CropLife 100 Equipment: Exploring the ‘Other Eight Percent’

Going into 2024, ag retailers are concerned about consolidation. Could ag tech/equipment developments be fueling this?

Three industry experts shared their views on agriculture at the recent Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) annual meeting.

The promise that drones hinted at when they first appeared on the ag technology scene may be finally coming to pass, says Editor Eric Sfiligoj.

Fertilizers are the latest target for those targeting the agriculture industry.

The association is hoping to help ag retailers and growers better assess the effectiveness of biostimulants in the market.

A new lawsuit would force EPA to regulate seed treatments the same as crop protection products.

The key buzzwords at this year’s show included women, NASA, fire, drones, and AI.

In the latest move against treated seed, the Empire State has passed legislation prohibiting the sale of certain active ingredients in a few years’ time.

There have been many PMA/ILWU contract negotiations over the years and rarely are they smooth, especially when they are drawn out.

When it comes to artificial intelligence, the genie is out of bottle now; there’s no putting the cork back in, says Editor Eric Sfiligoj.

Having a passion for improving our food system is a key reason why young people are interested in a career in agriculture.

As more equipment is fitted with artificial intelligence (AI), the future for agriculture looks more promising than ever.

New research from the Danforth Plant Science Center creates the opportunity to prepare plants for growth under stress.

Staying relevant today requires an understanding of where you need to position yourself for success in the marketplace.

The debate regarding U.S.-grown biotech corn being exported to Mexico remains a story looking for a “happy ending.”

With agriculture most of the attention focuses on national concerns, but a recent MACA meeting focused on state legislative issues.

As equipment makers look to alternative fuels, many predict hydrogen will be the “next big thing” for the industry.

Crop projections for the 2023 growing season are out. Editor Eric Sfiligoj offers observations on the report’s findings for corn, soybean, wheat, and cotton.