AAT Agronomists Host ESN Smart Nitrogen Tour

Among the crop input/service categories, the crop protection sector has suffered the most losses over the past decade. Yet, 2013 was a great year for the segment, thanks in part to the wetter-than-normal season.

Following last year’s severe drought, many analysts predicted 2013 could be a rougher year for the fertilizer category. And it was.

Following several years of slow to flat growth, the seed category finally regained some lost form in 2013.

As weed resistance continues to proliferate, there are simply more options available than ever before in weed control — with more on the horizon.

Pam Marrone, CEO and founder of Marrone Bio Innovations, discusses why biopesticides are becoming an important new tool for growers and why many experts see their use increasing in years ahead.

Two new liquid starter fertilizers — XLR-rate and Aventine Complete — are available through CHS Service Centers, cooperatives and crop input retailers.

In partnership with BASF, FMC and Nufarm, West Central has announced its Leaders of In-Furrow Technology (LIFT) program to bring awareness to the benefits of in-furrow application.

Koch Agronomic Services recently announced Dr. Rigas E. Karamanos has joined the team as a Senior Agronomist in Canada.

POWERCORE Refuge Advanced will be launched as early as the 2015 growing season after receiving EPA approval.

A naturally occurring fungus may prove useful in the fight against Palmer amaranth, according to USDA scientists.

Ohio State’s Dr. Jim Beuerlein discusses findings from a visit to Ukrainian soybean growers and their applications in domestic soybean production.

The advantage of inoculating soybeans every time is that it will add fresh, robust rhizobia to provide optimum nitrogen fixation.

Dr. Jim Beuerlein presents some best management practices for soybean Rhizobium.

Applying gypsum in late fall is a common practice among crop farmers in order to build soil structure and replenish sulfur for the next year’s crop.

The controlled-release fertilizer from Agrium Advanced Technologies has been nominated as an innovative technology by members of the Agricultural Retailers Association.

Bob Wilhelm has joined Monsanto in a newly created role as the Global Branding Lead, working in the Global Marketing Team.

STI Customized supplies ready-to-use custom blended seed treatments that meet ag retailers’ needs.

List of 50 greatest innovations published by The Atlantic includes seven major breakthroughs that impacted agriculture.