Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a crop reseller assists dealers in managing risks associated with selling crop nutrients. In one embodiment, the crop nutrient reseller provides a computer implemented system which generates a user interface that allows the crop nutrient dealer to establish a risk profile. The risk profile can then be used to generate a risk management strategy, and to implement the risk management strategy. In accordance with one embodiment, the risk profile, strategies, and implementations, can all be updated to reflect current information with respect to risk, market trends, pricing, delivery, etc.

Abstract: An adjuvant that is applied to foliage or fruit or both of a plant and comprises an effective amount ammonium sulfate, an effective amount of an alkyl polysaccharide and n effective amount of a mono, di or polysaccharide. The adjuvant is dispersed in a selected amount of water along with a selected amount of micronutrients or secondary nutrients such that when applied to foliage or fruit or both of the plant, the adjuvant causes an increase in the intake of the micronutrients or secondary nutrients applied to foliage or fruit.

Abstract: A method of increasing the feed efficiency of an animal, the method including applying a suppression agent to surfaces of manure that are exposed to atmosphere, the suppression agent including acidulated plant-based soapstock, the manure located proximate the animal, the method also including providing feed to the animal.