The Scoop Week in Review

How Many Farms Are in the U.S.?

Total land in farms decreased 1.9 million acres to 893,400,000 acres in 2022 versus 2021. Here is other noteworthy farmland data, courtesy of USDA’s Farms and Land in Farms 2022 Summary.

What Bodies of Water are Considered WOTUS?

The EPA’s new definition of Waters of the U.S. took effect Monday. Here's a rundown of what is considered WOTUS and, therefore, subject to federal regulation.

Valent USA Enters Corn Industry With Three Modes of Action Herbicide

The company, known for its extensive work in soybeans, formally moves into the corn marketplace with its introduction of Maverick herbicide, now available for use this season.

Avoid Technology Sinkholes: Questions Ag Retailers Should Ask

Tyler Bottoms, Commercial Director at AgVision Software, says if he could solve one problem with a magic wand, it would be to reduce the ag retail industry’s technical debt.