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
FBN makes it convenient to get animal health products, including livestock prescriptions, delivered directly to your farm or ranch. Our comprehensive portfolio includes dewormers, anti-inflammatories, reproductive products, vaccines, and more to help keep your livestock healthy and profitable. In th
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
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
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
An effective chemical program can help you get the most out of your input investments and protect your crop yield. Here are 10 helpful tips our agronomists and other experts have shared in previously published FBN blogs. Click on the blog links to read the full articles. 1. Identify Nutrient Deficie
As you start to think about using fungicide and insecticide applications this year to combat disease and pests, you’ll want to consider the best ways to get the most out of your application. The last thing you want is yield loss. Let’s look at the seven things to know before applying insecticides an
Now that the weather is warming up and fly season is underway, the key to a successful fly control program is understanding the different types of flies that affect your cattle herd. There are four major types of flies that can wreak havoc on your livestock. Knowing a little bit about each type of f
While “bird flu” — highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) type A (H5N1) — has been making headlines recently, the USDA says that pasteurization kills the pathogen. It confirms that dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt are considered safe to consume . At this time, beef cows have not bee
Flies are more than a nuisance to livestock. These pests can also create serious issues that affect the overall health and wellbeing of your herd. Knowing how to triage cattle from flies will prevent undue stress on your animals and help keep them healthy and profitable. There are a few steps you ca