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Barry Lubbers has been appointed as Advanta Seeds’ business director for North America, bringing 25 years of experience to the team.

A partnership between a global fertilizer and chemical company and an Idaho-based agribusiness firm will soon help to meet the growing international demand for anhydrous ammonia.

As the head of Certis USA retires after 20 years of service, Mike Allan, a former Isagro USA employee, is prepared to step in.

Many retailers find adding seed treatment services gives them differentiation from competitors. However, the abundance of choices on equipment and chemicals can be overwhelming.

Grain industry injuries range from grain bin explosions and entrapment to respiratory diseases. Most incidents can be avoided however through proper maintenance, procedures and training.

This year, a tougher ag economy has affected payroll and benefits, decreasing employee retention and acquisition. Despite recent headwinds, these four tools can help improve your business.

The Ag Container Recycling Council has named Mark Hudson as executive director. Hudson brings 26 years of experience to the organization.

Grain Systems, Inc. (GSI) is introducing a technology using sensors that illuminate grain to analyze hundreds of images per second.

Granular, a software business owned by Corteva Agriscience, has partnered with Planet, an aerospace and data analytics company, for a three-year, multi-million dollar deal.

SST Software has released upgrades for its Sirrus and Summit applications. The updates were driven by user feedback.

Due to the addition of new technology and raw material costs, Camso customers will experience a global price increase for products distributed through its aftermarket business.

Progeny Drone Inc., a startup affiliated with Purdue University, has created software that quickly converts aerial crop photos into information for plant breeding, crop modeling and precision agriculture.

The North American fertilizer industry pledged $6 million to fund research to strengthen fertilizer best management practices and reduce nutrient loss to the environment.

Sentera’s FieldAgent Mobile app has added new features to increase flier control and is now free of charge to all users.

There were five deaths and 12 injuries from the seven grain dust explosions in 2017 reports Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

Camso launched its certified remanufactured tracks and wheels program with two options to extend the lives of tracks and wheels.

Natalie Shuman has joined Inocucor as director of marketing after serving for nine years in the grape industry.

In the 2018 growing season, AMVAC Chemical Corporation is offering corn growers a buy two, save $3 per acre rebate.

Michael Hoger has been named Helm Agro US, Inc.’s national sales manager. Hoger brings more than 30 years of agronomic experience to the company.

Brandt, a global agricultural company, completed a new 2,000 square foot formulations lab to help improve quality control as their production expands.

South Dakota State University received a $500,000 donation to fund its precision agriculture building project from Agtegra Cooperative of Aberdeen, South Dakota.

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) released its 2017 State of the Fertilizer Industry report which showed increases in conservation efforts in the areas of water, energy and greenhouse gas emissions.

Compass Minerals saw sales growth in 2017 driven by growth in its plant nutrition sector as recently reported in its fourth quarter earnings release.

Compass Minerals, a plant nutrients provider in North and South America, reported that its 2017 micronutrient sales increased in comparison to 2016. This growth is predicted to sustain through 2018.

In-season tissue sampling helps inform retailers and farmers about nutrient deficiencies. In 2017, Winfield United analyzed over 25,000 tissue samples and compared the results to samples taken in 2016.

To help increase corn yields through bigger, stronger root systems, Valent U.S.A has launched MycoApply EndoPrime.

Bushel is a mobile app that allows farmers to access information such as contracts, scale tickets and cash bids whether they are on the tractor or in the grocery store.

Producers in California have access to Vegalab all-natural, biologically derived pesticides, fertilizers, and specialty agricultural products.

Investors recently gave $75 million to PrecisionHawk Inc., a drone manufacturer, to support the growth of the drone industry.