During this week’s National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky, New Holland formally introduced the PLM RTK+ correction program, the first cellular-delivered RTK correction signal on the market, and several representatives were on-hand to discuss the diverse array of features and benefits this technology will offer producers across North America. “The big idea is that as our farmers and producers …
Preview of CIRB Annual Meeting
Leaders in the crop insurance business are gathered in California for the annual meeting of the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau. To get a preview before the activities started I spoke with Michael Torrey, Michael Torrey Associates. His company represents and manages CIRB. Before looking ahead Michael talks about the challenging last year for the industry when critics were trying …
Time to Talk Crop Insurance
The Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau kicks off its annual meeting today in Indian Wells, CA. I am going to guess that the President’s budget will once again be a topic of discussion. During the next couple days I’ll be meeting members and speakers to learn the potential impact of proposed changes to the budget affecting crop insurance and what …
U.S. Wheat Associates Directors Elected
The U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Board of Directors will be under new leadership for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The board elected officers at their recent meeting in Washington D.C. New officers will begin their duties at the board meeting in July in Fargo, North Dakota. New members include; Chris Kolstad as Secretary-Treasurer, Jason Scott moving from Vice Chair to Chair, …
2016 Award Winners Honored by WSSA
Thirty members of the Weed Science Society of America have been honored for their contributions to weed science. The awards program was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico during the organization’s annual meeting. “Our annual awards program recognizes the many outstanding scientists who are spearheading innovations and advancing the weed science profession through their research, teaching, publishing and outreach,” said …
Shane Stephens Elected Chair of Cotton Council
Shane Stephens has been elected the National Cotton Council chairman for 2016. Stephens, from Greenwood, Mississippi, follows Seldge Taylor in the position. Stephens has long been an active member in the cotton industry, participating in the Cotton Leadership Program from 1994-1995 and serving as president of the alumni association. He has represented the NCC as vice president from 2007-2012 and …
National Ag Day Schedule & Registration
It’s time to get registered for National Ag Day Activities on March 14-15. You can register on this page. I will be covering the activities again this year and am looking for a sponsor. Want to showcase your company or organization in my coverage on the ZimmComm News Network? Give me a shout. 2016 National Ag Day Schedule Monday, March …
Alltech ONE Set To Inspire Industry
Last year, Alltech’s Rebelation symposium offered the industry an unprecedented opportunity for global collaboration by hosting programs, discussions, and information sessions with some of the worlds greatest innovators. This year’s symposium is called ONE, and it promises to be even more unforgettable. ONE is a forum, hosted by Alltech, for industry professionals to discuss world-changing ideas with other industry leaders …
Who Will FarmNext and How
Who will be farming next? What are their thoughts and concerns? These questions and more are dealt with in a new white paper published by YI Advisors. The paper was presented during last week’s FarmNext Summit in Washington, DC. I spoke with Tom Allison, Associate Director of Research for YI Advisors to learn more about the FarmNext Initiative and the …
CTIC Looking for New Executive Director
Karen Scanlon, former executive director of the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) is moving to a position at Dairy Management, Inc. to help support sustainability and social responsibility for the U.S. dairy industry. While members of the board are excited for Scanlon’s new opportunity, they are now searching for someone to fill her role as executive director. “We’re sad to …