AgriCharts brings interactive weather to business websites
CHICAGO, Ill. — AgriCharts, the agricultural division of Barchart.com, Inc., which provides market data, agribusiness website hosting and technology solutions to the agricultural industry, announces a new relationship with Weather Decisions Technologies (WDT), a global leader in state-of-the-art weather services.
This is to provide WDT’s iMap, a dynamic and interactive weather mapping solution, to clients of AgriCharts. The new interactive weather maps are available to clients using AgriCharts’ website hosting service and content solutions. The iMap solution uses the Google Maps API and provides users with the ability to launch the weather map into full screen mode, as well as view weather from a global level all the way down to a farm level, including local high resolution.
For more information, visit www.agri charts.com/webhosting/interactive weather.php or call 877-247-4394.
Funds available for Kentucky farmers’ markets
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB) announced the availability of applications for the 2012 Farmers’ Market Infrastructure Competitive Grant Program. The Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP) is accepting applications postmarked no later than June 29.
This competitive grant program provides an opportunity for local farmers’ markets to access Kentucky Agricultural Development Funds for the construction of new permanent facilities, as well as expansion of existing markets. Up to $250,000 in state funds are available for this program, with a maximum of $25,000 that any one applicant may receive in state funds.
Awards will be announced in September. Detailed guidelines and application are available at http://ag policy.ky.gov and applicants with questions should contact their county’s GOAP Project Analyst at 502-564-4627.
ISA and ISU extension publish Field Crop Insects ANKENY, Iowa — The Iowa Soybean Assoc. (ISA) and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach have released a collaborative publication, Field Crop Insects, the latest in a series of practical and valuable reference tools for farmers.
The 74-page publication is filled with vivid, full-color images and descriptions of insect pests and the damage they cause to soybeans and corn. Management options are provided, as well as Web addresses for access to more detailed insect control recommendations.
Funding for printing and distribution of the publication was provided by the ISA through the soybean checkoff and Extension and Outreach.
Printed copies can be obtained by calling 800-383-1423; they can also be ordered from the ISU Extension Online Store at http://store.extension.iastate.edu or by calling 515-294-5247 and requesting publication CSI 0014. The guide can be viewed online at www.iasoybeans.com/ productionresearch
Iowa Corn to again sponsor Iowa Corn Indy 250 NEWTON, Iowa — Officials from the Iowa Speedway announced the Iowa Corn Growers Assoc. and Iowa Corn Promotion Board will continue their title sponsorship of the annual Iowa Corn Indy 250 event at the 7/8-mile tri-oval on June 23.
The 2012 Iowa Corn Indy 250 will be one of the most anticipated races on this year’s INDYCAR schedule. Last year’s event at the Rusty Wallace-designed track was a highlight with one of the best open-wheeled race finishes, as Marco Andretti and Tony Kanaan kept spectators standing until the spectacular finish.
In 2006, the INDY Racing league switched to ethanol. Since then, the league has saved an estimated 20,000 gallons of fuel per season. In 2012, the league will use E85.
Tickets to the race weekend can be purchased by calling 866-RUSTY-GO (787-8946) or by visiting www.iowa speedway.com |
