Sakata Sells Carrot Program
Sakata Seed America has sold its carrot breeding program to longstanding corporate partner Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. (IFSI). IFSI is a research, product development, licensing…
Vive Reaches 97% Customer Satisfaction
For the second year in a row, Vive Crop Protection has reached 97% customer satisfaction, and over 95% for the fourth year in a row. “This is…
Meristem and Talc USA Team Up to Develop New Products
“We started working with Talc USA about a year ago and are excited to formally expand our relationship,” says Mitch Eviston, Meristem Founder and CEO….
Pigweed Problems: Looking for the Best Herbicide Program To Manage Resistant Pigweed
By Dennis Van Dyk, Vegetable Crop Specialist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Kristen Obeid, Weed Specialist – Horticulture, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,…
Benefits of Cover Crops Extend to Dry Areas
A new study shows cover crops can improve ecosystem services in water-limited environments Cover crops do far more than cover soils. They provide an array of…
Mosaic and BioConsortia to Collaborate on New Nitrogen-Fixing Products
The Mosaic Company and BioConsortia, Inc. have entered into a collaboration to develop and launch nitrogen-fixing microbial products for corn, wheat and other major non-legume…
Farmer Sentiment Rises During Commodity Price Rally; Concern Over Production Costs Remains
By Kami Goodwin Farmer sentiment continues to fluctuate month-to-month as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 6 points to a reading of 125 in February,…
Aerial Imagery Offers High-Tech Scouting Options
Farmers use satellites and drones to focus their management decisions. BY SONJA GJERDE / PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRAXTON WILHELMSEN Instead of spending hours trudging through wheat,…
2022 National Ag Day Essay Contest Winners Announced
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) has announced the 2022 National Ag Day video and written essay winners. The winners were chosen based on the…
What Is Struvite and How Is It Used?
Recovered Phosphorus From Wastewater Can Be Reused on Farmland Phosphorus is one of the main “ingredients” for healthy plant growth. Plants get phosphorus from the soil….
