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Unverferth 60-Series Seed Runner is designed to deliver more operational efficiency for growers pressed for time and labor.
Bigger roots, higher populations, and easier in-season access mean fertility programs should look different for these new hybrids.
Rep. Dusty Johnson and 47 lawmakers urge STB to review UP-NS merger’s impact on ag and competition.
Working with Mother Nature may require adopting a new mindset, but for some farmers these four practices could be the ‘missing piece’ in having a sustainable, long-term weed management plan.
As herbicide resistance builds, Extension urges farmers to diversify control tactics and use as many tools as possible this season.
Drift reduction adjuvants help keep products where you want them in the field and deliver measurable yield results.
Purdue’s Shaun Casteel shares three lessons from the field on the value of letting your soybeans ‘improvise, adapt and overcome’ early in the season.
Swapping your fluency agent for a value‑added product could turn a routine step at the planter into real ROI.
New research shows that pairing hybrid root architecture with your tillage system and residue management is a way to grow more bushels.
A new multi-year AI partnership between Syngenta and SAP SE aims to modernize supply chains and speed up product development to help farmers better navigate production and market volatility.
With its upcoming legislative fly-in, ARA’s policy team has been working on its priorities for the year ahead.
By law the board said they must reject the application, which was filed on December 19, and this is done without prejudice—so the applicants can refile an application with the necessary fixes.
High-yield growers David Hula and Randy Dowdy say three things deserve your sharpest focus now: your planter, fertility program and seed.
A new multi-state monitoring network using unique diagnostic tools is hard at work, identifying herbicide-resistant weed populations faster so farmers can get a leg up on control before the problem gets totally out of hand.
Respecting sound stewardship practice is a common thread that binds landowners, but financially supporting those practices can be difficult.
Ken Ferrie gives some practical tips on how you can rely more on facts and less on your gut to reduce management mistakes and achieve better cropping outcomes.
The annual event helped equip retailers to thrive amid challenges, showcased industry highlights and celebrated the best in business with awards.
Confirmed populations of glufosinate-resistant waterhemp are in Illinois with suspected resistance reported in at least six other states. Weed scientists say how farmers respond now will determine how long the chemistry remains a reliable tool.
Ignore the hype of unproven products and practices. Research shows that doubling down on five core fundamentals will deliver the best ROI.
Will 2026 be a repeat of 2016? Chris Barron, Ag View Solutions, shares four strategies to help farmers capture some profit in this down cycle.
A new report details the need for more ag funding to address existing weeds, insects and diseases as well as agronomic problems that have yet to reach U.S. shores.
Just before his retirement from Nutrien, Jeff Tarsi talks about his career and how ag retail has evolved over the past four decades.
At the 2025 ARA Conference and Expo, AGCO announced the winner from three finalists.
The Business Innovation Award recognizes ag retailers who demonstrate digital transformation in their business.
“Bob has long exemplified the spirit of collaboration and strategic insight that strengthens our association,” said ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock.
Spencer has been a driving force in ARA’s advocacy efforts through his service on both the Public Policy and Government Relations Committees over the years.
Its members serve growers across Iowa and Illinois. With more than 400 dedicated employees, the cooperative continues to build on its legacy of innovation, integrity, and service to the agricultural community.
“Serving on the ARA board has given me the opportunity to collaborate with the leaders of our industry, understand the challenges our retail customers face, and help address those challenges to the benefit of ARA and our industry,” McMullin said.
With the voice of customer research, the Iowa co-op set out to become the supplier of choice with the goal of making business easy.