Precision Ag News 2/23

New professional training through Kansas State University Salina — the premier drone educator in the region — will help agricultural producers learn how to use drone protect plants, manage weeds and pests and boost yields. The campus is providing two options — March 9-10 or May 28-29 — for the two-day training.

Unverferth Manufacturing Company, Inc. is excited to introduce a brand-new lineup of its Seed Runner bulk tank seed tender for 2027. The new 4960, 3960, 3760 and 2760 models boast hopper capacities of 500, 400, 375 and 275 seed units and bring operational efficiency to the next level with the innovative CAN bus communication system, electronically carbureted Honda engine and redesigned hydraulic system.

From the trade show floor at the National Farm Machinery Show, Kubota Tractor Corporation introduced two all-new, high-capacity small square balers with the SSB Series, composed of the new SSB2014 and SSB2012 models. These innovative balers represent a significant advancement in commercial hay production, engineered to help producers maximize efficiency and quality while reducing labor requirements and field time.

American Seed Trade Association announces the hire of Collin Cisco and Benjamin Rietmann, as well as the promotion of Drs. Sam Crowell and Martha Malapi. Cisco will serve as Director, State Government Affairs and Rietmann will serve as Director, International Programs and Policy. Crowell has been promoted to Vice President for Science, Trade, and Global Affairs. Malapi has been promoted to Senior Director, Seed Health and Trade.

Syngenta announced that its X-Terra® hybrid wheat has received registration approval for use in France. This marks the launch of efforts to introduce the innovation across markets in Europe, including U.K, France and Germany. SY Sphynx and SY Xanthis will be the first X-Terra® hybrid wheat products to be available for the 2026 sowing season in France.

Syngenta and Botanical Solution Inc. have expanded their exclusive agreement to bring Quillibrium®, a botanical‑based biofungicide derived from Quillaja saponaria using BSI’s proprietary plant tissue culture platform, to more growers across the Americas, starting with Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
Since 2021, Syngenta and BSI have worked together with growers in Peru and Chile to protect grapes, tomatoes, berries, cherries, and other crops from diseases such as Botrytis, Sour Rot, Powdery Mildew, and Alternaria alternata with remarkable results in terms of higher yields and better quality. The sustainable technology behind Quillibrium® delivers consistent, high‑quality extracts without the need to harvest protected trees, thus preserving biodiversity while ensuring a reliable supply.

AgVenture brand seed is proud to announce the winners of the company’s inaugural Gold Club Yield Contest. With the 2025 growing season bringing both high production and, at times, challenging growing conditions, AgVenture growers delivered exceptional yields.

As vegetable growers face increasing uncertainty from shifting market conditions, economic pressures and variable growing conditions, Seminis® today announced the launch of its new Seasoned Vegetables Campaign, a celebration of the field-proven varieties that have delivered consistent, reliable performance for growers over time. At the heart of the campaign is recognition of the growers who have built businesses and market reputations on these dependable varieties that have continued to experience exceptional yield potential, quality and harvestability for more than 8 to 10+ years in commercial production.

BW Fusion released BW Defend™, a new lineup of biocontrol products that expands the company’s portfolio into EPA-registered bioinsecticide and biofungicide solutions. The new product supports integrated pest management and delivers season-long plant defense through early plant colonization.

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