenta Crop Protection and Lavie Bio Ltd., a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., and a leading ag-biologicals company, announced an agreement for the discovery and development of new biological insecticidal solutions.
CropX Technologies, a global leader in digital farm management, and Syngenta are teaming up to improve the sustainability and yield strength of Syngenta’s seed suppliers in the American Midwest.
