Southern States Cooperative at 100: A Story a Century in the Making

Partnership supports commercialization of ZeaKal’s photosynthesis trait technology with the goal of creating more sustainable global soybean supply chain.

The agreement encompasses market exclusivity of PurKote controlled-release fertilizers through Marion Ag agronomic distribution.

Eight in 10 ag retailers surveyed foresee a healthy outlook for agriculture in 2023, with just a few hints of worry for certain issues and product segments.

The operating assets at the Laingsburg, MI, facility will be used to produce natural limestone and gypsum soil amendments.

In the Field Points podcast series on Leadership, the Ceres team took turns tackling the four strategic imperatives.

The initiative is expected to expand sustainable agriculture across shared supply chains in North America.

More than 70 interns were selected and are now working hands-on at GROWMARK and FS company locations across North America.

Despite all the changes in ag retail over the past 40 years, independents still largely adhere to what started their businesses — a sense of family.

This partnership connects Landus to farmers on The GROWERS App, a digital platform for farmers to connect with retailers and research input products.

Cooperatives have been part of the ag scene for decades though their size and roles have shifted over the years.

Landus will be the preferred distributor for Indigo’s sustainability efforts, combining its agronomic expertise and strong relationships across ag retail.

The enzyme-based soybean seed treatment, Enertia, and the water use efficiency tool, Resgenix, were launched at the show.

The expansion project in Lordstown, OH, will include a new 10,000-ton storage building, increasing dry bulk storage by nearly 65%.

The merger of two independent California ag retailers creates a new company that brings together the best attributes of both.

The program invites student teams from colleges in the U.S. and Canada to propose innovative approaches for providing food for more people.

GROWMARK, the current majority owner of Allied Seed, acquires the remaining ownership held by GreenPoint Ag Holdings.

The agricultural cooperative operates in eight states across the Southeastern U.S. with more than 100 Southern States Cooperative branded retail locations.

The new facility will include industry-leading technology and the latest safety features in the new 1.1-million-bushel grain facility.