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Land O’Lakes recently announced an investment of up to $7 million in each of 10 to 15 companies focused on innovations in crop inputs, ag data, supply chain processes, business models, and beyond.

By integrating financial strategies with agronomic planning, ag retailers can provide growers with the tools they need to navigate challenging markets successfully.

The Goleta, Calif.-based food technology company says it has filed a lawsuit against Robyn Openshaw and her company for “waging a years’ long disinformation campaign intended to harm Apeel’s business and reputation.”

If the legal challenge succeeds, the federal court decision would result in making the technology unavailable for sale or distribution to U.S. farmers.

“Over half of all global phosphate production occurs in China and Russia,” said ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock.

Hear from farm equipment manufacturing leaders and find out how companies are managing the additional costs and keeping products flowing to farmer-customers.

Union Pacific is pursuing an acquisition of Northfolk Southern but will have to meet an elevated standard before being approved. The merger could be in opposition to President Trump’s executive order on monopolies.

Kernel depth and fill contribute significantly to yield in newer hybrids. It’s one reason a ‘Hail Mary’ fungicide pass might still offer ROI and keep corn standing until combines roll.

The amount of damage that can occur in crops depends largely upon these factors — how cold it gets and for how many hours, and the plants’ stage of development.

Heismeyer joins the cooperative after leadership roles at Bunge and ADM.