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In the U.S., seed bank preservation is essential to the future of agriculture, particularly for soybeans.
Headquartered in Rake, Iowa, Asmus Farm Supply co-owners Amy and Harlan Asmus have been named the Agricultural Retailers Association 2017 Retailer of the Year, which is an award also sponsored by Monsanto and AgPro.
While the current ag economy is resulting in challenging times, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie says it is an exciting time as well—because there is a flood of new technology from planting to harvest.
“What farmers need is some assurance and more certainties. They do not need more uncertainties,” Joey Caldwell says.
Tim Urban of Bracewell Technologies has advocated for clients on business tax issues, extension of temporary tax provisions, and federal tax policies within the energy sector.
The Agricultural Retailer Association’s Richard Gupton and Hunter Carpenter discuss the latest policy and regulatory updates from Washington, D.C. on The Scoop podcast.
Dan Schultz encourages ag retailers to differentiate themselves. He says just being better isn’t good enough, and retailers need to use strategy to market what is different about their business.
Analyst of the ag retail business Shane Thomas joins the podcast to talk about his latest insights including the three reasons why drones are having a second coming in agriculture.
As David Black, chief information officer at CHS and Brad Drake, Innovation Lead at Growmark, share on The Scoop podcast, now is the time to “do more” and engage in a new way.
Deb Borg, head of HR of Bunge, shares how the company applies an agile and entrepreneurial perspective to manage its 4,000 person team in its U.S. business.
A clear understanding of valuation factors can empower you to accelerate growth.
UPI introduces Tripzin ZC herbicide, a pre-mix with two active ingredients: metribuzin and pendimethalin.
Designed to be compact, lightweight and agile, the Apache AS360 sprayer is the lightest sprayer from Equipment Technologies—weighing 16,900 lb.
After almost 40 years in business, Dave and Mary Junge have sold their business, Junge Control, and its facilities to Ag Growth International (AGI).
FieldNet is a wireless telemetry tool for remote monitoring and control of irrigation systems, and the technology is compatible with all electric pivot brands.
After stealing $1.6 billion each year from farmers, soybean cyst nematode’s (SCN) reign is coming to an end.
Case IH is expanding its line of fertilizer applicators with the Nutri-Placer 940 High-Speed Low Disturbance (HSLD) row unit.
Today it announced the close of $5 million in Series A financing, led Finistere Ventures and Radicle Growth, with Rabobank’s Food & Agri Innovation Fund and existing investors from New Zealand also joining this round.
It’s no secret the Chinese economy is struggling. Still, Pro Farmer senior market analyst Rich Posson said he’s concerned the trade war will continue well into next year.
“Cautious.” That’s the one word Will Secor, a grain and farm supply economist with CoBank, would use to describe the year ahead for grain elevators.
PinnitMax is formulated for use with urea and UAN application and prevents volatilization for up to 14 days.
The Trump administration is expected to release a new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule this week.
“With our recent growth across multiple core markets in the U.S. it’s critical to have the best sales leadership supporting our sales reps and strategic customers.” said Andrew Duff.
15% of U.S. Corn Growers Reported Moderate to Severe Rootworm Infestations This Year.
“The trend for fertilizer facilities has been faster with more operational flexibility, and automation has come along with that.”
The 2018-2019 ASFMRA president Tim Fevold, AFM, notes, “I am humbled and very proud to be a part of such a great organization.”
Right now, Land O’ Lakes Sustain is onboarding more than 20 ag retailers into the Truterra Insights Engine
The end goal is to streamline the reporting process as part of the Multiple Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) program.
This had been a potential outcome discussed in early February as the company sought out “optimizing production.”