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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New Soybean Rust Host Found In U.S.
To paraphrase a popular slogan: Rust — it’s not just for soybeans and kudzu anymore. Now a new plant can be added to the…
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NCGA, Texas Governor Tango
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is strongly opposed to Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s request on April 25 for a waiver from the Renewable…
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Yargus Equipment Gains Certification
Yargus Manufacturing’s weighing and measuring equipment has received critical national certification. Yargus has achieved "legal for trade" certification by the National Conference on Weights…
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Watch Those Yield Ceilings
Planting mismanagement can put a ceiling on yield potential, even before the plant emerges from the soil.Your grower-customers should keep this in mind if…
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Leaf Temperature Becomes Pivotal
Irrigation is turning over a new leaf — and taking its temperature to know when to turn on and off. A system that turns…
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GM Or Non-GM: Which Yields More
Field studies find lower productivity with genetically modified (GM) seeds. Genetic modification actually cuts the productivity of crops, an authoritative new study shows, undermining…
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Taking Cover In Winter
Innovations such as self-seeding may convince your grower-customers to plant cover crops, which in turn can increase nutrient capture and lower soil erosion to…
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Monsanto, Syngenta Increase Sales
Monsanto reported that net earnings climbed 107% to US $1.1 billion thanks to its strong corn business, among other reasons. Sales increased by 45%…
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Agrium-UAP Deal Takes Next Step
Agrium Inc. hopes to complete its acquisition of UAP Holding Corp. by early May. Agrium has reached an agreement with staff of the Federal…
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Potash Pricing Set For Chinese Buyer
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) has announced a significant potash price increase in the new Canpotex/Sinofert agreement. According to a Potash Corp. press…
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