Pioneering VC DBL Partners Leads; Nuveen Joins to Back Scalable Automation for Real-World Field Conditions South San Francisco, Calif. – October 28, 2025 — Agtonomy, a leading software and services company specializing in automation and physical AI solutions for agriculture and land management, closed an oversubscribed Series B funding round totaling $18 million based on its proven commercial traction and …
46 – Know Your Well: engaging Nebraska youth in groundwater science
This episode of the Water for Food Podcast explores a unique initiative that puts water quality testing directly into the hands of high school students across Nebraska. Sara Brock-Contreras, a PhD student advised by Dr. Dan Snow, joins us to discuss her work on the Know Your Well program — an innovative educational and participatory science effort that equips students …
ZimmCast 752 – Farm Journal Ad Insights
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I’m Chuck Zimmerman. In this episode you’ll learn all about Farm Journal’s new Ad Insight tool which is new to the agrimarketing industry. It’s a first for a digital advertising analytics solution. Talking with me is Prescott Shibles, Farm Journal CEO. Farm Journal has launched a new ad insights tool, which is the agriculture …
USDA Announces Beef Plan
The Trump administration released a plan to strengthen the American beef industry. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced a suite of actions, including increased grazing access, cutting inspection costs, and growing markets. “USDA will immediately expedite deregulatory reforms, …
MyLand and Texas A&M AgriLife Advance Soil Health Research with Program Expansion
New phase drives Texas-focused research on microalgae’s impact on nutrient density, water efficiency, citrus greening, and sustainable farming practices Phoenix, Arizona – October 21, 2025 – MyLand, a leading innovator in soil health, today announced an expansion of its collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Research, designed to accelerate the adoption of sustainable soil practices across Texas and beyond. The new …
Traction Ag Appoints Hannah Parsons as Chief Operating Officer
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – October 21, 2025 – Traction Ag Inc., the first cloud-based farm accounting software delivering solutions to growers across the Midwest, has appointed Hannah Parsons as Chief Operating Officer. Parsons is an experienced operator known for building structure around innovation and aligning vision, people, and process to deliver results. At Barn Owl Technologies, she established the systems, teams, …
Six Students Selected to Take Part in 2025 Gateway to Ag Careers Program
ARLINGTON, VA USA [20 October 2025] Agriculture’s long-term sustainability will rest on its ability to attract the best and brightest among the next generation of college graduates to build long-term careers in the industry. This is the main driver behind the Gateway to Ag Careers program, hosted by AgGateway and sponsored by the AgCIO Roundtable, with additional support from Syngenta. …
Agtonomy Accelerates Global Expansion with AI-Powered Autonomous Fleets in Southeast US and Australia
Agtonomy bolsters executive leadership and welcomes GM, Apple, and Microsoft veteran Michael Abbott to its Board, propelling rapid growth and international deployment of advanced automation for specialty crop growers and land managers South San Francisco, Calif. – October 20, 2025 — Agtonomy, a leading software and services company specializing in automation and physical AI solutions for agriculture and land management, …
FUSIONWARE EXPANDS TEAM TO SUPPORT RAPID GROWTH AND INNOVATION IN PRODUCE SUPPLY CHAIN TECHNOLOGY
Idaho Falls, Idaho, Oct 15, 2025 — Following a year of record customer growth and product innovation, Fusionware — the leading cloud-based Digital Operations platform built for the fresh produce industry — announced several key hires that strengthen its leadership and technical capabilities across implementation, analytics, and solution engineering. “Fusionware continues to grow because we’ve built a platform that truly …
Sen. Fischer Addresses Farm Crisis on Senate Floor
During a speech on the Senate floor Monday, Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) addressed the economic crisis facing ag producers across America, stressing the need for long-term solutions for farmers and ranchers. “Producers of corn, soybeans, and other top commodities are under crushing pressure. Rising input costs and uncertainty have driven farm finances to levels reminiscent of the 1980s crisis, which …
Ethanol Report with New RFA Chair
The Renewable Fuels Association elected officers and its board of directors for the 2026 fiscal year at its annual membership meeting in Omaha, Nebraska last week and Derek Peine, CEO of Western Plains Energy in Oakley, Kan., was elected chairman. Also last week, RFA celebrated the signing Assembly Bill 30 into law by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, immediately legalizing the …
Summit Agro USA Unveils BioPowered™ Portfolio, Defining the Future of Crop Protection and Field Health
Summit Agro USA today announced the launch of its BioPowered™ product portfolio, marking a major evolution in the company’s lineup of innovative crop protection and field health solutions. “Today’s action aligns with our mission to help growers maximize profitability by improving both crop and field health,” said Justin Gayliard, CEO of Summit Agro USA. “This forward-looking strategy was honed through …
AgGateway Annual Meeting Preview
To get a preview of this year’s AgGateway Annual Meeting and Conference, I talked with Brent Kemp, President and CEO. The event will be held November 3-5 at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Throughout 2025, AgGateway has been celebrating two decades of achievement in fulfilling its core mission: To develop the resources and relationships that drive …
GreenLight Biosciences Launches Norroa, the First RNA-Based Treatment for Varroa Mites, Offering New Hope Amid Record Bee Losses
EPA registration paves the way for beekeepers to combat a critical threat to pollinator health BOSTON, MA., Sep 26, 2025 – GreenLight Biosciences (“the Company” or “GreenLight Bio”) today announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) registration of NorroaTM, the first-ever nature-based treatment specifically designed to combat varroa mites, the leading threat to honey bee colonies. This groundbreaking innovation provides …
Sec. Rollins and Sen. Marshall Headline Ag Outlook Forum
The 11th annual Ag Outlook Forum was held September 24-25, 2025 in Kansas City, presented by the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City and Agri-Pulse. Featured speakers this year included Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS). Sec. Rollins highlighted the Trump administration’s work to benefit farmers and ranchers, including in the area of biofuels, and outlined …