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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Ford Offers Four ’09 FFV
Ford Motor Co. will add four new flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) models to its line in 2009, plus one FFV each as part of…
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Profits To Rise With Input Costs
Last week we reported that Rabobank was projecting higher input prices for 2009. A new University of Illinois also expects increased input costs, but…
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Be Wary Of Insect ‘Clean-Up’
There are concerns and consequences associated with adding an insecticide to the spray mix just to “clean up” any insects that may be present.…
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Ag Meter Stars At U.S. Open
You probably saw or heard about Tiger Woods’ amazing sudden death play-off win at this year’s U.S. Open, all while playing with a season-ending…
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DuPont, University Partner On Pilot Facility
A fast-track pilot plant will develop commercialization technology for corn stover and switchgrass, with the facility expected to open next year. DuPont Danisco Cellulosic…
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Herculex Hybrids Offer Built-in Protection
Excessive amounts of rain across the Midwest this spring caused many growers to plant — and even replant — corn later than usual. In…
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Nitro Wins Russian Gold
The Ministry of Agricujlture of the Russian Federation awarded a gold medal to Miller St. Nazianz’ Nitro Series sprayers. AMACO Co. (American Machinery Co.),…
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Production Costs To Keep Rising
Bet this latest Rabobank finding won’t come as a surprise: Crop input prices just keep going up. What does this mean for next year?…
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Alliance To Protect Ethanol Subsidies
A group of U.S. agribusiness companies — led by Archer Daniels Midland and including familiar retail suppliers — have formed an alliance to combat…
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Gray Leaf Spot Attacking Kansas Corn
Gray leaf spot is exploding in eastern Kansas, causing concerns about a possible epidemic. Gray leaf spot, a potential yield-robbing disease, has surfaced in…
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