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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ARA Applauds Department Of Labor’s Withdraw Of The Child Labor Proposal
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has withdrawn its proposed regulation regarding farm employment of minors after Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) and other agricultural…
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Weather Conducive To Wheat Head Scab, Corn Armyworms
Last week, wheat fields in Barton County were scouted by Wyatt Miller, an agronomy assistant with University of Missouri Extension. “The majority of wheat…
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Soil-Residual Herbicides And Factors That Influence Their Performance
Soil-residual herbicides are important components of integrated weed management programs, according to University of Illinois associate professor of weed science Aaron Hager. “They can…
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Study: Modern Hybrid Corn Makes Better Use Of Nitrogen
Today’s hybrid corn varieties more efficiently use nitrogen to create more grain, according to 72 years of public-sector research data reviewed by Purdue University…
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Sudden Death Syndrome A Risk When Planting Soybeans In Cool Soils
Sudden death syndrome (SDS) caused by the fungus Fusarium virguliforme has plagued soybean growers in Illinois since the 1980s according to University of Illinois…
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United Cooperative Awards $20,000 In Scholarships
The Beaver Dam-based United Cooperative, (No. 34 on the CropLife 100) has announced the names of 20 graduating high school seniors that will receive…
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BRANDT Monterery Adds To Management Team
BRANDT Monterey has named William Ogelsby to its management team as Vice President of Business Development. Ogelsby will lead BRANDT Monterey’s new business efforts…
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Wheat Growers Adds Agronomy, Precision Ag Specialists
Wheat Growers (the No. 13 ranked retailer on the CropLife 100) grain and agronomy cooperative welcomes Brad Ruden as the Director for Technical Service…
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Wheat Growers Need To Prepare For Earlier Foliar Fungicide Application
While cool weather conditions over the last few weeks have worked to slow down wheat considerably, the development of the crop is still at…
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Chris Dilliard Joins Willowood USA Team
Willowood USA has named Chris Dilliard Southern Regional Account Manager / Senior Product Development Manager. Dillard is a graduate of the University of Tennessee…
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