Richardson Acquires 10 Retail Crop Inputs Locations

Nov 01, 2017

Winnipeg-based Richardson International is continuing to expand its retail crop inputs network across the Prairies.

The company has announced the acquisition of 10 retail crop inputs location in western Canada from CHS Canada LP.

“We look forward to expanding our presence in these areas and working with local producers to provide them with leading seed, fertilizer and crop inputs technologies, supported by our CropWatchTM agronomy team and best-in-class service,” says Tom Hamilton, Vice-President, Agribusiness Operations.

Richardson will acquire nine crop inputs locations in Alberta and one in Saskatchewan.

“At Richardson Pioneer, we are focused on building our retail crop inputs business and expanding our network across Western Canada,” says Hamilton. “We will continue to target strategic locations to expand our presence and ultimately offer our services, products and expertise to more producers across the Prairies.”

Source : Steinbachonline

Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.