United States producers continue to focus their attention on trade relations.South Dakota soybean farmer Kevin Scott outlines the American Soybean Association?s (ASA) top priorities, which includes trade with China.Scott serves as an At-Large Member on ASA?s...
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Corteva Agriscience streamlines data collection with drones
AUDIO: Brent Wilson, PioneerCorteva Agriscience is streamlining data collection with the help of drones.Ken Root talks with Brent Wilson, of Pioneer, about a new collaboration with software company, DroneDeploy. The partnership will equip all Pioneer field agronomists...
Increasing native microbial activity with enzymes
There has been a lot of buzz about soil microbes. However, one agribusiness suggests microorganisms may not be all they are cracked up to be.AUDIO: Mike Powell, Helena Agri-EnterprisesHelena Agri Enterprises tested multiple microbial products and found inconsistent...
Kubota M7 Gen 2 tractor turns heads at Commodity Classic
When Commodity Classic was held last week in Orlando, attendees were able to check out the latest in agriculture. There were advancements in seed traits, technology, equipment, and much more. One of those attendees was the newest tractor from Kubota.Audio: Interview...
Smart Ag hopes to fully commercialize AutoCart in 2020
Smart Ag, based out of Ames, Iowa, hopes to fully commercialize AutoCart, a software system to monitor and control a farmer?s autonomous grain cart, next spring. Ken Root spoke to Justin Heath, with Smart Ag, at Commodity Classic in Orlando. The two reviewed...
Farm-focused health plans
Healthcare comes at a cost, especially to those in the individual marketplace. Several farmers and ranchers say healthcare costs are one of the biggest challenges they face.An independent network is now offering more affordable healthcare options to its farmer/rancher...
Firestone Ag tires are ready for what you throw at them
It doesn?t matter if your implements are red, green, orange, or blue. The one color they all have in common is black. The black tires which carry your equipment around your operation. If you can?t count on their performance, you will come grinding to a halt.Audio:...
Dekalb/Asgrow Hybrids are ready for 2019
When you walked into the Bayer booth at the 2019 Commodity Classic, your eyes were immediately drawn to the left. Along the wall was a massive display of awards. All these awards were for Dekalb/Asgrow hybrids.Audio: Full interview with Pete Uitenbroek of...
Capturing a crop
Agribusinesses and farmers this week convened at Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida.The event provided agricultural companies an opportunity to showcase new technologies.AGCO proudly displayed a Gleaner S9 Series combine.AUDIO: Caleb Schlater, AGCOIowa Agribusiness...
Secretary Sonny Perdue addresses Commodity Classic
Audio: Full Remarks from Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue at Commodity Classic United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue addressed the crowd at Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida.