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Every month the editors at Farm Progress get news of new products and technologies for the farm. The aim is to provide readers a one-stop look at items they may consider for use on the farm. This time out, as often happens, the list of new tools is diverse: from an innovative strip-till tool from Unverferth to a skid-steer tire from BKT, and plenty in between. As you browse the slideshow, you’ll find key information about each product, along with a link to get more information from the compan...

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The concept of sustainability is freely discussed in a lot of places these days from farm shops to corporate boardrooms. We wanted to dig in on what that means for agriculture and turned to Louisa Parker-Smith the new director of global sustainability at Agco. She took on the job late in 2020, and the company recently issued an in-depth sustainability report. Just what does sustainability mean for a farm equipment manufacturer? Parker-Smith shares insight on Agcos approach including the company...

The show will take place on June 16 and 17, and is free to anyone who registers. 

Willie Vogt NUTRIENT BOOST: In its latest development agreement, Mosaic targets a new product designed to boost row crop yields while improving soil health. Corn and soybeans will be the first crops, but more will be added. Product launch date is 2023. The Mosaic Co. enters deal with Sound Agriculture to develop a nutrient efficiency product. Just whats happening below ground with your crop? As farmers look for ways to boost yields, input companies are striving to deve...

Canada’s Farm Show goes virtual, will feature Harper and Black as speakers Regina Leader-Post © Provided by Leader Post Canadas Farm Show will take place virtually on June 16 and 17. After going on hiatus in 2020, Canada’s Farm show is returning this year as a virtual event. The show will take place on June 16 and 17, and is free to anyone who registers. Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) made the announcement in a news release issued on Monday. “This ...

USDA ARS Cows are in a feedlot. Pasco, Wash.-based Easterday Ranches wants to build a nearly 30,000-cow dairy on the former site of Oregons Lost Valley. Pasco, Wash.-based company wants to build a nearly 30,000-cow dairy on the former site of Lost Valley. Oregons departments of Agriculture and Environmental Quality have tapped the brakes on Easterday Ranches permit application for a nearly 30,000-cow dairy on the site of the former Lost Valley Farm while legal iss...

by Jacqui Fatka (Farm Progress) Bipartisan members urge Administrator Regan to maximize benefits of RFS.  The bipartisan Congressional Biofuels Caucus extended an invitation to meet with EPA Administrator Michael Regan to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard and other biofuels priorities. In a letter to Regan, the members urged the administrator to maximize the benefits of the RFS, particularly given the statutory shift that requires the agency to determine Renewable Volumes Obligations start...

dani3315/Getty Images CROP UPDATE: Gene editing offers significant potential benefits to all parts of agriculture, but the industry must bring the consumer along as part of the use of this new breeding tool. The rising of gene editing for crops creates opportunity, but early communication is critical to future success. Gene editing has been in the news on and off a lot lately, whether its the biography of the scientist who create a key tech making it possible, or news...

FOCUS ON 2021: The latest Farm Progress PANEL survey shows farmers are locked and loaded for #plant21. Farm Progress PANEL shows plans are set for 2021 planting, with little change based on latest report; some admit to pricing the 2021 crop The USDA March 31 report, which included planting intentions and a few surprises, so we polled our Farm Progress PANEL members to learn if the report shook up any 2021 plans. The short answer is "no." It appears readers have their game faces on, theyre...