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J.R. Simplot Co., announced it has entered into a partnership with Spensa Technologies Inc., an agriculture services company based in the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette, to build the Simplot Advisor Platform.
Conducted in March 2017, AgPro’s 18th annual Salary Survey had respondents who hold management positions from 38 states. The survey was developed to give retailers insights about the salary and ben-efits provided to a
Excellent products and outstanding services are two cornerstones of any successful business, and there are a number of others as well. One that’s often undervalued is having meaningful conversations with your key cust
When I help turn around a company, I work to transform the misperception of profit being something that company owners keep to profit being something that fuels job security and growth opportunities for workers. I find
The latest uptick in ag cooperative mergers is pitting perception and reality against each another. Ag cooperatives formed as a tool for local farmers to pool together and gain better business scale in both buying and s
The Growmark Foundation donated $50,000 to relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey. The donation is being made to the Midwest Food Bank, a Salvation Army First Responder organization. This contribution is being made t
Brandt and Brandt iHammer turf and ornamental products are now available through all SiteOne locations. Formerly known as John Deere Landscapes, Site One is the largest landscape supply distributor in North America and
What Causes Rapid Growth Syndrome? Rapid growth syndrome occurs when corn leaves fail to unfurl properly and the whorl becomes tightly wrapped and twisted. It is generally associated with an abrupt transition from cool
The Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (R.O.U.T.E.S.) Initiative was announced by U.S. Department of TransportationSecretary, Elaine Chao, on Monday
Short videos can showcase your work environment and attract top talent when included in job postings.
Specific to COVID-19, the OSHA guidelines borrow a lot of language from the CDC guidelines, but they are specific to workplaces.
U.S. negotiators have reached the terms of a phase-one trade deal with China that now awaits President Donald Trump’s approval.
As agriculture itself has diversified, so has its workforce. In response, AgCareers.com conducted the Workplace Diversity Survey to capture employer’s efforts to address diversity within their organizations.
After months of uncertainty and murky details, the agency announced per acre payments will vary by county but will range from $15 to $150.
Here are just a few of the ways COVID-19 is recasting the supply chain.
The IRS allows most taxpayers affected by disasters additional time to file and pay their taxes. We review some of those details.
Analyst of the ag retail business Shane Thomas joins the podcast to talk about his latest insights including the three reasons why drones are having a second coming in agriculture.
Deb Borg, head of HR of Bunge, shares how the company applies an agile and entrepreneurial perspective to manage its 4,000 person team in its U.S. business.
A clear understanding of valuation factors can empower you to accelerate growth.
It’s no secret the Chinese economy is struggling. Still, Pro Farmer senior market analyst Rich Posson said he’s concerned the trade war will continue well into next year.
“The trend for fertilizer facilities has been faster with more operational flexibility, and automation has come along with that.”
Right now, Land O’ Lakes Sustain is onboarding more than 20 ag retailers into the Truterra Insights Engine
The end goal is to streamline the reporting process as part of the Multiple Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) program.
This had been a potential outcome discussed in early February as the company sought out “optimizing production.”
One of the biggest risks of the hemp marketplace is its newness. So how do you develop trusted partners?
An expert weighs in on whether hemp can be a powerhouse crop for farmers with as many uses as soybeans.
For ag retailer profitability, the greatest impact of the recent mergers will be changes to the rebate programs.
The net effect from misplaced focus is that results suffer as the team begins to focus on being “busier” and doesn’t make accomplishing great results the target.
The Rural Mainstreet Index, a survey of community bank CEOs, shows economic growth stalling for the first time in months. The 10-state survey by Creighton University focuses on rural areas.