Gene Editing: How Will European Ruling Impact This Potent Game Changer in the U.S.?
Fall 2018
Gaining Consumer Support Remains Key A July ruling in European Union courts signals a setback to proponents of gene-edited crops. While most scientists argued that crops using new gene-editing technologies should be exempt from restrictions previously imposed on trans gene genetically modified crops, this argument did not prevail in the EU. Regulatory freedom to operate … Continue reading Gene Editing: How Will European Ruling Impact This Potent Game Changer in the U.S.?
Read MoreBuilding The Business Case For Custom Planting
Fall 2018
Embracing technology does not come easily to all farmers, and Ed Kasper sees a business opportunity in that reality. Kasper, a farmer and precision ag equipment dealer in northern Illinois, is preparing to offer custom planting services in his area. He figures he can share the benefits of new planter technology with farmers who aren’t ready … Continue reading Building The Business Case For Custom Planting
Read MoreThe Context Network Invests in Women in Agribusiness
Fall 2018
The Context Network made a strong commitment as a diamond sponsor of the Women in Agribusiness Summit on September 24-26, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. Sometimes three minutes is all you need. Priyamvadha “Priya” Sivakumar made the most of her three minutes when she met Context Principal Asha Lundal in passing at the Women in Agribusiness … Continue reading The Context Network Invests in Women in Agribusiness
Read MoreThe Future Face of Service
Summer 2018
Farmers have long relied on trusted service providers to advise them on equipment, crop inputs, accounting, and more. The concept of “great service” is intertwined with the familiar face of an agronomist or local tractor dealer, a warm handshake, and a conversation in the field or across a desk. While the need for trustworthy service isn’t … Continue reading The Future Face of Service
Read MoreCONTEXT ANNOUNCES MAJOR SPONSORSHIP OF FFA PROGRAMS
Fall 2017
Context is pleased to announce its commitment and new partnership with the National FFA Foundation to support agricultural education opportunities for young people in the U.S. “We’re very excited about The Context Network joining us as a sponsor,” says Mark Poeschl, chief executive officer of the National FFA organization and the National FFA Foundation. Poeschl … Continue reading CONTEXT ANNOUNCES MAJOR SPONSORSHIP OF FFA PROGRAMS
Read MoreThinking Big? Think Again. Niche products yield outsized rewards for midsize and large companies.
Fall 2017
It’s human nature to think big. Within the crop protection industry, most companies aspire to reach a big, wide universe with each of their products. This explains why the word “niche” is often used dismissively or, at best, is associated with small, entrepreneurial companies entering the market with a specialized product or service that has … Continue reading Thinking Big? Think Again. Niche products yield outsized rewards for midsize and large companies.
Read MoreCrop Protection Manufacturers Can Boost Financial Results through Inventory Turns
Fall 2017
Refining business operations can help manufacturers of crop protection products dig up what might be called buried treasure, increasing profits without generating a response from competitors. Taking steps to uncover that treasure—by improving inventory turns—can improve not only the company’s balance sheet, but also its profit and loss statement. A Context Network® benchmarking study of … Continue reading Crop Protection Manufacturers Can Boost Financial Results through Inventory Turns
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