Results from more than 300 soybean field trials conducted in 2011 and 2012 show soybean growers there’s hope for control of resistant weeds. Engenia herbicide, a technologically advanced dicamba formulation developed by BASF, demonstrated effective control of key broadleaf weeds including glyphosate resistant Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, marestail, and common and giant ragweed. BASF anticipates the commercial launch of Engenia herbicide …
Mission: Possible with O.H. Kruse
Let’s meet O.H. Kruse Grain & Milling. I have chosen to accept the mission. That is Mission: Possible. It’s the first ever company Dealer Appreciation Day. I’ll be there providing coverage next Tuesday, October 23. You can get a preview of what will be taking place via my interview this morning with Clark Springfield, Division Manager, Western Feed Supplements, Western …
DeLaval New Company Vision
DeLaval has a new vision. I learned about it at World Dairy Expo from Christian Poggensee, Regional President, North America. Simply put it is, “We make sustainable food production possible.” Christian says it’s not a target but rather something the company wants to be perceived as. DeLaval became a sponsor of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards earlier this year. The …
Auction of North Dakota Oilseed Processing Facility
Looking for a good deal on some oilseed processing equipment? Maas Companies is managing a sale next month where you might find a bargain! Maas Companies of Rochester, MN will liquidate the former Northwood Mills Oilseed Plant, a state of the art oilseed processing facility located outside of Grand Forks, North Dakota at a Sheriff’s Foreclosure Auction on November 27. …
Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Conference Set
The Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) will host its 5th national conference in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 9-12, 2012, at the Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center. GLCI conference organizers expect over 1000 ranchers, professors, land managers, researchers, public officials, ecologists and students to participate in the exchange of information on ‘cutting edge’ grazing management technologies. This year, Temple Grandin, noted …
Winterize Farm Equipment With Slip Plate
With the fall harvest ending in the near future it’s time to look at winterizing all that equipment. That means you need a good lubricant and that means you might want to check out Slip Plate. You can find out all they ways you can use this product from Superior Graphite on their website. Go ahead. Visit now. Here are …
Discussing the Future of Hi-Tech Farming
The U.S. agriculture industry is facing a serious problem with being able to feed a rapidly expanding global population, as well as responding to climatic changes much like the recent drought that hit the United States. Technology is now playing an ever increasing role on the farm, allowing farmers to make the most out of every acre and to prepare …
Monsanto Commits to Invest An Acre Program
In keeping with the company’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and improving lives, Monsanto Company is partnering in Invest an Acre, which is focused on addressing rural hunger in America. In partnership with the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, Feeding America and Archer Daniels Midland Company, Monsanto is proud to be the first seed company to join the program and match the …
Paying Homage to Peanut Farmers
The Georgia Peanut Commission, in cooperation with the Georgia Bankers Association, kicks off its annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week this week, Oct. 15-19, 2012. This year marks the 36th anniversary of Georgia Peanut Bank Week, and banks and financial businesses across the state will pay homage to peanut farmers’ contributions to the state and local economies. The famous “little red …
What does a SoyCow do?
See the power of soy through a light-hearted, short YouTube video “What Does a SoyCow Do? She Can’t Moo.” Inspired by a Dr. Seuss story, the upbeat video showcases how the World Soy Foundation helps children grow, learn, play and become leaders in their communities. Stainless steel processors, called SoyCows, are one of the multiple tools that the World Soy …