CropLife 100 Snapshot: Keeping an Eye on Grower Consolidation

A by-product made from cacao pods offers the potential for not only crop nutrition but also carbon capture for agriculture.

Editor Lara Sowinksi reflects on her first 20 months in ag and how profoundly technology and creativity are impacting the industry.

Two recent rulings at the legal and commerce levels give agriculture hope going into the 2024 growing season.

Editor Eric Sfiligoj offers a sneak peak at some interesting trends he found in the 40th anniversary of the CropLife 100 survey.

Many predict widespread autonomous vehicle adoption will take several years to become reality. But that’s not stopping one university from moving forward.

Although the “Big Three” equipment makers dominate, it’s fascinating to look at how top ag retailers view the rest of the field.

Interpersonal relationships between growers and retailers continue to be the keys to the overall marketplace’s success and longevity.

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.