CropLife Staff
In today’s complex and fast-paced crop production sector, the team at CROPLIFE keeps 21,000 agricultural retailers, distributors and their suppliers up to date on such decidedly 21st century issues as seed technology, biotechnology, precision agriculture, customer service and retention, and business management.
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Agrium Names New President for Retail Operations, Including Crop Production Services
Agrium Inc. has announced that Mike Frank has accepted the position of President of Agrium Retail, effective September 18, 2017. Frank comes to Agrium…
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5 Common Pitfalls to High Quality Seed Treatment Application
As a seed treatment applicator, it’s to your benefit to accurately apply the proper rate of active ingredient to each batch of seed, batch…
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Agrium to Acquire 20 Ag Retail Locations from Southern States Cooperative
Agrium Inc. has announced a binding purchase agreement between its Crop Production Services (CPS) ag retail business and Southern States Cooperative, Inc. for the…
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When and Why to Double Inoculate Your Soybeans
Double inoculation is the act of using a double application of a rhizobial inoculant. This quickly establishes high populations of rhizobia bacteria in the…
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Iowa State Celebrates 10 Years of Online Seed Education
This year, Iowa State University is celebrating 10 years of service to the seed industry through its online Graduate Program in Seed Technology and…
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The 4Rs and Potassium
Are we meeting crop K needs? Using the 4R nutrient stewardship approach of selecting the right source at the right rate at the right…
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Recognizing Potassium Deficiency Symptoms in Crops
Some crops exhibit characteristic deficiency symptoms when adequate amounts of K are not available for growth and development, according to University of Minnesota Extension…
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A Look at Potash Origin and Sources
Potassium (K) in agriculture is often loosely referred to as potash. The term potash comes from an early production technique where K was leached…
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Evaluating Impacts of 4R Nutrient Stewardship
Impacts of nutrient stewardship reach far and extend broadly, according to Tom Bruulsema, International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) Vice President, Americas & Research. Nutrients…
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A Check-up Using Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms
When the uptake of any of the essential nutrients is inadequate, the plant metabolism becomes disrupted and distinctive symptoms often begin to appear, according…
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