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09/22/2024

Washington State Department of Commerce Awards $37M in Clean Energy Grants

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09/22/2024

Agri-TechE REAP Conference 2024: Exploring AI & Innovations in Agriculture

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09/21/2024

Rivulis Irrigation Launches AI Technology for Micro-Irrigation Solutions

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09/21/2024

LandScan Secures Groundbreaking Patent for Digital Twin Technology in Agriculture

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09/21/2024

BASF Reports First Results from Global Carbon Field Trials, Showing Up to 30% Reduction in Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Key Takeaways: BASF's Global Carbon Field Trials show that reducing agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 30 percent is possible compared to standard farming practices. Trials conducted on key crops such as wheat, corn, canola, and soy reveal the need for tailored interventions rather...

09/21/2024

SVG Ventures | THRIVE Releases 2024 THRIVE Top 50 AgTech & FoodTech Companies

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09/20/2024

Senators Introduce Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024

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Key Takeaways: Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 would add the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The legislation targets foreign farmland purchases by adversaries like China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran....

09/20/2024

USDA September 2024 WASDE Report: Wheat, Corn, Rice, and Other Key Commodities

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09/20/2024

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Awarded CHS Foundation Grant to Advance Precision Agriculture Program

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Key Takeaways: University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Agriculture awarded an $80,000 grant from the CHS Foundation to enhance its precision agriculture program. The grant will be used to integrate state-of-the-art technology and potentially develop a precision agriculture certificate program....

09/20/2024

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Launches “Texas Peace of Mind” Mental Health Campaign for Farmers and Ranchers

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09/20/2024

Edible Garden Expands USDA Organic Herb Product Line

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Key Takeaways: Edible Garden’s USDA Organic herb line is now available at Green’s Natural Foods and The Extra Supermarkets in New York and New Jersey. The expansion is part of Edible Garden’s growing distribution network in the Northeast. Green’s Natural Foods is recognized for offering orga...

09/19/2024

Chevron Announces Finalists for 27th Annual Tractor Restoration Competition

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09/19/2024

Pop Vriend Seeds Rebrands as KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. Starting October 1, 2024

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Key Takeaways: Pop Vriend Seeds will officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. on October 1, 2024. The name change reflects full integration into KWS’s global vegetable seed business. Pop Vriend branding will transition to the KWS look, with PV endorsement ensuring smooth conti...

09/19/2024

FarmWise Partners with RDO Equipment Co. to Expand Precision Weeding Solutions in the Southwest

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09/19/2024

Bloomfield Robotics Acquired by Kubota to Advance Smart Agriculture Solutions

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09/19/2024

Farmland LP Secures Investment from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund for Regenerative Agriculture Expansion

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Key Takeaways: Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund has invested in Farmland LP's Vital Farmland III LLC. Farmland LP to develop Soil Carbon Credits on its 18,500-acre portfolio. The investment supports regenerative agriculture and carbon sequestration. Microsoft’s involvement aims to boost sustain...

09/19/2024

Bayer’s Monsanto: 14th Favorable Verdict in Roundup™ Trials

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09/18/2024

Novameat Raises €17.4M in Oversubscribed Series A Round

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Key Takeaways: Novameat raised €17.4 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round led by Sofinnova Partners and Forbion via its BioEconomy Fund. Existing investors, including Unovis Asset Management, Praesidium, and Rubio Impact Ventures, also participated. The funds will be used to enhance...

09/18/2024

MustGrow Biologics Receives Florida Approval for TerraSante™ Organic Biofertility Product

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09/18/2024

Conception Nurseries Publishes White Paper on Innovative Tissue Culture Cloning Methods for Cannabis Cultivation

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Key Takeaways: Conception Nurseries publishes a white paper detailing advanced tissue culture cloning methods for disease prevention in cannabis cultivation. The white paper highlights the importance of starting with clean stock using tissue-cultured clones instead of traditional mother plant propag...

09/18/2024

AgraME 2024 Gears Up For Upcoming Edition

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09/18/2024

Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects Appoints Daan Mansveld as New Sales Manager for The Americas

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Key Takeaways: Daan Mansveld appointed as Sales Manager for The Americas at Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects. Daan succeeds Bas Duijvestijn, who will return to the Netherlands to serve as Chief Commercial Officer. Mansveld brings over nine years of experience in the horticultural and CEA indust...

09/17/2024

SOLASTA Bio Secures $14M Series A Funding to Advance Green Insecticides

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09/17/2024

Reinke Manufacturing Announces $12M Investment in Automation & Facility Expansion

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09/17/2024

SEF Announces Exclusive Partnership with RGC to Drive Greenhouse Construction

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Key Takeaways: SEF has named RGC as its exclusive construction partner, building on a 25-year collaborative relationship. RGC, formerly Ruthven Greenhouse Construction, has played a key role in many high-profile greenhouse projects across North America. This exclusive partnership is set to strengthe...