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All rights reserved.5Propane: The new black for U.S. farmersScott Long is GROWMARK’s propane marketing and business development manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-propane-new-black-farmers-7164Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 GMTEffects of cool, wet conditions on cornKevin Black is GROWMARK’s insect and plant disease technical manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-effects-cool-wet-conditions-corn-7124Fri, 10 May 2013 01:00:00 GMTWeed issues pop up around the stateFarmers have a growing problem this spring as cool, wet field conditions compromised weed control strategies.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-weed-issues-pop-around-state-7134Fri, 10 May 2013 01:00:00 GMTThe thick and thin of engine lubricantsTom Drew is GROWMARK’s lubricants marketing manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-thick-thin-engine-lubricants-7120Thu, 09 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT2013 weed challenge reminiscent of '08-'09Jeff Bunting is GROWMARK’s crop protection division manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-2013-weed-challenge-reminiscent-08-09-7101Fri, 03 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT2013 a non-typical year for energy, tooBrian Hartman is GROWMARK's energy analyst.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-2013-non-typical-year-energy-too-7053Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMTNations facing economic challenges here, elsewhereDerek Vogler is a vice president of investment at Country Financial.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-nations-facing-economic-challenges-here-elsewhere-7059Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMTFertilizer, spring weather hot topics this seasonJoe Dillier is GROWMARK’s director of plant food. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-fertilizer-spring-weather-hot-topics-season-7027Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMTFuels continue to changeGROWMARK’s Joe Kirkpatrick is refined and renewable fuels sales manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-fuels-continue-change-6999Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMTAnhydrous ammonia must be respectedKevin Frye is GROWMARK’s safety services manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-anhydrous-ammonia-must-respected-6977Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMTEconomic enthusiasm lacking for good reasonsBruce Finks is a vice president of investments for Country Financial. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-economic-enthusiasm-lacking-good-reasons-6967Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMTReady for 2013? Know your dataSid Parks is GROWMARK’s manager of agronomy information technologies.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-ready-2013-know-data-6938Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMTDon't be bullied, bear an open mindCory Winstead is AgriVisor’s account manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-dont-bullied-bear-open-mind-6910Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMTReasons ethanol doesn't drive corn pricesKel Kelly is GROWMARK’s economic and marketing research manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-reasons-ethanol-doesnt-drive-corn-prices-6877Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMTAflatoxin strategy: Get it cold, stop the moldRandy Holthaus is GROWMARK’s grain systems operation manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-aflatoxin-strategy-cold-stop-mold-6839Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMTKeeping an eye on seasonal patterns in cornSeasonal patterns in corn futures prices historically have been a good indicator of when to make new-crop sales. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-keeping-eye-seasonal-patterns-corn-5199Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMTNo silver bulletsLance Ruppert is FS Seed sales and marketing manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-silver-bullets-5162Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMTPropane bears watching this springRandy Miller is GROWMARK’s propane operations manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-propane-bears-watching-spring-5124Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMTUsed oil analysisTom Drew is GROWMARK’s lubricants marketing manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-used-oil-analysis-5056Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMTThinking ahead for 2013 growing seasonJeff Bunting is GROWMARK’s crop protection marketing manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-thinking-ahead-2013-growing-season-5024Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMTThe U.S. as an exporter of diesel fuelJackie McKinnis is GROWMARK’s energy analyst. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-exporter-diesel-fuel-4989Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMTHow do corn prices stack up against nitrogen prices?Graham Utter is GROWMARK's plant food risk management analyst. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-how-corn-prices-stack-against-nitrogen-prices-4958Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMTFuel quality management a must for modern diesel enginesKen Reichert is GROWMARK's refined and renewable fuels sales manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-fuel-quality-management-must-modern-diesel-engines-4959Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMTToday's trading differs from the pastBruce Finks is vice president of investments for Country Financial. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-todays-trading-differs-past-4007Fri, 04 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMTKeep an eye on the prize: profitabilityCory Winstead is AgriVisor's account manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-keep-eye-prize-profitability-3967Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMTThe fiscal cliff and its effects on agricultureKel Kelly is GROWMARK’s manager of economic and market research. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-fiscal-cliff-effects-agriculture-3942Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMTFuel storage tank filtration criticalMatt Thomas is GROWMARK’s facility equipment product manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-fuel-storage-tank-filtration-critical-3922Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMTPost-election look at fiscal cliff, EuropeBruce Finks is vice president of investments for Country Financial.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-post-election-look-fiscal-cliff-europe-3897Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMTLook at yield data more critically this yearLance Ruppert is FS Seed sales and marketing manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-look-yield-data-more-critically-year-3844Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMTPropane balancing act will influence winter pricesRandy Miller is GROWMARK’s propane operations manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-propane-balancing-act-influence-winter-prices-3806Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMTProper storage, handling of grease importantTom Drew is GROWMARK’s lubricant marketing manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-proper-storage-handling-grease-important-3777Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMTTake time now to develop a business plan for 2013Jeff Bunting is GROWMARK’s crop protection marketing manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-take-time-develop-business-plan-2013-3746Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTHope for lower fuel prices not a strategyJackie McKinnis is GROWMARK’s energy analyst.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-hope-lower-fuel-prices-strategy-3732Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTComing soon -- your local nitrogen plantKreg Ruhl is GROWMARK’s senior market manager of nitrogen.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-coming-soon-local-nitrogen-plant-3702Thu, 11 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTThe benefits of high cetane diesel fuelMark Dehner is GROWMARK's marketing manager for refined and renewable fuels. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-benefits-high-cetane-diesel-fuel-3681Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTManaging fertility through a droughtSid Parks is GROWMARK’s manager of precision farming. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-managing-fertility-through-drought-3662Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMTWorld's economy remains in the doldrumsBruce Finks is the vice president for investments at Country Financial. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-worlds-economy-remains-doldrums-3655Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMTSooty Mold in CornKevin Black is GROWMARK’s insect and plant disease technical manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-sooty-mold-corn-3634Thu, 20 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMTDon't let drought chaos blind youCory Winstead is AgriVisor's account manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-dont-let-drought-chaos-blind-3637Thu, 20 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMTWhat happened in 2008 provides a history lessonKel Kelly is GROWMARK’s manager of economic and market research.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-happened-2008-provides-lesson-3607Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMTDrought-stressed corn crop requires different approachRandy Holthaus is GROWMARK’S grain systems operations manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-drought-stressed-corn-crop-requires-different-approach-3601Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMTCorn supply-demand balancing act continues Aaron Curtis is MID-CO COMMODITIES’ commodity risk consultant. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-corn-supply-demand-balancing-act-continues-3565Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTLooking on the positive, negative sides of the economyBruce Finks is vice president for investments with Country Financial.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-looking-positive-negative-sides-economy-3566Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTSelecting right cover crops keyDave Gentry is GROWMARK’s forage/turf and retail products manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-selecting-right-cover-crops-key-3543Thu, 23 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTSoybean cyst nematode deserves another lookKevin Black is GROWMARK’s insect and plant disease technical manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-soybean-cyst-nematode-deserves-another-look-3544Thu, 23 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTBegin planning now to protect 2013 cropJeff Bunting is GROWMARK’s crop protection marketing manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-begin-planning-protect-2013-crop-3523Fri, 17 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTUsed oil analysis should be part of maintenanceTom Drew is GROWMARK’s lubricants marketing manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-used-oil-analysis-should-part-maintenance-3482Fri, 03 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMT2012 sees fuel supply shortageCharlie LaBelle is GROWMARK’s senior energy analyst.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-2012-sees-fuel-supply-shortage-3452Fri, 27 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTHot, dry conditions raise aflatoxin concernsKevin Black is GROWMARK's insect and plant disease technical manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-hot-dry-conditions-raise-aflatoxin-concerns-3462Fri, 27 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTFertilizer markets look for direction amid volatilityJoe Dillier is GROWMARK’s director, plant food.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-fertilizer-markets-look-direction-amid-volatility-3443Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTBritain latest party to Europe's financial woesDuring the last week of June news broke that LIBOR (London Inter-bank Overnight Rate) interest rates were being rigged. LIBOR is an interest rate that banks allegedly charge each other for overnight loans among themselves. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-britain-latest-party-europes-financial-woes-3444Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTHerbicide performance differs in dry environmentBarry Nash is GROWMARK’s weed science technical manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-herbicide-performance-differs-dry-environment-3420Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTBiodiesel quality is key for best performanceBrigette Harlan is GROWMARK’s renewable fuels product manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-biodiesel-quality-key-best-performance-3422Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTNew technology in good handsSid Parks is GROWMARK’s manager of precision farming. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-new-technology-good-hands-3402Fri, 06 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMTHere's an easy method to check corn pollinationKevin Black is GROWMARK’s insect and plant disease technical manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-heres-easy-method-check-corn-pollination-3401Thu, 05 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTGrain marketing plan more important than everCory Winstead is account manager for AgriVisor. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-grain-marketing-plan-more-important-ever-3378Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTEconomy doesn't lift ag prices, money doesKel Kelly is GROWMARK’s manager of economic and market research. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-economy-doesnt-lift-ag-prices-money-does-3353Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTBuying lubricants in bulk can save time, moneyMatt Thomas is GROWMARK's facility equipment product manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-buying-lubricants-bulk-save-time-money-3338Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTPost-emergence herbicide activity in a dry environmentBarry Nash is GROWMARK’s weed science technical manager. His e-mail address is bnash@growmark.com. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-post-emergence-herbicide-activity-dry-environment-3323Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMT Extended futures trading hours require added market awareness Bryce Stremming is MID-CO COMMODITIES commodity risk consultant.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-extended-futures-trading-hours-require-added-market-awareness-3320Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTNow's the time to see how seed enhancements performedLance Ruppert is FS Seed sales and marketing manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-nows-time-how-seed-enhancements-performed-3300Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTFinancial problems dog U.S. and other nationsBruce Finks is the vice president for investments at Country Financial. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-financial-problems-dog-nations-3299Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:00:00 GMTJapanese beetles beginning to emergeKevin Black is GROWMARK’s insect/plant disease technical manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-japanese-beetles-beginning-emerge-3295Thu, 31 May 2012 01:00:00 GMTWe're swimming in propane this summerRandy Miller is GROWMARK’s propane operations manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-were-swimming-propane-summer-3275Fri, 25 May 2012 01:00:00 GMTExposing the myths of the 'yellow bucket'Tom Drew is GROWMARK Lubricants marketing manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-exposing-myths-yellow-bucket-3254Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:00 GMTA season-long weed management system importantJeff Bunting is GROWMARK’s crop protection marketing manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-season-long-weed-management-system-important-3239Thu, 10 May 2012 14:00:00 GMTHeadlines play key role in energy marketsBrian Hartman is GROWMARK’s energy analyst.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-headlines-play-key-role-energy-markets-3223Fri, 04 May 2012 01:00:00 GMTMarket gains, improvements may foreshadow economic growthDerek Vogler is vice president of wealth management for Country Financial. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-market-gains-improvements-may-foreshadow-economic-growth-3208Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMTMany 'big' variables in 2012/13 fertilizer outlookJoe Dillier is GROWMARK's director of plant food.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-many-big-variables-2012-13-fertilizer-outlook-3207Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMTNew engine technology, fuels cause 'sticky' injectorsKen Reichert is GROWMARK’s refined and renewable fuels sales manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-new-engine-technology-fuels-cause-sticky-injectors-3186Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMTNobody can beat the 'Law of the Minimum'Sid Parks is GROWMARK's manager of precision farming.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-nobody-beat-law-minimum-3170Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMTMoney management important in risk managementClayton Pope is manager of AgriVisor. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-money-management-important-risk-management-3148Fri, 06 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMTEuropean crisis affects US agriculture pricesKel Kelly is GROWMARK’s manager of economic and market research.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-european-crisis-affects-agriculture-prices-3138Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMTGreek Debt, interest rates key investment questionsBruce Finks is the vice president of investments for Country Financial. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-greek-debt-interest-rates-key-investment-questions-3118Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMTMaximizing your grain system is all about the combineRandy Holthaus is GROWMARK’s grain systems operations managerhttp://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-maximizing-grain-system-combine-3116Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMTPrice plateaus in grain marketingBruce Stremming is MID-CO COMMODITIES’ commodity risk consultant. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-price-plateaus-grain-marketing-3098Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMTWhat's ahead for interest rates, government spendingBruce Finks is the vice president of investments for Country Financial. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-whats-ahead-interest-rates-government-spending-3074Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMTYou get one chance at a uniform plant standLance Ruppert is the FS Seed sales and marketing manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-chance-uniform-plant-stand-3075Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMTUpgrade your coolant to improve performance and profitabilityTom Drew is GROWMARK’s lubricant marketing managerhttp://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-upgrade-coolant-improve-performance-profitability-3038Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMTPrepare now to face challenges of 2012Jeff Bunting is GROWMARK’s crop protection marketing manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-prepare-face-challenges-2012-3028Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMTEvolution and revolution influencing oil marketJackie McKinnis is a GROWMARK energy analyst.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-evolution-revolution-influencing-oil-market-3003Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMTNitrogen fundamentals continue to evolveKreg Ruhl is GROWMARK’s senior market manager for nitrogen.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-nitrogen-fundamentals-continue-evolve-2985Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMTWhy the need for cleaner fuel?Joe Kirkpatrick is GROWMARK’s refined and renewable fuels sales manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-why-need-cleaner-fuel-2964Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMTAn economic look back and look aheadTroy Frerichs is a senior investment officer in wealth management with Country Financial. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-economic-look-back-look-ahead-2963Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMTGPS threatened by communication company plansProposed LightSquared wireless broadband system could interfere with GPS technology.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-gps-threatened-communication-company-plans-2950Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMTFarmers should use services of risk managerClayton Pope is manager of AgriVisorhttp://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-farmers-should-use-services-risk-manager-2934Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMTLittle change in European Union actions, outcomesBruce Finks is the vice president of investments for Country Financial and provides this update on current economic issues.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-little-change-european-union-actions-outcomes-2921Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMTHere's how to meet new pesticide handling requirementsMatt Thomas is GROWMARK’s facility equipment product manager. His e-mail address is mthomas@growmark.com. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-heres-how-meet-new-pesticide-handling-requirements-2920Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMTLooking ahead to the new yearJohn Cripe is director of MID-CO Commodies Inc.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-looking-ahead-new-year-2872Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:35:00 GMTAll we want for Christmas is...Chuck Spencer is GROWMARK's director of governmental affairshttp://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-want-christmas-2854Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:24:00 GMTUse knowledge gained in 2011 to help in 2012Jeff Bunting is GROWMARK's crop protection marketing manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-use-knowledge-gained-2011-help-2012-2840Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:52:00 GMTContracting energy: Have a plan, not a crisisHarry Cooney is GROWMARK’s manager of energy customer risk management. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-contracting-energy-plan-crisis-2801Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:35:00 GMTMake sure you end up with all the grain you harvestRandy Holthaus is GROWMARK’s grain systems operations manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-make-sure-you-end-up-with-all-the-grain-you-harvest-2783Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:45:00 GMTChina not cause of U.S. corn price riseKel Kelly is GROWMARK’s manager of economic and market research. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-china-not-cause-of-us-corn-price-rise-2759Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:54:00 GMTFertilizers: A different deja vu againJoe Dillier is GROWMARK’s director of plant food. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-fertilizers-a-different-deja-vu-again-2729Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:27:00 GMTInternal Diesel Injector Deposits – We’re on guard! Mark Dehner is GROWMARK marketing manager of refined and renewable fuels.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-internal-diesel-injector-deposits-were-on-guard-2715Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:49:00 GMTDon't base decisions on too-limited dataLance Ruppert is FS Seed sales and marketing manager. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-dont-base-decisions-on-too-limited-data-2697Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:14:00 GMTManaging for optimum fertility still best betSid Parks is GROWMARK’s manager of precision farming.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-managing-for-optimum-fertility-still-best-bet-2673Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:47:00 GMTScams: Vigilance more important than everPete Trotter is GROWMARK’s associate general counsel. http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-scams-vigilance-more-important-than-ever-2667Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:02:00 GMTDon't let old fuel transfer pump limit efficiencyMatt Thomas is GROWMARK’s facility equipment product manager.http://FarmWeekNow.com/blogs-dont-let-old-fuel-transfer-pump-limit-efficiency-2649Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:38:00 GMT