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The commission now has about 80 days to create a strategy for how the federal government should respond to the report findings, per President Trump’s original order in February.
USDA’s Brooke Rollins and more than 300 farm groups went to bat for agriculture leading up to the report’s release on Thursday. Yet farmers were excluded from having a voice at the table in the development process. That needs to change before the next report – which will provide policy recommendations – is issued within the next 80 days.
Many farm organizations say the 68-page document released on Thursday is filled with “fear-based rather than science-based information about pesticides,” positioning that will sow seeds of distrust with the American public.
While most states anticipate a reduction in their total number of cotton acres, some exceptions exist. Farmers in Arizona, Virginia and Kansas are expected to plant more cotton than their respective 3-year averages.
A chief concern is whether glyphosate will be targeted by the report, which is expected to be unveiled on Thursday. A number of farmers have voiced concerns collectively and individually this week.
“Retail is a critical component of our business, and this team structure reflects our investment in ensuring our partners are supported, educated and empowered to grow,” says Myron Stine.
Parts of the Central and Southern Plains are seeing some beneficial rains, but did they come in time to improve the winter wheat crop? Farmers will know soon, as harvest generally begins in early to mid-June.
Here are three headlines from Nufarm, Bushel and HGS BioScience you won’t want to miss.
Loveland and Ascribe Bioscience are expanding on their partnership to develop new phytalix-based solutions for U.S. row crops. A collaboration between DigiFarmz and Agrellus will evaluate DigiFarmz’ agronomic recommendations through large-scale field trials.
Employees and farmer-owners were notified of the news via letters sent on Friday afternoon.
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Trey Malone, Boehlje Chair in Managerial Economics for Agribusiness at Purdue University, says he is working to reshape the way the industry thinks about economic principles in agriculture.
The opportunity to participate comes available at a crucial time, as growers are experiencing low commodity prices, high input costs and a variety of trade uncertainties.
The President’s Executive Order is being seen a step toward the U.S. being able to produce more of its own potash, which is said to be available but not mined due to regulatory impediments.
A new report from Terrain answered three pressing questions about the evolving global economic dynamics
Dan Jacobi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Benson Hill, said the company’s fate is the result of industry challenges and financial constraints.
Three GreenPoint Ag employees have received notable promotions as MKC’s five apprentices are selected for management positions.
Here’s the latest from tariffs, to WOTUS, farm bill and more.
How can advisers help their growers remain viable when the economic pitfalls are out of their control? One way is to help them research each field’s yield history.
Bushel, AgVend and Taranis leaders address concerns with artificial intelligence.
Expand outside of your typical SWOT analysis this year with the PTA Assessment. Successful strategy is not just about reacting to the market but proactively managing key business pressures.
Getting more done quicker, more thoroughly and more accurately seems like quite a feat, but many industry pros give real-world examples of how artificial intelligence (AI) is helping ag retailers do just that every day.
Additionally and specifically, Canadian potash imports into the U.S. will be subject to a reduced import tariff of 10%.
Keystone Cooperative executive vice president Jeff Troike will officially retire at the end of the summer. Brandt’s discovery and innovation team is growing with the addition of Tyler Richmond.
With a career focusing in nutrient management, earlier this winter Tom Snipes became CEO of fertilizer breakout company Ostara as it continues to expand the footprint with its Crystal Green fertilizer.
Farmers Edge Laboratories has conducted over 7 million soil tests and now ag retailers and industry professionals can access the same services.
ARA updated Model Fertilizer Contract with ARA member Faegre Drinker to empower the ag retail industry to better manage risk, collect e-signatures, and outline consistent terms and conditions for dealing with fertilizer suppliers or customers.
Syngenta is continuing to grow its biologicals division with the recent acquisition of certain Novartis technologies.
Catch up on these recent updates from Bushel, Agworld and AgGateway.
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) has received one of ARA’s annual Legislator of the Year awards. Here’s how he’s been supporting ag retailers.