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Corteva will pay $35 million to 12 states and accept 10 years of limits on distributor rebates that the FTC says kept cheaper generic pesticides away from farmers. The case against Syngenta continues.
Strategic alignment and coaching of management can become a powerful force helping drive a company’s future.
The annual Endangered Species Act Farm Tour provided a firsthand look at the tools, practices and partnerships shaping ESA implementation in production agriculture.
Companies that take the wrong approach in developing an effective tool are likely to flunk on the farm. Here’s what they’re missing.
Starting small on less productive acres gave Whalen Farms room to learn — and eventually cut fertilizer costs across 2,000 acres.
The Evansville facility will be Wisconsin’s first large-scale soybean crush plant — processing 80 million bushels annually and lifting CHS’s total crush capacity by more than two-thirds when it opens in 2028.
The Agricultural Retailers Association’s policy team joined the Scoop Podcast to lay out what’s still in play this fall — a stalled Senate farm bill, a disaster aid package hung up over its price tag, a labor rule sent back to the drawing board, and a rail merger they say will cost ag shippers competition.
Jenny Webb took over the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association in July with the goal of bringing the industry’s purpose and concerns closer to the lawmakers in Springfield.
Andre Cerignoni will oversee both BioWorks and BIOTROP’s row-crop business, which remain separate brands under a shared platform.
Filing a notice of intent to participate makes a company a party of record in the case—and it does not require taking a position on the merger.
The co-op announced the project a little more 18 months ago.
The joint venture could “cut roughly in half” finished imports of phosphate fertilizers.
Red crown rot is now active in at least eight Midwest states. The significance of the disease is building. The Crop Protection Network estimates 7.7 million bushels of soybeans were lost in 2025 versus 121,000 bushels in 2024.
Yield champions Randy Dowdy and David Hula saw hybrid performance differ significantly this season in the same fields under the same management practices. Their evaluation process went beyond yield and can help corn growers working on their seed decisions for 2027.
Led by Blue River Technology co-founder Jorge Heraud, the startup says it can improve fertilizer placement.
Saturated soils and high winds have downed corn and sparked disease risks for it and soybeans. Here is how to adjust your harvest equipment and strategy now to save yield.
Pro Farmer National Forecast: Corn Falls Short of Last Year’s Record, But Soybeans Eye New Milestone
Scouts say early-season weather stress reduced corn ear counts and grain length and cut stands across the Corn Belt, but above-average soybean pod numbers mean farmers could harvest a record bean crop this fall.
Day 1 of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour highlights a deeply divided Corn Belt. Scouts find drought-damaged corn but surprisingly resilient soybeans in the West, while the East battles mud and highly uneven maturity.
Each agriculture revolution arrived faster than the last one; now here comes AI, and no technology in ag’s history has promised to rewire the economics of farming this fast.
Illinois Soybean Association on-farm research found that sulfur can boost yields under certain soil and management conditions—but it’s far from a blanket recommendation.
NAICC says investing in leadership development opportunities creates growth and focuses on members being more involved at a high level. Here’s how it is helping its members level up their professional and personal skills.
With decisions being made that shape ag retailers’ business, here’s how ARA has recently made an impact advocating for their freedom to operate.
Corey Yraguen named CEO as longtime leader David Hemming retires; Wil Lunt and Shane Harris move into expanded leadership roles.
With varying degrees of severity being reported, agronomists and growers are evaluating whether to spray this late in the season. Check out the Crop Protection Network interactive map to see if the disease is in or near your county.
Business leaders want to go faster, but it’s vital to deploy processes that keep pace with digital security threats.
Previously CFO, Jessica Geelan says her financial background will help guide Kahler’s next phase while the company continues investing in automation, data visibility and customer experience.
The change affects Bayer’s Dekalb, Asgrow and Deltapine seed distribution, but does not include branded crop protection products.
Some simple field checks this summer can reveal whether you’re planting a specific hybrid too thick, too thin, or just right — good insight to have before you order seed for next season.