CropLife.com: Top 10 Stories from the First Half of 2023

By CropLife Staff|Updated: July 02, 2023

As we reach the halfway point of 2023, there’s been no lack of interesting news stories and developments we’ve been following at CropLife Magazine. From the unique market dynamics of the fertilizer industry and the growing role of biologicals, to CropLife 100 companies reaching major milestones and agricultural apps that do it all, the year to date has had many popular stories to watch. So we thought the time was right to look at the headlines that have most caught the attention of readers so far in 2023 — and refresh our memories in the process.

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8 Tips for Finding Work-Life Balance in Agribusiness
April 11: A healthy work-life balance is great for your team but even better for your business, says personnel specialist Mark Waschek.
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Why Fertilizer Blending Software Has Become Imperative in Ag Retail
May 1: With the high cost of fertilizer, waste and mistakes can cost a company money. Blending software helps alleviate those concerns and offers so much more. Photo: ZinetroN / stock.adobe.com
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Biologicals Are the Right Technology for the Right Time − Now
April 18: Market forces, consumer demand, and agtech maturation are converging as never before – and biologicals are the agent of change.
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Why the Perception of Fungicides Is Changing
February 28: Clearer messaging becomes central to showing how fungicides don’t just control disease. Photo: BSI CEO Gason Salinas.
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The 2023 Spring Fertilizer Outlook: Why Ag Retailers Should Pay Close Attention to Market Dynamics
March 6: Ag retailers that shared their views on the spring fertilizer season believe this year will be another good one for the industry.
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Southern States Cooperative at 100: A Story a Century in the Making
March 22: As this Richmond, VA-based cooperative celebrates its centennial, the company is honoring the past, enjoying the present, and planning for the future. Photo: Southern States
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13 Self-Propelled Sprayers Providing Pinpoint Accuracy in 2023
January 18: Here's a roundup of the latest self-propelled sprayers that have received a lot of attention from ag retailers for their accuracy.
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A to Z: Photo Highlights From the 2023 National Farm Machinery Show
February 23: The editors of CropLife IRON present some of the highlights from the NFMS — from A to Z — in this photo gallery.
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CropLife 100 ‘Then and Now’ Photos: Here Are 22 of America’s Oldest Ag Retailers
April 11: We showcase 22 ag retailers that have been helping farmers prosper for more than 100 years with these vintage photos.
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Best Agriculture Apps for 2023
January 1: These agricultural apps will help you farm smarter and do your job more efficiently this year and beyond.