Syngenta has announced plans to build a new R&D Innovation and Customer Experience Center in the heart of the US Corn Belt. The 90-acre site will be located in Malta, Ill., DeKalb County, about one hour west of Syngenta’s global and North America Seeds offices in Downers Grove. The site was selected for its location, soil type and accessibility, and …
Bayer Agrees to Resolve Legacy Monsanto Litigation
Bayer announced a series of agreements reached on Wednesday that will “substantially resolve major outstanding Monsanto litigation, including U.S. Roundup™ product liability litigation, dicamba drift litigation and PCB water litigation” adding that the agreements “contain no admission of liability or wrongdoing.” Under the settlement, Bayer will pay somewhere between $10.1 billion to $10.9 billion to resolve current and address potential …
Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services – Episode 3
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services, where we break down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less. Crop science experts and others in the agriculture industry will discuss topics ranging from nitrogen loss and soil health to ways growers can increase operational efficiencies. Retailer Perspectives on …
Results from NAMA #COVID19 Survey
The National Agri-Marketing Association just completed a simple survey of members with questions about their plans/intentions for the coming quarters of the year as well as the rest of the year as a whole. There were 212 respondents. Here are a couple of the questions with tidbits from the results. You can see the full document online here. For the …
ZimmCast 642 – Conversation with Calyxt
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this week’s program we’re going to learn about Calyxt, a plant science company, doing some very interesting work with new technology. I spoke with Calyxt CEO, Jim Blome, about the work they are doing. He focuses on the future of food and how the types of technology being developed at the company is …
ZimmCast 641 – CommoditAg App
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this week’s program I’m featuring a conversation with John Demerly, CEO, CommoditAg, about the new app they launched during Commodity Classic. That was the last on location meeting either of us attended and it seems like a lot longer ago than it really is! John says the app provides the opportunity for agricultural …
Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services – Episode 2
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services, where we break down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less. Crop science experts and others in the agriculture industry will discuss topics ranging from nitrogen loss and soil health to ways growers can increase operational efficiencies. Spring Weather Impact …
2019 ASTA CSS & Seed Expo
More than 2,500 seed industry professionals from 36 countries attend America’s largest seed industry conference each year. A time-honored tradition each December in Chicago, the 2019 CSS & Seed Expo features essential networking and educational opportunities as well as a huge trade show. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital …
2019 Agricultural Retailers Conference and Expo
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) 2019 Conference & Expo is in New Orleans, La. Dec. 3-5. The annual gathering draws nearly 600 agricultural retail industry professionals for speakers, educational sessions, a world-class expo and networking opportunities. #AGRETAILERS19 This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast. Photos …
BASF Agricultural Solutions Media Event
Agricultural journalists learned more about what BASF sees as the way forward for agriculture during a press event September 24 at the company’s new campus in Research Triangle Park, N.C. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast. Photos BASF Ag Solutions Media Event photos Audio/Interviews …
Luke Bryan Ready to Begin 2019 Farm Tour Sponsored by Bayer
On September 26, country music superstar, Luke Bryan will once again bring his Farm Tour across America to recognize and give thanks to the American farmer. Bayer, a global Life Sciences company, who is the No. 1 leader in agriculture, will be joining the tour for its fifth year as the title sponsor. Bayer will be highlighting its annual campaign, …
FMC Announces $50 Million Global R&D Investment
FMC Corporation plans to invest more than $50 million over the next three years in capital improvement projects, including a state-of-the-art reconfiguration of a greenhouse and research facility at the company’s Global Research and Development headquarters in Newark, Delaware. Kathy Shelton, FMC Chief Technology Officer, says that the company retained R&D employees after it acquired the facility as part of …
Dr. Adrian Percy Joins Finistere Ventures
Dr. Adrian Percy, former head of R&D for the Crop Science Division of Bayer, recently joined Finistere Ventures as Chief Technology Officer. Percy will provide strategic, technical and regulatory guidance for current portfolio companies. He will also support Finistere’s continued investment efforts, working with the team to identify and evaluate potential opportunities. Percy is pictured with Arama Kukutai, co-founder and …
2019 BASF APT Summit
The first virtual ag newsroom of 2019 features the inaugural BASF APT (Agronomic Performance Trials) Summit. This program takes place just prior to the Beltwide Cotton Conferences in New Orleans. The program includes sharing 2018 APT information and the announcement of new 2019 cotton varieties. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to digital media content available free of charge for …
Over $150,000 Raised for WEDA Foundations
The Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) is thrilled to announce that over $150,000 was raised at the recent WEDA International Dealer Conference for WEDA’s Foundations. Funds raised will go toward scholarships to support career and technical education programs for ag equipment technicians. Recognizing critical labour shortages of properly trained dealership employees, the Canada Equipment Dealers Foundation (CEDF) and the Western …