Annual Awards Program Recognizes Innovation in Agricultural & Food Technologies Around the Globe INDIANAPOLIS, August 21, 2024 – Intelinair, an ag data analytics company, today announced it has garnered “AgTech Data Analytics Company of the Year” in the 5th annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and …
Truterra Dips into Dairy with Launch of Summer Programs
Carbon program created specifically for dairy producers among options to help farmers adopt climate-smart practices Arden Hills, Minn., Aug. 15, 2024 – Truterra, a leading agricultural sustainability business that works with farmers to help improve the environmental impact of agricultural production while working to create incremental financial benefits for famers, today announced its first-ever programs specifically for dairy producers. The …
BioLumic Pioneers New Seed Traits with Seed Company Partners
UV Light Treatments Address Inbreeding Depression in Seed Production Champaign, IL, Aug 6, 2024 — BioLumic, the world’s only company treating seeds with light to activate genetic expression for new crop traits, has achieved a breakthrough in enhancing inbred corn lines. These genetically ‘pure’ parent seeds are crucial for producing the world’s high-performing hybrid seeds favored by most farmers. After …
American Fruit Grower® Magazine Announces 2024 Apple Grower of the Year
Globe-Trotting Washington State Grower Earns Prestigious Award WILLOUGHBY, OH, USA – Tim Welsh of Wenatchee, WA, who drew support from throughout the apple industry – including from an unprecedented three past winners – has been named the 2024 American Fruit GrowerSM Apple Grower of the Year. The award is presented by American Fruit Grower® magazine, published by Meister Media Worldwide. …
Amp Americas Completes RNG Facility, Partners with Wisconsin Dairy to Deliver Methane Solution to Community
A new dairy RNG project on the Wisconsin farm will reduce methane emissions by converting 90,000 gallons of dairy waste per day to renewable energy CHICAGO, Ill. (July 22, 2024) – Amp Americas, a leading dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) company, today announced the completion of a project that converts dairy waste into RNG at Darlington Ridge Farms in Darlington, …
Empowering Women in Ag Tech: Join Us at Tech Hub LIVE!
The Women in Ag Tech (WiAT) community is gearing up for its third in-person meeting taking place at Tech Hub LIVE on July 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Building on the success of last year’s launch, this one-day event continues to provide a platform for women in ag tech to connect, engage, and build a supportive community. WiAT …
Taranis Transforms Agronomic Decision Making with Groundbreaking Ag Assistant™
The agriculture industry’s first generative AI-powered agronomy engine transforms crop input and farm management decision making Westfield, IN, July 17, 2024 — Taranis, the global leader in crop intelligence, announces the launch of the industry’s first AI-powered agronomic engine, Ag Assistant™. Using multimodal AI, Ag Assistant promises to revolutionize service and management opportunities for ag retailers and the growers they …
Rivulis Appoints Irrigation Industry Veteran Joshua Dixon as CEO
Dixon to lead Rivulis’ continued growth and international market penetration, as the Company transforms global irrigation to address climate change, water and food security Richard Klapholz to step down in September 2024 after more than a decade of service KFAR SABA, ISRAEL – (July 15, 2024) Rivulis Pte. Ltd. (“Rivulis”), a global leader in advanced irrigation and climate solutions, today …
Syngenta and Intrinsyx Bio to Offer New Biological Solution to Boost Crops’ Nutrient Use Efficiency
Partnership will introduce naturally occurring endophytes to key agricultural markets BASEL Switzerland and SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 8, 2024 – Syngenta Biologicals, a leader in cutting-edge agricultural biological solutions and Intrinsyx Bio, a Silicon Valley biotech company that promotes sustainable agriculture, today announced a collaboration to bring a novel biological solution to agricultural markets globally. The collaboration will boost farmers’ access …
Huma® Expands Domestic Sales Team and Updates Staff Roles
Agricultural humic solutions leader, Huma®, Inc., has announced new additions to its domestic sales team. Based in Gilbert, AZ, the company, formerly known as Bio Huma Netics®, Inc., continues its global expansion, cementing its position as the leader in the humic industry. The new appointments and updated staff roles are intended to establish key points of contact across geographic locations …
2024 Rabobank BBQ Index
Consumers Battle Fatigue Over Food Inflation Inflation has been running hot for a prolonged period and while some relief from the heat is evident, consumers are exhausted from historically high food prices and now exhibiting greater frugality. In 2024, hosting a 10-person barbecue on the Fourth of July will cost $99, the highest on record. This year, beer, beef, soda …
UFA Co-operative and MyLand Announce Commercial Pilot to Enhance Soil Health in Alberta
(Calgary, Alberta) – UFA Co-operative Ltd. (“UFA”) and MyLand, a pioneering soil health company based in Phoenix, Arizona, are excited to announce a three-year collaboration on a commercial pilot with various growers in Alberta, Canada. This initiative is set to transform responsible farming practices and soil health management, leveraging advanced microbial technologies to benefit farmers and the environment. The commercial …
Westway Feed Products President Announces Retirement
Westway Feed Products’ President, Rob Brock, has announced he plans to retire effective December 31, 2024. He will remain in an advisory role for at least one year to support the Westway team. Blaine Blackburn, current Vice President of Sales & Marketing, will assume the role of President effective January 1, 2025. Blaine’s experience with Westway and previous extended tenure …
Pathogens Identified as Cause of Citrus Fruit Drop
Learn About Results and Solutions July 25, 2024 at the KeyPlex Citrus Symposium at SEVEN Sebring Raceway Hotel WINTER PARK, FLORIDA, JUNE 20, 2024 – Eleven years of research conducted in EU have determined causes of fruit drop on citrus, and the results will help to guide the citrus industry into the future. Fruit drop, in particular, was thought to …
BID ON BEEF – First of its Kind Livestock Auction Launched
On June 1, CK6 Consulting, along with strategic partners Texas Beefhouse, launched the first-of-its-kind auction platform for beef sales. Bid on Beef is the vision of Chris Earl, owner of Reverse Rocking R Ranch and CK6 Consulting in New Mexico. Working with beef cattle producers across the nation. CK6 Consulting has conducted $150 million in sales through price discovery in …