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Ecommerce Site Launches With Adjuvants
Ecommerce Site Launches With Adjuvants

Launched in March 2018, AdjuvantsDirect.com is a site with a growing product portfolio of adjuvants, surfactants and crop oils.

Mike Frank, Executive Vice President, Nutrien & President, Nutrien Retail
Q&A With Nutrien’s Head of Retail Mike Frank

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.

As of July 1, 2018, Nutrien Ag Solutions is the new name for the previously branded Crop Production Services retail business.
New Name For Crop Production Services: Nutrien Ag Solutions

As of July 1, 2018, Nutrien Ag Solutions is the new name for the previously branded Crop Production Services retail business.

In April 2018, FieldWatch launched two free mobile apps (both Android and iOS), one to complement each of its sites, with the goal of making access and input easier.
FieldWatch Launches Two Apps, Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

In April 2018, FieldWatch launched two free mobile apps (both Android and iOS), one to complement each of its sites, with the goal of making access and input easier.

2017 ARA Retailer of the Year Asmus Farm Supply has published a list of chemical products that may need to be moved into heated storage.
As Temperatures Drop, Double Check Chemical Storage

2017 ARA Retailer of the Year Asmus Farm Supply has published a list of chemical products that may need to be moved into heated storage.

With resistance on the rise, farmers need to employ new control methods
SCN Robs Yield from Every Field

After stealing $1.6 billion each year from farmers, soybean cyst nematode’s (SCN) reign is coming to an end.

UPI introduces Tripzin ZC herbicide, a pre-mix with two active ingredients: metribuzin and pendimethalin.
UPI Launches Tripzin ZC Herbicide

UPI introduces Tripzin ZC herbicide, a pre-mix with two active ingredients: metribuzin and pendimethalin.

To receive the rebate, growers choose a qualifying granular or liquid insecticide and pair it with Impact or ImpactZ corn herbicide.
Corn Growers Save $3 An Acre Through AMVAC Deal

In the 2018 growing season, AMVAC Chemical Corporation is offering corn growers a buy two, save $3 per acre rebate.

E-commerce site CommoditAg launched out of The Equity with the team that  includes Tim Bence, Ryan Wermert and Cheryl McWhorter.
Online Ag Retail May Gain Momentum For A Pivotal Year

With more than a handful of entities now offering e-commerce in the ag retail space, many in the industry see 2018 as a springboard year for e-commerce and ag retail.

<p>Starting in Texas and spanning to Georgia and through the Mississippi Delta, Blue River will partner with John Deere dealers to identify local farmers as test cooperators for in-field demos in 2018.</p>
Blue River Expands See & Spray Testing Before Commercial Launch

Starting in Texas and spanning to Georgia and through the Mississippi Delta, Blue River will partner with John Deere dealers to identify local farmers as test cooperators for in-field demos.

In U.S. field trails from 2015 to 2017, when Fortalis was tank mixed with a foliar fungicide, there was a 4.8 bu. increase.
Plant Impact Launches Fortalis Foliar Spray For Soybeans

In U.S. field trails from 2015 to 2017, when Fortalis was tank mixed with a foliar fungicide, there was a 4.8 bu. increase.

The Helena Acre and Helena services provide accessibility and a trusted partnership with growers to create a customized solution to weed control, sulfur deficiencies, nitrogen loss and insect protection.
Helena’s New Foliar Fertilizer, Insecticide, N Stabilizer, Herbicide

All part of the Helena Acre product lineup, the new launches include Ele-Max Sulfur LC, Sultrus, N-Fixx XLR and Antares Prime.

Bayer CEO warns of more possible delays in deal with Monsanto
Bayer CEO: Monsanto Deal May Not Close until Q2

Bayer AG CEO Werner Baumann said he was confident of winning European Union approval for the company’s $66 billion acquisition of Monsanto Co. even as he weighed the sale of more businesses.

As national sales manager, Hoger will be responsible for leadership, planning and execution of crop protection sales.
Helm Hires New National Sales Manager

Michael Hoger has been named Helm Agro US, Inc.’s national sales manager. Hoger brings more than 30 years of agronomic experience to the company.

DowDuPont Agricultural Division To Become Corteva

On Monday, DowDuPont announced it will name its agricultural company Corteva Agriscience. This is one of three companies to be formed as a result of the merger. The spin-off will be completed by June 1, 2019.

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DowDuPont Agricultural Division To Become Corteva

On Monday, DowDuPont announced it will name its agricultural company Corteva Agriscience. This is one of three companies to be formed as a result of the merger. The spin-off will be completed by June 1, 2019.

FieldWatch, Inc. is a non-profit company created to develop, expand and continue to innovate the DriftWatch Specialty Crop Site and BeeCheck Apiary Registry.
FieldWatch Marks 10-Year Anniversary

FieldWatch, Inc. is a non-profit company created to develop, expand and continue to innovate the DriftWatch Specialty Crop Site and BeeCheck Apiary Registry.

Corn rootworm beetle
EPA Approves Liquid Insecticide Targeting Resistant Corn Rootworms

Resistance has been reported in the previous three major insecticide classes used for WCR beetle control

Make sure you're fully informed before shopping for inputs online.
E-Commerce Part 1/6: Put Purchasing Power in Farmer Hands

As seed and chemical companies jockey for the farmer’s dollar, tight margins have left some price shopping for better deals.

An advocacy group is seeking the attention of the Trump Administration to block Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto.
Group Asks Trump Administration to Stop Bayer-Monsanto Acquisition

Farmers and Families First have launched a television advertisement asking the U.S. Department of Justice and President Donald Trump to stop Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto.

<p>A wrong or worn nozzle can cause lost dollars and poor performance.</p>
Avoid Excessive Nozzle Wear and Clogged Nozzles

Regular evaluations should help your application team catch any major issues.

<p>A wrong or worn nozzle can cause lost dollars and poor performance.</p>
4 Steps For Spray Success

A wrong or worn nozzle can cause lost dollars and poor performance.

AgVend Enters Ag Retail E-Commerce Space
AgVend Enters Ag Retail E-Commerce Space

The company says its plan is to be nationwide before harvest 2018.

Brandt Releases Product Finder Mobile App
Brandt Releases Product Finder Mobile App

The Brandt Product Finder app is available for iOS and Android and will give users the ability to search and mine Brandt’s entire portfolio of 300 US agriculture products.

AGpHRx Water pH Modifier Introduced by Nano Ag Technologies
AGpHRx Water pH Modifier Introduced by Nano Ag Technologies

Nano Ag Technologies launches water pH modifier

Ag Retailers Launch E-Commerce Platform
Ag Retailers Launch E-Commerce Platform

To serve farmers through local ag retail but with an online ecommerce platform, CommoditAg was started in 2017.

Adama Opens New Formulation Facility In China
Adama Opens New Formulation Facility In China

The facility is fully automated and includes advanced packaging lines as well as a logistics center.

Koch Gains Exclusive License for Yield-Enhancing Product
Koch Gains Exclusive License for Yield-Enhancing Product

Koch Biologicals Solutions recently secured exclusive rights to Asilomar Bio’s yield enhancement technology.

Monsanto Holds Weed Scientist Meeting Discussing Dicamba
Monsanto Holds Weed Scientist Meeting Discussing Dicamba

Last week, Monsanto invited 60 weed scientists to discuss issues with new dicamba herbicide formulations, and more than half showed up at the meeting.

Additional 2,4-D Product Available in 2018
Additional 2,4-D Product Available in 2018

Enlist One is a straight-goods 2,4-D choline product with Colex-D technology, by Dow AgroSciences. It allows farmers and applicators to tank-mix glufosinate and other approved tank mix products.

FMC Receives Final Clearance to Gain DuPont Crop Protection Assets
FMC Receives Final Clearance to Gain DuPont Crop Protection Assets

After receiving final antitrust approval from the Competition Commission of India, FMC has the all-clear to acquire a portion of DuPont’s crop protection business.

WinField United Opens New Innovation Center
WinField United Opens New Innovation Center

The 55,000-square-foot Innovation Center is the newest R&D facility for WinField United. Located in River Falls, Wis., the Innovation Center replaces the WinField Product Development Center and Spray Analysis System.

FMC Receives Final Clearance to Gain DuPont Crop Protection Assets
FMC Receives Final Clearance to Gain DuPont Crop Protection Assets

After receiving final antitrust approval from the Competition Commission of India, FMC has the all-clear to acquire a portion of DuPont’s crop protection business.

Bayer Optimistic as it Looks Toward the Future
Bayer Optimistic as it Looks Toward the Future

This week Bayer Crop Science brings together media and leaders from across the world to Germany to discuss the future of farming. The company reports that it has a positive outlook for ag’s future as well as the futur

Bayer Delays Monsanto Acquisition
Bayer Delays Monsanto Acquisition

Bayer officials no longer expect their planned $66 billion acquisition of Monsanto to close at the end of 2017, saying instead it should close early 2018, according to Dow Jones.

Precision Laboratories Partners with Monsanto To Offer Intact Drift Reduction Agent
Precision Laboratories Partners with Monsanto To Offer Intact Drift Reduction Agent

Precision Laboratories announces a partnership with Monsanto to include an adjuvant in Roundup Ready PLUS Crop Management Solutions. Intact drift reduction agent is available for the 2017 crop season and can provide gro

Arysta LifeScience Granted EPA Approval for RIO Plant Growth Stimulant

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

Senet and Paige Ag Partner to Deliver Smart Irrigation Solutions

Senet, the first and fastest growing North American provider of public, low-power, wide-area networks (LPWANs) for long range-based (LoRa-based) Internet of Things (IoT) applications, has formed a partnership with Paige

First-ever drone flight calculator launched
First-ever drone flight calculator launched

Measure, a leading operator of drones, released the Drone Flight Calculator to help farmers assess the value of using drones in their agriculture operations.

DJI and Kansas State University partner to "feed the world"
DJI and Kansas State University partner to "feed the world"

DJI, a maker of unmanned aerial vehicles, Friday released "Feeding the World," a video about the company's partnership with Kansas State University to use drone technologies in precision agriculture, p

Anhydrous ammonia, corn, and natural gas prices over time
Anhydrous ammonia, corn, and natural gas prices over time

Nitrogen fertilizer is a major input in corn production and anhydrous ammonia is a widely used nitrogen fertilizer. In recent years, questions exist whether ammonia prices have decreased enough to reflect the decreases