Management
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Pesticide Applicators To See Licensing Changes
Ohio private pesticide applicators will see changes this fall in their licensing categories. A pesticide license is required for farmers who use restricted-use pesticides…
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Judge Rules In Favor Of Mycogen In Corn Hybrid Case
A federal judge has granted partial summary judgment in favor of Mycogen Seeds, an affiliate of Dow AgroSciences, in a lawsuit against Pioneer Hi-Bred…
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Giving Thanks
I’m sure I may have mentioned this in a past column, but just to reiterate — as holidays go, Thanksgiving is my favorite. There are…
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Bunge Acquires Three Elevators
Bunge North America, the North American operating arm of Bunge Ltd., has purchased three elevators from AGRI Industries, Inc. The elevators, located in Meeker’s…
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Soybeans Forecast To Set Record High
Aided by mild and dry conditions in October, U.S. soybean growers are forecast to set a new production record this year, according to the…
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Big Picture: Beyond 2011
Predicting too far into the future can be hazardous. Consider the track record of such movies as 1936’s “Things To Come,” which speculated that…
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Market Overview: A Study In Contrasts
Based on pure numbers, the agricultural marketplace is enjoying its best year ever. According to CropLife’s® annual CropLife 100 ag retailers survey, revenue for…
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Fertilizer Market Volatility: The Elephant In The Room
For the second time in three years, retailers are on pins and needles over the state of the fertilizer market, as the usually gentle…
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The Generation Gap
The issue of generational turnover both at the farm and with employees working in agriculture is pressuring retailers on both ends of the business.…
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Farmers Connect With Media
Officers of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) participated in more than 40 media interviews and spent time with members of the National Association…
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