10/05/2023

The USDA released a new study showing just how consolidated the seed industry in the U.S. has become, especially with corn and soybeans. “Market concentration, and its impact on competition, has attracted growing public scrutiny,” reads the report. “Critics argue that many industries have grown too concentrated, with fewer firms competing with one another…” Measured […]

Veteran Agronomist is the Latest to Join Meristem’s “All-Star Team” Columbus, Oh., Oct. 5, 2023 – Experienced ag account professional and seed rep Eric Hinds has joined Meristem Crop Performance Group, LLC, one of the fastest-growing crop input suppliers in America. Hinds becomes Meristem’s sales and dealer coach in west-central Indiana and eastern Illinois, operating […]

09/21/2023

Seneca, Kansas; Sept. 21, 2023 — Corey Holthaus of Xcel Ag, Seneca, Kansas; and Meristem Crop Performance Group, LLC, based in Columbus, Ohio, today announced a new dealership agreement to serve farmers in Northeastern Kansas. Under the new relationship, Holthaus and his business, Xcel Ag, will carry the Meristem Crop Performance product line and become […]

09/19/2023

Experienced Agronomy Expert To Serve Growers and Develop Dealers in Nebraska Columbus, Oh., Sept. 19, 2023 – Experienced crop input specialist Michael Hoxmeier has joined Meristem Crop Performance® Group, LLC, one of the fastest-growing crop input suppliers in America. Hoxmeier becomes Meristem’s sales rep and dealer coach in Nebraska. “Michael Hoxmeier is a service-oriented expert […]

09/08/2023

Phospholutions, a company providing “sustainable fertilizer technology,” recently announced an additional $10.15 million from investors to accelerate the commercialization of RhizoSorb®. “The investment will help us scale our production and accelerate commercialization in the U.S. row crop market,”Craig Dick, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, told CropLife Magazine in a recent interview. “We have an […]

09/05/2023

“Meristem has a product portfolio geared to helping every farmer we serve gain a better ROI…” Primghar, Iowa, August 31, 2023 – O’Brien County Ag Supply, and Meristem Crop Performance Group, LLC, based in Columbus, Ohio, today announced a new dealership agreement to serve farmers in Northwest Iowa. Under the new relationship, owners Brennen Triplett […]

08/24/2023

Veteran agronomic expert brings his deep experience and passion for biologicals to help farmers gain “more bushels for less.” COLUMBUS, Ohio and Albert Lea, Minn. (AgPR) Aug. 24, 2023 – Experienced crop production specialist Vince Wertman has joined Meristem Crop Performance® Group, LLC, one of the fastest-growing crop input suppliers in America. Wertman, with deep experience in biologicals, becomes […]

08/22/2023

“We will be able to…make the drive toward improving farmer ROI even more comprehensive,” Norwalk, Wisc., August 22, 2023 – Nick Fries of Summit View Ag, Norwalk, Wisc. and Meristem Crop Performance Group, LLC, based in Columbus, Ohio, today announced a new dealership agreement to serve farmers in Wisconsin. Under the new relationship, the Fries […]

08/16/2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) testified before the House Judiciary Committee recently on the agency’s work to “ensure open, competitive, and fair markets and to protect consumers from fraud, scams and other deceptive practices.” FTC Chair Lina M. Khan outlined a dizzying array of FTC activities she says are designed to protect American consumers from […]

08/15/2023

United Airlines announced in May it’s on track to use 10 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel in 2023, which is 10 times more than it consumed in 2019, writes Jenna Hoffman at AgWeb.com. Multiple airlines are showing their interest in SAF for climate reasons and to keep corn growers relevant in the rise of […]