Precision Ag News 9/19

Carrie Muehling

  • The next webinar in the CropLife Industry Innovation Series will define what biostimulants are and how they work. Attendees can also expect to learn more about the different kinds of beneficial biology and the biochemical mechanisms that enable soil microbes to benefit crops. Register here.
  • EOS Data Analytics, a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics, has enhanced EOSDA Crop Monitoring, an online satellite-based precision agriculture platform for field monitoring, by introducing the VRA Map Builder feature. This update allows farmers and agronomists who use smart machinery to create detailed Variable Rate Application (VRA) maps by integrating data from various sources, including satellite imagery and machinery files. The feature is now available to users using EOSDA Crop Monitoring on a Professional plan.
  • Biotalys, an Agricultural Technology company developing protein-based biocontrols for sustainable crop protection, announced that it obtained patents for its first biofungicide, EVOCA, from both the European Patent Office (EPO) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
  • LandScan, the global leader in digital twins in agricultural technology and precision farming solutions, is proud to announce the grant of its latest patent, (US 12,092,625), titled “Precision Site Characterization Using Digital Twin”. This groundbreaking patent marks the first of its kind in the agriculture sector, involving the use of digital twin technology to revolutionize site characterization and precision farming practices.
  • Renovo Seed will offer eight elite alfalfa varieties and three of their famous AlfaGrass mixes in their 2025 product lineup. The products, which are tested in multi-year, multi-harvest plots prior to release, are poised to fit the specific forage needs of farmers and ranchers.
  • The joint membership of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) and the Northeast Equipment Dealers Association (NEDA) have voted overwhelmingly in favor of moving forward with a merger of these two associations. It is anticipated that the merger will be consummated in October 2024. The vote by the members of each organization was overwhelmingly in favor of this merger.
  • Nufarm Americas Inc. announced that Jeff Wagner has been appointed VP Sales – US Crop Protection who will assume the role as Ken Barham becomes Regional General Manager on October 1.
  • Radicle Growth is announced the four finalists selected for the highly anticipated Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge Sponsored by US Corn Farmers, set to take place on October 22, 2024, in San Francisco. After an intensive review process, these standout finalists have emerged from a competitive pool of applicants, each showcasing innovative ideas and exceptional entrepreneurial spirit.
  • The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the American Soybean Association (ASA) expressed frustration with a recently released recommendation by the U.S. Department of Commerce to impose preliminary countervailing duty rates on imports of the herbicide 2,4-D.
  • ASTA’s Forage, Turf, and Conservation Seed Conference returns to Kansas City Oct. 27-31 for another year of programming in partnership with the Western Seed Association Annual Meeting. This year’s program features experts in conservation policy, agency professionals from both USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service and National Resources Conservation Service, and a panel discussion surrounding future trends in the seed industry.
  • Shell Rotella is pleased to announce the fourth annual SuperTractors competition, coinciding with National Farmer’s Day. Launched in 2021, this virtual event encourages farmers to showcase their impressive tractors, drawing inspiration from Shell Rotella SuperRigs, which recently celebrated 42 years of recognizing the best-looking working trucks in North America. From September 16-26, farmers across North America can enter their unique farm equipment in the SuperTractors competition for a chance to win $250, 10,000 MyMilesMatter points, and a custom Shell Rotella-branded Carhartt jacket. To participate, farmers can submit a photo along with a brief explanation of why their tractor deserves to win at super-tractors.mymilesmatter.com/peopleschoice.
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