Agri-Pulse Open Mic with David Lynn

Cindy Zimmerman February 18, 2015

Agri-Pulse Open Mic this week features David Lynn, Sr. VP Farm Credit Mid-America.

Farmers are facing a cyclical turn in the industry with a period of lower crop prices, reduced net farm income and a likely increase in interest rates.This week’s guest on Open Mic is David Lynn, Senior Vice-President for Financial Services with Farm Credit Mid-America. Lynn believes the industry is better prepared than in years past to weather the financial downturn. Lynn says farmers are more dependent on crop insurance than ever before and he fears program changes could put more farmers at risk. Lynn believes the uncertain US tax code is a challenge for farmers and says commercial ag lenders would be better served to look for ways to work together to serve rural communities than challenging a lending institution that operates under strict guidelines from the federal government.

Click here to listen to Agri-Pulse Open Mic with David Lynn, Sr. VP Farm Credit Mid-America

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Secy Vilsack to Keynote 6th Commodity Classic

Cindy Zimmerman February 18, 2015

Not only has Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack set a record as the longest serving secretary in modern history, there’s no doubt he has appeared in more places and events more times than any of his predecessors.

Vilsack will visit the Commodity Classic next week for the sixth year in a row to address the annual convention and trade show for corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers. The secretary will deliver a keynote address to several thousand farmers and ag allies during the event’s General Session on Friday, Feb. 27, in Phoenix, Arizona.

“We’re thrilled to be welcoming Secretary Vilsack back to Commodity Classic,” said National Corn Growers Association President Chip Bowling. “With so much going on in our nation’s capital that impact their lives, the audience will be eager to get his report on the top issues facing our growers, such as trade and the farm bill. He always provides an experienced, deep-inside-Washington perspective.”

The 20th annual Commodity Classic takes place Feb. 26-28, 2015, at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Commodity Classic, USDA

UA Taking Land-Grant Mission South of the Border

Jamie Johansen February 18, 2015

Last week, nearly 60 representatives from 19 Mexican universities made a visit to the Tucson Village Farm, located on the University of Arizona’s Campus Agricultural Center.

The UA is leading the innovative initiative in partnership with New Mexico State University. The project is called the Red De Extensión e Innovación Nacional Universitaria, also known as Project REINU, and translates to the National University Extension and Innovation Network.

“REINU is a collaborative initiative of Mexico’s department of agriculture, SAGARPA, to develop essentially an extension service — but a university-based extension service,” said Mike Proctor, UA vice president for global initiatives.

Project REINU will serve Mexico as a national university-based network of scientists and educators to provide resources and educational services across the country. The network will serve as a link between research-based information and communities, as well as youth-based programs similar to Arizona’s 4-H Youth Development program.

There are currently six primary universities in Mexico involved. Each university has satellite offices, totaling 19 extension sites in Mexico. Proctor said the goal is to involve 80 universities in Project REINU by 2018.

Ag Groups, Education, International

Update on FMC Marvel Herbicide

Cindy Zimmerman February 18, 2015

Weed control was a big topic for FMC Corporation at the National Farm Machinery Show last week, and I talked with district manager Tyler Tuttle about how Marvel™ herbicide provides soybean growers with an aggressive tank-mix partner for maximum postemergence control of glyphosate-resistant weeds.

“Marvel is a post emerge, broadleaf herbicide with a very broad spectrum,” said Tuttle. “Use it to kill really tough to control weeds, like lambs quarters, velvetleaf, waterhemp, and pigweed.”

Since Marvel was introduced in 2013, Tuttle says it has become an effective tool for growers in a weed management program to control resistance. “Performance has exceeded all expectations,” he said. “Marvel allows us to put on a product postemerge to help extend residual and knock out any weeds that might sneak through and it also allows us to mix up modes of action. That’s the key to weed control today.”

Listen to my interview with Tyler here: Interview with Tyler Tuttle, FMC

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Audio, FMC, Herbicide, National Farm Machinery Show, NFMS, Soybean, weed management

Narrated Walk Through New Holland Exhibit

Chuck Zimmerman February 17, 2015

At the National Farm Machinery Show New Holland had several new products on public display for the first time. Todd DeBock walked around the exhibit with me to describe what is new from the company this year.

Here on the company’s 120th anniversary you’ll find more machines with New Holland final Tier 4B engines. Some specific models of note include:

The new T6 Series all-purpose premium tractors (95 to 125 PTO hp)
New Holland’s TS6 Series tractors (90 to 115 PTO horsepower)
New Holland’s hardworking T4 Series tractors (86 to 117 engine horsepower)
New Holland WORKMASTER™ 50, 60 and 70 (53 – 70 gross horsepower) utility tractors
New Holland’s deluxe Boomer™ 46D and Boomer 54D (46 – 54 gross engine horsepower) compact tractors

Watch the video to hear Todd describe these items and more:

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Agribusiness, National Farm Machinery Show, New Holland, Tractor, Video

2015 National Ag Day Essay Contest

Jamie Johansen February 17, 2015

The Agriculture Council of America has announced the winners of the 2015 National Ag Day video and written essay contest winners. The winners were chosen based on the 2015 theme, Agriculture: Sustaining Future Generations.

The theme presented an opportunity for students to address how the agriculture industry is rising to the challenges of feeding a growing population. Entrants chose to either write an essay and/or create a video focusing on how today’s growers are overcoming challenges to provide a safe, stable food supply and sustain the significant role agriculture plays in everyday life.

“CHS enthusiastically supports rural youth and is proud to showcase their thoughts and creativity,” says Annette Degnan, marketing communications director, CHS Inc., one of this year’s essay contest sponsors. “The essay and video contests provide the perfect platform for their visions and dreams to be shared with a broader audience.”

The national written essay winner, Theresa Seibel from Roanoke, Virginia receives a $1,000 prize and travel to Washington, D.C., for recognition during the Celebration of Ag Dinner held March 18 at Whitten Patio at the USDA. During dinner, she will have the opportunity to read the winning essay as well as join with industry representatives, members of Congress, federal agency representatives, media and other friends in a festive agriculture celebration. Video essay winner, Harshin Sanjanwala from Madison, Mississippi wins a $1,000 prize. Both entries can be viewed online at www.agday.org/media/pr11.php.

This is the 42nd anniversary of National Ag Day. The goal of the ACA is to provide a spotlight on agriculture and the food and fiber industry. The ACA not only helps consumers understand how food and fiber products are produced, but also brings people together to celebrate accomplishments in providing safe, abundant and affordable products.

The Ag Day Essay Contest is sponsored by CHS Inc., High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal, National Association of Farm Broadcasting and Penton Farm Progress Companies.

Ag Day, Ag Groups

Bayer CropScience Presents DiFlexx Herbicide

Jamie Johansen February 17, 2015

Bayer CropScience announces the 2015 approval and registration of DiFlexx™ herbicide by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The strength of dicamba is evident, as is the need for a reliable crop safener. In 2013 trials, dicamba controlled 97 percent of broadleaf weeds in corn. That’s why corn growers will appreciate DiFlexx, which brings together dicamba and the highly effective CSI Safener.

DiFlexx controls tough weeds such as Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, ragweed and lambsquarter. It also manages more than 100 annual and perennial weeds, including those resistant to glyphosate-, PPO- and ALS-based herbicides. A fit in both pre- and post-emergence programs, DiFlexx has a wide window of application, from burndown to V10, for ensuring complete broadleaf weed control and flexibility. DiFlexx is tankmix compatible with Corvus® or Balance® Flexx herbicides from burndown to V2, and post with Laudis® or Capreno® herbicides for an extra mode of action on broadleaf weeds.

As the next innovation in crop safeners, the CSI Safener in DiFlexx enables corn plants to better withstand herbicides, which can lead to increased root growth and plant health. The same safener has a history of successfully minimizing crop response, as it has been part of the Corvus and Balance Flexx herbicide forumulations. The safener enables DiFlexx registration for field corn, field corn grown for silage and seed corn, and it can also be used on fallow croplands.

Compared to Status® herbicide, another safened dicamba product, DiFlexx offers many advantages, including: a liquid formulation, pre and post application window, and the ability to safen amide products and the use of MSO or COC in late post applications. DiFlexx also causes less brace root fusing and provides better standability. DiFlexx safens other ALS and HPPD chemistries as well.

Agribusiness, Bayer, Bees

New Holland’s T6 Line of Tractors

Jamie Johansen February 17, 2015

New Holland Agriculture’s T6 and TS6 tractors drove many to their booth during the recent National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY. Mark Lowery, Dairy and Livestock Specialist for New Holland, explained more about each tractors specs and how farmers can put them to use on their own operations.

The new T6 Series all-purpose premium tractors combines ultimate power with advanced technology to deliver comfort, visibility and maneuverability together with more power and performance. The new T6 is equipped with Tier 4B ECOBlue™ Hi-eSCR solution and advanced engine technology.

New Holland’s TS6 Series tractors are new inside and out with new styling, a new VisionView™ cab, and new 4-cylinder, Fiat Powertrain Technologies common rail engines that meet Tier 4B emissions standards while delivering power and performance.

“These tractors are available to be ordered now, will start rolling off the line soon and dealers can give customers an expected delivery date.”

“Folks are really excited about the operator interface in the cabs. They are spending a lot of time in that seat and want to make sure they got a good comfort level, good visibility which drives those lighting packages and real excited to see a standard instructors seat in these so they can take a rider along with them.”

Listen to Chuck’s complete interview with Mark here: Interview with Mark Lowery, Dairy & Livestock Specialist, New Holland

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Agribusiness, Equipment, Farm Machinery, Farm Shows, New Holland, NFMS, Tractor

The Andersons Grain Group President to Retire

Cindy Zimmerman February 17, 2015

Dennis Addis (left) and Neill McKinstray

The Andersons, Inc. Grain Group President Denny Addis has announced plans to retire in May. According to the company, Ethanol Group president Neill C. McKinstray will assume leadership over both groups at that time.

“Denny has a stellar 43-year record with The Andersons and during his tenure has exhibited faithful service and exceptional leadership,” says Hal Reed, Chief Operating Officer.

Addis began his career with the company in 1971 bagging fertilizer and loading trucks as a part-time employee while a student at the University of Toledo. He spent all but three of his 43 years in the Plant Nutrient Group, ultimately serving as the group’s president for 11 years. He has served as the president of the Grain Group since 2012.

McKinstray is a 39-year veteran with The Andersons, including more than 30 years working at increasing levels of responsibility in the Grain Group. In 2011 he was named as President of the newly-formed Ethanol Group, which he has led with great success.

Agribusiness, Ethanol, Grains

Iowa Ag Secretary Honored for Water Quality Initiative

Jamie Johansen February 16, 2015

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey received a National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) National Environmental Achievement Award for excellence in Public Service. Northey is the first state Secretary of Agriculture to receive the award.

NACWA’s Public Service Award is presented to current or former elected or appointed public officials at the local, state and federal level of government who have demonstrated exemplary commitment and service to their community, the environment and to NACWA.

Northey was selected for this honor for his leadership in establishing and growing the Iowa Water Quality Initiative and for working in a collaborative manner with both point sources and nonpoint sources to improve water quality.

“It is an honor to receive this recognition from such a distinguished organization that has a long history of working on water quality issues,” Northey said. “Our approach has always been to work together with point sources to address water quality, an issue we all care about. This award is an opportunity to highlight the tremendous work that has been done in Iowa and to showcase our leadership role nationally in addressing water quality.”

Ag Groups, Water

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