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“When we can figure something out, come up with a solution, and then see it works with real yield data to show our decision made us money and we fixed an issue—that’s when it’s fun," says Jeff Kloucek.

Growing degree days (GDDs) are a more reliable method to predict corn emergence and development than calendar days. Start calculating GDDs daily the day after planting. Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie explains.

Anzu Robotics, an emerging U.S.-based commercial drone manufacturer, announces its entrance into the drone market with the launch of two enterprise aerial platforms.

Without careful planning and placement of these structures, farmers risk losing the option for aerial spraying.

The vice president of strategy role is in charge of identifying and refining corporate strategy as well as cross-selling within the company. 

BioTek Ag, which was based in North Carolina and had been in business for more than 30 years, will become part of Custom Agronomics, a formulator and manufacturer of private-label products.

Kyle Meece, agronomy manager at United Prairie, talks about how he is working to be two to three years ahead of other retailers.

Strategy can be more effective than cutting costs

Gingko Bioworks announced its acquisition of platform assets from AgBioime, which includes over 115,000 fully sequenced and isolated strains, over 500 million unique gene sequences

Paul Bonnett joined Nutrien Ag Solutions in 2019 as senior director of agronomic solutions. He leads the company’s agronomy and environmental sciences efforts across North America and also manages Waypoint Analytical.

In early April, the companies confirmed they have discontinued discussions of potential synergies and opportunities. 

Shipping may have been easier back in the days of Columbus

One of the biggest benefits from waiting to plant corn until conditions are ideal, is the crop emerges more uniformly and forms those picket-fence stands that deliver huge yields, says Agronomist Missy Bauer.

There are six new and updated continuing education seminars designed to deliver targeted, applicable knowledge contributing to the overall advancement of ag appraisal practices.

"I have long believed growers need more effective and reliable environmentally sustainable crop protection alternatives and Invaio is well placed to deliver really groundbreaking novel solutions for growers," said O'Shea

Along with too much moisture, high numbers of corn flea beetles are posing an early-season concern. Ferrie advises checking your Stewart’s wilt bacteria rating on hybrids. There's no treatment option for infected corn.

Tom Snipes, former CEO of Plant Response, has been named the new leader of Custom Agronomics.

TFI’s Certified Biostimulant program is aligned with the U.S. Biostimulant Industry Guidelines.

The new production line will manufacture all Talc products.

The agreement took effect on April 1 and will make Acadian and Acadian Organic products available to retail customers throughout 14 U.S. states.

Purdue's Ag Economy Barometer Index is up for March - something Jim Mintert says is a result of increased farmer optimism for the future.

This partnership is the largest retail agreement for Aqua-Yield in the continental United States and helps lend credibility to the company's wide range of nanotechnology products.

Consider these tips to ensure you’re complying with federal regulations when it comes to pesticide disposal.

With Steward Link’s background in federal, state and private funding opportunities and Taranis’ focus on technology, the companies share this partnership will help them better serve ag retailers and farmers. 

BASF's new website, SCNFields.com, is dedicated to helping growers manage risk against Soybean Cyst Nematode.

Tolvera recently received registration by the EPA for use on spring and winter wheat, durum and barley.

Tymirium and Adepidyn are both fungicides, while Plinazolin is an insecticide and Syngenta’s fastest-growing technology to date. 

Some Illinois farmers started planting soybeans in late March. Ken Ferrie offers tips to help you weigh the risks of planting now. Plus, be aware that poor saturated cold scores are impacting some seed corn hybrids.

The distribution agreement focuses on Vestaron’s Spear Lep insecticide, which is a peptide-based control method meant to provide growers with a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional chemicals.

Tim Hushon, sustainability and technology director at The Mill, details how sustainability factors into their ag retail business and how to partner with farmers on the technology adoption required.

Sumitomo Chemical and Valent BioSciences have announced Pace International will become part of AgroFresh Solutions.

Grower Compass is a web interface that uses past data to help retailers better understand their customers and business opportunities.

Based on fieldwork he's done so far, the farmer asks, “Am I drying out the soil early in what looks to be a dry year? Or, am I making the soil more fit so roots can go down as they should?”

As Chris Terris, VP and Global Head, Animal Agriculture & M&A Growth at Telus Agriculture & Consumer Goods, explains, this acquisition’s complexity led to how the integration unfolded. 

In the study, Iowa farmers, custom operators and farm managers shared their average pricing for common agricultural services such as tillage, spraying and fertilizer application.

Mike Steenhoek, executive director at the Soy Transportation Coalition, shares what the collapse could mean for the supply chain.

WinField introduced the BioVerified program earlier this year to help bring clarity to the biological marketplace.

Quickshot is Helena’s newest entrant in the field, which provides seed fluency in addition to crop nutrient package. For 2024, it’s available in limited quantities.

Hunter Carpenter says this was the most successful fly-in for ARA yet.

The new research center was completed in January of this year with building materials meant to improve light transmission, enhance thermal efficiency and increase the building's life expectancy.

Tyler Mitchell, agronomy account manager at River Valley Cooperative in Davenport, Iowa, details the daily complexities he and his team unravel for farmers as they serve as boots on the ground.

After launching an initial “frontrunner” a group in Illinois, Bayer says its Crop Science division is ready to roll out the company’s new operating model, Dynamic Shared Ownership (as it’s known internally, DSO).

According to the company, the use of PhotoSeed technology has the potential to lower a crop’s carbon intensity score.

These will add to the current Certis portfolio of more than 40 pest, disease and weed control products.

The disruption caused by the dicamba vacatur is unlikely to be the only hurdle ag retailers face this year. ARA has identified this year’s public policy priorities that will steer its grassroots advocacy efforts.

The new company will be called Novonesis, which means "a new beginning" - something they say is offered through their biology-based products.

“The single most important tool to predict peak performance is a very well-developed job description,” Dave Mitchell says.

Uncover industry trends in key ag retail roles with the results of The Scoop’s annual salary survey.

Mark Faust outlines a simple formula to improve profitability and create more value for you and the customer.

This acquisition provides wider market access for Adapt-N, the premier in-season nitrogen recommendation tool.