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Rumbold and Kuhn, Inc., manages seven commercial grain elevator facilities in Illinois with locations in Duncan, Princeville, Putnam, Speer, Toulon, and two Wyoming locations.
On November 2, 2023 the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals’ released its decision to vacate the EPA 2021 final rule effectively prohibiting the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos. This week EPA gave an update.
OCI Global, the Dutch parent of Iowa Fertilizer Co., opened the plant in 2017 with the annual capacity to produce 3.5 million metric tons of nitrogen fertilizers and diesel exhaust fluid.
Through his work, Russell Taylor has focused on being an advocate for conservation practices in agriculture – partnering with several different organizations to change laws and draft language for the farm bill.
“All those things that play into how do you get your herbicide to go from 80 to 90 or 95% it’s a very fine margin of error, but it’s an art and when you do it correctly,” says Kyle Gustafson.
Gualdoni will play a key role in the implementation of AVG’s three-pronged plan to improve operating leverage and align people and processes with enhanced profit.
CoBank has released their 2024 outlook report, which takes a look at the key themes the organization expects to shape agricultural and the rural economy in the coming year.
The Fertilizer Research Act has been introduced by three senators to require USDA to study competition and trends in the fertilizer market.
The vertical farming bubble is popping, and investors are taking dollars off the table for fake meat.
The unfortunate reality is that agriculture’s current focus on water issues has been drowned out by all the noise surrounding greenhouse gas mitigation and climate change.
“The number one thing as I’m talking with people is how are we going to get consistent weed control into 2024,” Tyler Steinkamp says.
Looking at the farm economy as well as lending conditions, over 260 ag lenders ranked their top 12 concerns for what institutions and producers are facing.
The transaction will give Sipcam Agro USA full integration along the value chain, with its own formulation and logistic assets.
Earlier this week, as part of an annual administrative review of countervailing duty orders, the Department of Commerce (DOC) adjusted duties on imported phosphate fertilizers.
The team at Heartland Ag Systems offers their advice for keeping fertilizer spreaders running in top shape.
Pemberton was nominated for the award by his colleagues who recognize his ability to care for his equipment, his deep field knowledge and the guidance and consideration he provides.
Wielenga will replace Ed Westra - who is retiring after 19 years as general manager and 41 total years with Hull Co-op.
Researchers found a significant relationship between capital costs and farmer-held inventory.
To help growers create an effective management plan for controlling soybean cyst nematode (SCN), the SCN Coalition shares five key steps to take.
According to Scoular, the new program will generate climate smart wheat and corn for food production and growers will be incentivized for new and continued adoption of regenerative ag practices.
TFI says they will use the report to continue educating growers and policymakers about the benefits of implementing nutrient stewardship practices.
KFB will assist Alliance Ag and the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship in the administration of this program – which will provide training and technical instruction to those hired.
The Prescriptive Pathogen Report uses predictive soil analysis to predict the field pressure and economic risk of corn rootworm in the upcoming growing season.
Meet the 40 individuals under the age of 40 who have been recognized as leaders in the ag retail industry.
Marcus Construction expands offerings with single product dome and arch barrel building storage options.
Ron’s wife Judi and daughter Kelly Farrell were on hand with AgGateway President and CEO Brent Kemp to present the inaugural Ron Farrell Attitude Award to Ann Vande Lune of Key Cooperative.
The transformation from traditional manual processes to efficient digitization is exhibited at GreenPoint Ag’s Halls, Tenn., location, which led to it being named the 2023 Business Innovation Award winner.
On the heels of being formed as one of the largest cooperative ag retailers in the country, the business took a hard look at where it wanted to go and how it wanted to show up to farmers, and began marching forward.
The ARA staff awarded Twining because of his service as vice chair of the ARA public policy committee, his testimony before the House Agriculture Committee on the onerous WOTUS regulations, and more.
“Let us build upon the successes of the past, embrace the challenges of the present, and shape a future that ensures the prosperity and sustainability of agricultural retailers and their partners,” said Asmus.
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