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From a pragmatic approach to purchasing new technology to making more of the buying decisions on the farm, there are some interesting trends transpiring as more Next Gen farmers identify as an owner/operator on their farm.
EPA expects to issue a proposed rule this year to revoke the tolerances associated with chlorpyrifos, but there will be exceptions for use in 11 specific crops.
Headwinds in interest rates, inflation and commodity prices seem to have little impact on land values, though single-digit decreases in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio have been reported.
Rantizo receives swarming and night flying approvals, The Anderson’s and The American Seed Trade Association announce leadership changes.
Crop consultant Michael Cordonnier says there might be a half million to 1 million U.S. corn acres lost due to the flooding, according to Pro Farmer.
Mineral was founded in 2018 as part of X, the moonshot factory of Alphabet, and it had about 100 team members.
Company leaders share this decision is mutually beneficial and came as a result of Silveus’ continued growth as well as Risk Strategies’ interest in expanding into agriculture.
Tim Laatsch, Koch Agronomic Services director of agronomy for North America, says high quality inputs can make all the difference in an operation’s bottom line.
The latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor, a survey of nearly 70 ag economists from across the U.S., shows the lack of exports, as well as the current crop prices, are eroding outlooks on the crops side. While strong beef demand and cheaper feed prices are creating more optimism in cattle.
The Agri-Food Institute team at Wells Fargo collected data showing the current cost of ingredients to prepare a quarter pound hamburger at home is $2.16 per burger (which includes cheese, tomato, and lettuce).
From more corn acres than expected to a large increase in corn and soybeans currently being stored on farm, market watchers are still digesting USDA’s big June Acreage and Grain Stocks reports.
The Supreme Court decision is expected to shift more interpretive power to the courts.
Since 2020, a series of black swan events in just a few years time resulted in sporadic product shortages and concern about how to react and plan for the future.
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The chlorin-based photosynthesizer technology will be formulated in products to be sold under the Loveland Products’ portfolio, which currently has a lineup in the biostimulant and bionutritional areas.
A new 75,000-square-foot green ammonia fertilizer production and distribution facility is online in Boone, Iowa. The modular plant creates 82-0-0 anhydrous ammonia from air, sun, and water.
ResponsibleAg audits allow ag retail locations to avoid potential regulatory issues and ensure maximum facility safety for employees and customers.
Mid-Kansas Cooperative has hired five full-time leadership development apprentices through Kansas Farm Bureau’s Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program.
Nutrien Ag Solutions will add these chlorin-based photosensitizer technology formulations to the Loveland Products lineup in the near future.
Austin Anderson, adjuvant brand manager at Helena, shares his top tips for this year’s spray season and highlights the Helena portfolio of more than 109 adjuvants.
Dial Ventures at Purdue University explores five factors it expects to help shape the future of ag retail.
ARA president and CEO Daren Coppock says the organization is encouraged by the positive momentum toward a new Farm Bill.
Erin Mies and Kristen Ireland of People Spark Consulting offer insights on how to create process and equip people.
Effective immediately, Pierre Brondeau will again serve as FMC’s chief executive officer while Ronaldo Pereira will be the company president.
When Rob Clayton thinks about the future, he says one of the biggest challenges forthcoming is having the professional talent required to help move the industry forward.
Young leaders from The Scoop’s 2023 class of 40 Under 40 share how they’ve found success building relationships with their farmer customers.
With three decades of leadership experience in ag retail and now as a consultant for Farrell Growth Group, Brad Oelmann highlights the universal characteristics needed for business leaders inside and outside ag retail.
Three next-gen leaders share how the business is evolving to meet its farmer customer of the future