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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
Pinnacle Operating Corporation has named Robert Marchbank President and Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Marchbank will lead Pinnacle’s agriculture retail and wholesale distribution businesses across 27 states.
AgLaunch has opened applications for its latest initiative AgLaunch365, which combines its accelerator program with its network of innovative farmers in a flexible wrap-around model that revolves around the agricultural
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
We routinely ask CEO clients to share the most important pieces of advice that they have received and the decisions that have made the greatest difference in their lives and businesses. Building a board often figures in
Koch Agronomic Services, LLC (KAS), announces that Regalia Rx biofungicide is available for U.S. corn, wheat and soybean growers who seek a cost-effective improvement to their existing fungicide program.
The EPA has federally approved Harness MAX Herbicide, the first herbicide in the Monsanto portfolio to provide an HPPD site of action. Harness MAX Herbicide, a pre-mix of acetochlor plus safener and mesotrione, is label
CHS Inc. and The American Society of Agronomy (ASA) signed an agreement to collaborate in creating a dynamic, online-learning program focused on improving sustainability practices and standards in production agriculture
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During its third annual Forbes AgTech Summit, Forbes named the top 25 Most Innovative AgTech startups. They are: 1. AgCode: This vineyard management company helps winegrowers track harvests, field conditions and grape m
A new U.S. Geological Survey study highlights multiple options for restoring monarch breeding habitat in the Midwest to support recovery of the monarch butterfly. The study outlines a challenging goal, but it’s one that
The results of a recent producer survey took Purdue University by surprise, according to a recent statement issued by the school. Purdue expected a larger share of respondents would be using dealer financing for capital
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Three years ago, founder and president of SeedMaster, Norbert Beaujot started to pursue developing an autonomous seeding machine. That is how Dot Technology Corp, now a sister company to SeedMaster, was formed. This sum
The 4R Technology Review field days, sponsored by The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), The Mosaic Company, Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS) and the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Council, offer attendees exclusive access to expe
Testing is underway at Purdue University on a human-computer collaborative decision-making system. More simply put Purdue researchers want to make it easier to make otherwise more complex irrigation decisions.
Windmark Crop Insurance customers have free access to Agrible۪s Morning Farm Report software. Morning Farm Report delivers field-level forecasts and data on yield predictions, spraying conditions, hail events, potentia
It۪s time for soybean farmers to be on the lookout for stink bug as the crop develops pods, say Ohio State University Extension entomologists Kelley Tilmon and Andy Michel. Scouting now is critical because soybean dama
With complaints rising across the countryside, certain U.S. states are taking action to manage suspected dicamba damage. Restrictions and out and out bans limit farmer and applicator options this season.
For direct delivery of in-season and historical imagery, EFC Systems, Inc.now offers integration for its FieldAlyticsproduct and Geosys Bridge API. “We۪re excited our users can view, purchase and download this informat
John Deere and Granular have formed a product development and co-marketing agreement. This alliance will integrate Granular۪s Farm Management Software (FMS) with the John Deere Operations Center. Certain Granular FMS f
Iterisannounces ClearAg’s EvapoSmart and IMFocus APIs to provide environmental content in support of precision irrigation for irrigation hardware manufacturers and allied agricultural data providers. Iteris hydrologists
Cargill will acquire the animal feed business of Richmond, Va.,-based Southern States Cooperative, Inc. The transaction is expected to close within 90 days, subject to customary approvals. Terms of the deal were not dis
Bill Bauer, B&M Consulting, Coldwater, Mich., agrees. Bauer likes to have customers focus on what he calls the money roots, the three sets of crown roots that supply the bulk of nutrients and moisture to corn. Here are
Have you ever shopped your own company? I۪ve been shocked at how many of my team۪s clients have had major flaws in their service, accessibility or sales efforts. What is even more shocking is how much these issues can
In late January, a group of international scientists kicked off the year by talking about one thingpotassium. And it wasn۪t potassium in fireworks that was being discussed. The Frontiers of Potassium Science conferenc
Farm Dog, a leading pest and disease management platform for growers and agronomists, has entered into a Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (NFCA) with the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Ser
Ken Barham has been named vice presidentof customer and brand marketing at Nufarm Americas. Barham joins Nufarm from Syngenta, most recently as the product marketing lead. Previously, Barham led the development and impl
Farm Journal Midwest Crop Tour Starts Strong As the sun was just peeking over the horizon this morning, the 25th annual Farm Journal Midwest Crop Tour got underway with scouts starting their annual pilgrimage across the