INDUSTRY DIRECTORY

Sugarbeet Planting Update From Across U.S.

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The USDA NASS has provided an update on the 2024 U.S. sugarbeet crop planting in its weekly crop progress report (https://www.nass.usda.gov/) from last week. Here’s a sample of what the latest report showed. Planting hasn’t started in some states so there

New Chemigation Bill Changes Licensing Process For Chemigators

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Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 549 into law, marking a significant change in the requirements for chemigators in Idaho.

Coalition Created To Advocate For Farmers’ Access To Critical Crop Protection Tools

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St. Louis – Grower and industry groups from across the country have joined together to support a new coalition, the Modern Ag Alliance, to protect American farmers’ access to critical crop protection tools farmers need to ensure a robust and affordable fo

I WANT THIS JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Moline, I.L. — This isn’t just a job; it’s the ultimate influencer adventure! John Deere, with the help of quarterback Brock Purdy, launched an epic hunt for the company’s first-ever Chief Tractor Officer (CTO) — a witty and charismatic content creator re

Vive Crop Protection Welcomes Accomplished New Board Member, Susanne Wasson, To Drive Innovation And Growth

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Toronto -- Vive Crop Protection has announced the appointment of Susanne Wasson to its Board of Directors. With an impressive track record as a goal-oriented, innovative leader, Wasson brings a wealth of expertise and strategic vision to further propel Vi

CoBank Quarterly: Sticky Inflation Puts Federal Reserve On The Horns Of A Dilemma

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Denver -- Strong labor and consumer spending metrics have led most market participants to dismiss earlier recession concerns, but there are still some worrying signs for the U.S. economy. While inflation rates are trending in the right direction, they rem

AEM United States Ag Tractor And Combine Report - March 2024

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Milwaukee, Wisc. - The AEM Ag Tractor and Combine Report is provided monthly and is derived from AEM member companies through proprietary statistical reporting programs. The data is provided by AEM members and represents preliminary monthly retail sales o

Jennifer Posey-Williams Joins Meristem Team

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Columbus, Ohio – Experienced agronomy professional Jennifer Posey-Williams has joined Meristem Crop Performance Group, LLC (www.MeristemAg.com), one of the fastest-growing crop input suppliers in America.

First Biostimulant Certified Under TFI Program

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Arlington, VA – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced that its newly launched Certified Biostimulant program has awarded the first certification for a biostimulant product.

Can Soil Health Management Get You Into The Field Earlier?

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Field workability. It’s difficult to quantify, because whether it’s a good time for field work depends on the work you’re trying to do, your equipment, your soil type, as well as maybe your tolerance for compaction and the other time-sensitive elements of

World Agricultural Supply And Demand Estimates – March 2024

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SUGAR: Mexico production for 2023/24 is projected at 4.572 million metric tons (MT), a decrease of 175,090 from last month and 651,856 lower than last year. Area harvested is running over 20,000 hectares below the level forecast by CONADESUCA resulting in

Talc USA Moves Production To Illinois

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Springfield, Ill. – Talc USA, a BRANDT company, is preparing a new production facility in Curran, Ill., to increase its production capacity in the U.S. while reducing shipping costs to its end farmer customers.

AGCO Launches PTx, A Precision Ag Portfolio To Accelerate Technology Transformation

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Duluth, Ga. -- AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced the launch of PTx, a new brand representing its precision ag portfolio. PTx combines precision ag

AGCO, Trimble Close Joint Venture, Form PTx Trimble

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Duluth, Ga. and Westminster, Colo. - AGCO Corporation and Trimble announced the closing of their joint venture (JV) transaction. The JV, known as PTx Trimble, combines Trimble's precision agriculture business and AGCO's JCA Technologies to form a new comp

What Will The Collapse Of Baltimore’s Key Bridge Mean For Agriculture?

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On March 26, a container ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge resulting in the structure’s collapse and the tragic loss of six construction workers. Aside from the everlasting impacts to the families who lost loved ones, the destroyed bri

Hercules Tires Launches AG-TRAC F-2: A Sturdy Tire Engineered For Peak Performance On Diverse Farm Terrains

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Huntersville, N.C. – Hercules Tire and Rubber Company (HTR), a subsidiary of American Tire Distributors (ATD), has introduced the all-new AG-TRAC F-2, a robust tire designed for optimal performance on multiple farm surfaces.