CNH Invests in Ecofriendly Bale Storage Innovator Nature’s Net Wrap

Jan 25, 2024

CNH Industrial, through its investment arm CNH Ventures, announced Jan. 23 it is supporting the scientific development of the first viable compostable net wrap for bales in agriculture through an investment in Canadian start-up Nature’s Net Wrap.

The compostable net wraps aim to reduce landfill use, haulage and disposal costs, eliminate soil contamination, improve animal safety and reduce the risk of water contamination, resulting in a reduction of approximately 2.5 million tons of plastic waste per year. High growth in this market is propelled by the general demand for chemical- and plastic-free solutions. Initial product launch is expected in 2024.

This solution uses biopolymer material made from renewable resources. It holds up structurally and can either naturally break down in the earth’s soil or be composted. CNH Industrial's investment is supporting the testing and validation of the solution, with a New Holland baler producing all the bales in this testing phase.

Source : Farm Equipment

Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.