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What’s happened to bipartisanship in Congress?

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:43:00 +0000

The approval ratings for the U.S. Congress have sunk to new lows in recent months as both chambers seem to find it harder and harder to pass legislation. Former Congressman Tom Davis says there are several reasons for this, including a widening of the gap between liberals and conservative members. Davis talked about how government does or doesn’t work at this year’s Delta Council annual meeting in Cleveland, Miss.

U.S. ag tire market gets a new entry with European flair

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:03:00 +0000

Rising sales of U.S. farm equipment has increased the demand for ag tires. A company that has been around in Europe for decades has decided to step into that market with a new plant in Charles City, Iowa. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Mitas CEO Jaroslav Cechura discussed the new entry at a grand opening ceremony for the $52 million plant.

Tire manufacturers working to provide answers to BT corn stubble damage

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:56:00 +0000

Genetically engineered corn has provided a number of benefits to producers, including stronger stalks that stand up to higher winds. Those stalks have also led to increased complaints about more flats and damage to tires. Titan Tire manufacturing personnel discussed what their company is doing to address the issue during a company media briefing in Des Moines, Iowa. Titan’s Scott Sloan has been one of the leaders of that effort.

New Tier 4 engine producing increased fuel and operating efficiencies

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:54:00 +0000

With most of the major equipment companies now choosing the Selective Catalytic Reduction or SCR technology to meet EPA’s Tier 4 emission requirements, what can farmers expect from future tractors. Case IH’s Roger Lewno discusses the new system and the new operating efficiency from SCR in this interview. Lewno was one of a number of Case IH personnel on hand for Commodity Classic in Nashville, Tenn..

New seed treatment offers head for corn, cotton and soybean growers

Tue, 01 May 2012 13:59:00 +0000

Southern farmers know there’s a lot of truth to the adage “if you don’t like the weather here today, just wait awhile.” The only thing certain about weather in the rain belt is the uncertainty. Monsanto’s Davey Wilson talked about a new product that could help farmers offset some of the problems brought by adverse planting conditions.

‘Tricked out’ skid steer to be auctioned for FFA Foundation

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:22:00 +0000

If you’ve had your heart set on a customized skid steer, you’re in luck. Case IH has been showing a “tricked out” skid steer at a series of farm shows across the country. This coming September, the skid steer will be auctioned online with the proceeds going to the FFA Foundation. Case IH’s Scott Rasch discussed the project in an interview at the World Ag Expo.

Agricultural demand creating ‘white hot market’ for ag tires

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:17:00 +0000

Higher corn and soybean prices have created increased demand for agricultural equipment and that demand is backing up all the way through the supply chain. One area where that has been felt is the agricultural tire sector where companies have been challenged to fill orders. Titan Tire’s Jim Allen discussed the situation in this interview at a Titan media briefing in Des Moines, Iowa.

Resistant-glyphosate issues bringing new herbicide systems to market

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:07:00 +0000

Farmers seem to be battling herbicide resistance issues in a growing number of regions of the country. The major input manufacturers are responding with new herbicide systems that promise to provide additional tools to farmers. BASF’s Dan Westburg talked about his company’s offerings in an interview at Commodity Classic.

Field to Market helping growers take stock of food supply chain

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:52:00 +0000

Field to Market, or The Keystone Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, is a coalition of “very diverse” organizations aimed at finding ways to feed a growing population with a growing appetite. The coalition realizes this has to be done without depleting the world’s resources.

New Hesston baler gives growers more hay by the truckload

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:53:00 +0000

As fuel costs continue to rise, farmers are paying more to transport their crops to market. One way growers can help their cause is by finding ways to move more of what they’re getting paid for in the same truckload.