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Simplot Buys Britz Fertilizers
J.R. Simplot has acquired a majority interest in the California fertilizer company. Britz is a California retailer and wholesaler of…
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Agrium, UAP Deal Final
It’s a done deal: Agrium Inc. has officially acquired UAP Holding Corp. As part of the agreement, Utah Acquisition Co.,…
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Sticking It To Welding Concerns
Not always sure what to do when it comes to welding problems? There’s a poster for that. Hobart Brothers of…
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Agrium-UAP Merger Almost Final
Just one last piece of business and UAP will be officially part of Agrium Inc. Agrium Inc. says its wholly-owned…
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Going For Higher Blends
The effort to raise public awareness about higher blends of ethanol is ramping up in South Dakota. The South Dakota…
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Retailers Gain Products
A well-known insecticide is upgraded, a cereal fungicide gets approval after 11 years as Section 18, and a spray oil…
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Trying To Save Retailers’ Rail Access
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) provided testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee regarding rail transportation access…
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Monsanto Focuses On Drought Tolerance
Monsanto plans to invest $6 million in its Gothenburg facility to build a new center to test and promote drought-tolerant…
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New Kid On The Block
Although the name Asoyia may not be familiar yet, the company is taking steps to develop its soybean seed and…
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Syngenta Considers Seed Site
Syngenta Seeds, Inc. is looking to build a corn production facility. The company has begun exploring locations in the Corn…
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Moisture Via Mobile?
ned watr plz, asap, thnx That’s a thirsty plant text messaging its grower. Seem far-fetched? It’s already happening. Beginning this…
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Andersons Buys Douglass Fertilizer
The Andersons, Inc. has acquired Douglass Fertilizer & Chemical, Inc. as an addition to its Plant Nutrient Group. Both are…