Management
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Not So Simple
The other day, I was having a debate with a co-worker on the rise of retro advertising and fashions. His opinion was that this…
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State Of Agriculture: Irrational Exuberance Or The New Normal?
Today, as exemplified by the Midwest ag marketplace, corn prices are approaching $7.50/bushel, land rents are pushing $350-400+per acre levels and prime farmland has…
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The Compensation Equation
Compensation is a necessary element of every business, and it can be an emotional topic for any employee. While the employee is concerned about…
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Future Shock
Trolling around the Internet over this past weekend, I stumbled upon a fascinating Web site. Called Future Timeline, this site tracks expected global and…
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Downey: What Does Sustainable Ag Mean To Retailers?
Ag retailers who understand the broader concept of sustainability will find major opportunities as they create and profit from more sustainable practices, said Dave…
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CLA President Encourages Modern Agriculture Outreach
CropLife America President and CEO Jay Vroom spoke to attendees of the Michigan Agri-Business Association’s (MABA) Outlook Conference in Mackinac Island, MI, recently about…
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Court Throws Out Potash Price-Fixing Lawsuit
A federal appeals court on Friday threw out a lawsuit brought by purchasers of potash who accused seven major producers of running a global…
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Ag Bubble, Toil And Trouble
It’s getting harder and harder to ignore the evidence that the U.S. economy is sliding back towards another recession. Unemployment numbers remain high, consumer…
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No Retailer Fade
While editing an article for our most recent issue of CropLife magazine, I was somewhat surprised by a quote from one industry insider about a…
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ARA Members React To American Jobs Act
Hoping to stem the tide of poor economic news and boost his falling poll numbers, President Barack Obama proposed a $447 billion jobs plan…
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