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Ag Leader’s SureSpeed awarded Outstanding Innovation honors

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recently named Ag Leader’s SureSpeed planting system one of 2020’s outstanding innovations. SureSpeed is Ag Leader’s newest planting product, and delivers high-accuracy seed placement at speeds up to 12 mph. ...

Jan. 14, 2021

By Ag Leader Technology

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AgEagle Aerial Systems Announces State of Iowa Chooses HempOverview for Managing Registration and Oversight of Hemp Crops

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE American: UAVS) (“AgEagle” or the “Company”), an industry leading provider of unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced aerial imagery, data collection and analytics technologies, today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has licensed the Company’s proprietary HempOverview platform to manage the ...

Jan. 12, 2021

By AgEagle Aerial Systems

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Celebrating 20 Years of Software Evolution with SMS!

For 20 years, our SMS Software has made farm management decision making easier. With data gathered from planting to harvest, all of the information you need to make profitable decisions and manage your field data is right at your fingertips. Every year, SMS continues to become more informative and accessible. However, let’s look back on some major milestones that make this tool worth ...

Jan. 6, 2021

By Ag Leader Technology

Ranking Member Stabenow Congratulates Dr. Jewel Bronaugh on Agriculture Deputy Secretary Nomination

Today, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement regarding President-elect Joe Biden's nomination of Dr. Jewel Bronaugh to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “Dr. Bronaugh’s background in farm services, research, and extension ...

Jan. 19, 2021

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

Ranking Member Stabenow Leads Advocates in Urging USDA to Prioritize Protections for Food Workers

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today joined leading agriculture and worker advocates to urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement the bipartisan worker protection provisions in the COVID-19 assistance package. USDA recently announced an additional round of food boxes without taking action on ...

Jan. 11, 2021

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

Sigma Xi Now Accepting Nominations For Various Prizes and Awards

The Scientific Research Honor Society (Sigma Xi) is accepting nominations until January 31, 2021, for awards that recognize achievements in science or engineering research and communication. Nominations are being accepted for the following awards: Gold Key Award – Presented to an individual who has made contributions to their profession and fostered critical innovations to enhance the ...

Jan. 8, 2021

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Urban Crop Solutions solidifies presence in North America with the appointment of Douglas Gamble as Sales Manager

Urban Crop Solutions (UCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Gamble as their North American Sales Manager. Doug has spent over 25 years in management, sales, and business development roles; and brings his own entrepreneurial experiences and spirit to the position. He joins UCS from the more traditional side of agriculture – having been raised on a dairy farm, which later ...

Jan. 5, 2021

By Urban Crop Solutions

Valoya Appoints a VP Sales North America

Valoya continues its growth trajectory with the addition of VP Sales North America, Mr. Wes Eaton. With extensive experience in horticulture and business development, Mr. Eaton will be tasked with driving Valoya’s growth in the North American market even further. Eaton’s horticulture industry experience is extensive, and his track record is impressive. Having worked in sales of two ...

Dec. 23, 2020

By Valoya Oy

Chairman Roberts’ Priorities Included in Senate-Passed Omnibus Legislation

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today voted for the bipartisan fiscal year 2021 omnibus appropriations bill and the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill. The legislation includes approximately $26 billion for pandemic-related agriculture and nutrition programs. “I’m proud to cast one of my final votes in the ...

Dec. 21, 2020

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

Northern forests save 3.6bcm of water annually in Iran

Apart from physical care of natural resources, biological protection of these resources is also on the agenda of the Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization (FRWMO), Abbas-Ali Nobakht, deputy head of FRWMO, said on Wednesday. In this regard, development, rehabilitation, and enrichment operations in more than 232,000 hectares of rangeland, desert and forest lands of the country ...

Dec. 19, 2020

By Desalination Institute DME

Tomato Grower Gets Out of Red With Cornell Co-Pilot

A large tomato grower in Central California was having issues with pumps that were being running unattended. Without someone there to watch the pumps continuously, they run into operational problems. The fleet of several dozen pumps would see intermittent cavitation, causing pump damage. Bearing failures were another issue. Frequently, debris would enter the pump suction and restrict flow, or in ...

Dec. 14, 2020

By Cornell Pump Company

Air Jet Harvester - New Product!

We are always looking for innovative new products. We are excited to announce the KOKAN500S Air Jet Harvester- this impressive machine substitutes up to 200 pickers per shift. This multi-functional harvester allows harvesting wide range of soft fruits including Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries & Black ...

Dec. 13, 2020

By Kirkland UK

Roberts, Stabenow Applaud Enactment of Grain Standards Reauthorization

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today announced the U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2020 was signed into law by President Trump. The U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2020 passed out of the Senate Agriculture Committee on June 24, the Senate on November 16, and the ...

Dec. 11, 2020

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

Shincci Event--Bean dregs low-temperature drying project in Vitasoy (Wuhan) Company Limited

The winter weather in Wuhan had become more cold and humid, and the temperature was below 10°C for several consecutive days. On 24th Nov., at the site of the bean dregs treatment project, the winding up of installation work is being carried out by shincci technical engineers in an orderly manner according to the designed capacity. Vitasoy is a well-known beverage brand in Hong Kong. The ...

Dec. 11, 2020

By Guangzhou Shincci Energy Equipment Co., Ltd.

Desk Study for Strawberries in Glasshouse Systems

Following a broader interest in controlled environment farming systems, Beeswax Dyson Farms enabled the Cool Farm Alliance to advance relevant research by funding a preliminary desk study for glasshouse grown strawberries. Dr. Alicia Ledo carried out this study with the goal to Understand the carbon fluxes associated with glasshouse growing of strawberries Ascertain an approximate GHG ...

Dec. 11, 2020

By Cool Farm Tool (CFT)

Working Group improves the Cool Farm Tool for Dutch users

In the beginning of 2020, a group of Cool Farm Alliance members from the Netherlands including arable crop producers, trade organizations and BO Akkerbouw joined their forces to create a Dutch working group with the main goal to improve the user experience in the Cool Farm Tool for Dutch users. Despite the year being marked by Covid-19, 7-8 representatives managed to meet in several virtual ...

Dec. 9, 2020

By Cool Farm Tool (CFT)

Ag Leader Responds to John Deere Claim of Patent Infringement

Late Friday, December 4, 2020, Kinze and Ag Leader were notified that John Deere filed a lawsuit alleging patent infringement related to True Speed/SureSpeed technology. In the interest of keeping you informed about these accusations, we want to provide the following information regarding this action. Kinze and Ag Leader deny all allegations of infringement. In a technology-based industry such ...

Dec. 7, 2020

By Ag Leader Technology

New equipment has its place across two operations

Armed with a Field Crops Technology degree from NC State University, the fifth generation farmer came home after college, and several months later, had an opportunity to start a vegetable farming venture with his life-long friend, Walker Shelton. “This year, Walker and I grew 160 acres of cucumbers and 15 acres of specialty peppers that are drip irrigated thanks to a great water supply from ...

Dec. 7, 2020

By Major Equipment

Closer to rapid detection of fruit flies invading Europe’s crops

Scientists work intensively towards healthy EU fruit crops. They collect biological and ecological data, and field test electronic traps and noses prototypes to create a holistic innovative approach on fruit flies’ invasion, from early detection to prevention. The Annual Meeting brought up together more than 40 scientists from 16 countries (representing 21 project partners) to share ...

Dec. 4, 2020

By e-nema Gesellschaft für Biotechnologie und biologischen Pflanzenschutz mbH

Chairman Roberts Begins, Ends Tenure in Same Manner: Listening to Producers

In his last hearing as Chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., today held a hearing titled, “Agricultural Research and Securing the United States Food Supply.” “During my time in public service, the United States has witnessed one of its greatest untold success stories – federal policies that have fostered a scale and efficiency of ...

Dec. 2, 2020

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

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