The second Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall was bigger and better than the first in 2022 with over 50 exhibits spotlighting the Future of Food and Farming. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) partnered with member companies and ag organizations to hold the three-day event which featured combine harvesters, milking equipment, sprayers and planters, irrigation equipment, tractors …
GRAINCO FS Brings Digital Ag App, Expertise to Improve Farmer Customer On-Farm Efficiency, ROI
Ottawa, Ill. & Indianapolis (May 14, 2024) – New for the 2024 crop season, GRAINCO FS is offering myFS Agronomy as its latest digital agronomic tool for on-farm data-driven decision-making for its farmer customers in Kendall, LaSalle, and Grundy counties in Illinois. The new digital platform and app, developed with Intelinair, provides in-season and postseason actionable insights and analytics for …
MyLand Welcomes Two New Directors of Grower Relations to Reinforce its Dedication to Exceptional Service
Planting seeds for the future: MyLand expands support for growers in Texas, California, and Washington May 9, 2024 — Phoenix, Arizona — MyLand, a soil health company, today announced it has hired Landon Gheer and Gilbert (Gil) Rodriguez as its new Directors, Grower Relations to enhance the company’s support for its increasing number of growers across Texas, California, and Washington …
Rabo AgriFinance Names John Steeves as Head of Rural Business Economics, North America
Seasoned financial services leader appointed to lead the Rural Management Team CHESTERFIELD, MO (May 6, 2024) – Rabo AgriFinance, a subsidiary of the global food and agriculture bank Rabobank, today announced John Steeves as its new Head of Rural Business Economics, North America, effective May 1, 2024. Steeves, a financial services veteran with more than thirty years of experience, will …
Future of Food and Farming on the National Mall
The Future of Food and Farming on the National Mall celebrates and showcases America’s equipment manufacturers, farmers, ranchers, and innovators, working together to drive the tradition of producing more with less environmental impact. The event is coordinated by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and is held the National Mall to allow the public interact with the equipment and get …
Ethanol Report on 40B SAF Tax Credit and Beyond
The 40B tax credit guidance and modified GREET model released April 30 by U.S. Treasury lays the groundwork for U.S. ethanol producers and farmers to participate in the emerging market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). But since 40B expires at the end of this year, all the attention will now turn to implementing the 45Z credit to start next year, …
Industry Veteran Chris Turner Joins Pivot Bio as Chief Commercial Officer
Former Head of U.S. Crop Science at Bayer to bring extensive expertise to propel Pivot Bio into next phase of growth. St. Louis, Missouri; Berkeley, California (May 1, 2024) — Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, announced today the appointment of industry veteran Chris Turner as Chief Commercial Officer. In this executive role, Turner will lead the company’s global …
Farmer Consultant Digs Into SAF Tax Credit Guidance
Iowa farmer and consultant Mitchell Hora, Continuum Ag, spent some time Wednesday morning breaking down the 40B sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit guidance released this week for farmers hoping to be eligible. There were over 400 farmers and other stakeholders on Hora’s webinar which ran for an hour and still was not able to address all the questions. Continuum …
Ethanol Industry Reacts to SAF Guidance
Ethanol industry stakeholders reacted to the 40B sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit guidance and modified GREET model released Tuesday by the Biden Administration. The new 40B GREET model will recognize GHG reductions from carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), renewable natural gas, and renewable power used to produce ethanol for qualifying SAF and include a “safe harbor” pilot program for …
DPH BIOLOGICALS REGENAPHEX TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM RECEIVES BIOAGTECH INNOVATOR AWARD
Recognized for Its Ability to Harnesses Regenerative Technology to Accelerate Agriculture’s Transition to a More Balanced Biological Approach
Treasury Department Releases Guidance for SAF Credit
Tuesday afternoon the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The guidance released today will “catalyze innovation in the aviation industry and incentivize the production of cleaner and more sustainable aviation fuels,” said U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during a House …
ZimmCast 730 – AWIS and Nitrogen Pulse
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. AWIS Weather Services started nearly 30 years ago as Agricultural Weather Information Services to serve Florida citrus growers who needed Ag Forecast Products. Staying true to their roots, AWIS continues to offer Ag Weather tools no one else has. Each state has a section for Animal Management, Field Crops, Fruit/Nut Crops, Irrigation Management, Nursery …
AGTECH PR ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL AGTECH ADVISORY BOARD
All-Woman Board Represents the Impact of Women in Agriculture April 30, 2024, Kansas City, MO – AgTech PR, a global communications firm specializing in agriculture technology, announced today its inaugural Advisory Board composed of leaders driving transformative change in agriculture. Advisors will provide AgTech PR with industry insights and strategic guidance to help advance the organization’s purpose. “When I founded …
Liechtenstein Group Invests in PowerPollen To Unlock Potential for Major Food Crops
PowerPollen and RiceTec Collaboration to Advance Hybrid Rice Vienna, April 2024 – The Liechtenstein Group, known for its commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovative technologies, is leading a funding round of €22.5 million in the US company PowerPollen. PowerPollen has developed a unique pollination technology that allows pollen to be collected, preserved, and applied on-demand. This technology promises significantly better …
DWFI Podcast 35 – Nebraska’s Agtech Innovation Ecosystem
Farmers are the original agtech innovators. As the population grows, and water resources become scarcer, there is a need for continued innovation in agricultural technologies, and a ready network to foster and accelerate them. The 2024 Nebraska Agtech Innovation Ecosystem Map, jointly published by Water for Food and The Combine AgTech Incubator by Invest Nebraska, outlines the ecosystem for entrepreneurs …