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Chris Novak is leaving NCGA to be the new CEO of CropLife America.
Bayer AG is days away from a transformation into the world’s biggest maker of seeds and agricultural chemicals.
President Donald Trump signaled his intention to impose tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports and curbs on investments in sensitive technology.
Deere & Co says rising freight costs and higher prices for raw materials is forcing the equipment to raise prices.
The Rise of the Rest Tour aims to put a spotlight on entrepreneurs across the country.
Liam Condon, president of Bayer’s Crop Science Division, has been tapped to lead the crop science executive leadership team of a new, merged company.
Just weeks before the announcement of the rebranding of Crop Production Services, AgPro conducted this Q&A with Mike Frank, Executive Vice President, Nutrien & President, Nutrien Retail.
Bayer AG cleared one big hurdle for its $66 billion takeover of Monsanto, winning European Union approval for the deal after agreeing to bolster BASF SE by selling it seeds, pesticides and digital agriculture technology.
Without trying to sound dramatic, through the first quarter of 2018 the year is already shaping up to be the type of year we won’t forget.
Following Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval, Arysta LifeScience North America announces the launch of RIO, a plant growth stimulant that activates endogenous natural plant hormone activity for enhanced plan
J.R. Simplot Co., announced it has entered into a partnership with Spensa Technologies Inc., an agriculture services company based in the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette, to build the Simplot Advisor Platform.
The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA), AgPro and Syngenta are now accepting nominations for the 2017 Farm Manager of the Year Award. Visit www.farmmanageroftheyear.com to nominate an indiv
The Environmental Protection Agency recently approved NemaStrike, by Monsanto for 2018. The product is still pending state approvals, but this marks another step toward getting the product in farmer hands.
NovAtel introduces its SPAN Land Vehicle technology for fixed wheel land vehicle applications. NovAtel designs, manufactures and sells high precision OEM positioning technology. SPAN Land Vehicle optimizes integrated GN
Conducted in March 2017, AgPro’s 18th annual Salary Survey had respondents who hold management positions from 38 states. The survey was developed to give retailers insights about the salary and ben-efits provided to a
FMC Agricultural Solutions is teaming up with Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families, an organization that supports vulnerable children and families in southern California and the Central Coast region. FMC will
Additional correction signals are available to AGCO Auto-Guide and VarioGuide customers. Using the NovAtel SMART6-L receivers, the systems can now acquire TerraStar satellite correction signals to enhance positioning pe
Excellent products and outstanding services are two cornerstones of any successful business, and there are a number of others as well. One that’s often undervalued is having meaningful conversations with your key cust
Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness and S&W Seed Company have agreed to a distribution agreement to provide S&W’s alfalfa seed varieties at Wilbur-Ellis’ retail locations. The agreement provides Wilbur-Ellis’ customers with S&W’s
Six years ago the team at CHS in Marshall, Minn., made a big investment in time and resources to get all of their processes and facilities in compliance with regulations. In January, they found out there was still some
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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.