The big topic at last year’s ASTA CSS 2013 and Seed Expo was The Accord, which is an industry agreement developed to provide a mechanism to transition from proprietary biotech events to off-patent or generic biotech events. Just prior to the expo this year, the second part of what is now called the AgAccord was opened up for signature. That …
ASTA Chair Looks Ahead to Annual Meeting
Finally caught up with American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) chairman Craig Newman as I was heading out of the hotel to go home Friday morning so I caught a quick interview. Craig says the expo this year was great with a record number of exhibitors. “In fact, it’s just bulging,” he said. “Sometimes we think that the industry’s consolidating when …
Happy Hubbard Holidays
I don’t get tired sharing holiday greetings. This one from Hubbard Feeds. May peace, happiness & prosperity be yours during this Holiday Season and throughout the New Year! Happy Holidays Your friends at Hubbard
What’s Next for ARC?
Boehringer Ingelheim’s, Dr. Dale Polson, wrapped up their PRRS Seminar with answering the question of, “What’s Next for ARC?” Dr. Polson works to development strategies for services and products at Boehringer Ingelheim. His talk at the seminar was themed on the “Playing the PRRS Behavior Game.” He shared that PRRS honors no boundaries and that it’s also about many other …
Happy Holidays from GROWMARK
It’s a Happy Holidays message from our friends at GROWMARK. Have a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. From your friends at GROWMARK Thank you GROWMARK.
Tips from Tech: Winterizing your Ag Leader Investments!
The time has come to winterize your equipment from the fall months of harvesting, tillage and fall application. As the season comes to an end, it’s important to take care of your investments, whether it is harvested crops, machinery or your precision equipment. Here are some helpful hints from Ag Leader’s tech support team: Harsh temperatures can lead to problems …
Utilizing Vaccinations for PRRS Virus
Boehringer Ingelheim provided the opportunity for the big questions to be asked about the PRRS virus during their recent PRRS Seminar in Chicago. Swine Vet Center’s, Dr. Tim Loula, shared his insight into effective PRRS protocols and how to better utilize ARC programs. Dr. Loula said that the current vaccination for PRRS could be better, but right now it’s all …
Bayer Showcases Innovation at ASTA CSS 2013
Corn and soybean growers in the Midwest face varying challenges every year, depending on weather, pests and diseases. Visitors to ASTA CSS 2013 and Seed Expo this year were able to see many of the tools offered by Bayer CropScience to address those challenges. According to Brad May, strategic business lead for seed growth, some of their highlights at the …
Nufarm Takes on Trees, Nuts, Vines and Veggies
During Nufarm’s recent farm media tour, Rob Schwehr, took time to highlight one of the newest expansion areas the company has taken on. Rob is the Marketing Manager for the tree, nut, vine and vegetable (TNVV) segment of Nufarm. He shares in an interview why the company pursued this new endeavor and what we can see coming down the pipeline. …
Happy Holidays from MGEX
It’s that time of year again. Happy Holidays time. It’s now an AgWired tradition to share some of the many wonderful messages we receive. So let’s start with the Minneapolis Grain Exchange. Wishing you health and happiness this Holiday Season and prosperity in the New Year. All the best to you, your family, and your organization, Mark G. Bagan Jesse …