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Air, Apparently
Based upon the early returns from market analysts and Extension researchers, 2007 could end up being a blessing and a curse…
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A Sacred Trust
Although I’ve been active in the ag retail community for eight years, I have unintentionally picked up a nickname that…
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A Perfect Storm
In today’s ever-shifting world of ag retail, there are many companies that have talked about listening to the winds of…
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Finding Our ‘Shade of Green’
Kermit the Frog was not talking about the environment when he sang his song on Sesame Street, but he could…
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Battling Resistance
The message was clear for attendees: The weeds are getting more adaptive, so you must be more proactive in how…
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Hot Commodities
There was something profoundly different about the 2007 Commodity Classic show. For the first time since the start of the…
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Gross Idea Meets Memorable Message
In Illinois, surviving in the state’s contentious political climate forces an association such as ours to define itself in meaningful…
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As The Weeds Turn
To completely understand just how deeply the problem of weed resistance now runs, maps don’t lie. During his presentation at…
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Focus On Blending
The renewed interest in corn this season will require more fertilizer inputs, and that will translate into a renewed interest…
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Equipment: Get Ready Now To Maximize Success
From the first day you go to the field in the spring, the application season is a race — something…
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Environmental Respect Awards: 2006 State Winners
The Environmental Respect Awards is in its 17th year of honoring and celebrating agricultural environmentalism throughout the industry. Hundreds of…
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Ritter Crop Services: At Home In Kansas
In most cases, ag retailers follow a predetermined path when growing their businesses. In a few instances, however, the road…