TURFGRASS INDUSTRY NEWS
T-L Irrigation Co. Introduces Gooseneck Cradle Corner System Attachment
in farming right now. However, our inputs and so forth are high so it’s an easy argument to say we’re not protected quite yet in that part of the farm bill.” A Republican Study Committee proposed a budget plan to slash federal programs, including farm bill commodity and conservation programs, even crop insurance. Mary Kay Tatcher, Syngenta Sr. Lead Government Relations, says they’re eyeing the deficit.
TPI Supplier Member T-L Irrigation Co. has added a gooseneck cradle corner system attachment option to add stability and durability to its center pivot irrigation system. “Te gooseneck corner cradle option drops the corner connection point by 24 inches (61 cm). Tis lowers the corner span’s center of gravity and greatly improves its stability,” explains Neal Schlautman, T-L Irrigation Co. engineering manager. “A lower center of gravity allows for greater stability on steep terrain and in areas with high winds or frequent severe storm activity.” “Corner systems seem to be the first to flip in severe weather. Losing a corner to a storm in peak season means not only losing that expensive investment, but possibly also your crop if it can’t be replaced quickly,” says John Tom, T-L Irrigation Co. Vice President. “Tis connection option helps reduce the odds of losing a corner system.” T-L Irrigation Co. is a family-owned irrigation solutions business based in Hastings, NE. For 67 years they’ve been committed to providing reliable and high-quality center pivots, irrigation systems, agriculture and irrigation equipment, and innovative water management products that are intuitive for farmers to use and repair. Tey distribute throughout the United States and to 80 countries.
Farm Bill Wish List According to an article by Michelle Rook on Farm Journal’s Ag Web September 6, House and Senate Ag Committee members have a tough job ahead of them writing the 2023 farm bill. Tey’ll have to balance Republican plans to cut federal spending with desires from farm groups pitching proposals to raise reference prices for commodities, which would require more funds for the farm bill safety net. History shows writing a farm bill in an environment of strong commodity prices is a challenge. Kevin Scott, American Soybean Association Chairman, says, “Writing a farm bill when prices are good is a little difficult also. A lot of legislators see that you know there’s quite a little money
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"One of the toughest things you get a lot of farm groups that say yep we’re gonna go ask for money therefore they’re setting their priorities on having new money," Tatcher says. "Well, what happens if there is no more new money then you have to ratchet back everything you’ve asked for? So, at the moment it’s a bit of a mess." And when it comes to crop insurance, its one area of the farm bill that continues to have consensus from farm groups and lawmakers regardless of party. So, Tatcher’s confident about preserving it as is, and without caps directed at large farmers. Who controls Congress may in the end dictate the tone of the next farm bill. If led by Republicans, it’s expected to look similar to the past two bills, with slight tweaks. Under Democratic control the focus may be on climate.
Purdue launches Purdue Plant Doctor Website According to a September 1 press release, Purdue Extension has launched a website to help gardeners make sure they’re never again caught with their plants down.
Te Purdue Plant Doctor website is a mobile-friendly one- stop shop where gardeners can navigate the bewildering maze of insect, disease, and abiotic problems that affect the hundreds of landscape trees, shrubs, and flowers used in Midwestern landscapes. Te website builds on a wealth of Purdue Extension knowledge, using high-quality images to quickly sort through the thousands of problems gardeners can encounter on landscape plants and flowers. Problems found on each kind of plant are ordered based on how common they are in Midwest gardens and yards. Once problems are diagnosed, the website guides users through methods to treat their plants. Purdue’s websites are focused on research-based treatment methods. Te site is found at
https://purdueplantdoctor.com/
on TPI Turf News November/December 2022
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