John Deere Redefines 5M Series Tractors
Added Technology, Transmission Options, and Top-End Horsepower In a press release, John Deere announced some welcome updates to its 2022 model year 5M tractors. The company has…
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NIFA Invests $17.2M for Ag Education and Workforce Development
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of $17.2 million for 37 awards in Research and Extension…
Nichino Names New Sales Manager
Amanda Carson has been promoted to Sales Manager for the eastern region sales team for Nichino America, Inc. In her new role, Carson will be responsible…
Tracking Nitrate in Farm Fields
For years it’s been relatively easy to measure pollution from, say, a factory. At a factory, there might be just one pipe of waste to…
Blaine Bishop Joins Vive as Midwest Regional Sales Manager
Blaine Bishop recently joined Vive Crop Protection to support Vive Crop Protection’s unique Precision Chemistry products in the Midwest Region. Bishop was most recently a…
USDA Seeks Comments on Food System Supply Chains
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a Department-wide effort to improve and reimagine the supply…
AG Talk Tuesday Kicks Off May 4
University of Idaho Extension’s Ag Talk Tuesday sessions will resume May 4 at 11 am MDT for the 2021 season. Ag Talk Tuesdays are live, interactive sessions…
Survey: How Does Stress Affect Farmers and Ranchers?
The Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Program (WRASAP) is conducting a survey on farm stress. The survey results will be used to determine how assistance to farmers…
Koch Agronomic Services Acquires Compass Minerals’ North American Micronutrient Assets
Koch Agronomic Services, LLC (Koch) reached agreement with Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) to purchase Compass Minerals’ North American micronutrient assets, the global intellectual property rights,…
USDA Seeks Four Nominees for National Organic Standards Board
Deadline for Nominations: June 1, 2021 The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), a 15-member volunteer advisory board appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, considers public comments and…
