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Novozymes And Chr. Hansen Complete Merger
Novozymes And Chr. Hansen Complete Merger

The new company will be called Novonesis, which means "a new beginning" - something they say is offered through their biology-based products.

How To Outline Clear Direction For Each Role On Your Team
How To Outline Clear Direction For Each Role On Your Team

“The single most important tool to predict peak performance is a very well-developed job description,” Dave Mitchell says.

New Data: The Scoop 2024 Salary Survey
New Data: The Scoop 2024 Salary Survey

Uncover industry trends in key ag retail roles with the results of The Scoop’s annual salary survey.

Know Your Business Pressures, Trends And Actions For Big Breakthroughs
Know Your Business Pressures, Trends And Actions For Big Breakthroughs

Mark Faust outlines a simple formula to improve profitability and create more value for you and the customer.

Three’s A Crowd: Hylio Secures FAA Drone Swarm, Night Flight Exemptions
Three’s A Crowd: Hylio Secures FAA Drone Swarm, Night Flight Exemptions

Spray drones are growing more ubiquitous and more scalable across agriculture. One company has unlocked the ability to deploy three at once and it’s a Smart Farming game changer.

3 Biggest Management Opportunities For Farmers With Technology
3 Biggest Management Opportunities For Farmers With Technology

“We are really in a second phase of ag tech,” says Ryan Raguse, co-founder of Bushel. “We aren’t in an overly mature state—we’re still somewhere in the middle ground."

The Conservation Cliff and Redirecting Climate Funds, Two of the Latest Controversies in Passing a New Farm Bill
The Conservation Cliff and Redirecting Climate Funds, Two of the Latest Controversies in Passing a New Farm Bill

Odds of a new farm bill in 2024 are declining, with Senate leadership continuing to spar over climate funding and redirecting climate funds into the commodity title of the new farm bill.

The 4 Rs of Fertility
Farmer Asks How To Improve P and K On Rental Ground

A Minnesota grower asks Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist, how to improve upon the soil fertility on 90 acres he is renting for the first time this year.

Ever.Ag Acquires Adapt-N
Ever.Ag Acquires Adapt-N

This acquisition provides wider market access for Adapt-N, the premier in-season nitrogen recommendation tool.

There's a New Way to Cash in on Your CI Score on the Farm, Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act
There's a New Way to Cash in on Your CI Score on the Farm, Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act

The new 45Z tax credit passed in the Inflation Reduction Act, slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2025, means a farmer's carbon intensity score will soon be worth more, especially if your corn goes to an ethanol plant.

Technical Debt: Self Scout to Avoid Tech Pitfalls
Technical Debt: Self Scout to Avoid Tech Pitfalls

Take a reasoned, purposeful, and proactive approach to adding new technology.

7 Ways to Make Data Pay
7 Ways to Make Data Pay

Here’s how to get the biggest ROI from your layers of data — and use the information to spot issues in time to improve this year's crop.

Smart Seed Selection Tool Pledges to Close Yield Gap
Smart Seed Selection Tool Pledges to Close Yield Gap

Yield Optimizer is a digital tool that uses independent seed trial data to help farmers make seed selections with guaranteed yield performance. CEO Billy Rose tells how it gives farmers peace of mind.

Data Opens Up New Solutions At The Farm Gate
Data Opens Up New Solutions At The Farm Gate

Whether it's planting, spraying, soil sampling or harvesting, new tools are turning the information you collect into actionable insights.

 4 Point Checklist To Bridge The Data Gap With Farmers
4 Point Checklist To Bridge The Data Gap With Farmers

Being prepared will further instill you as a trusted advisor and someone ready to outfit a customer's farm for the future with its complete digital dataset.

You Can't Afford to Be Complacent About Tar Spot
You Can't Afford to Be Complacent About Tar Spot

Just because tar spot was mostly a no-show in 2022 and 2023 doesn't mean that will be the case in 2024. Charting humidity levels can help predict if the disease will strike.

10 Easy Ways to Take Your Crop-Scouting Practices to the Next Level
10 Easy Ways to Take Your Crop-Scouting Practices to the Next Level

In a year with razor-thin margins, at best, corn and soybean growers can use a variety of new technology and tried-and-true agronomic tools to score higher yields this season.

Autonomy In Ag Is Firing On All Cylinders Right Now, And It Looks Different Depending On Where You Live
Autonomy In Ag Is Firing On All Cylinders Right Now, And It Looks Different Depending On Where You Live

In the West, automation is geared toward smaller, driverless equipment. In the Midwest, major manufacturers have introduced their largest horsepower combines and tractors yet, all with autonomous capabilities.

4 Tips To Identify The Best Aerial Applicator
4 Tips To Identify The Best Aerial Applicator

The National Agricultural Aviation Association shares what indicates a professional aerial applicator.

7 Technology Trends Ag Retailers Need To Know
7 Technology Trends Ag Retailers Need To Know

These smart farming trends and example products highlight greater efficiency, maximum yields and environmental stewardship.

Space Weather: Start Planning Today for Tomorrow’s GPS Outage
Space Weather: Start Planning Today for Tomorrow’s GPS Outage

Minor space weather events have temporarily knocked out corrections signals over Canada and The Dakotas in the past. Would your farm be ready for a more severe outage?

Break Down The Barriers In The Biological Space
Break Down The Barriers In The Biological Space

The NewLeaf Symbiotics team says reluctance to try biologicals is often a result of feeling overwhelmed by the options available, making education key as the space continues to grow.

NAICC Recognizes Their Outstanding Leaders
NAICC Recognizes Their Outstanding Leaders

Find out who's been awarded Crop Consultant of the Year, QA of the Year and Researcher of the Year.

A Kick-Start For Corn: When to Use Plant Growth Regulators
A Kick-Start For Corn: When to Use Plant Growth Regulators

If weather stresses have you looking for ways to give your crop a stronger start this spring, consider whether a plant growth regulator could be part of the solution, especially in high-yield environments.

8 Field Activity Data Types You Need to Collect Now
8 Field Activity Data Types You Need to Collect Now

Data — a word that packs a punch but can be hard to define. From planting to irrigation, it's necessary to have a digital record of these field activities to participate in sustainability and crop traceability programs.

Gripp Garners Top Honor at Top Producer Summit 2024
Gripp Garners Top Honor at Top Producer Summit 2024

The 2024 AgLaunch startups bravely pitched straight to the farmer masses at the event. While truly an impressive class, only one would be chosen for the coveted top honor.

Certis Biologicals and SDS Biotech To Collaborate On New Products
Certis Biologicals and SDS Biotech To Collaborate On New Products

Both companies have existing initiatives to grow the biologicals market.

Spring Weather, Drought Concerns and Price Impact Northern Plains Planting Decisions
Spring Weather, Drought Concerns and Price Impact Northern Plains Planting Decisions

Weather and prices are dictating acreage decisions in the Northern Plains this spring. So what are producers planning to plant?

USDA Issues Meat Labeling Final Rule
USDA Issues Meat Labeling Final Rule

Ag Secretary Vilsack hails voluntary “Product of U.S.A.” label as a vital step towards consumer protection and builds on efforts to bolster trust and fairness in the marketplace.

Millborn Seeds Acquires Luhrs Certified Seed
Millborn Seeds Acquires Luhrs Certified Seed

Millborn is increasing its footprint in the Western Plains with the addition of Luhrs Certified Seeds' production facilities.

How Technology Can Unite Farmers And Their Trusted Advisors
How Technology Can Unite Farmers And Their Trusted Advisors

The influence of one ag retailer propels multiple farms’ success, and the opportunity is further highlighted with this season’s growing challenges.

Soil Genomics Company Catalogs More Than 24 Million Microorganisms
Soil Genomics Company Catalogs More Than 24 Million Microorganisms

Biome Makers said it pairs artificial intelligence with its soil database to decode soil biology and provide growers with more actionable information.

2023 Crop Production Déjà Vu? USDA's Latest Report Shows Brazil's Crop Isn't A Disaster, Despite Crippling Drought Early On
2023 Crop Production Déjà Vu? USDA's Latest Report Shows Brazil's Crop Isn't A Disaster, Despite Crippling Drought Early On

USDA cut its estimate for Brazil’s soybean production by 1 MMT in the March WASDE report, which was less than what the trade expected. USDA didn’t make any cuts to Brazil’s corn.

Data From New Trials Boasts Yield Boosts With Biologicals
Data From New Trials Boasts Yield Boosts With Biologicals

Two new studies from Locus Ag and Pivot Bio found the use of biological products consistently increased yields in a variety of crops across a range of growing conditions.

Telus Formally Announces Acquisition of Proagrica
Telus Formally Announces Acquisition of Proagrica

The industry had been buzzing of the news since late November 2023. 

Ferrie: Four Ways to Scratch the Planting Itch Without Regret
Ferrie: Four Ways to Scratch the Planting Itch Without Regret

Don't take equipment to fields too soon and create headaches that will linger all season. While you wait for the right timing, consider doing prep work and projects that can help set you up for yield success.

NewLeaf Launches New Corn Rootworm Technology
NewLeaf Launches New Corn Rootworm Technology

During testing, the company found only 4% of CRW larvae chose roots treated with TS201 when given a choice between treated and untreated roots.

Walmart Makes Plans to Build Third New Milk Processing Plant, This Time in Texas
Walmart Makes Plans to Build Third New Milk Processing Plant, This Time in Texas

America’s largest retail store has announced its plans to build a third milk processing plant, this time in Robinson, Texas.

Farmers Share Biological Experiences Through New Mosaic Initiative
Farmers Share Biological Experiences Through New Mosaic Initiative

Through the Frontier Fields program, a select group of farmers will document their experiences with a biological product over the course of a year.

Fallout From Falling Net Farm Income and Stubborn Interest Rates: Ag Economists Reveal What’s Now at Risk in 2024
Fallout From Falling Net Farm Income and Stubborn Interest Rates: Ag Economists Reveal What’s Now at Risk in 2024

The latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor projects a major drop in net farm income this year. Economists are also growing more pessimistic about the potential for interest rate cuts in 2024.

Belchim USA Acquires Exclusive Rights to Minerva Fungicide
Belchim USA Acquires Exclusive Rights to Minerva Fungicide

Minerva is formulated to control Cercospora leaf spot (CLS), powdery mildew and Ramularia on sugar beets.

ARA Names Legislator of the Year Award Recipients
ARA Names Legislator of the Year Award Recipients

Reps. Jim Baird (R-Ind.) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.). have been recognized for their support of important agriculture issues.

Will Europe's Farmer Protests Make Their Way To The U.S.?
Will Europe's Farmer Protests Make Their Way To The U.S.?

Steve Cubbage says the upcoming farm bill could decide if the U.S. gets a taste for Europe's recent farmer protests.

2024 Commodity Classic: 3 Farmers Talk Technology and Equipment
2024 Commodity Classic: 3 Farmers Talk Technology and Equipment

Four-dollar corn dominated discussions, but farmers remain open to new innovations and machinery as spring planting and the promise of a new production season beckons.

Lavie Bio Launches New Bio-Inoculant for Cereal Crops
Lavie Bio Launches New Bio-Inoculant for Cereal Crops

Yalos is formulated with two microbes intended to improve nutrient availability and uptake by enhancing early plant growth and branching, as well as microbe establishment in the root zone.

Images From the Smokehouse Creek Fire
Images From the Smokehouse Creek Fire

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension photographer Sam Craft was in the Texas Panhandle documenting the aftermath of the largest wildfire in Texas history, and the aid and support for fire victims.

Intelinair Introduces Postseason Data Analytics Suite
Intelinair Introduces Postseason Data Analytics Suite

The company says AGMRI Analyze will help growers narrow down what might be limiting their crops’ yield and help them make more informed decisions for next year. 

Bayer Says “Not Now” For Division Split Or Sell Off
Bayer Says “Not Now” For Division Split Or Sell Off

“We are a high-impact, mission-driven, life-science company with three strong businesses, but we have four challenges that urgently must be addressed,” said Bill Anderson.

3 Tips For Better Weed-Control Outcomes This Season
3 Tips For Better Weed-Control Outcomes This Season

Do you want to plant early-season soybeans? Do you grow non-GMO crops? If the answer to either question is yes, Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal field agronomist, says to address weeds in the process.

Where Did John Deere Get The Steel That Changed History?
Where Did John Deere Get The Steel That Changed History?

To go truly big-time, John Deere needed an unfettered pipeline to a particular resource: steel.