Dan Jacobs

It’s the nature of manufacturers to exude optimism or maybe it’s just the additives and enhancement segment of crop inputs simply continues to move in positive directions.

In-bay controls allow drivers to start and pause orders get notified when an air purge is complete. Photo: Kahler Automation

The nozzles and valves used to deliver products used in the field might not the “sexiest” tools, but with the increasing restrictions on crop protection products and the focus on precision application, they are among the most critical.

Until cabs no longer need in-person operators, manufacturers of big iron work to increase comfort and technology. Iron manufacturers increase in-cab comfort and tech.

Dan Jacobs continues to show out for Milwaukee on "Top Chef," and Wednesday night's episode is a big one titled "Goodbye Wisconsin." It is the last episode shot in the state.

‘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.