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Randy Dowdy explains the importance of germination depth — how it can set up your corn crop to deliver more bushels without adding any costs in the process.
“Simply Put, We Care,” says Marion Ag Service CEO John Hockett as he reflects on the milestone and looks ahead to how the business will continue to win.
Jeff Blair announced on May 1 he’s no longer with the company
The proposed framework introduces a targeted approach to safeguard endangered species while maintaining essential crop protection tools for U.S. farmers, the agency reports.
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With one survey showing 48% of Midwest corn and soybean growers are unable to afford traditional fertilizer sources, Extension and industry are responding with nutrient options that can lend support.
New data shows that winning in 2026 requires a ‘digital handshake'—using technology to remove friction while keeping the relationship front and center.
With cold, wet weather moving across parts of the Corn Belt, agronomists advise farmers to be ready to check high-yielding genetics for crown and stalk rot.
Operating on negative margins and facing a “next-generation crisis,” a group of row-crop growers urges the U.S. Supreme Court to follow science over emotion as it hears oral arguments in the Monsanto v. Durnell case on Monday.
To raise your total farm yield average, Connor Sible recommends starting the planting process in your lower soil-testing fields, once they’re fit, and then transitioning to planting higher soil-testing ground.
Two Midwest growers say increased competition between corn and soybeans for acres could help rebalance supplies and provide a financial boost.
It can take a few days to assess actual damage results following a frost. Ferrie offers four recommendations on how to do your initial evaluations.
Industry leaders shed light on the reality of the 45Z tax credit and how it is already reshaping supply sheds.
Tim Webster and Steve Crothers share their cropping plans, telling Ken Ferrie they hope to bounce back this season from record low rainfall and extreme heat in 2025.
Illinois grower Stephen Butz is uber-focused this season on removing the hidden barriers that have kept his bean crops from reaching their true potential.
Temple Rhodes explains how moving away from front-loaded fertilizer use to what he calls a “layered, systematic approach” — using nitrogen, phosphorus and biologicals — is helping him build corn yields despite increased regulatory demands.
Research shows skipping the right tank-mix partner can reduce control of tough broadleaf weeds and grasses by 25% to 90%.
Here’s a roundup of the CEO announcements from across the U.S. ag retail cooperative landscape.
University of Illinois researcher details scenarios in corn and soybeans where biological products can provide value.
Irrigation experts explain how tracking daily “deposits and withdrawals” can prevent costly watering mistakes and protect yields during critical growth stages.
The Scoop’s annual salary survey offers benchmarking data to aid with recruiting and retaining ag retail employees.
Today’s market is evolving, not just correcting, according to ag economists. To win the long game, farmers are using generics and delaying machinery purchases as trade shifts to allies and consumers demand premium meat portions.
Purdue’s Dan Quinn explains how using strategies like moisture-seeking planting and the critical N:S ratio are keys to higher yields.
Sixth-generation Minnesota farmer Carson Kahler is putting homemade nitrogen to the test this season, evaluating its field performance and whether the investment truly pencils out.
Two Midwest farmers say they’ve made the cuts they can, leaving fine-tuned field passes, smarter marketing and policy fixes as the next line of defense.
Indiana farmer Jason Mauck uses his wheat crop as a “supporting actor” to increase soybean yields and boost profits.
From a ‘squeeze on the middle’ to rapid regional expansion, the first four months of the year reveal an industry-wide push for scale and long-term competitiveness.
Corn growers and agronomists share their top five strategies for staying ahead of problems such as northern corn leaf blight, tar spot and the much-dreaded southern rust.
Strategic upgrades at regional hubs aim to provide faster service and enhanced reliability for member-owners across the Midwest.
Ken Ferrie offers practical steps to salvage your yield potential if you’ve been affected by heavy rains and seed quality issues.