New Pelletized Gypsum Reduces Sulfate Costs and Saves Water Richfield, UT – September 1, 2026 — Diamond K Gypsum is pleased to introduce its new prilled gypsum line, providing solutions for growers during times of high sulfur prices and water shortages. Premium Prill Gypsum allows precision nutrient delivery of both sulfate sulfur and calcium in a single application that cuts …
VANE NAMED A FINALIST FOR “E&S UNDERWRITING TEAM OF THE YEAR” AT THE 2026 INSURANCE INSIDER US HONORS
New Prague, Minnesota, September 1, 2026 — VANE, a leading provider of first-of-its-kind, field-level revenue insurance solutions for agribusinesses, today announced it has been named a finalist for “E&S Underwriting Team of the Year” at the 2026 Insurance Insider US Honors. The nomination recognizes the success and impact of VANE’s E&S Basis Risk Revenue Insurance. The Insurance Insider US Honors …
Learnard Seed Services Marks 90 Years of Serving Local Growers
Catlin, Ill. — Learnard Seed Services is celebrating 90 years of serving farmers across Vermilion County and surrounding areas, marking a milestone that reflects decades of trusted relationships, agronomic expertise and commitment to agriculture. Founded in 1936 by Elmer Learnard during the Great Depression, the business began by selling seed corn and later expanded into soybeans for neighboring farmers. Originally …
Deltapine® Launches Committed to Cotton Communities Program to Invest in Rural America
New initiative empowers cotton growers to support local nonprofit organizations across the Cotton Belt ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Deltapine® is launching Committed to Cotton Communities, a new program designed to help strengthen rural communities by giving cotton growers the opportunity to nominate local nonprofit organizations for the chance to receive a charitable donation. The initiative reflects Deltapine’s long-standing commitment to …
VANE APPOINTS MATT CASWELL AS VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS
New Prague, Minnesota, August 11, 2026 — VANE, a leading provider of first-of-its kind field-level revenue insurance solutions for agribusinesses, today announced the appointment of Matt Caswell as Vice President of Strategic Relationships. In this role, Caswell will lead VANE’s efforts to develop and manage strategic relationships with agricultural cooperatives, ag retailers, and other key partners across the agricultural value …
BarnTools Stands Behind Its Independently Developed Technology
Company will vigorously defend its position while remaining focused on advancing connected solutions for animal agriculture URBANDALE, Iowa, August 4, 2026 – BarnTools today reaffirmed its confidence in its independently developed technology following patent infringement allegations involving its BinTalk and BinTalk Pro feed monitoring products. “BarnTools respects intellectual property rights, and we believe these claims are without merit,” said Michael …
Biocontrol Technologies and Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness Announce U.S. Distribution Agreement for T34 Biocontrol®
Barcelona, Spain / United States – July 30, 2026 — Biocontrol Technologies, a specialist company in biological crop protection solutions, today announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness, one of the largest agricultural retailers in the United States. The agreement is intended to support the commercialization of T34 Biocontrol® in the U.S. market. Under the …
Pivot Bio Launches the Year of One Million Thanks Buddy Seat Tour, a more than 1,500-Mile Tractor Tour to Celebrate America’s Farmers and Highlight the Need for Investment in America’s Most Important Industry
CEO Chris Abbott to travel across America’s Heartland, thanking the farmers who feed the world while joining them and industry leaders to explore the innovations, technologies and partnerships helping strengthen the future of American agriculture. Farm Ambassadors Kick-off the Tour 4th Generation Missouri Farmer – Tom Boedeker, Boedeker Brothers Farm 5th Generation Alabama Farmer – Kyle Bridgeforth, Bridgeforth Farms ST. …
As U.S. Farmers Struggle with Fertilizer Access and Affordability, Denali Offers Natural Alternative to Reduce Input Costs
RUSSELLVILLE, AR – July 16, 2026 – U.S. farmers continue to face fertilizer price volatility amid ongoing disruptions to commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. While global shipping conditions have improved slightly, fertilizer markets do not rebound overnight and are set back even further with on-again, off-again stoppages. Product availability, transportation timelines and pricing often lag behind geopolitical events, …
Diamond K Gypsum Launches New Agricultural Water Management Technologies for Improved Irrigation Water Efficiency and Drought Resilience
Richfield, UT July 16, 2026 – As drought conditions intensify across the West, farmers and crop consultants are facing reduced irrigation allocations and potential water delivery cutbacks. Diamond K Gypsum introduces a new suite of agricultural water saving products and an online tool that improve irrigation water use efficiency, soil performance and crop resilience in drought conditions. Aqua-Drive Elite is …
Land O’Lakes, Inc. Announces Investment to Expand High-Value Dairy Protein Production at Tulare, California Facility, Expanding Growth Opportunities for Farmer-Owners
ARDEN HILLS, Minn. — [July 9, 2026] — Land O’Lakes, Inc. today announced a strategic investment in its Tulare, California, dairy processing facility to expand capabilities into high-value dairy protein production, positioning the cooperative to meet rapidly growing global demand for protein-rich nutrition, while also creating new opportunities for its farmer-owners. The investment will enable production of ultra-filtered milk; unlocking …
NEW PROUD 4 ADDS NEMATODE CONTROL FOR 4-IN-1 PEST PROTECTION
OMRI-listed product from Huma controls both above- and below-ground pests Gilbert, Ariz., U.S., July 7, 2026 – Huma® introduces PROUD 4™, a four-in-one nematicide, miticide, fungicide and insecticide, for broad-spectrum control of above- and below-ground pests. PROUD 4 is a strengthened formulation of Huma’s PROUD 3, a popular foliar pest treatment. Now growers can utilize the next-generation crop protector to …
Scanit Technologies Launches Iowa SporeWarn™ Network, Giving Growers Advance Notice on Airborne Crop Disease
Powered by Scanit’s AI-enabled SporeCam™ platform and deployed with ag services partner MaxAg, the new service continuously tracks local airborne pathogen pressure ahead of disease outbreaks DES MOINES, Iowa — July 1, 2026 — Airborne crop disease starts as a microscopic threat. It builds in the air long before it shows up in the canopy, sometimes weeks before symptoms of …
Grounded in AgTM and AgCareers Partner, Creating The Ag Onboarding Academy
St. Louis, MO and Des Moines, IA (June 29,2026) — Grounded in AgTM and AgCareers are partnering to address the experience and market knowledge gap that many employees and new hires have – fewer have lived on farms, studied agriculture in college or worked in the industry with the new Ag Onboarding Academy. “The wide variety of careers in the …
The Japanese Soy Milk Exchange Forms to Establish a New Soy Milk Category in the U.S.
The initiative will introduce Americans to Japanese soy milk, rooted in Japanese culinary heritage and advanced soybean craftsmanship to deliver smooth, mellow taste and nutritional excellence SAN FRANCISCO (June 10, 2026) –Today marks the official launch of the Japanese Soy Milk Exchange (JSME), an initiative that brings together soybean innovators, culinary experts, nutrition professionals and food industry executives to introduce …