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President-Elect Continues Naming Cabinet at Record Pace

Cindy Zimmerman

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Colorado oil executive Chris Wright for Energy Secretary over the weekend, continuing an almost daily announcement of cabinet nominees since the election. “It is amazing to me how quickly Trump has named 10 or 11 people out of the top 25,” said veteran farm policy expert Mary Kay Thatcher with Syngenta during an interview at the …

Audio, Farm Policy, NAFB, Syngenta

Research Finds Brand New Mode of Nitrogen Action for Crops

Cindy Zimmerman

New research published in Scientific Reports describes a breakthrough in nitrogen fertilizer technology seen as the first new mode of nitrogen action in crops to be discovered in a century. Conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Purdue University and Pivot Bio, the study shows that gene-edited microbes can fix nitrogen from the air and feed it to cereal plants’ roots, …

AgWired Precision, Audio, Fertilizer, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

NAFB Post Election Panel Urges Farm Bill in Lame Duck

Cindy Zimmerman

During a post-election newsmakers panel at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting Wednesday, representatives from National Farmers Union, American Farm Bureau Federation, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association all agreed that Congress should work to pass a farm bill during the lame duck session. “If we say that the Farm Bill is toast and it doesn’t stand a chance, …

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AgGateway Award Winners

Cindy Zimmerman

The AgGateway Annual Conference wrapped up Wednesday in Austin after recognizing some of the members who help make this organization successful in its goals. President’s Award – Theresa Fitzsimmons, Senior Business Analyst, Bayer US Launched in 2016, the AgGateway President’s Award is presented to one individual or group that has made consistent and far-reaching positive impacts on organizational achievement over …

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Pivot Bio Launches Weekly ‘N-SIGHTS from the Farm’

Cindy Zimmerman

Pivot Bio has introduced a new vidcast for farmers to explore yield data, track nitrogen efficiency metrics, and hear directly from other farmers who are incorporating this advanced nitrogen solution into their operations. “N-SIGHTS from the Farm” is a digital hub providing real-time harvest data and weekly agronomic insights that showcase how Pivot Bio PROVEN® 40 is performing in corn …

Agronomy, AgWired Precision, Nutrient Management, Nutrition, Precision Agriculture

AgGateway Welcomes 10 Students to Conference

Cindy Zimmerman

AgGateway’s 2024 Gateway to Ag Careers Program is pleased to welcome ten college students to the Annual Conference this week in Austin, TX. Supported by AgCIO Roundtable, the Premier Sponsor, with additional support from Syngenta, the Gateway to Ag Careers program offers students the opportunity to attend learning sessions and network with attendees at the AgGateway Annual Conference while making …

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Yara North America Launches YaraAmplix Biostimulant

Cindy Zimmerman

Yara North America announces the launch of the YaraAmplix™ biostimulant portfolio in the United States and Canada, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing a sustainable, resilient food system. The YaraAmplix portfolio is designed to enhance crop resilience, nutrient uptake, and overall crop quality while promoting healthier soils and better adaptability to environmental stressors. The YaraAmplix portfolio …

AgWired Precision, Biologicals, Precision Agriculture, Soil, Sustainability

Golden Harvest Golden Advantage Offers 0% Extended Terms

Cindy Zimmerman

As farmers continue to be faced with challenging financial pressures heading into the next production season, Golden Harvest is pleased to offer 0% extended terms on Golden Harvest® corn and soybean seed and qualified Syngenta Seedcare products through Golden Advantage℠. Heather Volpe, Golden Harvest marketing manager, says Golden Advantage reinforces their commitment to farmers, providing a financial edge as they …

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Kip Tom Reflects on Trump Election

Cindy Zimmerman

Indiana farmer Kip Tom is one of several names being floated as possible Secretary of Agriculture in the new Trump Administration. Tom runs a successful international farming operation and served as Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture during President Trump’s previous term. “When I think about President Trump and comparing 45 to 47, my perception is …

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