Nufarm Growing in Cotton Market

Chuck Zimmerman

In 2015 cotton growers have some new tools courtesy of Nufarm. These include Cheetah and Cheetah Max. Presenting at the Cotton Crop Consultants Conference for NuFarm was Jerome Kovar. Jerome is a marketing manager for the company and we sat down to discuss what Nufarm is doing in cotton with these new herbicide options. Here’s a quick description: Cheetah™ utilizes …

Agribusiness, Audio, Cotton, Nufarm

AgNerd Cloud – Ayrstone Ayrmesh

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s time for another edition of the AgNerd Cloud, a fairly regular column on new technology for the farm. In this program we’ll learn about how you can obtain a good internet cloud on your property that can include remote ethernet connections via a new wireless device! Thanks to Bill Moffitt, Ayrstone Productivity, for working with us by supplying some …

Agribusiness, Audio, Internet, ZimmCast

First AgriBlogger Event of 2015

Chuck Zimmerman

What is the first event on the agriblogging highway for the ZimmComm Team? The Beltwide Cotton Conferences in San Antonio. Much thanks to NuFarm for making this possible. It will actually be a short trip for Chuck but that’s where you’ll find him tomorrow. You can find the program here.

Agribusiness, Nufarm

New Holland Wishing Everyone Happy Holidays

Jamie Johansen

There are many reasons to be thankful this holiday season. As we head into our 120th year, we can think of many. Wishing you a Happy Holiday and a prosperous New Year. Abe Hughes, VP New Holland North America and the New Holland Team

Agribusiness

Four Industry Trends for 2015

Chuck Zimmerman

Looking for what some of the trends in agriculture will be in 2015? Well, Bo Warren, director of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Agribusiness, has four key ones for you. In this week’s program he talks about them. Precision agriculture will become more precise The FAA has been paying close attention to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as the technology …

Agribusiness, Audio, Precision Agriculture, ZimmCast

USFRA Launches Fun How To Video Series

Cindy Zimmerman

Have you ever wondered how to milk 1,200 cows three times a day? Or gather 50,000 eggs a day? Or how to keep 7,000 pigs feed, watered, clean and happy? Well wonder no more. The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) has launched a fun and very informative “How To Farm” series that also looks how no-till techniques can aid …

Agribusiness, Farming, USFRA, Video

Murray Wise: Different Market Ahead for Farmland

John Davis

A leading expert in land, auction and agribusiness related transactions says 2015 is going to be a different kind of market for farmland. Murray Wise Associates, LLC says while falling commodity prices will play a role, there’s more at work there. “This year has been one of transition, with prices varying widely depending on land quality and location. The market …

Agribusiness

Season’s Greetings From Alltech

Jamie Johansen

Season’s Greetings From Alltech. Thank you for your support in 2014 and I wish you and your family the very best of health and happiness for the upcoming year. Please click here to enjoy a special seasonal musical performance.

Agribusiness, Alltech