The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) honored the second annual National Biobased Products Day on March 8, a celebration to raise public awareness of biobased products, their benefits and their contributions to the U.S. economy and rural communities. Biobased products offer opportunities for more revenue streams for small and mid-sized farmers while giving consumers more in-demand, clean options for everyday items.
Unit sales of 100+ horsepower ag tractors increased slightly in February 2024 in the U.S., according to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The month recorded an increase of 2.8 percent compared to February 2023. Year-to-date data, however, reflects sales are below 2023 in total units of ag tractors and combines. Ag tractor sales dipped 14.2 percent, while combines finished under 18.9 percent.
FloraPulse, the first easy-to-install water sensor that provides accurate and low-cost water-sensing technology, is enhancing the lives of farmers and researchers who want real-time data that will enable them to make the quick, accurate decisions that will benefit their crops.
Newly released third-party data from the 2023 growing season is showcasing unprecedented yield increases in row and specialty crops across the United States. The extensive dataset confirms that farmers who used novel biologicals, developed by Locus Agriculture, saw significant boosts in profitability and crop productivity.
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is conducting its annual New Uses Forum on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Mayo Health System Event Center in Mankato, Minn. This year’s event will highlight some of the market challenges and emerging opportunities for agricultural feedstocks in the evolving field of bioindustrial innovation.
AgroLiquid announces the upcoming construction of a new 48,355-square-foot production facility in Lake City, Florida. This strategic decision reflects AgroLiquid’s unwavering commitment to prosper the farmer, by providing liquid fertilizers closer to our customers through faster and more efficient services.
Millborn Seeds is expanding their North American footprint with the acquisition of Union Forage in Alberta, Canada and Luhrs Certified Seed in Imperial, Nebraska. The acquisitions further deliver on Millborn’s commitment to create a vertically integrated seed supply chain.
Marking the one-year anniversary of successfully acquiring the biological companies Stoller and Symborg, Corteva Agriscience is proud to introduce Corteva Biologicals, a proven portfolio of solutions to help farmers navigate ever-changing market conditions and growing challenges. The acquisitions positioned Corteva as a global leader in the biologicals market, illustrating the company’s commitment to providing farmers with new tools for sustainable and integrated farming practices.
The future availability of irrigation water for California growers has never been less certain. To help growers survive a future of “water uncertainty,” the non-profit Soil Health Academy announced an on-farm school at the Burroughs Family almond orchard April 30-May 2 in Denair, California, that will offer agricultural producers principles and tools to grow profits and resiliency with much less water.
Kubota Tractor Corporation and ThorSport Racing announced that Kubota will return as the Official Tractor Company of ThorSport and a primary sponsor of two-time Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes’ No. 99 Ford F-150 for six races during the 2024 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season. The continued partnership marks the second full season Kubota is a primary sponsor after the partnership began in September of the 2022 season.
