Management
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Mini-Bulks In The Crosshairs
When it amended the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA was required by Congress to promulgate regulations prescribing procedures and standards for…
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Ag Economist: U.S. Economy In A Period Of Recovery
After what’s been called the worst recession since the 1980s, Purdue University agricultural economist Larry DeBoer says the economy is now in a period…
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Looking Forward
What a difference a year makes. I’ve just returned from the annual Commodity Classic event and the news from the field is positive. And…
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Biopreferred Program Becomes Law
Governor Ted Strickland signed Senate Bill 131 (S.B. 131) into law on Saturday, February 27, creating a bio-based product purchasing program. Strongly supported by…
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Ag Retail In The YouTube Age
With all due respect to the British New Wave band and one-hit wonder, The Buggles, video did NOT kill the radio star. Wounded, maybe,…
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10 Reasons To Use Social Media
There’s a lot of talk these days about how social media can be used, both professionally and otherwise. And while social media doesn’t dominate…
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23 Skidoo
Today is my anniversary. It’s been 23 years since I first started my career as a trade magazine editor. The reason I mention this…
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Driftwatch Site Adds Application For Pesticide Applicators
The Indiana Driftwatch Web site now has a registry for pesticide applicators to stay up-to-date on new field information. Driftwatch is a voluntary Web…
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CoBank Reports 2009 Financial Results
CoBank, a leading cooperative bank serving agribusinesses and rural utilities throughout the U.S., has announced fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for 2009. Net interest…
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ARC Leaders Launch New Programs
The Agricultural Relations Council (ARC) elected its 2010 board of directors at the Feb. 18-19 annual meeting in Memphis. The Board also re-introduced the…
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