Agrauxine by Lesaffre announces the launch of its new bio-nematicide Atroforce to the marketplace for use on soybeans, corn, cotton and potatoes as well as other cereal grains, brassicas, cucurbits and fiber type plants. Atroforce is a broad spectrum bio-nematicide that reduces damage caused by nematodes including lesion, dagger, root know, reniform, spiral, lance and soybean cyst and minimizes egg …
Happy New Year from AgWired and Grok
This image was generated by AI, specifically the X-model Grok. If there is one prediction we can make about 2025, it’s that AI is going to become a lot better and more mainstream. We hope to find new ways to use this new tool in the new year.
Year End Ethanol Report
2024 was a very good year for the ethanol industry, but the battle for year-round, nationwide E15 will once again continue on into the new year. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper comments on some of the top ethanol stories of the year, including the continuing roller coaster ride for …
Pivot Bio Launches New Retail Distribution Partnerships
Agtech company Pivot Bio has announced a new strategic distribution partnership with Hefty Seed Company, one of the largest independent ag retailers in the U.S. with a network of 49 retail locations in 10 states. Beginning in 2025, PROVEN® 40, a microbial nitrogen source powered by Pivot Bio’s patented gene-edited technology, will be available at all Hefty Seed Co. locations. …
Farm Groups Pleased with Relief in CR
It was supposed to be a simple continuing resolution to keep the government operating into March of 2025, but it ballooned into a 1,547 page measure that includes several provisions for agriculture, including $10 billion in aid for struggling farmers as well as a second one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill. In addition, a provision to allow the sale …
Angie Craig Elected House Ag Ranking Member
Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) was elected Tuesday to serve as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture, replacing David Scott of Georgia. “I just won my D+1 district by nearly 14 points because my farmers and rural constituents know that I’ll meet them where they’re at, I’ll listen to their concerns and I’ll work with whoever I can to …
House Speaker Says CR Will Have Aid for Farmers
During a press conference Tuesday morning, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said the continuing resolution (CR) to be considered this week in Congress will have funding in it for struggling farmers and ranchers. “We can’t do all of it right now but I think what you’ll see reflected in this final package is 10 billion, to start with,” said …
American Agri-Women Honors Amanda Radke
American Agri-Women (AAW) recently honored South Dakota rancher and agriculture advocate Amanda Radke with its prestigious Veritas Award during its 2024 National Convention in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The Veritas Award, one of AAW’s highest honors, is given to individuals who have demonstrated public witness to the “pursuit of truth.” Amanda Radke, a fifth-generation rancher from Mitchell, South Dakota, was …
VISION Conference to Return in 2026
Meister Media Worldwide’s The VISION Conference is moving to a biennial event, starting with the next conference in 2026. According to Show Director Amy Reddington, while the Vision Conference has grown into an important gathering for leaders, innovators, and decision-makers, the ag tech landscape has evolved at an unprecedented rate, resulting in ever-increasing, complex decision-making for the industry. “The surge …
Golden Harvest Hybrids Built for the North
Golden Harvest and GHX are offering new corn hybrids specifically gred for those northern farmers who take pride in their ability to produce corn in a challenging environment every year. Each of the individual Hybrids Built for the North product is named for apex predators adapted for success there: · Hybrid G00A97-AA – The Hawk: Like a Hawk, G00A97-AA Brand …