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Jessica Geelan will step into the company’s leadership role upon the retirement of John Christ.
Corbett Kull takes us through his journey from building Tillable’s farmland marketplace to pivoting into Camo Ag, a map-first platform designed specifically for ag salespeople. On the Scoop Podcsat, we dive into why generic tools fail in agriculture and how data-driven, agriculture-built solutions are professionalizing the way companies sell to farmers.
Heavy rains and hail have triggered widespread nutrient deficiencies, disease pressure and weed threats in parts of Illinois, Iowa and other states. Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie outlines some strategies for farmers looking to salvage their corn and soybeans.
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As the crop enters rapid growth stages, Agronomist Missy Bauer tells farmers to confirm nitrogen and sulfur availability or risk leaving bushels in the field.
A two-pass boron strategy at bloom and pod set shows consistent yield payoffs across the Corn Belt, though agronomists warn the line between benefit and toxicity can be narrow.
Nutrien’s new retail lead, Nathan Packer, explains why AI is an “enabler, more so than a disruptor” while outlining his strategy to bridge local relationships with world-class digital capabilities.
Ken Ferrie lays out a strategy for farmers struggling with ponded corn acres after rains soak parts of the Midwest.
Is your operation ready for “proteinification” and the impact of GLP-1 drugs? Wells Fargo’s Brad Matsik breaks down the 5 macro trends reshaping agribusiness and explains why the bank is “tripling down” on succession and capital solutions for large-scale producers.
As leader of Wells Fargo’s newly formed Food, Beverage and Agribusiness division, Brad Matsik says the bank is “tripling down” on financial tools, wealth management, and estate planning.
Understand the growth stage cut-offs to keep your post weed-control practices on-label and effective.
As corn starts moving into the rapid growth stages, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Missy Bauer says now is the time for disciplined N assessments and applications — not reactionary rate cuts.
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East-central Iowa field agronomist says misjudging corn growth stage, not herbicide choice, can be the biggest risk in post-emerge passes.
The joint letter highlights a 150% spike in fertilizer prices and calls for immediate relief for the struggling U.S. farm economy.
Some of the easier entry points for corn and soybean farmers looking to capture higher returns can deliver $200 or more per acre.
U.S. farmers and ag economists remain concerned by mounting global competition and the reliability of recent trade agreements. However, some economists say emerging market shifts could create opportunities later this year.
From dropping phosphorus to switching from corn acres to soybeans, growers are navigating a difficult “recipe for success” as fertilizer prices remain high and grain markets soften.
Agronomists explain why nitrogen must be present in the root zone well before the crop’s daily demand peaks.
The company commits to a seven-year ban on restrictive provisions to foster competition in the corn and soybean markets. The settlement highlights a deepening partnership between federal antitrust regulators and agricultural authorities.

Sidedressing is often the best opportunity in-season to address corn nutrient needs, but Ken Ferrie urges caution if you plan to go with “blind sidedressing” before the crop emerges or at spike. He offers three considerations.
Agronomists say uniform but thinner stands often outperform starting over with corn and soybeans.
Corn stalks, straw and cover crops are impacting weed-control results, requiring farmers to make tactical adjustments.
Agronomist Phil Long explains the critical gap between air and soil temperatures and why the “heat engine” for corn and soybeans has stalled in some areas.
Now present in seven states, the small pest is taking a toll on soybean crops and making Midwest growers look beyond traditional insecticides for yield protection.
Soil moisture, seed chilling risks, and emergence forecasts can help you decide whether to run hard or park the planter.
The problem is making it difficult for farmers to know which herbicide chemistries will still work in their fields.
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