Crop Inputs

Our Crop Inputs section features the latest articles on crop protection, fertilizer, seed, and related services.

Are We Going To Have Aphids Or Not?

That’s the question your soybean grower-customers are asking this summer, and experts say scouting is the key to the answer.

Improving Fertilizer Efficiency

CropLife Media Group’s Webinar focuses on ways to increase fertilizer efficiency.

BASF: The Challenge Ahead

BASF hopes its new products will aid modern agriculture as well as improve its public image.

Pest Pressure Watch

There’s cause for vigilance against insects and diseases in 2010, especially with last season’s fungal outbreaks.

Fertilizer: Pedal To The Metal

A slow start to spring fertilizer sales, followed by rapid and condensed acceleration, could stretch the limits of just-in-time delivery.

Adjuvants: Vital Tools In The Tank

Improved grower financials, weed resistance, and an increased need to control drift should make adjuvants strong sellers this season.

Pest Control Primer

Check out the newest weapons to fight insects and diseases.

Weeds: An Ongoing Battle

Hard to control weeds are becoming more common in America’s crop fields. Here are some tips for keeping them at bay.

Seed: A Real Treatment

Seed dealerships seeking new revenue streams are turning to seed treatment.

Fertilizer Contracts: A More Formal Relationship

As risk becomes more prominent in the fertilizer business, contracts will provide protection for both buyers and sellers.

Fertilizer: The Economic Downturn

Exploring the impact of The Great Recession on global fertilizer markets.

Fertilizer: How Much Will Demand Rebound?

This is the big question as the industry moves through 2010.

Fertilizer Demand: A Return To Growth

Analysts expect 2010 crop nutrient demand to regain some lost ground.

What Did Your Customers Leave Behind?

The need to produce more crops should motivate grower-customer crop nutrient decisions in 2010.

Soils Hungry For Micros

Lower NPK prices and depleted soil make micronutrients a must-have this year.

Finding The Right Residual

Considering the amount of replanting in 2009, growers will be looking for residual help in 2010.

Monsanto Refocuses

Company invests into formulated agricultural Roundup capacity.

Crop Protection Outlook: Prices Ready To Rebound

With biotech corn driving the market, expect glyphosate demand to grow.

Outlook 2010: Seed

Seed has posted strong sales, but some retailers are wondering if this should be the case in 2010 and beyond.

Outlook 2010: Crop Protection

Following a volatile 2009, crop protection products should have better fortunes in 2010.

Outlook 2010: Fertilizer

Fertilizer industry insiders believe market conditions will improve in 2010 — if for no other reason than how low things got during 2009.

Improving Weed Control

CropLife Foundation study finds that better herbicide use in Africa could produce 36 million more tons with less labor.

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Crop Inputs

Our Crop Inputs section features the latest articles on crop protection, fertilizer, seed, and related services.

That’s the question your soybean grower-customers are asking this summer, and experts say scouting is the key to the answer.

CropLife Media Group’s Webinar focuses on ways to increase fertilizer efficiency.

BASF hopes its new products will aid modern agriculture as well as improve its public image.

There’s cause for vigilance against insects and diseases in 2010, especially with last season’s fungal outbreaks.

A slow start to spring fertilizer sales, followed by rapid and condensed acceleration, could stretch the limits of just-in-time delivery.

Improved grower financials, weed resistance, and an increased need to control drift should make adjuvants strong sellers this season.

Check out the newest weapons to fight insects and diseases.

Hard to control weeds are becoming more common in America’s crop fields. Here are some tips for keeping them at bay.

Seed dealerships seeking new revenue streams are turning to seed treatment.

As risk becomes more prominent in the fertilizer business, contracts will provide protection for both buyers and sellers.

Exploring the impact of The Great Recession on global fertilizer markets.

This is the big question as the industry moves through 2010.

Analysts expect 2010 crop nutrient demand to regain some lost ground.

The need to produce more crops should motivate grower-customer crop nutrient decisions in 2010.

Lower NPK prices and depleted soil make micronutrients a must-have this year.

Considering the amount of replanting in 2009, growers will be looking for residual help in 2010.

Company invests into formulated agricultural Roundup capacity.

With biotech corn driving the market, expect glyphosate demand to grow.

Seed has posted strong sales, but some retailers are wondering if this should be the case in 2010 and beyond.

Following a volatile 2009, crop protection products should have better fortunes in 2010.

Fertilizer industry insiders believe market conditions will improve in 2010 — if for no other reason than how low things got during 2009.

CropLife Foundation study finds that better herbicide use in Africa could produce 36 million more tons with less labor.