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ARA Testifies At Hearing On West Fertilizer, Problem Of Unidentified Chemical Facilities
Paul Derig of J.R. Simplot testified on behalf of the Agricultural Retailers Association at a House Subcommittee hearing titled “West…
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ASABE Revises Agricultural Equipment Lighting And Marking Standard
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has revised its standard on the lighting and marking of agricultural…
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Sustaining Sustainability Strength
Is sustainable agriculture sustainable in the public’s eye? A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend the annual…
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Jimmy Sanders Acquires Mayfield Grain Co. Assets
Pinnacle Agriculture Holdings, LLC , through its subsidiary Jimmy Sanders Inc., has acquired certain assets of Mayfield Grain Co., Inc.…
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States, Fertilizer Industry Collaborate To More Efficiently Report Tonnage Data
Michigan, South Carolina and Georgia are ready to go paperless. The states will begin accepting June fertilizer tonnage data from…
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Soybean Association Comments On EPA’s RFS Rule
The U.S. EPA announced the finalization of its proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements for 2013 for conventional biofuels, cellulosic…
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Vilsack: Fast Action Needed On Farm Bill
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the U.S. is at risk of losing its position as the pre-eminent ag exporter unless…
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Report: North American Agrichemical Cash Reduces Near-Term Risk
Fitch Ratings published a special report entitled ‘Agricultural Suppliers Harvesting Ag Boom Benefits’ outlining the advantageous position of North American…
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Farm Science Review Hall of Fame Inductees To Be Honored Next Month
The Farm Science Review Hall of Fame will welcome its 24th class of inductees at the Vice President’s Luncheon on…
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Demand From China: Fact Or Fiction?
A new report from GROWMARK Research debunks the commonly accepted notion that demand from China is driving global commodity prices.…
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Declining Commodity Prices Not The End Of The World
To refute Chicken Little, the sky is not falling. Last week, I spent some time in Manitoba talking with ag…
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AGCO Application Equipment Now Accepting Nominations For 2013 Operator Of The Year
Recognizing the vital role of custom applicators in supporting the agricultural industry, AGCO Application Equipment is now accepting nominations for…