Syngenta is working to weed out hunger, providing support for Feeding America which supplies food to America’s food banks. Today’s AgriTalk OnLine featured details on the program as well as Syngenta’s efforts to fight weed resistance. Watch the broadcast below, or scroll down further to listen to highlights from the show. For more information on Syngenta products and market information visit www.farmassist.com.
As growers have relied on glyphosate to fight weeds, those weeds have increasingly grown resistant to the herbicide. Chuck Foresman talked about the growing problem of weed resistance and what farmers can do to fight back.
One in six Americans is in danger of going hungry according to a study by USDA. As a key player in the safest, most abundant food production system in the world, Syngenta is partnering with growers to provide funding and food for Feeding America, which in turn supplies America’s food banks. Carroll Mosely talked about the Weeding Out Hunger initiative as well as the herbicide products that are tied to it.
Shawn Potter of Syngenta gave more detail on uses for the Prefix and Pulsar herbicide brands.
AgriTalk OnLine traveled to the headquarters of Syngenta in Greensboro, NC to take a look at their latest offerings in crop protection and to talk with Syngenta leadership about their innovative Weeding Out Hunger program. Syngenta is not only donating a portion of all Halex GT sales to Feeding America, but they are also planning a series of events to support the national hunger relief agency and local food banks. Find out more by visiting www.WeedingOutHunger.com and by listening to the interview with David Pinon below. And be sure to tune in to AgriTalk OnLine again Wednesday as we continue our broadcasts from Syngenta.
With another wet planting season on the horizon, seed treatments and fungicides are going to be extremely important. The Syngenta experts offered up tips and details on some of the new crop protection options available for the 2010 growing season. Watch video of the broadcast below, or scroll down further to listen to individual interviews. And you can always visit www.FarmAssist.com to get more tips, tools and market information.
Jamie Eichorn of Syngenta talked about fungicide products and how they can not only enhance plant performance, but can also help protect next year’s crop as well.
John Koenig focused on Syngenta’s insecticide product line and how those products such as Force and Edigo can boost yields, particularly with traited seeds.
And David Pinon talked about a new initiative Syngenta has adopted to help America’s food banks. Syngenta is teaming up with Feeding America for Weeding Out Hunger. As David explained, Syngenta is making a donation to Feeding America for every purchase of Halex GT. They are also asking their customers to bring food donations to a number of events this spring. And they are offering a chance to win a donation for your own local food bank.
Despite changes and consolidation in Agco brands, the Gleaner name will remain. In fact, we learned today at AgConnect Expo that there have been a number of updates to the legendary combine over the past two years. We talked with Kevin Bien of Gleaner about the future of the brand on AgriTalk OnLine.
We also got an update on how this new farm show is going from Charlie O’Brien of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. He says attendance has been strong.
Our broadcast at AgConnect Expo in Orlando went into overtime with a special online-only broadcast. Here are some of the topics featured in our first day OnLine coverage: (Be sure to tune in OnLine Thursday as we broadcast a special second hour from the Gleaner booth.)
John Bohnker of Case-IH talked about the challenges farmers will face with tillage this spring because of a wet, late harvest.
Mark Burns talked about how Patriot sprayers can be a key for your operation.
Matt Jungmann of Farm Progress shows stopped by. We chatted with him about how this new show fits into the farm show mix and how plans are progressing for the rest of the farm show season.
Sara Mooney of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers talked about the first year AgConnect Expo and the success of the first day.
Our extra coverage from Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, Nebraska included a look at the Nebraska State Fair’s planned move to Grand Island from Lincoln, a visit with Tom Buis of Growth Energy and some tips for getting the most out of your crop inputs. Listen to the entire podcast below.
Starting this fall you can get a second fix of the Voice of Rural America.
Beginning at Farm Progress Show and continuing at other special events, AgriTalk OnLine will feature a special, internet-only second hour of programming. We will continue the conversation with the leaders in ag, and bring you the latest in farm technology. AgriTalk OnLine will be available both live and via podcast at www.agritalk.com/online . Be sure to tune in September 1 for the first broadcast.
AgriTalk online also provides a new opportunity for sponsors to reach out in a flexible and affordable format and create custom content. To find out more, contact Rick Patton.
Syngenta is working to weed out hunger, providing support for Feeding America which supplies food to America’s food banks. Today’s AgriTalk OnLine featured details on the program as well as Syngenta’s efforts to fight weed resistance. Watch the broadcast below, or scroll down further to listen to highlights from the show. For more information on Syngenta products and market information visit www.farmassist.com.
As growers have relied on glyphosate to fight weeds, those weeds have increasingly grown resistant to the herbicide. Chuck Foresman talked about the growing problem of weed resistance and what farmers can do to fight back.
One in six Americans is in danger of going hungry according to a study by USDA. As a key player in the safest, most abundant food production system in the world, Syngenta is partnering with growers to provide funding and food for Feeding America, which in turn supplies America’s food banks. Carroll Mosely talked about the Weeding Out Hunger initiative as well as the herbicide products that are tied to it.
Shawn Potter of Syngenta gave more detail on uses for the Prefix and Pulsar herbicide brands.
John Bohnker of Case-IH talked about the challenges farmers will face with tillage this spring because of a wet, late harvest.
Mark Burns talked about how Patriot sprayers can be a key for your operation.
Matt Jungmann of Farm Progress shows stopped by. We chatted with him about how this new show fits into the farm show mix and how plans are progressing for the rest of the farm show season.
Sara Mooney of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers talked about the first year AgConnect Expo and the success of the first day.
