Biopesticides Rebound in a Post-COVID World

Following some lackluster years, performance-wise, the seed treatment category for ag retailers returned to a growth curve in 2021.

Seed treatment equipment enjoyed a rebound in ’21 after years of wavering sales.

Higher commodity prices and innovative solutions help grow the market.

The past is no predictor of the future, but it seems the outlook for these sustainable products continues to grow like corn across the Midwest.

Learn why ALCIVIA partnered with Greystone Construction for additional dry fertilizer storage and improved customer service, operational efficiency, and speed of service for members.

United Farmers Cooperative’s agronomy center in Farragut, IA, needed to be upgraded in size and efficiency to better serve its customer base, so it turned to Kahler Automation.

When a fire burned down the chemical shed at GRAINCO FS Inc.’s Mazon, IL, location, it presented an opportunity to fully automate from the ground up with Murray Equipment.

Ag Plus in Columbia City, IN, wanted to increase its efficiencies and prepare for additional growth so it turned to the experts at Marcus Construction.

BCS LLC partnered with FarmChem to create a state-of-the-art, bulk chemical facility in McLean, IL to serve as the hub for three existing bulk sites.

After Greenfield built its dry facility in Pontiac, IL, it was an easy decision for Evergreen FS to contract with them for its new building in Maroa.

Learn how Ranco Fertiservice worked closely with Nutrien Ag Solutions’ Mulberry, FL, facility, as well as Stueve Construction, to design the right system for the retailer’s diverse needs.

Learn how Ag Land FS in Green Valley, IL, partnered with AGI Fertilizer Systems to create its state-of-the-art retail facility over three years.

Northern Farmers Co-op in Williams, MN, needed more fertilizer storage that could be expanded over time, so it partnered with Legacy Building Solutions.

When Coastal AgroBusiness’ needed to upgrade its blending system at its Dillon, SC, facility, it turned to the experts at Sackett-Waconia.

Stueve Construction recently collaborated with two retailers — Moore Farmers Oil and Valley United Co-op — to build new facilities that deliver value to customers and employees.

Low commodity prices and lack of understanding have hampered growth for additives and enhancers, but the long-term outlook is positive.

From 4R to supramolecular chemistry, U.S. agriculture finds new ways to battle nitrogen leaching and boost fertilizer efficiency.

Crop nutrition will continue to be a major driving force in agriculture during the 2021 growing season, says Editor Eric Sfiligoj.