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Fresh off forming its new ag tech and autonomy joint venture, PTx Trimble, AGCO has put forth a retrofit first, mixed-fleet approach to precision ag technology. Will farmers buy it?
Here’s how double cropping and relay cropping could affect your coverage
Leaders says the goal is to improve how ag retail teams share agronomic insights, drive strategic recommendations, and help their farmer customers with the management of their operations.
If predictions hold true, this fall could be a hotter and drier season across much of the U.S.
For fourth-generation Maryland farmer Taylor Huffman, creating agritourism events to supplement ag income is a way of life.
As you begin to rein in production costs, big ticket items such as fertilizer naturally get a lot of scrutiny. Now’s the time to think through how you’ll best allocate available dollars for nutrients.
EPA recognizes there is always room to improve every type of risk assessment, but disagreed with the coalition on several points.
Catch up on recent headlines in the ag retail industry.
TerraClear is expanding its rock finding and removal service into the Midwest and building out its service network.
In recent decades, water quality has declined so seriously in certain bodies of water that federal courts have ordered local and state jurisdictions to take concrete actions to address the problem.
Using AI as an assistant to answer questions has the potential to increase your impact, but to get there, you must separate potential from unrealistic promises. Here are two ways to experiment with AI on your farm.
The new numbers show that net farm income will fall $6.5 billion or 4.4%. This is compared to projections released in February suggesting it would fall 26%.
Agriculture can sometimes act as a buffer during broader economic recessions, as demand for essential food items tends to remain relatively stable. However, when multiple indicators align in the industry, it can signal a recession.
Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business has released a new study that takes a dissects the interactions between farmers and ag professionals.
There’s a big crop in the field for many Midwest growers, and it requires fuel. N supplies ears with the energy they need to add kernels all the way to their tips and to pack on weight.
Jim Rothermich of Iowa Appraisal joins the Top Producer podcast to share what he’s tracking in farmland auctions.
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Caught in a web of decreasing commodity prices, increased production costs, rising land values, and inflationary economic impacts, it’s no wonder some farmers feel a bit stuck.
Catch up on recent headlines in the ag retail industry.
What if you could transform a task that used to half of your day to just a few minutes?
The Des Moines, Iowa, cooperative has had a busy 2024.
Illinois farmer Jamie Walter joins us on Grow Getters to explain how he and his dad diversified their operation by making whiskey with their corn crop.
Based on trials conducted at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, postdoctoral researcher Connor Sible shares tips for getting the most out of your bean crop.
Lost for almost 175 years, has a striking photo of John Deere surfaced?
U.S. corn prices hit a four-year low as the prospect for record corn and soybean crops takes shape in the field. The eroding outlook also appeared in the August Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor.
In 2024, the team at Stutsmans are celebrating 90 years in business. This achievement is notable for many reasons.
When a wild pig slashed Hardy Carraway’s femoral artery, he bled to death in minutes as his sons tried to stop the flow.
Tips for retailers to help shape effective conservation conversations at the farm-gate
New products and solutions are being announced for the 2025 growing season from companies including Biolevel, CHS and Sound Agriculture.
