As the hot topic of global warming continues to be discussed, it offers us a chance to reflect on the influence that carbon dioxide may have on crop yields.   Studies done by Cornell University in 1959 and 1960 reported the carbon dioxide concentration in the air as 330ppm.  Dr. John Hesketh also found that when [...]

It’s the second day of the largest trade show in Commodity Classic history - more than 940 booths representing over 230 companies featuring equipment, technology, products and services of today’s leading agricultural businesses and organizations.
Yesterday the StollerUSA booth was filled with excitement and interest as conference attendees stopped by to learn more about Stoller’s line-up [...]

Check-out scenes from the StollerUSA booth on the opening day of Commodity Classic.

We’re at Commodity Classic - More than 4,500 growers and industry reps are expected to be at this premier convention and trade show of the U.S. corn, soybean, wheat, and sorghum industries.  Learning Centers on the latest trends, tips and issues to help your business operation and bottom line, What Is New (WIN) sessions and [...]

The 2009 Commodity Classic in Grapevine, Texas is right around the corner!  Are you going?  If so, what draws you there?  Is it the trade show, educational sessions, entertainment or the opportunity of interacting with other growers and industry professionals? Commodity Classic has a lot to offer, and we’re interested to hear what you find [...]

It’s been said that there are 10 times more nutrients already in the soil compared to the amount applied in a single year of fertilizer application.  What are you doing to recover and utilize these nutrients?  Are you applying an additive in this year’s fertilzer or are you relying on picking up the nutrients already [...]

When making decisions for next season’s crop, many factors are assessed and considered to achieve higher yields. Some people recommend introducing new seed genetics and others say to stick with your current hybrids. What do you think? Is it worth trying something new or would you maintain the current genetics being planted in efforts [...]

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Chuck Zimmerman of AgWired and Zimmcomm New Media stopped by on Tuesday January 20th to see what the US AG Associates conference is all about. Go to AgWired to listen to his interview with StollerUSA CEO and founder Jerry Stoller. Interesting stuff and nice reporting.
Check out the story and podcast at agwired.com

It’s the final day of the U.S. Ag Associates Conference and attendees will hear a variety of presentations on research using Stoller products.  The conference atmosphere has been extremely positive over the past couple days as the crop consultants, growers, researchers, university professors, and Stoller team discuss their experiences from 2008.  No matter the crop, [...]