Resources

06.05.2026

Seed treatments are a cornerstone of modern crop protection, helping shield seeds and seedlings from pests and diseases while improving germination and stand establishment. As farms adopt practices that support better resource utilization, the choice between contact and systemic treatments becomes even more important. Each approach plays a distinct role and understanding how they work helps growers match protection to field conditions rather than relying on a single blanket strategy.

05.26.2026 | Plant Health

Across the industry, biosolutions, such as biostimulants, biologicals, and biofertilizers, are commonplace in conversations with agronomists, at retail counters, and in crop planning discussions. Interest in this category is growing fast, and for good reason. These products are earning their place in modern cropping systems by delivering real agronomic value beyond additional yield: nutrient use […]

05.22.2026 | Soil Health

What’s missing from the soil can come from the sea There are plenty of fish in the sea when it comes to fertilizer options for your crops. Maybe you’ve heard of other growers having great success with alternative fertilizers on their farms. Or perhaps you’re looking for something more nourishing for your soil and crops […]

05.19.2026 | CropLife

Nitrogen management has rarely been this difficult to navigate. Prices have climbed, timing windows are tight, and many growers have already reduced their upfront applications. For ag retailers, that combination creates both risk and relevance. The retailers who step in with clear guidance and practical tools can help growers protect yield while managing cost exposure.

05.13.2026 | AgPhD Radio Show

Galynn Beer joins Brian Hefty and Zach Hefty to discuss tips to control spray drift and tank mixing with new active ingredients.

05.11.2026 | AgPhD Radio Show

Sarah Rodriguez, Ph.D., joins Brian Hefty to discuss how Spectra can boost the efficacy of fungicide programs.

04.22.2026 | AgPhD Radio Show

Curt Knight, Agronomy Solutions Manager, joins Darren Hefty to discuss nitrogen management to align with corn growth stages.

04.10.2026 | CropLife Retail Week

The 2026 growing season faces new challenges as conflict in the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global fertilizer transport. Trey Cutts joins CropLife to discuss late-season nitrogen management.

04.07.2026 | The Fertilizer Institute

Trey Cutts didn’t grow up on a farm—he checked a box on a college application form and ended up falling in love with an industry he’d never imagined. Today, as a VP of Agriculture Science helping to launch novel plant nutrition platforms at Tidal Grow, he’s proof that a winding path through turfgrass management, research stations, and international markets, can prepare you for exactly the right job at exactly the right time.