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CPS Millingport: A Long History Of Environmental Respect
July 1, 2013
The Crop Production Services facility in Millingport, NC, has been a regular part of this community since 1959. Even though it’s been known by a variety of names during that time (including Royster-Clark), the plant has always maintained a proactive stance on protecting the environment. “I strongly feel that having a true respect for the
Wabash Valley Allendale: Going Above And Beyond
July 1, 2013
For the Wabash Valley Service Co. location in Allendale, IL, 2013 is a very special year. It marks the 50th year of operation for the facility — made all the more special by the fact that an F4 tornado in 1989 leveled half the town, including the local grade school. “Fortunately, the Allendale facility wasn’t
Wilbur-Ellis Edmore: Built With Environmental Stewardship In Mind
July 1, 2013
Driving up to the Wilbur-Ellis Co. in Edmore, MI, it’s easy to see how this ag retail outlet fits into its local community. The facility is situated across the street from the city’s little league baseball diamonds and bordered by a large potato field (the major crop in the area). There are also numerous flowers
2013 Asmark Retailers LIVE! Tour: 5 Takeaways
July 1, 2013
Two weeks after the West Fertilizer tragedy, a group of 26 ag-industry association folks set out for a week of touring retail locations and interacting with industry members upon whom’s behalf many of them work on a daily basis. Comprised mainly of young employees from The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), CropLife America
Central Illinois Farms Featured In National Conservation Tour
June 12, 2013
Several farmers and other agriculture professionals in Livingston County, IL, will soon be in the national spotlight. The Conservation Technology Information Center’s (CTIC) 2013 Conservation in Action Tour will take place July 9-10 at several sites around the county. This year’s tour brings together agriculture leaders, such as farmers, crop advisers, regulators and lawmakers, from
Monsanto: Test Results On Wheat Varieties Are Clean
June 10, 2013
Monsanto statement issued June 10, 2013: On Wednesday, June 5, Monsanto announced that we had completed validated tests on a broad set of wheat seed varieties that were available to wheat farmers throughout Oregon and Washington state regions, as well as tested the seed stock for the two varieties the farmer reportedly planted — WestBred
Indiana Field Day To Focus On Cover Crops In Weed, Pest Management
June 6, 2013
One of the Midwest’s experts on cover crops will be in Indiana on June 25 to talk to farmers about their use in pest and weed management. Dr. Dale Mutch, Michigan State University professor of plant, soil and microbial sciences, cover crop Extension specialist, and representative to the Midwest Cover Crops Council joins the Conservation
NCGA Questions Study On Climate And Corn Yield
June 5, 2013
A new study out of Rice University and the University of California at Davis that looks ahead 40 years at farming and climate change and draws some very specific conclusions needs to go back to the research table, according to the National Corn Growers Association. “At a time when meteorologists struggle to tell you what

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