Matt Hopkins

New Era of Leadership in Ag Retail: Eight Executives Driving Innovation and Impact
Meet the eight ag retail leaders ushering in innovation, strategy, and change in a pivotal moment for the agriculture industry.
Farm Bill Uncertainty, Atrazine Debate, and Emerging Weed Control Technologies Highlight Challenges Facing Ag Retail
Amy Asmus discusses Farm Bill uncertainty, atrazine scrutiny, weather challenges, and breakthrough weed-control technologies shaping ag retail’s future.
An Insect and Disease Scouting Guide for Protecting Yield from Emergence to Harvest
Effective pest management starts at emergence, and each growth stage brings different threats to the crop, both insects and diseases.
ASA Welcomes Reduced Tariffs on Farm Equipment and Parts
The American Soybean Association welcomes the administration’s decision to reduce tariffs on agricultural machinery.
Transportation Policy Change Supports Timely Fertilizer Deliveries to Farmers
Temporary trucking flexibility helps prevent fertilizer supply bottlenecks during critical spring planting and upcoming summer distribution periods.
GROWMARK and Luckey Farmers: A Modular Model Reshaping Ag Retail
GROWMARK expands Eastern Corn Belt footprint via Luckey Farmers partnership, strengthening ties and improving farmer access to inputs, energy, expertise.
Agtegra Appoints Brian Knifong As New SVP of Agronomy
Knifong will oversee all aspects of agronomy, including vendor-partner relationships, product portfolio management, procurement, sales, and business development.
WinField United Launches AI-Powered Oz, Expands BioVerified Designation to Strengthen Retailer and Grower Decision‑Making
New digital tool and update to vetted biologicals list helps maximize performance across every acre.
GreenPoint Ag Names Amy Winstead CEO
Veteran ag retail leader brings operational expertise, precision agriculture experience, and cooperative leadership focus to GreenPoint Ag.
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Ag Tech Talk Podcast: EarthDaily on Satellite Data, Crop Monitoring, and Market Transparency
EarthDaily’s Andrew Pylypchuk reveals how next-generation satellite data empowers growers, retailers, and smarter agricultural decisions at unprecedented scale worldwide today.
Digital Tool Provides a Quick Check on Herbicide Mix Efficacy
WSSA member scientists have helped streamline tank-mix herbicide decision making.
Farmers for Soil Health Reopens Enrollment with Higher Payments, Simpler Contracts for Cover Crop Adoption
Updated incentives and flexible one-year agreements aim to accelerate sustainable farming practices while reducing financial risk for growers.
From AI to Advocacy: Mike Twining’s Blueprint for Ag Retail Success
Mike Twining, Vice President of Innovation for Willard Agri-Service, discusses AI, storytelling, advocacy, and ag retail’s rapidly changing future.
Soybean Shifts, Economic Pressures, and Paraquat Phase-Out Highlight 2026 Season Outlook
Soybean acreage shifts, economic pressure, and paraquat’s phase-out are reshaping 2026 decisions — what ag retailers need to watch this season.
Tips to Help Growers Stretch Their Nitrogen Investment This Season
Follow a disciplined approach focused on timing, placement, and nitrogen use efficiency to help safeguard yield potential without overspending.
SitePro Forms Strategic Partnerships with Western Hydro Engineering and Nutrien Ag Solutions
SitePro is collaborating with the South Plains Division of Nutrien Ag Solutions to offer growers more reliable management of in-field applications.
OSHA, Nurse Tank Inspection Among 2026 Safety Training Programs Announced for Ag Retailers
Asmark Institute releases 2026 training calendar to help ag retailers improve safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across teams.
2026 Q1 AgTech Venture Capital Investment and Exit Round Up
Market expert Kyle Welborn highlights resilient AgTech funding in Q1 2026, despite AI concentration skewing global venture capital trends.
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Satellite Data Moves Closer to Real-Time Farm Decisions
Satellite data is evolving from passive imagery into real-time agronomic intelligence powering faster, smarter, and more integrated farm decisions.