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GreenPoint Ag Announces Organizational Changes within the Retail Division
GreenPoint Ag Announces Organizational Changes within the Retail Division

These changes signify GreenPoint's growth and progression since its inception nearly three years ago.

UPL Introduces Two New, More Efficient and Cost-Effective Insecticides
UPL Introduces Two New, More Efficient and Cost-Effective Insecticides

SHENZI 700 WG and SHENZI 400 SC insecticides protect crops from pests with excellent resistance management while minimizing impact on beneficial insect populations

The Andersons Complete Purchase of Michigan  Granulation Facility
The Andersons Complete Purchase of Michigan Granulation Facility

The operating assets will be used to produce natural limestone and gypsum soil amendments in addition to other proprietary granulated products. 

CNH Industrial and One Smart Spray Announce Integration
CNH Industrial and One Smart Spray Announce Integration

The ONE SMART SPRAY integration is an important solution that will fast track the further enhancement of CNH Industrial’s precision and automated spraying capabilities.

Brandt to Build Specialty Products Plant in Nebraska
Brandt to Build Specialty Products Plant in Nebraska

The facility is designed to be nearly 100,000 square feet. Once completed, the facility will produce the full line of Brandt’s specialty Ag products.

WinField United and Northern Star Integrated Services LLC Partner To Include Triticale Seed
WinField United and Northern Star Integrated Services LLC Partner To Include Triticale Seed

"We're eager to offer the retail system and its growers access to high-quality triticale seed and proud to be able to provide new products that can help support responsible agriculture practices," says Gary Nowaczyk.

Sentera Launches FieldAgent Mobile Stand Count
Sentera Launches FieldAgent Mobile Stand Count

With FieldAgent Mobile Stand Count, customers capture aerial imagery via a drone mission. Once the imagery is uploaded to the FieldAgent Mobile iOS app, Stand Count is generated within minutes

Harvest Begins For Nuseed Carinata Cover Crop for Bioenergy
Harvest Begins For Nuseed Carinata Cover Crop for Bioenergy

Nuseed Carinata harvest is underway in the southern United States, starting near Tifton, Georgia.

CF Industries And CHS Inc. To Produce and Distribute Low-Carbon Nitrogen Fertilizer
CF Industries And CHS Inc. To Produce and Distribute Low-Carbon Nitrogen Fertilizer

“Decarbonized fertilizer is the future of how we sustainably supply and produce the goods that humanity needs,” said Bert Frost, senior vice president, sales, supply chain and market development, CF Industries.

EnGeniousAg Wins $1 Million National Science Foundation Award
EnGeniousAg Wins $1 Million National Science Foundation Award

The EnGeniousAg in-field nitrogen sensors enable farmers to measure nitrogen levels in their crops in as little as 3 seconds. 

CEO of The Andersons, Inc. Named Finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
CEO of The Andersons, Inc. Named Finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year

Entrepreneurs were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.

Meristem Names Thrasher Director of Innovation and Product Management
Meristem Names Thrasher Director of Innovation and Product Management

“My time in retail sales fueled my passion to deliver products that would change agriculture,” Thrasher says.

Landus Joins Growers Retail Network with App Launch
Landus Joins Growers Retail Network with App Launch

"Together with our GROW Solutions Center, our technical agronomy expertise and direct ship opportunities, Landus can serve farmers across the greater Midwest," said Matt Carstens, president and CEO of Landus.

SIMPAS-applied Solutions Portfolio Expands with MicroSync Pro MINI
SIMPAS-applied Solutions Portfolio Expands with MicroSync Pro MINI

microSync Pro MINI is a combination nutrient formulation to provide a precise balance of critical nutrients formulated to prevent or correct deficiencies of boron, manganese, sulfur, and/or zinc.

FAA Approves Use of Guardian Agriculture’s Drone for Aerial Spraying
FAA Approves Use of Guardian Agriculture’s Drone for Aerial Spraying

Guardian Agriculture received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate its aircraft nationwide.

Leadership Transition Announced At Valent BioSciences
Leadership Transition Announced At Valent BioSciences

Effective July 2023, Valent BioSciences President and CEO Ted Melnik will retire.

Innvictis Bioscience Introduces Revv-Up Phosphorus Solubilizing Biological
Innvictis Bioscience Introduces Revv-Up Phosphorus Solubilizing Biological

Formulated with ease of use in mind, Revv-uP products can be blended with liquid fertilizer or tank-mixed and applied in-furrow, side dress, or broadcast. 

Biofungicide LALSTOP G46 WG Now Registered on Powdery Mildew
Biofungicide LALSTOP G46 WG Now Registered on Powdery Mildew

Growers in California have a new tool to control Powdery Mildew starting this season. Lallemand Plant Care announced today the registration of LALSTOP G46 WG for use against Powdery Mildew.

DropFlight: App Makes Spray Pattern Testing a Snap
DropFlight: App Makes Spray Pattern Testing a Snap

DropFlight is being offered exclusively to NAAA members for a one-time cost of $799 for unlimited use of the app.

Gowan’s Sonalan HFP Herbicide Receives EPA Registration
Gowan’s Sonalan HFP Herbicide Receives EPA Registration

Sonalan HFP Herbicide is a FRAC Group 3 DNA herbicide containing ethalfluralin in a liquid EC formulation. It is tank-mix compatible with most pre-emergence herbicides.

CHS Inc. and MKC Expand Grain Marketing Joint Venture
CHS Inc. and MKC Expand Grain Marketing Joint Venture

"Expanding our relationship with CHS will open up market access and create new opportunities for our farmers," said Brad Stedman, president and CEO, MKC.

CF Industries To Acquire Louisiana Ammonia Production Facility from Incitec Pivot Limited
CF Industries To Acquire Louisiana Ammonia Production Facility from Incitec Pivot Limited

This site is 60 miles southeast of CF Industries’ Donaldsonville Complex, facilitating resource and best practice sharing between the complexes

Intelinair to Acquire Aker Technologies
Intelinair to Acquire Aker Technologies

The acquisition of Aker Technologies allows Intelinair to expand with additional drone-based digital agronomy tools and complements Intelinair’s portfolio of providing high-resolution imagery and data analytics.

ADM Offers BiOWiSH Fertilizer Enhancement At 7 Locations
ADM Offers BiOWiSH Fertilizer Enhancement At 7 Locations

The BiOWiSH Fertilizer Enhancement is specifically designed to optimize yield potential by improved nutrient uptake and to improve soil conditions for increased plant vigor.

Albaugh Acquires Corteva’s Glyphosate Business
Albaugh Acquires Corteva’s Glyphosate Business

Albaugh previously acquired Corteva's glyphosate business in Europe. With this latest acquisition, the company will expand its coverage of straight glyphosate DMA salt formulations and registrations globally.

The Andersons Expands Lordstown, Ohio Dry Fertilizer Distribution Terminal
The Andersons Expands Lordstown, Ohio Dry Fertilizer Distribution Terminal

The expansion project is expected to be completed by fall of 2023. Once complete, The Andersons will be better equipped to meet the needs of customers throughout the region.

Superior Ag President and CEO Barry Day Announces Upcoming Retirement
Superior Ag President and CEO Barry Day Announces Upcoming Retirement

The Superior Ag Board of Directors will engage in a nationwide search for a President and CEO to fill Barry Day’s vacancy with the assistance of Ag1Source

UPL And AgBiTech Expand Biosolutions Partnership in North America
UPL And AgBiTech Expand Biosolutions Partnership in North America

Through the collaboration, UPL will distribute AgBiTech’s entire portfolio of biosolutions through its Natural Plant Protection (NPP) business unit in the United States.

Vestaron Launches Spear RC Product
Vestaron Launches Spear RC Product

Vestaron, a leading producer of peptide-based bioinsecticides, has launched its latest addition in the Spear family of products, Spear RC. 

The Andersons Announces Launch of MicroMark DG Granular Micronutrients
The Andersons Announces Launch of MicroMark DG Granular Micronutrients

MicroMark DG Blitz is a blend of calcium, sulfur, boron, manganese, and zinc. MicroMark DG Humic is a unique blend of calcium, sulfur, manganese, zinc and humic acid.

2022 CCA Conservationist of the Year Named
2022 CCA Conservationist of the Year Named

The CCA Conservationist of the Year Award annually recognizes a certified crop adviser who exhibits dedication to exceptional conservation delivery and customer service and has shown to be a leader in their industry.

Certis Biologicals Introduces Kocide 50DF; Powerful New Formulation of the Copper BioFungicide
Certis Biologicals Introduces Kocide 50DF; Powerful New Formulation of the Copper BioFungicide

Kocide 50DF enters the market with the same proven efficacy that growers have relied upon for generations, but in a high-load formulation.

Brandt Re-Launches Its Product Finder App
Brandt Re-Launches Its Product Finder App

This update re-imagines the app, incorporating new features, a clean, simplified design and a modern user interface.

Valent BioSciences Announces the Acquisition of FBSciences
Valent BioSciences Announces the Acquisition of FBSciences

The acquisition of FBSciences, headquartered in Collierville, Tennessee, greatly strengthens Valent BioSciences’ participation in the rapidly growing $3.5 billion global biostimulant market.

Growmark Acquires Allied Seed
Growmark Acquires Allied Seed

Growmark, the current majority owner of Allied Seed, acquired the remaining ownership held by GreenPoint Ag Holdings, LLC, headquartered in Decatur, Alabama.

Albaugh and EVOIA Sign Seed Treatment Supply Agreement
Albaugh and EVOIA Sign Seed Treatment Supply Agreement

“We are excited to bring this patented liquid biochar extract technology to market with such a strong team as Albaugh,” said Juliette MacKay, EVOIA CEO.

ADM Launches Crop Biostimulant
ADM Launches Crop Biostimulant

NeoVita 43 biostimulant consistently enhanced corn yields in multiyear University of Illinois trials

Boron helps ensure healthy crops. The micronutrient plays a role in many growth processes, including cell division, nitrogen metabolism and water absorption.
AgroLiquid Launches One Week of Virtual Agronomy Education

Crop Nutrition Week will connect growers and agronomy experts for five days of online learning Feb. 6-10.

EFC Systems Integrates With Razor Tracking as the Preferred Fleet Management Provider
EFC Systems Integrates With Razor Tracking as the Preferred Fleet Management Provider

Razor Tracking's solutions allow for extensive operational logistics iwhich will be teamed with unmatched capabilities in FieldAlytics' digital operations tool.

New AGMRI Product Features Ready for 2023 Growing Season
New AGMRI Product Features Ready for 2023 Growing Season

Building on the platform, four categories of new product features for the 2023 growing season for the iOS and web app are planned

Ceres CCA Receives Top State Honor
Ceres CCA Receives Top State Honor

Troy Jenkins, a veteran member of the Agronomy Team at Ceres Solutions Cooperative, has been named by Indiana CCA as the Top Certified Crop Advisor of 2022.

Actinovate From Novozymes Returns To Market
Actinovate From Novozymes Returns To Market

Actinovate can be used to protect crops against diseases including downy mildew, fusarium, phytophthora and many more. Actinovate becomes active in the soil when the temperature is above 45 F.

Air Tractor Marks 1,000th AT-802 Milestone
Air Tractor Marks 1,000th AT-802 Milestone

Air Tractor dealer Lane Aviation sold serial number 802A-1000 through its Brazil agent Aero Globo Aeronaves.

The Fertilizer Institute Names 2023 4R Advocates
The Fertilizer Institute Names 2023 4R Advocates

Now in its 12th year, the 4R Advocate program demonstrates the in-field successes of implementing 4R practices based on the right source, rate, time, and placement of fertilizer.

Ostara Secures US$70 Million In Funding to Scale North American Production of Phosphate Fertilizer
Ostara Secures US$70 Million In Funding to Scale North American Production of Phosphate Fertilizer

Ostara will use the funding to complete construction of its St. Louis manufacturing facility, which will produce and ship this unique fertilizer to more North American farmers.

Warden CX II Soybean Seed Treatment Receives EPA Approval
Warden CX II Soybean Seed Treatment Receives EPA Approval

“Warden CX II is built from the same formulation growers and retailers have come to know and trust through years of proven performance,” said Joe Rickard, crop protection product manager, WinField United.

Emerging Corn Can Overcome Adverse Conditions With Ascend2
Emerging Corn Can Overcome Adverse Conditions With Ascend2

“PGRs act like a steroid for corn plants, helping increase yield and optimize ROI for growers by combatting the impact of adverse growing conditions,” said Jon Zuk, crop protection product manager, WinField United.

NuWay-K&H Cooperative Offers Selective Spraying Via Greeneye Technology System
NuWay-K&H Cooperative Offers Selective Spraying Via Greeneye Technology System

NuWay-K&H will use the Greeneye system to offer selective spraying-as-a-service initially to its farmer members in Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa.

Honeybees Get Hope from New Vaccine against American Foulbrood Disease
Honeybees Get Hope from New Vaccine against American Foulbrood Disease

The vaccine contains killed whole-cell Paenibacillus larvae bacteria and is expected to reach the marketplace on a limited basis this year.

Brandt Creates Leadership Positions, Announces Promotions
Brandt Creates Leadership Positions, Announces Promotions

In total, six members of Team Brandt, all in Brandt’s Agronomic Services organization, are being promoted as of January 1, 2023.