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Steve Sick

Steve is FBN Breeding Project Lead


Jun 28, 2024

by FBN Network

Crop protection patents typically expire after 20 years, which creates market opportunities for more affordable generic alternatives. When your ag retailer presents you with herbicide options , you may wonder how those higher-priced name-brand products compare to the cheaper generic options. In this



Jun 25, 2024

by FBN Network

Farmers confront many challenges as they strive for profitability, but the persistent and widespread lack of transparency in the chemical market quickly adds substantial costs to already expensive farming essentials. The new 2024 U.S. Ag Chem Price Transparency Report , developed using aggregated an


Jun 25, 2024

by FBN Network

Farmers confront many challenges as they strive for profitability, but the persistent and widespread lack of transparency in the chemical market quickly adds substantial costs to already expensive farming essentials. In developing this year’s insights, the FBN Data Science team aggregated, anonymize


Jun 24, 2024

by FBN Network

FBN announced today that we have named Guillaume Luebke as our Chief Financial Officer. The appointment, which was a unanimous decision by the Board of Directors, follows an extensive, global search process. Luebke begins as CFO on July 1, 2024. Luebke is an experienced, global leader with over 20 y


Jun 19, 2024

by FBN Network

Because so many FBN team members live in farming communities, we have many opportunities to interact with our FBN members and customers at local events and trade shows. Here are 10 of our favorite stories from customers about how they saved on input purchases, streamlined their businesses, and partn


Jun 18, 2024

by FBN Network

If you’re looking for in-depth tips on how to manage your livestock, nourish and protect your crops, make informed land and equipment purchasing decisions, and calculate your balance and cash flow, FBN offers a diverse library of free guides, webinars, and templates. Here’s a roundup of just a few o


Jun 17, 2024

by FBN Network

From managing flies that can spread diseases to your herd to using implants to get more lean meat, proactively managing the health and well-being of your herd can help increase your productivity and profitability. Here are 10 helpful tips our team members and veterinary experts have shared in previo


Jun 14, 2024

by FBN Network

From choosing between repairing or purchasing new equipment to deciding when to purchase farmland, our FBN® Finance team can help you make informed financial decisions for your farm. Here are 10 helpful tips our team members and other experts have shared in previously published FBN Finance blogs. Cl


Jun 13, 2024

by FBN Network

Purchasing land can be exciting, and sometimes stressful — but it doesn’t have to be. When you’ve finally found a potentially perfect piece of land and are looking to purchase, you’ll want to weigh a number of factors. [Complete the short form below to unlock the free guide] FBN Finance strives to m