Retail Industry
The acquisition of FBSciences, headquartered in Collierville, Tennessee, greatly strengthens Valent BioSciences’ participation in the rapidly growing $3.5 billion global biostimulant market.
Growmark, the current majority owner of Allied Seed, acquired the remaining ownership held by GreenPoint Ag Holdings, LLC, headquartered in Decatur, Alabama.
From flooding to mudslides, an atmospheric river produced rain that wreaked havoc on agriculture and infrastructure in the state. One of the hardest-hit areas is the Salinas Valley, a large lettuce production area.
Natural gas prices rebound Monday after hitting lows not seen in a year. Is the bottom in? John Wenzel, Senior Risk Management Consultant with StoneX has details.
Farm Action is asking the FTC to explore why the nation’s largest egg company is seeing record-high profits while consumers pay record-high prices. Ag economists say the jump in egg prices is simply supply and demand.
Troy Jenkins, a veteran member of the Agronomy Team at Ceres Solutions Cooperative, has been named by Indiana CCA as the Top Certified Crop Advisor of 2022.
“We keep a close eye on reservoirs, and they’re looking promising at the moment,” Matt Comrey says. “But the jury’s still out.”
Officials in China now say the population sits at 1.4 billion, which came as a surprise to many economists and market analysts. The news draws concerns about what it means for demand both short- and long-term.
Now in its 12th year, the 4R Advocate program demonstrates the in-field successes of implementing 4R practices based on the right source, rate, time, and placement of fertilizer.
Ostara will use the funding to complete construction of its St. Louis manufacturing facility, which will produce and ship this unique fertilizer to more North American farmers.
Critics told EPA in the public session the agency has underestimated the existing or expected industry capacity.
The next Farm Country Update will provide insights into how ag retail will change.
Russell Hedrick smashed dryland corn yield records in 2022. He averaged 268 bushels across his operation, including 40 acres at 368 bpa—bookended by a contest spot at a stunning 459.51 bpa.
When John Deere carted home a broken bandsaw blade and forged a moldboard plow, agriculture and America changed forever. Farm steel changed history.
The bomb cyclone has sucker punched California. While farmers have prayed for rain to end the drought plaguing the state, a leading expert says that the bomb cyclone will not end California’s persistent drought.
The vaccine contains killed whole-cell Paenibacillus larvae bacteria and is expected to reach the marketplace on a limited basis this year.
The acreage battle will be a hot topic in 2023, especially for the cotton market. Early indication the nation’s farmers will be planting less cotton.
Company leaders say this centers on a revised strategic plan that will effect 3% of the workforce and lead to $8 million in severance. The goal is to reposition the AGI Digital business for future profitability.
Farmers National Company released its 2023 land values report this week, showing land sold at auctions set records in several states with values across Corn Belt States seeing a year-to-year increase between 20% and 34%.
As the world’s population approaches 9 billion, the disconnect in understanding how food is produced will continue to grow, and it threatens the feasibility of the ag community producing food required.
In addition to recognizing the 30-year milestone, the audience also celebrated the industry contributions made by the 2022 ARA award winners.
The constellation will collect high-quality data for crop monitoring, application mapping, soil moisture, yield prediction and biomass levels.
Inside the advisory growth process: Quarterly growth strategy dialogues grow both your business and your leadership
We have a new definition for the Waters of the U.S. — at least for now. Some farm groups, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, are unhappy with the outcome.
China’s state-owned grains trader COFCO said a new joint venture it has set up with state stockpiler Sinograin to manage the country’s grain reserves will officially begin operations next month.
GreenSolutions biological product portfolio supports North American growers
The Green River Potash and Lithium Project is situated within Utah’s Paradox Salt Basin, and could potentially be one of the largest sources of potash in the U.S.
The 2022 Winner of Business Innovation Award details the 10-year journey which has been a springboard for improved efficiency, business growth, and happier teams at Ceres Solutions.
No big surprises here. The biggest attention earners range from the fun side to the very serious geopolitical space.
The Prescott Family Reindeer Farm in southern Missouri is 240 acres rooted in a deep desire to give everyone a full Christmas experience. Cattle producers by trade, they decided to also add reindeer to their mix.