The Commodity Classic trade show saw thousands of farmers visit once again this year to learn what’s new in agriculture, and despite the tough farm economy, Syngenta’s Eric Boeck says the mood was hopeful. “While farmers are facing some challenges and there’s very little margin for error for farmers, we realize that and we want to be there side by …
Precision Ag News 3/5
The Agricultural Retailers Association and The Fertilizer Institute issued a joint statement regarding the Trump administration’s announcement on tariffs on imports of Canadian goods. American Seed Trade Association President & CEO Andy LaVigne issued a statement on the news of additional tariffs imposed between the United States and its trading partners. Agtools, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for …
Precision Ag News 2/26
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the winners of the 2024 Photo and Poster Contests during the association’s 79th Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT. The photo contest, open to amateur photographers in both youth and adult divisions, attracted entries of images reflecting the themes of “Agriculture and Conservation Across America,” “Close-Up Conservation,” “Conservation in Action,” and …
AgGateway Releases Updated Modus v2
AgGateway has released an updated version of Modus, the most widely used lab test data exchange standard in the agriculture industry. Modus v2 offers enhanced test method lists allowing soil test labs, retailers, researchers, software providers, and suppliers a more accurate and seamless way to exchange lab test data. The original Modus system was independently released in 2014 and rapidly …
Groundwork BioAg Expands Rootella Portfolio
Groundwork BioAg, the leading manufacturer of mycorrhizal inoculants, will be feature its Rootella portfolio products at next week’s Commodity Classic in Denver. The portfolio includes Rootella L, Rootella X, and the newly released Rootella Forte powder, which are designed to extend plant root systems, significantly improving nutrient uptake and crop resilience. Importantly, farmers using Rootella have reported phosphorus application reductions …
MyLand Announces Washington State Program for Soil Health
Soil health innovator MyLand has just announced a new $4.8 million dollar program in Washington State to enhance soil health. The program is funded in combination by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and Washington State Department of Commerce and focuses on supporting sustainable agricultural practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. MyLand’s new program, aiming to cover 9,000 acres in …
Precision Ag News 2/19
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) recognized winners of national service awards at the association’s 79th Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bushel, an independently-owned software technology company focused on digital tools for the agricultural supply chain, announced an integration into MyCHS, the farmer-facing platform from CHS, Inc., the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative. Trailed implements are known for …
Secretary Rollins Goes to Work at USDA
After being confirmed by the Senate yesterday, Brooke Rollins was immediately sworn in as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture by Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Clarence Thomas in a private ceremony today at the Supreme Court building. “It is the honor of a lifetime to serve as the nation’s thirty-third Secretary of Agriculture — and a privilege …
Precision Ag News 2/13
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) welcomed and administered oaths of office to its new leaders during the association’s 79th Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. President-elect Gary Blair of Starkville, Mississippi, was sworn in as President of NACD. Blair manages Blair Legacy Tree Farm, owns a private financial consulting business, and is retired from 36 years of …
Agri-Pulse Summit to Focus on Taxes, Trade and Technology
“Navigating Taxes, Trade and Technology: What’s Ahead for Food & Agriculture?” is the theme for the annual Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit coming up next month on St. Patrick’s Day in Washington, D.C. This must-attend annual event will feature keynote speakers and panelists focused on these topics as well as provide time for networking with industry leaders. Agri-Pulse Founder …