Corbet Scientific Launches IRRAMAX Irrigation Technology
On opening day of the CAPCA Conference in Anaheim, California on Sunday, Corbet Scientific announced IRRAMAX, a polymer-based irrigation enhancer designed to improve water distribution and moisture retention in the crop root zone.
From August 2023 through May 2026, Corbet Scientific evaluated IRRAMAX in five paired-plot field trials conducted in collaboration with agriMeasures, LLC. The trials included strawberries and citrus in Florida, cotton in Texas, and corn in Nebraska. Each trial compared IRRAMAX-treated plots with grower standard practice (GSP) check plots. Soil moisture was measured using Sentek capacitance probes across all sites.
IRRAMAX-treated plots recorded higher volumetric soil moisture than GSP check plots in all five trials. In an 83-day Texas cotton trial, the longest of the five studies, soil moisture in the top 12 inches of the treated plot was more than three times that of the GSP plot. In an eight-day Nebraska corn trial, soil moisture readings in treated plots averaged approximately 17% higher than GSP, with a more uniform moisture profile at depths of 4 to 12 inches.
Salinity was also monitored at the Florida citrus and Texas cotton sites. At both sites, IRRAMAX-treated plots recorded lower and more stable salinity readings than GSP check plots.
Learn more about IRRAMAX at the CAPCA Conference by visiting booth 516 to review the trial data and discuss product placement, crop suitability and field results with Corbet Scientific’s technical team.
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Animal Ag News 10/9
Syngenta Launches Cropwise Explorer
Syngenta has launched a new digital tool designed to help retailers and their grower customers quickly identify field agronomic issues, streamline decision-making and enable more effective crop management.
Cropwise™ Explorer is an offering within the Cropwise integrated farm management technology platform that combines historical performance data, in-season crop information and satellite imagery into one simple resource. Retailers can monitor multiple growers’ fields from anywhere, stay connected to crop conditions, spot agronomic issues early through anomaly detection and share timely insights and recommendations with their growers.
“Retailers need tools that save time and help with decision-making,” said Greg Uchtmann, digital ag solutions marketing lead at Syngenta. “Cropwise Explorer gives them the ability to see what’s happening across the fields they manage and delivers essential information in a format that’s easy to understand and share.”
Key features include weekly field-insight reports, yield and productivity summaries and insights into what’s performing well and what may need attention. An AI Summary and NDVI-based weekly reports are available to help retailers prioritize which fields should be scouted first – and explain why. Retailers can also connect alerts and reports with other Cropwise tools and services to share with their growers and keep them informed of changing field conditions.
Tractor Zoom Hosting Webinar on Farm Equipment Market
Who will be buying farm equipment and repaying loans in 2027 is the topic of a timely webinar being hosted this month by Tractor Zoom.
“Finishing 2026 Strong: What the market, the election, and farm income mean for you,” a free live session on Zoom at 11 a.m. CT on Wednesday, Oct. 21, will feature Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom, and guest expert Wesley Davis, Partner & Chief Ag Economist at Meridian Ag Advisors.
The conversation will cover the trade, election, Farm Bill, and broader macroeconomic forces shaping the market through year-end and also examine whether the farm income story holds up and how much of it depends on government support, and whether farmers will close 2026 with the cash to buy equipment and service their debt. From there, Campbell and Davis will consider demand and buyer behavior for dealers, credit risk and loan performance for lenders, and an early read on 2027 for both.
The webinar is built for dealer principals, owners, and leadership teams; sales and used-equipment managers; and ag lenders, including chief credit officers, bank presidents, and CFOs. Attendees can take part in live polls and bring questions for Campbell and Davis.
Registration is open at https://na2.hubs.ly/H0827tC0
Gateway to Ag Careers Scholarships Announced
Seven students have been selected to participate in this year’s Gateway to Ag Careers program, hosted by AgGateway and sponsored by the AgCIO Roundtable, with additional support from Syngenta. The selected students will attend the 2026 AgGateway Annual Meeting and Conference, November 9-11 in Nashville, to engage with attendees, sit in on educational sessions, and learn more about the many career opportunities that agriculture has to offer.
“We’re excited to be hosting these exceptional students at the 2026 Annual Meeting and Conference,” says Brent Kemp, AgGateway President and CEO. “Interest in the program has continued to grow over the years, and participants bring a wide range of interests and disciplines to the program.”
The following students will be participating in the 2026 Gateway to Ag Careers program:
Eleanora Bernstein, Arizona State University
Anslee Boyd, Mississippi State University
Ella Britt, Mississippi State University
Avyukta (Avi) Davu, Purdue University
Madison Hicks, North Dakota State University
Kristen Platt, Arizona State University
Aryan Sharma, Purdue University
AgGateway started the program because agriculture’s long-term sustainability will rest on its ability to attract the best and brightest among the next generation of college graduates to build long-term careers in the industry. The nomination process requires students to submit an essay and a letter of recommendation and additional supporting documentation from their instructor or adviser.
Click here to get a preview of the AgGateway annual meeting.
Precision Ag News 10/2
Syngenta Announces New Biologicals Technology
Syngenta recently announced new EXORT™ technology, a major scientific breakthrough the company says helps plants make better use of their own biology.
This new technology opens the door to a new generation of biological solutions that can help farmers grow bigger grains and more desirable vegetables and fruits, without changing their normal field routine. Applied at very small doses to the leaf, products with EXORT™ technology work with natural signals that plants already use to regulate biological processes, development, and response to changing conditions.
For farmers, the potential is significant: more productive crops, better quality, and a practical way to support higher yields with lower impact. In one of the largest biological field programs of its kind, EXORT™ technology has delivered consistent yield gains across major crops – rice, soybean, corn, cotton, vegetable and fruits – over multiple years and geographies.
The science behind EXORT™ technology is based on natural microRNAs – tiny molecules found in plants that help regulate how biological instructions are used. Natural microRNAs act like signals that help orchestrate biological processes; EXORT™ technology is designed to apply precisely selected naturally occurring microRNAs at field scale, helping crops optimize how they use their own resources.
According to Syngenta, the first products based on EXORT™ technology are planned for launch from 2027, followed by a phased introduction across approximately 20 countries and multiple crops over the next years. Read more.
ACN Plans Fall Workshop in KC
The Agricultural Communicators Network (ACN) will be holding its Fall Workshop, “More Action, Less Distraction,” in Kansas City, Mo., at Farm Journal headquarters on Nov. 17. This full-day event is aimed at agricultural communicators seeking to adapt to the rapidly evolving ag media landscape.
Attendees will experience hands-on sessions focused on leveraging the latest tools in writing, photography, and audience engagement to thrive in today’s fast-paced, distracted world. Sessions include:
– A writing session led by Kevin Draper, agriculture correspondent for The New York Times, covering agribusinesses, farmers, goods, and government policy. Before his current role, Draper worked as a sports reporter.
– “Why You Should Give a DAM,” led by Sam Craft with PhotoShelter, will cover the fundamentals of organizing, archiving, and distributing your visual assets.
– “Industry Trends: Audience Attention,” led by Alyssa Walsh with Sweet Briar Creative, will cover understanding your audience, stronger hooks, visuals, storytelling, and messaging that earns attention.
– “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of AI” is a panel discussion moderated by Tyne Morgan from U.S. Farm Report. The panel will discuss ethical use, moral questions, and legal implications generative AI poses for our industry’s future.
Members of other ag communications organizations — ARC, IFAJ, LPC, NAAJ, NAFB and NAMA — qualify for the ACN member rate, and students qualify for the student rate.
Innovar Ag Products Licensed Across Key Markets
Innovar Ag SEA LLC has secured a perpetual, exclusive license from Innovar Ag LLC covering a defined international territory spanning Southeast Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand and Azerbaijan.
Innovar Ag technologies are focused on improving fertilizer performance, nutrient-use efficiency and the economic and environmental efficiency of crop nutrition. Through the new license, Innovar Ag SEA intends to expand the commercialization of existing technologies while developing manufacturing, distribution and customer relationships throughout the licensed territory, which includes Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Timor-Leste, the People’s Republic of China, New Zealand, Australia, Tasmania and Azerbaijan.
The agreement represents a major step in the continued international development of Innovar technologies and establishes Innovar Ag SEA LLC as the exclusive licensed platform for the covered Innovar Ag business throughout these markets.
“This agreement gives Innovar Ag SEA a tremendous platform for long-term growth,” said Andrew M. Semple, President & CEO of Innovar Ag SEA LLC. “We have the opportunity to build the business with a long-term perspective—developing local manufacturing, strengthening our relationships with customers and partners, and expanding Innovar technologies into some of the most important agricultural markets in the world. At the same time, Innovar Ag SEA will introduce additional complementary products globally, allowing us to build an even broader agricultural technology portfolio. Our goal is to create a lasting global agricultural technology business built around innovation, performance and strong customer relationships.”
The perpetual nature of the license provides Innovar Ag SEA with the ability to make long-term investments in market development, regulatory registrations, manufacturing capabilities, distribution networks and customer relationships across its licensed territory.