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Field To Market Expands Membership, Becomes Recognized Nonprofit
August 1, 2013
Field to Market recently announced its new status as a nonprofit organization. This transition will provide Field to Market opportunity to further discuss sustainability across the supply chain, from the farm gate to the retail and restaurant counter. As Field to Market continues to expand, it has also recently added several new members including: Archer
Ag Retailers & Conservationists: Come Together – Right Now – Over The 4Rs
July 25, 2013
A recent study on the current relationship status between ag retailers and their local conservation district officials suggests that, while the two groups have many common goals and initiatives in the arena of conservation practices (specifically, The Fertilizer Institute’s 4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Initiative), there is still a glaring need for more collaboration between the two
Centennial Ag Supply Named 2013 National Environmental Respect Award Winner
July 25, 2013
Jim Fargo, plant manager for the Centennial Ag Supply location in Kersey, CO, bowed his head in awe. His location had just been named the National winner of the Environmental Respect Awards for 2013, besting four other regional winners from across the U.S. “I’m humbled to receive this honor,” said Fargo, accepting his crystal trophy
Agrium Advanced Technologies Using Barges To Transport Fertilizer
July 24, 2013
As part of its ongoing company-wide commitment to environmentally responsible and sustainable practices, Agrium Advanced Technologies (AAT) has increased shipping ESN controlled-release fertilizer via barges on the Mississippi, Ohio, and Illinois Rivers. AAT has made this move in an effort to increase its sustainable efforts. The move to barge transportation, which will supplement other traditional
Survey: Corn, Soybean Yields Improve Following Cover Crops
July 9, 2013
During the 2012 drought, corn and soybean yields improved following cover crops, according to a recently released report with detailed results from a farmer survey on cover crops. The survey was carried out in partnership between the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), Indianapolis, and the USDA North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
Farmers Working To Protect Ohio’s Water
July 3, 2013
As the peak season approaches for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) on Ohio’s lakes, the Ohio farm community is pledging its best efforts to protect Ohio’s valuable water resources. An alliance of farm organizations, environmental advocates, academia, businesses and other interested parties have begun a multi-step initiative to positively affect water quality both short-term and over
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
Centennial Ag Supply: An All-Star Environmental Team
July 1, 2013
“The 17 Ranch” says the sign hanging high above the gated entrance. It was enough to bring a smile to Laurel’s face. “Can’t wait to tell my dad,” she says. “He’s a big Rockies fan.” We are out to see an application rig running on irrigated corn ground belonging to Todd Helton. A regional winner

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