Dan Jacobs

‘Top Chef’ Wisconsin wrapped Wednesday night, sending Milwaukee chef and restaurant owner Dan Jacobs home without the title. Jacobs, who was the only chef from Wisconsin this season, was one of three contestants (narrowed down from 15) who made it to the final round of the competition — and he fought hard to get there.

In Hollywood, the popular actress of the day is called the “It Girl.” Translate that to crops and the focus on micronutrients could be considered the “It Product.” As the understanding surrounding these plant health products grows, the ag community shines its spotlight on micronutrients.

Death, taxes, and biologicals. With apologies to Benjamin Franklin, the growth of biological products in agriculture seems as inevitable as the first two. In the past few years, both the interest in and use of biological products (primarily biostimulants, biopesticides, biofertilizers) seem to have increased exponentially.

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Post COVID, relationships and getting back to time in the field with genetic suppliers, production companies, and seed treatment providers are especially important for retail seed companies.

Earlier this week, GROWMARK and Indigo Ag announced a biologicals and sustainability-based strategic extension of their partnership. The two companies first collaborated in 2021 with a joint effort to spur participation in the growing market for agricultural carbon.

Editor’s note: As part of the “State of the Herbicides Market” article in CropLife Magazine’s December issue, we reached out to several crop protection manufacturers to gather their insight on host of factors influencing the industry. Below is a one-on-one interview we did with Katrina Schmidt, Director, Global Asset Manager – Herbicides,

When it comes to farming, the challenges affecting agriculture are well known: Weather, insects, disease, weeds, invasive species … the list goes on. There are numerous tools to combat those perennial threats.

Glyphosate has long been one of the most popular herbicides in the crop protection marketplace. Despite crops showing resistance the product remains among the most popular product available to growers around the world. As a generic available from major manufacturers around the world, it’s a wonder why a relatively small provider would spend the time and expense to create a competing glyphosate offering. But that is just what Kevin Fry, Owner of Ewing, NE-based Fry Brothers Fertilizer & Chemical, chose to do. CropLife

The four essentials of farming: Seed, soil, water, and technology.