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“It’s early days for microbes to deliver on these promises, but we have set a product specification that we want to replace 40 to 50% of the nitrogen inputs,” says CEO Michael Miille.
For almost 10 years, Nutrien has provided the eKonomics tools to help retailers and growers have conversations around optimizing their agronomic decisions, and it’s now expanded to be available on a mobile app.
The International Weed Genomics Consortium (IWGC) announced a new multipronged initiative to advance the genetic sequencing of the world’s most troublesome weeds.
Together, Growmark and Legacy Farmers Cooperative will form a new Retail Grain Unit called Apex Grain Marketing, LLC which will purchase the facility from Consolidated Grain and Barge Co.
Under the terms of the deal, CommoditAg will function as a wholly owned subsidiary of Farmers Edge led by the existing CommoditAg leadership team.
“There’s real science around soil health, and this is a way retailers can have meaningful impact without directly selling anything,” says Dr. Jennifer Wells, Senior Agronomist and Account Manager at Truterra.
Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Under this collaboration, the Growmark System’s network of FS branded retailers will help farmers navigate the soil carbon market with Carbon by Indigo.
IntelinAir, Inc., the maker of AGMRI, announced the addition of Keith Porter as senior agronomist to its Indianapolis based team.
Dan Bihlmeyer says, “Adding the breadth and depth of Helena Agri-Enterprises will support Vive’s strategic focus on expanding our footprint and introducing our Allosperse-enabled precision chemistry products...”
“Our biggest advantage is building everything around a mobile environment,” said Jeff Dearborn, Traction’s Business Development Director.
The purchase expands Gowan’s commercial opportunities, deepens scientific capability and introduces chemical synthesis.
Drexel Chemical Company, Memphis, Tennessee, announces the addition of Hayden Becknell as Midwest Sales Representative, responsible for sales in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
Before you think about any equipment upgrades, buyers should be aware of these common spinner spreader myths, and think about how you can improve productivity and reduce downtime in the field.
This is a three-year program through the corn/soybean rotation for farmers to adopt practice changes such as cover crops and more.
Sporando early alert system is helping farmers optimize their use of fungicides.
Ag retail holds one of the strongest hands when it comes to this carbon game. In order to be paid real money for a carbon credit, that credit will likely be tied to proof that the specifics of in-field activities.
Talent is rarer than ever. Attracting it and keeping it is your key to success. Culture is king. Go see your people, and listen one-on-one.
Hosted Aug. 3 and 4 in St. Louis, the event is organized by The Fertilizer Institute with partners including the Agricultural Retailers Association, The Scoop, and Trust in Food.
This upcoming season will be the first for Novozymes BioAg to return to a direct-to-customer relationship with retailers. The North American business results in almost 1/3 of the company’s sales revenues.
Meet “Annie.” This robot being used by Corteva Agriscience is the result of a partnership with Boston Dynamics and Trimble.
Specific to row crops, biologicals have a 11% share of use in 2020 with sales of $400 million. By 2030, this is projected to rise to a 16% share and $1.9 billion in sales.
Pivot Bio introduces Proven 40, which is marketed to replace up to 40 lb. per acre of synthetic nitrogen. Also, the company closed $430 million Series D funding, to further expand its U.S. and international business.
Consultants are being seen as an integral part of the technical service provider portion of any carbon trading program.
Proagrica has launched the Sirrus Suite of products for farmers and agronomists. This extends the functionality beyond iOS, to also include Android (currently available in Beta) and to a new web app
The company has added four product managers to its Global Marketing team to further support the growing Verdesian business.
Volatile markets and uncertainty create some windows of opportunity as many growth-focused businesses hit their stride and make game-changing shifts.
Zack Wilbanks will be the contact point for Drexel’s outside sales team’s product related questions including availability, pricing, and order status.
When technology tools are optimized, you can provide the ideal customer experience and maximize the business opportunities.
The ARA team in Washington had its own busy spring season, working on behalf of its membership on Capitol Hill as well as behind the scenes for a robust fall and winter of programming.