Agri-Pulse Announces Passing of Bill Tomson

Cindy Zimmerman

Agri-Pulse’s senior trade editor Bill Tomson passed away on May 12 following a battle with cancer. He was 55. “Bill was extremely dedicated to bringing our readers the very best insights on trade and any topic he covered. He worked tirelessly to get information from his vast network of sources,” said Agri-Pulse Founder and Publisher Sara Wyant. “We will miss …

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Precision Ag News 5/16

Carrie Muehling

In response to President Biden’s Executive Order 14081, “Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy,” the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have developed a plan to update, streamline, and clarify their regulations and oversight mechanisms for products of biotechnology. The …

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ZimmCast 731 – Celebration of Modern Ag in DC

Cindy Zimmerman

The second Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall was bigger and better than the first in 2022 with over 50 exhibits spotlighting the Future of Food and Farming. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) partnered with member companies and ag organizations to hold the three-day event which featured combine harvesters, milking equipment, sprayers and planters, irrigation equipment, tractors …

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GRAINCO FS Offers App Developed with Intelinair

Cindy Zimmerman

This crop season, GRAINCO FS is offering myFS Agronomy as its latest digital agronomic tool for on-farm data-driven decision-making for its farmer customers in Kendall, LaSalle, and Grundy counties in Illinois. The new digital platform and app, developed with Intelinair, provides in-season and postseason actionable insights and analytics for improved operational efficiency and return on investment. For years, GRAINCO FS …

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2024 Student NAMA Winners

Cindy Zimmerman

Purdue University’s student NAMA chapter took home first place in the 2024 Student Marketing Competition at the National Agri-Marketing Conference last month in Kansas City. In addition, Brady Brewer with Purdue University received the Outstanding Advisor Award. This was the 48th year for the competition and 27 student chapters participated with six making it to the finals. The final six …

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Animal Ag News 5/13

Carrie Muehling

Kansas State University announced that ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, has pledged $1 million to the university’s Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation, one of four new or renovated facilities included in the university’s visionary Agriculture Innovation Initiative led by the College of Agriculture. The ADM investment will support advances in food product development, food …

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AgGateway Joins Celebration of Modern Ag on the Mall

Cindy Zimmerman

AgGateway and the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF), two global non-profit associations working to ensure the interoperability between agricultural brands and technology platforms, were among the groups that participated in the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) second “Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall” event last week. Paul Schrimpf, AgGateway Director of Marketing and Communications, says they participated in …

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Industry Ag News 5/10

Carrie Muehling

In response to President Biden’s Executive Order 14081, “Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy,” the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have developed a plan to update, streamline, and clarify their regulations and oversight mechanisms for products of biotechnology. U.S. …

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2nd Celebration of Modern Ag is a Success

Cindy Zimmerman

More than 15,000 people visited the National Mall this past week for the second Celebration of Modern Agriculture spotlighting the Future of Food and Farming. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) partnered with member companies and ag organizations to hold the three-day event which featured combine harvesters, milking equipment, sprayers and planters, irrigation equipment, tractors big and small, as well …

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MyLand Adds Two New Directors of Grower Relations

Cindy Zimmerman

Soil health company MyLand has added two new Directors of Grower Relations to enhance support for an increasing number of growers across Texas, California, and Washington State. Landon Gheer will partner with MyLand’s valued growers throughout Texas, and Gilbert (Gil) Rodriguez will join the California team for growers across the state and the Pacific Northwest. Both report to Dave Booher, …

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