Former Bayer Crop Science VP to Lead Growing Sales Channels in North America ST. LOUIS, Missouri, November 20, 2024 – Pivot Bio, one of the world’s leading innovative ag tech companies, today named Jason Hoag head of North American commercial distribution. The role includes development and management of channels and distribution networks, retail expansion and ongoing fostering of commercial partnerships. …
Ayrstone® Announces New Features for New AyrMesh® HubDuo
Since being introduced at the end of August, hundreds of Ayrstone AyrMesh HubDuo units have gone into use across the United States and Canada, providing faster, better outdoor WiFi to farmers, ranchers, and other rural homes and businesses. Today we are announcing an important new feature for the AyrMesh HubDuo: Meshing Modes. Meshing Modes allow HubDuo users to adjust the …
Breakthrough Research Reveals First New Mode of Nitrogen Action for Crops this Century
Peer-reviewed study demonstrates how gene-edited nitrogen-fixing microbes can provide essential nutrients to cereal crops AMES, Iowa. November 14, 2024 – New research published in Scientific Reports describes a breakthrough in nitrogen fertilizer technology. Conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Purdue University and Pivot Bio, the study shows that gene-edited microbes can fix nitrogen from the air and feed it to …
Pivot Bio Launches Weekly ‘N-SIGHTS from the Farm’
Harvest Vidcast and Digital Hub Highlight PROVEN® 40 Microbial Nitrogen Performance Ames, Iowa (Nov. 13) – Pivot Bio has introduced “N-SIGHTS from the Farm,” a digital hub providing real-time harvest data and weekly agronomic insights that showcase how Pivot Bio PROVEN® 40 is performing in corn fields across the United States. Farmers can visit PivotsProvenIt.com to explore yield data, track …
Yara North America Launches YaraAmplix Biostimulant Portfolio to Drive Sustainable Food Production
TAMPA, Fla. – November 12, 2024 – Marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing a sustainable, resilient food system, Yara North America is launching the YaraAmplix™ biostimulant portfolio in the United States and Canada. Backed by over five years of global and regional research and development, the YaraAmplix portfolio is designed to enhance crop resilience, nutrient uptake, …
ALMDA Formally Requests USDA-APHIS Delay Implementation or Enforcement of Animal Disease Traceability Rule
Today, the American Livestock Markets and Dealers Association (ALMDA) formally requested that USDA-APHIS delay the implementation or enforcement of the final rule on Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison (ADT Rule). In a letter to USDA-APHIS, ALMDA requested that the implementation or enforcement of the ADT Rule be delayed at least 180 days ensure …
ZeaKal’s PhotoSeed Technology Validated as First Sustainability-Embedded Trait
Approximately One Billion Additional Gallons of Renewable Aviation Fuel Possible from Existing U.S. Soybean Acres Boosts Farm Profitability while Meeting Decarbonization Demand Across Agriculture and Energy San Diego, CA, October 30, 2024 – ZeaKal today announced that PhotoSeed™ has been validated as the first sustainability-embedded trait technology for agriculture. PhotoSeed enhances photosynthetic capacity, increasing soybean oil by 15% and protein …
Denali Transforms More Than 10 Billion Pounds of Organic Byproducts into Animal Feed and Fertilizer
The company reveals key findings that demonstrate its ongoing advancement of the circular economy, transforming organic waste streams into essential agricultural products Russellville, Ark. – October 30, 2024 — Denali, the nation’s leading recycler of organics, today revealed it transformed over 10 billion pounds of organic byproducts into natural fertilizers, according to its newly released third annual sustainability report that …
New Pricing for Pivot Bio Microbial Nitrogen Offers Greater ROI as Study Confirms Improved Crop Performance
The company’s technology offers farmers consistent results, resilience against early-season challenges, high customer satisfaction, and the best-value nitrogen on the market AMES, IOWA (Oct. 25, 2024) — Farmers using Pivot Bio’s PROVEN® 40 microbial nitrogen are realizing significant plant health benefits and stronger ROI despite early season weather challenges. As part of their ongoing support for farmers facing tough economics, …
Syngenta Crop Protection and Taranis Partner to Drive AI-Powered Agronomy Solutions and Business Opportunities for Retailers
Collaboration brings advanced AI-powered recommendations and conservation-focused services to boost farm productivity and profitability GREENSBORO, NC, USA, October 15, 2024 – Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, a global leader in crop protection, is proud to announce that Syngenta and Taranis, the world’s leading AI-powered crop intelligence platform, have entered into a multi-year collaboration to bring Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven agronomic productivity and …
New RaboResearch Podcast Frutonomía Explores Fruit Market Complexities and Opportunities ahead of Global Fresh Produce and Floral Show
CHESTERFIELD, MO (October 15, 2024) – Rabobank’s RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness (F&A) team today announced the launch of its Frutonomía podcast, co-hosted by horticulture and fresh produce analysts David Magaña and Gonzalo Salinas, to explore the challenges, trends and opportunities for the global fruit market. Presented primarily in Spanish, each episode of the podcast will highlight individual fresh fruit markets, …
Three Things Farmers Need to Know About Evolving Weather Patterns
USDA climate expert shares key insights on frost risks, extended growing seasons and shifting rainfall patterns across the Corn Belt. AMES, Iowa (Sept. 27, 2024) — Changing precipitation patterns continue to challenge farmers across the Corn Belt, according to Dennis Todey, director of USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub. “As the agricultural landscape evolves, it’s vital to keep farmers informed with the …
LandScan Secures Precision Agricultural Industry’s First Digital Twin Patent
The patent, filed in early 2021, integrates with other LandScan technologies to optimize agricultural production by enabling advanced AI through machine learning DAVIS, CA., Sept. 18, 2024 – LandScan, the global leader in digital twins in agricultural technology and precision farming solutions, is proud to announce the grant of its latest patent, (US 12,092,625), titled “Precision Site Characterization Using Digital …
Grants Available for Climate Smart Sheep Producers
Greenwood Village, CO — The American Lamb Board (ALB) is looking for 150 sheep producers to participate in its Climate Smart Sheep program. Producers enrolled in the program will be paid up to $7,000 to develop and implement Climate Smart Sheep management practices and measure and report emissions and life cycle analysis. Possible Climate Smart practices to be implemented include …
Amp Americas Dairy RNG Projects Have Reduced More Than 2 Million MT of CO2e
CHICAGO, Ill. (September 10, 2024) Amp Americas, a leading dairy methane capture and renewable natural gas (RNG) company, today announced that its projects have reduced more than 2,000,000 metric tons (MT) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions since 2012 – equivalent to the emissions of more than five natural gas-fired power plants in one year. Amp Americas partners with dairy …