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ITHACA, N.Y. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Ascribe Bio (“Ascribe”), an innovator in natural crop protection, today announced the closing of a successful $12 million Ascribe Bio Series A financing round. The round was co-led by Corteva, through its Corteva Catalyst platform, and Acre Venture Partners. In addition, the financing included participation from new and existing…

HGS BioScience, a leading U.S. provider of humic and fulvic products backed by Paine Schwartz Partners, has announced a major strategic move: HGS BioScience acquires NutriAg Ltd., a Toronto-based pioneer in bionutritional technologies. This marks a major expansion of HGS’s footprint in the biostimulant market, creating one of North America’s most comprehensive platforms. Read The…

Rovensa Next, a global leader in biosolutions, has appointed Victor Sonzogno as its new Head of Brazil. This move highlights its growth ambitions and leadership in the region. Sonzogno brings over 22 years of experience in the biologicals sector and strategic consulting. He has led major agribusiness operations across Latin America, including over a decade…

Midwestern BioAg (MBA), a pioneer in biological and regenerative agriculture, is announcing a new Midwestern BioAg strategic shift. The company is entering a new era focused on strengthening its core technologies and empowering trusted partners. This will ensure growers across the Midwest and High Plains have access to the agronomy tools they need to thrive.…

Blanquefort (France), October 6, 2025 – Building on its expertise in termite control, Groupe Berkem is bringing artificial intelligence to pest management professionals with NOVATERM®. This patented connected bait enables remote detection of subterranean termite colonies. “The NOVATERM® project required significant investment. However, our teams successfully overcame this genuine challenge. At Groupe Berkem, we firmly…

Ecorobotix, based in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, has raised $150 million across Series C ($45m, 2024) and Series D ($105m, 2025). This funding will accelerate its AI-powered Ecorobotix Plant-by-Plant™ ultra-high-precision spraying. This technology can cut crop-protection use by up to 95% while maintaining efficacy. Backed by new investors Highland Europe, ECBF, and McWin Capital Partners, the company…

Amoéba, an industrial greentech company specialized in the development of natural microbiological solutions, announces that it will present to the agricultural press on 28th October 2025 the positive results of its wine-growing trials in France and Europe. Very convincing results observed by winegrowers Under the 120-day emergency marketing authorisation granted by the French authorities in…

Farmers have a new weapon against soybean cyst nematode (SCN): biotrinsic® Nemora FP™, an EPA-registered soybean bionematicide seed treatment from Indigo Ag, Inc. Available for Spring planting, the product employs anti-hatch technology to help manage nematode pressure while maintaining strong yield potential, and it does so without phytotoxicity or halo effects that can appear with…

PASCO, Wash. (AgPR) Oct. 6, 2025 – Ecorobotix has reached a new milestone with the launch of its 2026 crop algorithms. For the first time, an Ultra-High Precision (UHP) sprayer enables non-selective herbicides to be used in vegetable farming — a breakthrough that transforms weeding practices by reducing manual labor, increasing profitability, and providing a…

SAN MATEO, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Farmers Business Network (FBN®) today announced the spin-off of its crop protection sourcing and first-mile logistics subsidiary as a new independent company, Global Crop Solutions (GCS). The separation creates two distinct companies, each positioned to accelerate growth and better serve customers in their respective markets. Farmers Business Network (FBN) will expand its…