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Ag PhD Insider magazine is a bi-monthly publication continuing Ag PhD’s mission of providing valuable information to improve your production and bottom line. With regular features on farmers pushing the envelope of innovation, as well as informational columns covering agronomic best practices, the latest equipment technologies, and cutting-edge research, the Ag PhD Insider provides you with a wide range of the information you need to make the best possible farm investment decisions.

In the Ag PhD Insider magazine, you’ll find a lot of great information to help your farming operation.  We have articles from yield champions and others who have great ideas on how to improve both bushels and profits.  Here are some of the features we have in every issue:

  • Soil insights featuring nutrient management tips
  • Grower profiles telling their stories and journey to success
  • Guest contributors from across the ag industry discussing a wide range of topics about the newest developments in agricultural technology to help your bottom line
  • A recurring feature written by Rob Sharkey bringing farmer stories to light
  • Several articles on corn management
  • Soybean crop protection information
  • Weed of the Week
  • Iron Talk featuring in-depth discussion on equipment-related issues
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Your Ag PhD Insider Magazine subscription allows us to fund post-secondary academic scholarships.  For example, at our Scouting & Scholarships event each year, we give away more than 100 college scholarships!  We are investing in the future of agriculture thanks to your help!

Ag PhD Insider magazine is a bi-monthly publication continuing
our mission of providing valuable information to improve your
production and bottom line
. The Insider provides you with a wide range
of information you need to make the best possible farm investment decisions.

Choose Your Subscription
One Year – $30.00
Five Year – $60.00
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Canadian or International Subscriptions

Ag PhD Insider magazine is a bi-monthly publication continuing Ag PhD’s mission of providing valuable information to improve your production and bottom line. The Insider provides you with a wide range of the information you need to make the best possible farm investment decisions.

Choose Your Subscription

  • One Year Subscription – $30.00
  • Five Year Subscription – $60.00

Click here for Canadian & International subscriptions.

Ag PhD Insider magazine is a bi-monthly publication continuing Ag PhD’s mission of providing valuable information to improve your production and bottom line. The Insider provides you with a wide range of the information you need to make the best possible farm investment decisions.

Choose Your Subscription:
One Year Subscription – $30.00
Five Year Subscription – $60.00

Click here for Canadian & International Subscriptions.

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