Does Corn Really Make the Midwest More Humid? The Truth About "Corn Sweat" There’s hot. There’s humid. And then there’s late July – early August in the Midwest. It’s another level, most accurately described as “pink” on the weather map. The dew point, humidity and temperature are all within a…
Meet Frank Dean: The Problem-Solving Mind Behind Performance Nutrition Innovation He Never Set Out to Build Products. He Set Out to Solve Problems. When Frank Dean walked across the stage with a degree in biology and chemistry from the University of Houston, agriculture wasn't part of the plan.His first job…
El Niño’s Return Could Bring Both Opportunity and Risk for North American Agriculture If forecasts prove accurate, North American farmers may soon be navigating one of the strongest El Niño events in more than a decade. Meteorologists and climate researchers are increasingly watching the Pacific Ocean for signs of a…
Inside the Mix: How Spectra OC and Agra-Rouse Are Driving In-Furrow Success at River Bend Ag Services Three gallons of 7-25-5.A shot of Spectra OC.Agra-Rouse working at the hormonal level.…a system built to get crops out of the ground fast and even in #Plant26.That’s the foundation of the in-furrow starter…
Performance Nutrition Continues to Expand Portfolio and Strengthen Support Performance Nutrition continues to build on its commitment to delivering practical, performance-driven solutions that support plant health, nutrient efficiency, and overall field performance.Over the past two years since joining Valudor Products, LLC, the company has expanded its portfolio, strengthened internal resources,…
Agra-Rouse and Incite Now Available in 1 Qt Sizes Performance Nutrition is pleased to announce that Agra-Rouse® and Incite® are now available in convenient 1 quart sizes, expanding flexibility for turf and ornamental programs. This new size option is designed to better align with applications where lower use rates and…
Built on What Works: A Decade of Performance with Prudent Products A solid focus on what works is where Chris Knapp dedicates his time. He doesn’t chase turf management trends — he looks to the products and formulations he has relied on for over a decade: Prudent® products, including a…
Leveraging Kelp and Terpene-Rich Plant Extracts to Make the Most out of #Grow26 Crop Inputs No one is arguing that input decisions in 2026 matter more than they have in years past. It’s a tough economy in the corn and soybean markets today. Every grower is looking for tools that…
Why Data Matters: Turning Specialty Crop Nutrition into Real-World Results “Data-driven decision-making is one of the most powerful tools growers have at their disposal in agriculture. The data we collect matters most when we can translate it into a decision-making opportunity for the dealers and growers we work with.”Chris Underwood,…
Standing Strong for Those Who Keep America Growing Performance Nutrition Market Update on Supply and Pricing StabilityRecent developments in the Middle East have raised concerns across many industries regarding potential disruptions to global trade and raw material supply. As a result, some companies in the fertilizer and specialty input markets…