DuPont has earned some lofty recognition from the agriculture industry. The science-based products and services company is the recipient of three Agrow Awards. DuPont has received three prestigious Agrow Awards in recognition of its innovative and industry-leading agricultural product pipeline and technologies. The awards were presented to DuPont’s Crop Protection and Pioneer Hi-Bred businesses at the inaugural 2007 Agrow Awards …
Missouri Stripes Roads with Soy-Based Paint
The Missouri Department of Transportation is experimenting with “soy-based” paint for use on the state’s highways. MoDOT says it’s testing four different types of yellow and white paints that contain soybean oil for use in highway striping. The soy-based paint is made by using the same raw materials and processing techniques as traditional, water-based paint except the soybean oil replaces …
Food Waste Fuels Cheese Production
I blogged about food fighting cancer. Now, I’ve found out about one plant that’s using food to create more food. The Fairview Swiss Cheese Plant in Mercer County, Pennsylvania is using biogas from food waste to produce steam that will help process milk into cheese. The Fairview Swiss Cheese Plant soon will be partially powered with biogas made from its …
Monsanto Steps Up its Role in Ethanol Production
Monsanto Company prides itself on being an industry leader when it comes to remaining on the cutting edge of agricultural technology. Now, Monsanto has announced it will be collaborating with Perten Instruments to ensure the company maintains its leadership in the emerging ethanol industry. Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) and Perten Instruments today announced a collaboration to develop advanced process analytical …
Osborn & Barr to Promote Becker Underwood Bio-agronomic Development
Osborn & Barr is now the marketing firm of choice for Becker Underwood. The global leader in bio-agronomic development has named Osborn & Barr its agency of record. “When we initiated the search for a new agency of record, it was very important to select an agency with a winning track record of effective brand management and marketing communications within …
Ceres, Texas A&M Partnering in High-Biomass Sorghum Production
Biofuel development and marketing is getting a boost. Energy crop company Ceres, Inc. and the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station of The Texas A&M University System are collaborating in high biomass sorghum production for biofuels, through an exclusive, multi-year joint research and commercialization agreement. These plants are not designed to produce grain, but rather vast amounts of biomass — the raw …
ConocoPhillips CEO to Talk of ‘Shared Energy Future’ in Detroit
The Chairman and CEO of ConoPhillips will speak on “Our Shared Energy Future” before the Detroit Economic Club on Wednesday October 3, 2007. James Mulva will discuss current U.S. energy policy and layout plans for incorporating renewable fuels at Burton Manor in Livonia, MI. In a speech titled, “Our Shared Energy Future,” Mr. Mulva will describe the shortcomings of current …
K-State Research Developing Biosecurity Tracking Software for Cattle Producers
Software enabling cattle producers to safeguard the health of their herds will soon be online. Researchers at Kansas State University are developing software that will help producers maintain secure feedlots and give them an informational database for understanding the impact of specific diseases. The feed yard security project is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Kansas …
Agritechnica Hands Out Innovation Awards
Agritechnica organizer Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft – German Agri-cultural Society has awarded 7 Gold Medals and 33 Silver Medals for leading innovation in agriculture. Agricultural companies worldwide submitted a total of 331 innovations to DLG, making this year’s submissions the highest number of submissions in twelve years. “This can be assessed as a clear indication that agricultural machinery manufacturers are starting an …
Lower Insurance Premiums for Farmers Using Monsanto Hybrid
Monsanto says its latest agreement with the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation means farmers can opt to have their insurance premiums slashed by up to 24 percent in four states. Monsanto is launching an innovative crop insurance pilot program with its hybrid corn seeds. A new pilot program recently approved by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) will provide farmers an …