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Esmail Zirakparvar Receives Iowa State University Distinguished Alumni Award
Esmail Zirakparvar has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater, Iowa State University. This award is the highest…
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West Fertilizer Disaster Could Mean Trouble For Entire Industry
An old saying claims that “one bad apple will spoil the whole bunch.” And given the events of last week…
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Mississippi River Closed At Vicksburg After Barges Hit Bridge
The Mississippi River remains closed as authorities work to determine whether a sunken barge was a navigation hazard. The Coast…
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United Cooperative Awards Scholarships
United Cooperative, based in Beaver Dam with locations throughout Wisconsin, introduced their 27, $1,000 scholarship winners during their annual meeting…
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Aphids, Nitrogen Loss Biggest Concern For Wheat Growers
According to Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Barton County, most wheat in southwest Missouri has…
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Vilsack: I’ll Give Up Part Of My Salary If USDA Furloughs Employees
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Illinois State Executive Director Scherrie Giamanco announced that USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack told the…
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REPORT: 7 Mississippi River Locks Closed Due To Flooding
Seven Mississippi River locks between Muscatine, IA, and Saverton, MO, were expected to close beginning on Friday as the rain-swollen…
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Herbicide Resistance: Are Soil-Applied Herbicides Immune?
The continual evolution of herbicide-resistant weeds is one of the most daunting problems faced by weed management practitioners. According to…
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House Ag Committee Farm Bill Mark-Up Announced
The House Agriculture Committee will mark up its version of long-term farm policy next month. Reports from Washington, D.C. say…
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Crisis Communications Guidelines Regarding Fertilizer Facility Explosion In Texas
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) and The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) have been working together closely on a coordinated media response…
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Tragic Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion Raises Questions, No Answers Yet
With mainstream media outlets jumping all over anhydrous ammonia and ammonium nitrate fertilizer as possible causes of the tragic West…
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How To Talk To The Media: 9 Tips Ag Retailers Should Follow
A good relationship with the media is essential for successful delivery of an ag retailer’s message to the public. Whether…