Retail Business
Here’s a roundup of the CEO announcements from across the U.S. ag retail cooperative landscape.
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Irrigation experts explain how tracking daily “deposits and withdrawals” can prevent costly watering mistakes and protect yields during critical growth stages.
The leadership for New Corteva and SpinCo aims to drive growth through a specialized focus on crop protection and advanced seed genetics.
Sixth-generation Minnesota farmer Carson Kahler is putting homemade nitrogen to the test this season, evaluating its field performance and whether the investment truly pencils out.
Two Midwest farmers say they’ve made the cuts they can, leaving fine-tuned field passes, smarter marketing and policy fixes as the next line of defense.
Indiana farmer Jason Mauck uses his wheat crop as a “supporting actor” to increase soybean yields and boost profits.
From a ‘squeeze on the middle’ to rapid regional expansion, the first four months of the year reveal an industry-wide push for scale and long-term competitiveness.
Corn growers and agronomists share their top five strategies for staying ahead of problems such as northern corn leaf blight, tar spot and the much-dreaded southern rust.
Strategic upgrades at regional hubs aim to provide faster service and enhanced reliability for member-owners across the Midwest.
Ken Ferrie offers practical steps to salvage your yield potential if you’ve been affected by heavy rains and seed quality issues.
The new, collaborative facility will focus on advancing seed production through technology and research.
The 1,200-acre farmer says earthworms are central to his success in growing no-till corn, soybeans and winter wheat.
Agronomist Eric Beckett shares strategies for managing tillage, product applications and budgets despite what’s shaping up to be a dry and potentially windy spring.
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Emphasizing partnership over consolidation, Growmark and Luckey Farmers Inc. announce an associate membership that provides the local cooperative with FS proprietary brands while maintaining its independent identity.
As the farm share of the food dollar hits historic lows, new USDA data reveals a widening gap between the grocery aisle and the farm gate.
In Illinois and Virginia, Frank Rademacher and Paul Davis lean on cereal rye, no-till and patience to keep waterhemp and other tough weeds in check.
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The expansion increases the company’s operational footprint and production capabilities.
Ken Ferrie warns that anhydrous ammonia won’t help young plants fight the carbon penalty this spring. He details how to bridge the nitrogen gap and protect your yield potential.
Beetle capture data reveals pest numbers are rising, with 31% of sampled fields exceeding economic thresholds.
By digging deeper into the details, farmers can use the information to make more informed input decisions and drive better yield outcomes.
As planting dates shift earlier, the nutrient is delivering significant yield responses and surprising protection against sudden death syndrome.
New technology from Syngenta can pinpoint the microscopic pests in your fields with 90% accuracy.
Teresa McQueen, corporate counsel for Western Growers Association, shares best practices for reducing turnover, elevating company culture and becoming an employer of choice.
There are at least two solid reasons for using an N “stabilizer” in your fields this spring, as well as one scenario when it doesn’t make financial sense.
Weather is unpredictable, but a solid plan ensures you’re prepared for whatever the planting season brings.