Agriculture Management News

Silver Bullet Water Treatment’s (SBWT) impact on the horticulture, cannabis, leafy greens and controlled environment agriculture industries continues to expand. Over the last few months Kyle Lisabeth, SBWT’s Director of Horticulture, and Taylor Robinson, SBWT’s Manager of R&D and Analytical Services were named to 4 key industry advisory committees. Kyle will serve on the ...

Oct. 15, 2020

By Silver Bullet Water Treatment Company, LLC

We are thrilled to announce the official kick-off of the Perennials project which aims to fill the gap in carbon accounting methods by developing an operational framework to accurately model GHG emissions and sequestration potential in perennial cropping systems in the Cool Farm ...

Oct. 22, 2020

By Cool Farm Tool (CFT)

According to a recent report by Fact.MR, the kenaf seed oil market is estimated to continue its bullish run during the 2019-2027 period with global sales poised to surpass 27,000 tons in 2019. The healthy growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing demand for kenaf seed oil in an assortment of industries such as pharmaceutical, lubricants, food and beverages, cosmetics, personal ...

Oct. 19, 2020

By Fact.MR

On October 6, 2020, the California Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee (DARTIC) announced it will be meeting on December 11, 2020, to discuss the possible developmental and reproductive toxicity (DART) of 22 chemical substances and chemical groups, including glyphosate and its salts, and three neonicotinoid pesticides (acetamiprid, clothianidin, and imidacloprid). ...

Oct. 16, 2020

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today praised the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for finalizing a rule on position limits for derivatives. The final rule passed by a vote of 3-2. “I appreciate the CFTC’s careful review and consideration of stakeholders’ input, particularly from our ...

Oct. 15, 2020

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today released a statement regarding the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) final rule on speculative position limits, which fails to go far enough to protect consumers and producers from irresponsible commodity trading that has caused unnecessary spikes in ...

Oct. 15, 2020

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

Evonik is to cluster its MetAMINO® (DL-methionine) production at three international hubs (Americas, Europe, and Asia) to maximize economies of scale and utilize robust processes. Evonik to manage all its DL-methionine production from three world-scale hubs in Europe, Americas and Asia. Evonik to strengthen its competitiveness by further improving its cost position. Evonik to ...

Oct. 13, 2020

By Evonik Fibres GmbH

Foliar fertilizers are supplements which increase the intake and uptake efficiency of nutrients from the soil and benefit plants by providing immediate nutrition. Foliar fertilizers market will see an upward swing in the coming years. These fertilizers are fuelling market growth on their ability to enable respiration, water absorption, and cellular activities, which supports the healthy growth of ...

Oct. 12, 2020

By Fact.MR

Bishopsgate School in Surrey have recently taken delivery of a Redexim RTC brush unit to keep on top of the maintenance of a brand new artificial surface, opened for use this September. With a high wear pattern of both pupil and community usage, the RTC will become the foundation of the ongoing maintenance programme – keeping the surface looking and playing at its best. It has been a ...

Oct. 7, 2020

By Charterhouse Turf Machinery Ltd

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today voted for a continuing resolution (CR), which averts a federal government shutdown and includes a full replenishment of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to aid agricultural producers. The CR funds the federal government until December 11, 2020, and is now ready for President ...

Sep. 30, 2020

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, recently was the keynote speaker at the 2020 Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit DC. “This has been quite a year for American agriculture, and, certainly so for American consumers. Perhaps for the first time since the Great Depression, the significance of food security has ...

Sep. 29, 2020

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

Soil Capital, a firm of independent agronomists and financial professionals, has launched the first European carbon remuneration programme, for farmers by ...

Sep. 25, 2020

By Cool Farm Tool (CFT)

Getting the most from their home farm acreage has been the prime goal for Victor and Rita Jennings, a husband and wife farming team based out of Cork, Ireland. They farm 190 acres of grassland and milk 160 Pedigree Holstein Friesians. “The farm was originally a suckler to beef farm ran by myself and my mother, who still has a major interest in the farm,” explained Victor Jennings. ...

Sep. 24, 2020

By Major Equipment

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today applauded a bipartisan deal reached on the House continuing resolution (CR) that includes a full replenishment of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). On Monday, Roberts admonished the House Democrats’ CR, which previously denied funding for the U.S. Department of ...

Sep. 23, 2020

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today took to the Senate floor to speak on the bipartisan House continuing resolution (CR) that passed yesterday. ...

Sep. 23, 2020

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

Today, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement regarding the agreement on the continuing resolution. This agreement includes important nutrition provisions, including an expansion of Pandemic EBT for families for the next year and an expansion of this critical assistance to children ...

Sep. 22, 2020

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today admonished the House Democrats’ continuing resolution (CR), which denies funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) implementation of Farm Bill and COVID-19 relief programs. “We have a pandemic of politics in this country. Today, that was made worse ...

Sep. 22, 2020

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

Demand of sweet corn seeds is expected to grow exponentially and is projected to create an absolute $ opportunity of US$ 216 Mn during forecast period 2019 – 2029. Growing vegetables seeds market is projected to propel the growth of sweet corn seeds market across the globe. Global sweet corn seeds market accounts for around 6% of the vegetable seeds market and is projected to grow at a ...

Sep. 22, 2020

By Fact.MR

Today, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provisions in the continuing resolution. “Farmers have been hurting due to multiple disasters – and those hit the hardest need support from USDA. Whether it’s using ...

Sep. 21, 2020

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

Sumo is one of the leading British farm machinery manufacturers in cultivation and seed-drills, with a staunch following of forward-thinking farmers, from the UK, all the way to New Zealand. With branches at Tiverton and South Molton, James Pryce Tractors are well placed to sell and service Sumo Farm Machinery in the Devon region. Andy Pryce, Director at James Pryce Tractors commented: ...

Sep. 19, 2020

By Sumo UK Ltd