Building 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

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The 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

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The 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

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CONTEXT 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

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Thinking 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.

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Crop 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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