A Kumbaya Moment (OPINION) By Paul Schrimpf|July 2, 2014 Uncertainty about the direction that the precision market is headed has led to unprecedented collaboration among manufacturers.
Why Brokers Remain the Essential Behind-the-Scenes Force in U.S. Ag Chem Distribution By Mike Snyder|June 21, 2026
Al In The Family (A Tribute) By Charlotte Sine|July 2, 2014 After a nice 30-year run with our company, long-time Publisher Al Strohmaier officially retired on June 30. Here, we honor his time with our organization with a short tribute article written by one of his equally long-serving co-workers.
A Data-Sharing Quandary (OPINION) By Eric Sfiligoj|July 2, 2014 Editor Eric Sfiligoj looks at the parallels between agriculture’s Big Data Revolution and a similar initiative in another major industry.
The Morning, Afternoon & Evening Dew By Eric Sfiligoj|June 23, 2014 American agriculture is largely fueled by a sweet, highly caffeinated soft drink from PepsiCo.
Equipment Market Continues To See Strong Growth By Eric Sfiligoj|June 16, 2014 Overall confidence in the “Big Iron” market remains high despite an anticipated slow down this year.
Working With Walmart By Paul Schrimpf|June 2, 2014 It’s critical for agriculture to have seats at the table as the mega-retailer works out its definition of sustainability.
Going The Extra Mile For One Of Their Own By Eric Sfiligoj|June 2, 2014 CPS Boyce has not only taken part in community efforts to combat cancer, but done its part to help an employee in need as well.
A Whole New Precision Ag World By Eric Sfiligoj|June 2, 2014 Excitement and technology developments could make 2014 a year to remember for precision ag.
5 Misguided Reasons Why Ag Retailers Are Not Using Social Media By Matt Hopkins|June 2, 2014 These most commonly cited reasons for not embracing social media need to be re-examined.
Ongoing State Biotech Crop Labeling Laws Could Receive Federal Stop Sign By Eric Sfiligoj|May 19, 2014 Proposed legislation in Congress might prevent states from passing biotech crop labeling laws.
Taking Stock Out Of Monsanto By Eric Sfiligoj|May 12, 2014 Food Democracy Now! is calling for people to divest Monsanto stock from their investment portfolios.
The Importance Of Embracing Technology Going Forward By Eric Sfiligoj|May 5, 2014 Younger grower-customers will not only expect new agricultural technologies, they will demand it from their ag retailers.
Is Agriculture Overreacting To A Hint Of A Market Downturn? By Eric Sfiligoj|May 1, 2014 Many players in ag have been quick to overreact to any bad news, but it may be premature.
West Fertilizer Report Spreads The Blame Around By Eric Sfiligoj|April 28, 2014 The first report on West Fertilizer cites plenty of reasons why the disaster happened.
The Case For Biopesticides By Eric Sfiligoj|April 17, 2014 This often overlooked niche hopes to find new fans in the coming years.
A Trio Of Grower Observations By Eric Sfiligoj|April 1, 2014 Presenting the views on agriculture from a few growers and how these could impact ag retailers.
Ag Retail Consolidation Picks Back Up By Eric Sfiligoj|March 31, 2014 Although it’s still early in the year, the pace of consolidation at the ag retail level is quickening.
Unstoppable Weeds Are Here By Eric Sfiligoj|March 24, 2014 Besides a host of pest challenges, agriculture in 2014 will be dealing with plenty of hard-to-kill weeds as well.
Get Ready For Spring . . . And Pests By Eric Sfiligoj|March 17, 2014 As agriculture prepares for planting, ag retailers and their grower-customers will have a relatively new pair of insects to track in soybean fields.
