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

2025 AgGateway Annual Meeting

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 …

Intelinair Wins 2025 IoT AgTech Advancement Award for AGMRI Platform

Intelinair

Indianapolis – September 23, 2025 – Intelinair, a leading provider of AI-powered crop intelligence, announced that it has been named the winner of the 2025 IoT AgTech Advancement Award by IoThinkTank for its innovative AGMRI platform. The IoT AgTech Advancement Award recognizes solutions businesses shaping the future of connected technologies that deliver measurable impact at the field level. “AGMRI is …

Ethanol Report on New E15 Study

A new economic study produced by economists with the National Corn Growers Association and the Renewable Fuels Association shows that expanding year-round, nationwide consumer access to fuels with a 15% ethanol blend would provide a boon to the American economy, benefiting farmers, communities and consumers alike. The study shows that providing consistent access to E15 year-round would provide an additional …

Cotton Council Promotes Plant Not Plastic for Clothing

The National Cotton Council (NCC) has just kicked off a new campaign called “Plant Not Plastic” Campaign in an effort to educate consumers on how to choose natural fibers in their clothing to reduce microplastic pollution and its potential health implications. NCC Vice President of Council Operations Marjory Walker says a survey conducted for the Council revealed that consumers are …

Senators Discuss Renewable Fuel for Ships

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing Wednesday to discuss the Renewable Fuels for Ocean-Going Vessels Act, introduced earlier this year by Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). The legislation would open new markets for U.S. farmers and biodiesel renewable diesel producers by allowing them to preserve Renewable Identification Number credits (RINs) under the Renewable …

ST. LOUIS’ YIELD LAB INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF H.A.R.V.E.S.T. AGTECH, NEXT-GENERATION OF IN2 AGTECH PROGRAM

St. Louis, MO – The Yield Lab Institute (YLI) announced today the launch of a new platform called H.A.R.V.E.S.T. AgTech, the next generation of a proven incubator that will further accelerate technical resources and funding for the global agtech startup community. H.A.R.V.E.S.T. (Harnessing Agricultural Research and Venture Ecosystems for Sustainable Technology) builds on the strong foundation of the Wells Fargo …