This week we caught up with Scott Andrews, Ag Leader Customer Support Manager, who tells us a little more about what Ag Leader tech support is doing to gear up for the busy upcoming spring season. 1. With the spring rush almost upon us, what is Ag Leader doing to prepare to be ready to answer grower calls? Ag Leader …
Farm Progress Show Will Reap International Exports
The nation’s largest outdoor farm show, Farm Progress Show, has been selected to participate in the 2014 International Buyer Program (IBP). This year’s event takes place in Boone, IA, August 26-28. The IBP is an export program led by the U.S. Department of Commerce. It brings thousands of international buyers to the U.S. for business-to-business matchmaking with U.S. companies exhibiting …
iCropTrak MyJohnDeere.com Integration
The MyJohnDeere.com platform has now become integrated with iCropTrak. This even includes the use of Dropbox. Mobile Field and Farm App iCropTrak just announced their integration of the new John Deere wireless connection technology MyJohnDeere.com and DropBox in iCropTrak Version 4.0 for 2014. These technologies will allow for seamless movement of data between your Deere tractor, your iCropTrak enabled iPad …
Where to Find Ag Leader This Winter
Are you interested in getting the latest information about precision ag equipment? If so, here are a few stops you might want to schedule this winter in order to talk with Ag Leader experts: • Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, SK, Jan. 13-16 • Fort Wayne Farm Show in Fort Wayne, IN, Jan. 14-16 • National No-Till Conference …
Authority Minute Now “The Minute” by FMC
Jake Turner must be kicking butt as the Minute Man for FMC Crop Protection. We’ve known his online video series as the Authority Minute. Well, now it’s going to be just “The Minute” by FMC. The content will include an expanded territory and more topics, crops and issues. You can find in online at www.news.FMCMinute.com. “Since launching Authority Minute nearly …
PERC Renews Farm Incentive Program
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has renewed the funding for propane-fueled farm equipment. Farmers who purchase propane in 2014 will be eligible for up to $5,000 in purchase incentives through the 2014 Propane Farm Incentive Program. PERC works directly with original equipment manufacturers to develop and commercialize new propane-fueled farm equipment. According to PERC, the program saw record …
Santa Delivers Anaerobic Digester for Christmas
Franklin, Vermont farmers Denna and Mike Benjamin were heading into the holidays with a big wish: natural gas to start their anaerobic digester to convert the methane fro their cows’ manure to electricity. The project was partially funded by a federal grant, and if the digester was not operating by year’s end they would lose a major portion of the …
Happy Holiday’s from Fuels America
Fuels America would like to with you all a Merry Christmas! Fuels America would like to wish you and your family a happy holiday season! Thank you for your awesome work this year supporting renewable fuel and the Renewable Fuel Standard. Thank you for your support of renewable fuels, the American workers who produce them, and the Renewable Fuel Standard. …
Season’s Greetings from Alltech
We at Alltech wish you and your family a joyful festive season and the best of health and happiness in the new year. 2014 is a special year for Alltech and we’d like to share the excitement with you. Click here to enjoy a digital gift from Alltech.
BASF Announces Plans for 2014
BASF recently announced plans to expand its services and initiatives for growers and agricultural professionals worldwide in 2014 through a significant investment in the development of new IT tools. “The initiatives that were announced reflect the very strong commitment by BASF to the agricultural industry to provide modern tools to help growers get the most out of every acre,” said …