Category: News
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Spearhead Bio Awarded NSF Tech Transfer Grant to Accelerate Development of Improved Corn Varieties
Spearhead Bio, a cutting-edge biotechnology startup pioneering the use of plants’ own natural DNA to revolutionize crop genome engineering, has been awarded a prestigious Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This highly competitive federal grant will provide critical funding to support the development and validation of…
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Waypoint Analytical Expands Soil Testing Capabilities to Midwest Farmers with Grand Island, Nebraska Lab Opening
Biobest has unveiled a significantly enhanced version of its Side Effects app, a digital decision-support tool designed to help agricultural professionals make informed pesticide choices while safeguarding beneficial organisms vital to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. As the agricultural industry continues to balance the dual challenge of managing pest outbreaks and ensuring long-term sustainability, this…
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Waypoint Analytical Expands Soil Testing Capabilities to Midwest Farmers with Grand Island, Nebraska Lab Opening
Waypoint Analytical has taken a major stride toward empowering Midwest agriculture by expanding its footprint with a new state-of-the-art lab in Grand Island, Nebraska. The facility is set to fast-track data-driven agronomic insights, reduce turnaround time, and support sustainable farm management practices right where farmers need them most. Waypoint Analytical Expands Soil Testing Capabilities to…
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Biobest acquires Ecoation technology in commitment to support horticulture growers with automated IPM scouting and monitoring tools
In a significant stride toward the future of precision horticulture, Biobest has announced a landmark acquisition of core technology and expert personnel from its long-standing innovation partner, Ecoation Innovative Solutions Inc. This move underlines Biobest’s ongoing commitment to empowering growers with cutting-edge, automated scouting and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tools, solidifying its leadership in the…
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European certification for Cormin® SW, the Olmix biostimulant that boosts fertilizer efficiency
Mineral fertilizers have been a cornerstone of modern agriculture, significantly boosting productivity over the last century. By supplying essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, they’ve helped feed a rapidly growing global population. But the benefits of fertilizers come with trade-offs that we can no longer afford to ignore. According to a report by the…
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BASF and MARDI introduce new Clearfield® rice varieties MR CL3 and MR CL4 to advance sustainable farming in Malaysia
• Clearfield® Production System is a non-genetically modified (non-GM) crop technology developed by BASF that integrates specially bred herbicide-tolerant seeds with tailored TREK® herbicide and stewardship practices. • BASF solutions will support farmers to combat weedy rice challenges and support yields beyond seven tons per hectare. • New rice varieties align with Malaysia’s “Five Times…
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Kemin Launches RevoCURB™, an OMRI-Listed® Botanical-Oil-Based Soil Treatment for Soil Health
Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer committed to sustainably transforming the quality of life for 80 percent of the world’s population every day, has introduced RevoCURB™—a FIFRA 25(b)-exempt soil treatment designed as a safer and more sustainable alternative to conventional fumigants. This innovative product is aligned with the growing demand for environmentally conscious solutions in…
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PepsiCo and Cargill Collaborate to Empower Farmers by Advancing Sustainable Agriculture
July 15, 2025 – PURCHASE, N.Y. & MINNEAPOLIS: Global food and agriculture giants PepsiCo and Cargill have entered a strategic collaboration to promote regenerative agriculture across 240,000 acres of Iowa farmland by 2030. The focus of this partnership is their shared corn supply chain in Iowa, where Cargill sources ingredients from local farmers for some…
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Proven® Seed to Launch Four New Canola Hybrids for 2026 Season
Proven® Seed, the proprietary brand of Nutrien Ag Solutions, is stepping into the 2026 growing season with bold innovation—unveiling four new canola hybrids that are designed to perform under the diverse and demanding conditions of Western Canada. These introductions underscore Proven Seed’s commitment to local testing, farmer-first innovation, and agronomic solutions built from the ground…
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Bioinput based on three new microorganisms hits the market
Bioinput based on three new microorganisms hits the market Biosphera’s latest innovation, BioVelox, was unveiled during the Coopavel Rural Show in Cascavel-PR. This pioneering bioinput combines three new microbial genera in a single formulation designed to enhance soil-plant interaction. According to a market survey released by the consultancy 5P2R, Brazil experienced a 10.3% increase in…