The Scoop’s 2023 New Product of the Year and Runner Up (page 6)

The Scoop’s readers have awarded AMVAC’s BioWake as the new product of the year – the first time a biological has been selected – and Storen corn herbicide by Syngenta as the runner up.

Q&A with Myron Stine: Family Roots, Global Springboard  (page 10)

Myron Stine says Stine Seed is celebrating its 45-year history with a keen eye on the future.

New Data Builds "Model Retailer" (page 12)

To get a measure of what an average ag retail location looks like, the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) partnered with The Scoop to gather data to better understand retailer attributes and behaviors.

Climate and Tech Expected to Affect Ag Most This Year (page 18)

Steve Cubbage provides insights on the five areas expected to have the biggest impact on agriculture this year.

Product Guide: Expanding Opportunities In The Planter Box (page 22)

This roundup of almost two dozen product combinations gives details on dry formulations meant for use in corn or soybeans that replace or layer with the same company’s traditional seed fluency blends.

Top Facilities: Rebuilt Stronger and Bigger (page 32)

On Dec. 10, 2021, an EF-2 tornado struck Leachville, Arkansas. One of the businesses damaged was this retail facility.

Don't Skip This Important Step In Weed Control (page 34)

Herbicide + oil adjuvant = improved active ingredient uptake by the plant and heightened weed control performance.

Precision Technology Advancements In Aerial Application (page 40)

Agricultural aviation is a key component of precision agriculture - treating about 28% of U.S. cropland each year.

4 Ways to Boost Your Business With ARA (page 42)

ARA shares opportunities for ag retailers to save on credit card processing, foster their knowledge network and improve employee retention with professional development programs and resources.

The Scoop Podcast: Beyond Typical Ag Retail and Co-op Services (page 45)

As a technical service provider, Rebecca Schubert assists farmers with opportunities via USDA-NRCS. She says this expansion is beyond what has been assumed a co-op can provide while also helping farmers pull together all aspects of their approach to conservation.