We talk a lot about doing business differently and supporting ag retail, but talk without action is a lot of wasted breath. And we like to deliver on our promises. So, this year, we’re going all in to celebrate everything that retail does. Because it’s about time a seed brand supported you like you support others. (Sponsored content)

CoBank Quarterly: US Economy Gathers Momentum

Apr 20, 2021

The U.S. economy continues to outperform expectations as stimulus funds are fueling robust consumer spending. Consensus forecasts point to 7% GDP growth for 2021, the fastest rate of expansion since 1984. Inflation is inevitable, however, as the 2020 price declines will widen year-over-year inflation over the next two quarters, and new upward price pressure should push headline inflation above 3%. (Sponsored content)

Warmer Weather Sparks Specialty Crop Pests...And Customer Calls

Apr 01, 2021

As the weather starts to warm, insect numbers – and calls from customers – rise. By partnering now with Atticus, LLC, retailers can help specialty crop growers manage what Mother Nature throws at them this season with integrated pest management advice and relevant crop protection solutions. (Sponsored content)

How to Minimize Resistance Risk

Mar 09, 2021

Rotating herbicide modes of action is a crucial component of a resistance management plan, especially for those wheat growers who include chem fallow in their rotation plan. Chem fallow may help farmers manage production costs and conserve soil moisture for future crops. However, the practice is also associated with a disproportionate number of herbicide applications made to crop-free fields, increasing the potential for resistance development. (Sponsored content)

PINZOLA EC FROM ATTICUS BRINGS WHEAT INDUSTRY EFFECTIVE PGR CONTROL

Mar 01, 2021

As your wheat and other cereal grower customers look for solutions to decrease lodging, many turn to plant growth regulators (PGRs) to ensure strong stalks and an easier harvest. However, growers are often deterred from using beneficial PGRs due to their high cost. Atticus, LLC is cautioning against employing risky growing practices to avoid using PGRs and offers alternatives without the heavy price tag of branded products currently on the market. (Sponsored content)

Are your customers’ weed control plans in place for the 2021 season?

Feb 23, 2021

We’re deep into winter at the moment, but spring will be here before you know it. Are your customers’ weed control plans in place for the 2021 season? Now is a great time to review those plans to help your customers stay ahead of difficult weeds this season. (Sponsored content)

Provysol Fungicide Receives Label Updates

Feb 09, 2021

Provysol® fungicide, powered by Revysol® fungicide, the first and only isopropanol-azole on the market, has recently received EPA and state approvals for updates to its label including: reduced Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) to seven days for sugarbeets, suppression of powdery mildew in sugarbeets, approval for use in-furrow in sugarcane, addition of fruiting vegetables and cucurbits, and reduced plant back interval restrictions to zero days for rotational crops including cotton, rice, sunflowers, alfalfa and onions. (Sponsored content)

The advancement of reniform-nematode-resistant cottonseed varieties will help farmers increase production and profitability.

Latest in-plant innovations maximize variety, farmland potential

Feb 08, 2021

The first varieties providing resistance to reniform nematodes were recently released by PhytoGen® cottonseed, the U.S. cottonseed brand of Corteva Agriscience. Stacked with the PhytoGen Breeding Trait™ for root-knot nematode (RKN) resistance, these two varieties deliver the best in-plant nematode protection package in the cottonseed market. (Sponsored content)

2021 Year Ahead Report – Forces That Will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy (Sponsored Content)

Jan 12, 2021

The CoBank 2021 Year Ahead Outlook Report examines 10 key factors that will shape agriculture and market sectors that serve rural communities throughout the U.S. Learn more about the 2021 outlook from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange.

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Help Your Growers Plan Their 2021 Dicamba Weed Control Program

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