Adrienne Held

Indiana

Executive Editor, Agronomy at Successful Farming

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RinoTec Technology Offers New Biocontrol for Corn, Potatoes, Specialty Crops

2 weeks ago | agriculture.com | Adrienne Held

Pro Farm Group has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for RinoTec Technology, a newly developed biocontrol agent designed to combat a wide range of foliar and soil-borne pests. This non-synthetic alternative offers growers another option for pest management in row and specialty crops, including corn, potatoes, tree nuts, and vegetables. Pending state registrations, RinoTec-powered products will soon be commercially available.
THE OLEIC ADVANTAGE

2 weeks ago | muckrack.com | Chelsea Dinterman |Adrienne Held

Markets are heating up for soybean oil. Much like the ethanol boom of the early 2000s, the United States has seen a rapid expansion of soybean-crushing facilities and growing demand for soybean production. By 2027, the U.S. soybean crush capacity is expected to increase by 23%, according to a report by CoBank. The expansion is largely driven by the growth of the food processing and biofuels industries.
Are Nutrient Management Plans Working? Here’s What the Latest Water Quality Data Shows

4 weeks ago | agriculture.com | Adrienne Held

As a sixth-generation farmer, Jeff O’Connor has seen his family farm change through the generations. The one common thread is a love of taking care of the land. “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard my family say, ‘Take care of the land, and it’ll take care of you,’” the Kankakee, Illinois, farmer said.
Reinke Unveils ReinCloud 3

1 month ago | agriculture.com | Adrienne Held

Reinke Manufacturing has launched its latest irrigation data platform, ReinCloud 3. The upgraded version is designed to centralize farm data insights and provide advanced irrigation management solutions for growers to help overcome evolving water management challenges. Since its launch in 2016, ReinCloud has allowed farmers to manage irrigation systems remotely.
Bushel Expands Platform with Interest-Bearing Accounts, Digital Wallets

1 month ago | agriculture.com | Adrienne Held

Bushel, a farm management software company, has announced an expanded platform with enhanced financial tools for farmers and agribusinesses. Starting this spring, Bushel Farm will include a digital wallet, providing an all-in-one platform to manage farm operations and finances. This integration offers the opportunity to simplify both financial and operational management for farmers. Jake Joraanstad, CEO of Bushel, explained the benefit, comparing it to Venmo or PayPal.
Legislation Looks to Limit Crop Protection Lawsuits

1 month ago | agriculture.com | Adrienne Held

In recent years, a growing number of states, including Iowa, have introduced legislation aimed at limiting litigation against crop protection manufacturers. This movement is a response to an increasing number of lawsuits targeting widely used herbicides, such as glyphosate, which have raised concerns about the future availability and affordability of essential agricultural tools.
Farmers Should Anticipate Tariff Price Increases on Ag Chemicals, Says FBN Report

2 months ago | agriculture.com | Adrienne Held

Price discrepancies for agricultural chemicals are decreasing, according to Farmers Business Network (FBN) 2025 Ag Chemical Price Transparency Report. The 2025 report collected more than 1,390 data points from farms across 26 states. “The difference between the high price and the low price is getting smaller over time,” said John Appel, FBN senior director of category management.
Mix It Right, Apply It Safely: Pesticide Best Practices

2 months ago | agriculture.com | Adrienne Held

Pesticides are powerful tools on the farm, but they are not without risk. Understanding the essentials of pesticide safety can help prevent unintended exposure for people and the environment. February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month, and this is a great time to review pesticide safety practices on the farm.
Understanding the Impacts of the Final Herbicide Strategy on the Farm

2 months ago | agriculture.com | Adrienne Held

In late August 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final version of its Herbicide Strategy. The strategy is intended to bring the agency into compliance with its obligations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to protect more than 900 federally endangered and threatened species from herbicides’ potential impacts.
How Drip Irrigation Can Improve Crop Health and Conserve Water

2 months ago | agriculture.com | Adrienne Held

Every drop of water counts in central and western Nebraska, where Andy Jobman raises soybeans, food-grade yellow and white corn, and cattle with his dad and brother near Gothenburg, in the center of the state. “Irrigation is really big on our farm and really important,” Jobman said.