The ethanol industry is welcoming two major wins in the past week – EPA’s release of proposed renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027 and the Supreme Court ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit is the proper venue for legal challenges to small refinery exemption (SRE) decisions. In this edition of “The Ethanol Report” …
Preview 2025 Tech Hub LIVE
The fifth annual Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo returns to the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines July 21-23 with the theme “TECH THAT WORKS: Driving Efficiencies for Retailer Success and Farmer Resilience.” Powered by the CropLife Media Group™, in partnership with the Global AgTech Initiative and AgriBusiness Global brands, Tech Hub LIVE continues to grow as the industry’s …
Pivot Bio and Taranis Partner to Expand Access to Conservation Funding for Growers
New partnership streamlines conservation planning and unlocks financial incentives for nitrogen efficiency practices Minneapolis, MN, and Westfield, IN, June 18, 2025—Pivot Bio, one of the world’s leading innovative agtech companies, and Taranis, the global leader in AI-powered crop intelligence, announced today a new partnership to support growers in adopting sustainable nutrient management practices through the Taranis Conservation™ program. This collaboration …
Interview with AI Moderator of The Ag Rundown
I’m going to start by confessing that I have not used AI. Well, actually that is on purpose since a lot of things are now inside applications that we’ve been using for a long time. Maybe it is time to learn more and here’s one way. Have you heard of The Ag Rundown podcast? Using an AI moderator, it is …
MyLand Launches Initiative to Support Water Conservation Across Arizona Farms with Arizona State University
MyLand Collaborates with ASU and WIFA to Advance Water-Smart Agriculture in Arizona. Phoenix, Arizona – June 11, 2025 – MyLand, a leading innovator in soil health, today announced the launch of a major initiative to help Arizona farmers conserve water and improve soil performance. The initiative will bring MyLand’s soil health technology to up to 2,400 acres of farmland across …
ZimmCast 747 – Preview of 2025 IFAJ Congress
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this program we’re going to get a preview of the 2025 IFAJ Congress which will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, October 15–18. After our preview I’m going to add a most recent example of how you can make your news release talk. More at the end. So, let’s get started. I have Steve …
Ethanol Report on Current Issues
There is quite a bit happening right now that impacts the ethanol world. That includes tariffs and trade, the One Big Beautiful Bill, E15 legislation in California, small refinery exemptions, and EPA’s pending proposal to set Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and beyond. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper …
Performance Nutrition Expands its Innovative Urea Phosphite Technology for Crop Growers
Performance Nutrition, a specialty provider of innovative agricultural and turf fertilizers and crop protection products, announced today that it has expanded its Prudent line of urea phosphite-based fertilizers with the commercial launch of two new products. Both products are now available for purchase through Performance Nutrition’s distribution partners throughout the United States. PRUDENT AG and PRUDENT SI expand upon Performance …
New Azotic CEO Positioned to Accelerate Company’s Global Commercial Success
Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) specialist Azotic® Technologies Limited has appointed Sander Pabbruwee in the role of CEO, as the company steps up activities to engage more growers in adopting its sustainable agriculture solutions worldwide. Pabbruwee joins the York, UK-based agritech company from Koppert in the Netherlands, where he was general manager. “Azotic is not only the most cutting-edge business in …
BarnTools Introduces BinTalk Pro: Advanced Feed Monitoring System Detects Problems 16X Faster Than Industry Standard
Real-time feed monitoring with 15-minute updates prevents costly production interruptions while competitors check every 4 hours Des Moines, Iowa – June 4, 2025 – BarnTools today announced the launch of BinTalk Pro, a next-generation feed monitoring system that delivers near real-time insights, unprecedented accuracy, and comprehensive operational oversight for poultry and swine producers. With updates every 15 minutes, 16 times …
INSPIRE PR GROUP NAMED AMONG TOP FIVE AGRICULTURE PR FIRMS IN THE U.S. & RECOGNIZED WITH NATIONAL AWARDS
Woman-owned agency based in central Ohio is one of the highest-ranked firms nationwide in agriculture communications, according to O’Dwyer’s PR News COLUMBUS, OH (June 3, 2025) – Inspire PR Group (Inspire) is one of the top agriculture PR firms in the country, ranking fourth on the O’Dwyer’s PR News annual list of Top Agricultural PR Firms. With a deep practice …
FarmTogether Integrates MyLand Soil Health Service Across Washington Orchards
MyLand presents an opportunity for long-term operational efficiencies and sustainable yield improvements through soil innovation. San Francisco, CA, June 3, 2025 FarmTogether and MyLand today announced FarmTogether’s integration of MyLand’s Soil as a Service™ technology across four high-value apple orchards in Washington State. The adoption supports FarmTogether’s broader efforts to enhance operational efficiency, reduce input costs, and advance regenerative agriculture …
2025 AgGateway Mid-Year Meeting Preview
It’s time for the Mid-Year Meeting of AgGateway. To get a preview I talked with Brent Kemp, President/CEO, AgGateway. In 2025, AgGateway is celebrating 20 years of active engagement with leading agriculture companies in the pursuit of seamless digital connectivity and interoperability across the value chain. We welcome all industry stakeholders to join us for three days of learning and …
Iowa Awaits Governor Decision on Carbon Pipeline Bill
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds may hold the fate of the state’s ethanol industry in her hands as ethanol advocates and farmers are urging her to veto a bill restricting carbon sequestration pipelines. “It’s happening. Nebraska is doing it. North Dakota is doing it. Indiana is doing it. Illinois projects are moving forward. Brazil is doing it big time. It’s happening,” …
Custom Ag names Scott Addy as Chief Executive Officer
Industry veteran brings decades of agricultural leadership and market insight PALM CITY, FL (MAY 27, 2025) — Custom Agronomics, a leading provider of private-label liquid plant nutrition and specialty products for the agriculture, turf, and ornamental markets, announced today that Scott Addy has been named CEO. “Retailers are looking for solutions that deliver real value, and the private label products …