The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the Watersheds report, which provides data that supplement the 2022 Census of Agriculture, Volume 1. Watersheds is the first of six Subject Series reports to be released for this Census of Agriculture. The Watersheds report breaks down select ag census data – including farms, land in farms, land use and practices, fertilizer and chemical use, and select commodities – by the 6-digit Hydrologic Unit Code (watershed) boundaries, providing data users yet another way to review and compare ag census information.
CNH announces its new Global Leadership Team (GLT), which is empowered to carry out faster and more effective delivery of its strategic priorities for profitable long-term growth globally in the Agriculture segment. The Construction segment will operate as a distinct business unit inside CNH with increased autonomy.
Over the past 30 years, K-State researchers have partnered with local producers to study, hone and implement precision agriculture techniques. The close partnership between K-State researchers and local farming partners was recently on full display as the capstone tour of the International Conference on Precision Agriculture, hosted this year in partnership with K-State. Hundreds of preeminent experts in precision agriculture from more than 40 countries spent several days in Manhattan, where they shared some of the latest research and innovation in the field.
SweetWater Technologies CEO Chad Gripp announced the launch of the company’s first group of independently-owned and operated franchises. The announcement marks a milestone in SweetWater Technologies’ mission to elevate agronomic practices through innovative business practices and cutting-edge drone technology.
Dozens of FFA chapters around the United States are getting a new classroom resource for the 2024-25 school year as part of a Microsoft grant. The grant will help FFA members and advisors launch a new version of FarmBeats for Students, a hands-on education program built around precision agriculture that Microsoft developed in collaboration with the National FFA Organization.
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) had strong representation at the recent National Association of Plant Breeders’ 2024 meeting. Dr. Sam Crowell attended the meeting on behalf of the association and gave a presentation explaining how plant breeders play an invaluable role in the seed industry, and they collaborate on domestic and international policy issues that impact both plant breeders and seed producers.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in August 2022, created a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit. This tax credit, called 40B due to its section in the IRA, is in effect for 2023 and 2024. The 40B credit amount is based on the carbon intensity from a lifecycle analysis for the specific sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) obtaining the tax credit. Read more from the National Corn Growers Association.
