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Welcome to a $9 million orgy of crop insurance fraud by an unassuming farm couple.
The U.S. is “no where near” having 100% of the fertilizer products farmers need at planting, according to The Fertilizer Institute. Soil sampling and good nutrient stewardship principles are more important than ever.
According to Secretary Vilsack, these efforts will “increase the competitive advantage of U.S. agriculture both domestically and internationally,” while building wealth in rural America.
Crop condition ratings seemed to be in a free fall in early summer, but July’s rains and cooler temperatures sparked a rebound. The heat this week means crop conditions could be set to take another hit.
The Packer’s Tom Karst recently spoke with Elliott Grant, CEO of Mineral, about the agtech company’s vision for serving the agriculture community.