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IN BUSINESS

Agrium-UAP Merger Almost Final
Just one last piece of business and UAP will be officially part of Agrium Inc. Read more

Andersons Buys Douglass Fertilizer
The Andersons, Inc. has acquired Douglass Fertilizer & Chemical, Inc. as an addition to its Plant Nutrient Group. Both are longtime CropLife 100 companies. Read more

People In The News
Several companies have added new personnel recently, including RiceCo, EcoSMART, and Arysta Life Science. Read more

WEIGHING IN

Wet Spring Can Mean Risky Business
I had a nice chat with DTN’s Bryce Anderson and Dan Davidson recently to get a handle on how this year’s corn season looks so far. For too many of you, it doesn’t look like much of anything yet -- but don’t let your grower-customers get out in their fields too quickly. Read more

CORN EFFECT 

Syngenta Considers Seed Site
Syngenta Seeds, Inc. is looking to build a corn production facility. Read more

Going For Higher Blends
The effort to raise public awareness about higher blends of ethanol is ramping up in South Dakota. Read more

PRODUCTION

Moisture Via Mobile?
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That’s a thirsty plant text messaging its grower. Seem far-fetched? It’s already happening. Read more

Armyworm Moths On The March
Armyworm moths are setting records in Kentucky, but is that reason for concern? Read more

SEED & BIOTECH

Monsanto Focuses On Drought Tolerance
Monsanto plans to invest $6 million in its Gothenburg facility to build a new center to test and promote drought-tolerant technology, according to an Associated Press (AP) report.
Read more

New Kid On The Block
Although the name Asoyia may not be familiar yet, the company is taking steps to develop its soybean seed and oil business. Read more

CROP PROTECTION

Retailers Gain Products
A well-known insecticide is upgraded, a cereal fungicide gets approval after 11 years as Section 18, and a spray oil adds organic crops to its portfolio. Read more

EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY

Ag Leader Expands Facility
The Ames, IA-based manufacturer expects its facility expansion will grow its business. Read more

This Week's Security Tip
Training programs need to be constantly updated and reviewed to make certain all employees are informed on the latest procedures and policies.

The first step for any retailer looking at their training programs is to figure out which ones need to have annual update sessions.

“Our safety manager provides annual training to assure that all our employees are current on their appropriate certifications,” says Jeff Draper, regional sales manager for GROWMARK FS, LLC in Bridgeton, NJ. The facility also regularly informs its employees of how to handle any materials that are considered hazardous.

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FERTILIZER

Trying To Save Retailers’ Rail Access
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) provided testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee regarding rail transportation access for small businesses and family farmers last week. Read more

READER POLL

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