Ag Business Articles
CHS, GROWMARK Explore Further Collaboration
Published January 14, 2024
Two of the largest farm cooperatives are considering ways to work together. CHS and GROWMARK now collaborate on projects. CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin says the plan is to consider new opportunities to join forces. In an interview, the…A Game Changer
Published January 14, 2024
Miravis Prime is Syngenta’s newest fungicide. Syngenta Agronomic Service Representative Jeff Hopp says this product is a game-changer for disease management in potatoes. "We see the really good plant health attributes that Miravis Prime will deliver," said Hopp. "A lot of…AMVAC: Evaluate the Data
Published January 14, 2024
AMVAC has proven chemistries for the potato industry, such as VAPAM and K-PAM. AMVAC Commercial Product Manager Micah Scanga says the company has also invested in the development and research of the biological segment, we feel like these tools are…On the Rise
Published January 14, 2024
Bayer is bringing a new fungicide to the potato market called Velum Rise. "We've had Velum Prime on the market for the last few years," said John Martin, senior technical sales representative, Bayer. "It's an in-furrow product that really takes…CHS and GROWMARK to Consider Further Collaboration
Published January 12, 2024
Two of the largest farm cooperatives are looking for ways to work together. The board of directors for CHS and GROWMARK have agreed to explore opportunities for the two cooperatives to collaborate further. The two co-ops created a venture capital…A New Strategy for Gowan
Published January 12, 2024
Gowan Company is a family-owned company that has found a successful niche marketing off-patent chemistries. Idaho sales rep Scott Kerbs says Gowan is now moving beyond the off-patent chemistries. "These are discovery chemistries. This is the first time we've taken…Boomer Generation Views Potatoes Differently Than Younger Consumers
Published January 12, 2024
Changing consumer buying habits is one of the challenges facing the potato industry. "The baby boomers are pretty traditional eaters," said Steve Nicholson, vice president of food and agribusiness research, Rabobank. "As you go down the age range, they have…Register for NCI Market Outlook Webinar
Published January 12, 2024
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a market update webinar on Wednesday at 8 AM. This webinar will feature Jim Sullivan, executive vice president, Leese Group. Sullivan will discuss the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for key agricultural products.…Titan Machinery Adds New Dealership
Published January 12, 2024
Titan Machinery has acquired the assets of Scott Supply Company. That’s the Case IH and New Holland dealership in Mitchell, South Dakota. In the past year, this dealership had revenues of 40 million. Titan Machinery is based in West Fargo.