Here are the top 10 most viewed stories on AgPro’s website about the ag retail industry in 2019.
1. Merger Forms North America’s Largest Dealer of Case IH Application Equipment
- The entities of AG Systems, Inc., based in Hutchinson Minn., and Heartland Ag based in Ames, Iowa, will join together under the name Heartland AG Systems and have a footprint across eight states with nine locations. Click here for the full story.
2. 10 Most Common Workplace Injuries
- Here are the top 10 reported worker’s compensation injuries as listed by insurance companies around the country. Click here to read the list.
3. Co-Op And Community Rally To Harvest Farmer’s Crop
- More than two dozen combines rallied to harvest the 900 acres of corn left standing after the unexpected death of Iowa farmer Kevin Barz. Click here to see a video of the harvest.
4. Trade Espionage Charges Filed Against Former Monsanto Employee
- Formal charges were filed in U.S. District Court in St. Louis accusing former Monsanto employee Haitao Xiang of stealing trade secrets from his former employer, Monsanto (now Bayer). Click here to read more.
5. Agricultural Retailers Association Names 2019 Retailer of the Year
- Premier Ag, the agricultural retail branch of Premier Companies, received this award on the main stage at the 2019 ARA Conference & Expo to be recognized by the crowd for many reasons, including a commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, building value community relationships, and more. Click here to read more about Premier Ag.
6. Simplot To Acquire Pinnacle Ag: The Latest
- At the end of November, the J.R. Simplot Company announced it has agreed to acquire Pinnacle Agriculture. AgPro had the opportunity to ask Doug Stone, President of Simplot’s AgriBusiness Group, a series of questions after the acquisition was announced. Click here to read Stone’s comments.
7. Growmark To Acquire Agronomy and Energy Assets of Mid-Iowa Cooperative
- With a business deal expected to close before the end of 2019, Growmark announces it will acquire the agronomy and energy assets of Mid-Iowa Cooperative. Read more about this acquisition.
8. Partnership Promotes Sustainability On 1.5 Million Corn Acres
- Matt Carstens, Senior Vice President of Land O’Lakes Sustain, gives details on why the cooperative launched a fourth business unit focused on sustainability as well as what’s the scoop on their recent announcement with Tate & Lyle. Click here for more details and an audio interview.
9. Four Ag Retail Groups Form Global Alliance: AgLink International
- AgLink International is a newly formed global agribusiness organization bringing together ag retail groups from Australia, U.S., Canada and Brazil. The stated goal of the new alliance is to bring together independent ag retailers in a network for collaboration. Click here to read about who is participating.
10. Nufarm Opens Future-Focused Formulation Plant
- The manufacturing site is an immediate supply boon to Southern farmers, but a rising tide lifts all boats: Midwest and Canadian growers also simultaneously benefit. Click here to read about the plant’s impact on Nufarm’s business.
