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The latest uptick in ag cooperative mergers is pitting perception and reality against each another. Ag cooperatives formed as a tool for local farmers to pool together and gain better business scale in both buying and s
The Growmark Foundation donated $50,000 to relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey. The donation is being made to the Midwest Food Bank, a Salvation Army First Responder organization. This contribution is being made t
Brandt and Brandt iHammer turf and ornamental products are now available through all SiteOne locations. Formerly known as John Deere Landscapes, Site One is the largest landscape supply distributor in North America and
What Causes Rapid Growth Syndrome? Rapid growth syndrome occurs when corn leaves fail to unfurl properly and the whorl becomes tightly wrapped and twisted. It is generally associated with an abrupt transition from cool
Headquartered in Rake, Iowa, Asmus Farm Supply co-owners Amy and Harlan Asmus have been named the Agricultural Retailers Association 2017 Retailer of the Year, which is an award also sponsored by Monsanto and AgPro.
Tim Urban of Bracewell Technologies has advocated for clients on business tax issues, extension of temporary tax provisions, and federal tax policies within the energy sector.
Analyst of the ag retail business Shane Thomas joins the podcast to talk about his latest insights including the three reasons why drones are having a second coming in agriculture.
Deb Borg, head of HR of Bunge, shares how the company applies an agile and entrepreneurial perspective to manage its 4,000 person team in its U.S. business.
A clear understanding of valuation factors can empower you to accelerate growth.
It’s no secret the Chinese economy is struggling. Still, Pro Farmer senior market analyst Rich Posson said he’s concerned the trade war will continue well into next year.
“The trend for fertilizer facilities has been faster with more operational flexibility, and automation has come along with that.”
Right now, Land O’ Lakes Sustain is onboarding more than 20 ag retailers into the Truterra Insights Engine
The end goal is to streamline the reporting process as part of the Multiple Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) program.
This had been a potential outcome discussed in early February as the company sought out “optimizing production.”
One of the biggest risks of the hemp marketplace is its newness. So how do you develop trusted partners?
An expert weighs in on whether hemp can be a powerhouse crop for farmers with as many uses as soybeans.
For ag retailer profitability, the greatest impact of the recent mergers will be changes to the rebate programs.
The net effect from misplaced focus is that results suffer as the team begins to focus on being “busier” and doesn’t make accomplishing great results the target.
The Rural Mainstreet Index, a survey of community bank CEOs, shows economic growth stalling for the first time in months. The 10-state survey by Creighton University focuses on rural areas.
A forgiven PPP loan is tax-free to the farmer, but you will be required to reduce your expenses by the amount of forgiveness.
To talk about how data creates a system of record for ag retailers, Bradford Warner, vice president of business development, sustainability at Farmobile joined us on The Scoop podcast.
Tracy Linbo with Growers Edge says fintech tools can give farmers confidence to use new products and services.
Allison Nepveux, Director of Sustainability at Bushel, details the intersection of technology and supply chains and how it’s opening opportunities for grain elevators and farmers in digitizing their business.
One of my favorite sayings about any new tax law is “We have the law, now we need the rules.”
A Trust In Food report showcases how some ag retailers and farmers are getting the job done.
“Farmers have a right to be wary as all the magic beans and magic bullets they’ve purchased promising them yields and returns they could only dream of–well they were just that–dreams.”
Farmers are concerned the aid packaged announced last week by the Trump Administration will not help them financially.
The two types of aircraft share flying space: while drones are limited to fly no more than 400’ above ground level, ag aviators fly as low as 10’ off the ground.
As of Thursday, June 7, 2018, Monsanto stocks are no longer available on the NYSE, Monsanto shareholders are getting fat checks and Bayer is among the largest global seed and ag chemical companies.