Matt Hopkins
Matt Hopkins is Senior Multi-Media Specialist for the Agribusiness Group at Meister Media Worldwide (MMW), including such brands as CropLife, CropLife IRON, AgriBusiness Global, Global Agtech Initiative, and Cotton Grower. He is responsible for managing an array of digital products, including newsletters, websites, video, and social media. Hopkins originally joined MMW in 1994 as an editor for Greenhouse Grower magazine before transitioning to Business Manager of its MeisterPro division. He has a Communications Degree from Cleveland State University.
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Ag Outlook: Good News, Bad News
A Purdue University expert says if you’ve already purchased a portion of your inventory, such as fertilizer, you’ll face some losses this year. But…
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Classy Clearance
Today, the options in high-clearance spraying technology seem almost limitless. But back in the day, the industry wasn’t so mature and sophisticated. It wasn’t…
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Positive Picture For Ag Sector
Want to know about the state of agriculture during this economic crisis? Check out these recent reports on several crop protection/seed companies. • Syngenta: Seeds,…
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Ontario Seed Data Online
An innovative online resource lets Ontario growers access local yield dates from seed companies and other sources. Ontario corn and soybean growers now have…
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USDA Corrects Latest Acreage Estimates
USDA today adjusted its official October acreage and production estimates for six field crops. How did this affect corn and soybean estimates? The numbers…
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Corvette Racing Grabs Green Spotlight
The Corvette Racing team went down in history as the inaugural winners of the Green Racing Challenge. The 1,000-mile Petit Le Mans win also…
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Railroads Still Maintain Liability
The railroad safety bill has been signed into law, and there’s good news for ag retailers. On Oct. 16, President George W. Bush signed…
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WSSA: Farm Bill Threatens IPM Programs
The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) petitioned the U.S. Congress on Monday to rescind a last-minute change to the recently approved 2008 Farm…
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Markers Get Glowing Report
Fluorescent markers are making corn sorting easier. Not only will they help show the differences in corn parts, but they could make a difference…
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Fertilizer Prices Pain Buyers
Fertilizer prices — unlike gasoline prices — aren’t going down, even as manufacturers cut production. What will that mean for your dealership and your…
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