Last week’s Tech Hub LIVE 2024 was a resounding success, bringing together nearly 700 industry leaders and passionate ag tech professionals and more than 70 companies on the expo floor. Tech Hub LIVE captured the current state of agriculture technology through engaging discussions, innovative sessions, and numerous networking opportunities.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $400 million with at least 18 irrigation districts to help farmers continue commodity production while also conserving water across the West. This funding – which will support irrigation districts and producers in using innovative water savings technologies and farming practices while producing water-saving commodities in the face of continued drought – is expected to conserve up to 50,000 acre-feet in water use across 250,000 acres of irrigated land in production, while expanding and creating new, sustainable market opportunities.
Agri-Pulse is pleased to host a webinar on September 5 at 1 p.m. Eastern time, focused on climate change and how new climate insights can help manage your business.
The Fertilizer Institute is sponsoring the all-new Agronomy Conference and Expo in St. Louis August 12-14. Formally known as InfoAg, the conference has been reimagined to bring more value to the ag retail community. Complimentary registration for this inaugural year is being offered to qualified agronomists and crop consultants. See if you qualify here.
BioLumic, the world’s only company treating seeds with light to activate genetic expression for new crop traits, has achieved a breakthrough in enhancing inbred corn lines. These genetically ‘pure’ parent seeds are crucial for producing the world’s high-performing hybrid seeds favored by most farmers.
Ecorobotix, a company specializing in AI-driven agricultural technology, has formed a dealer partnership with RDO Equipment Co., marking a major expansion into the U.S. market. Through this collaboration, Ecorobotix’s innovative ARA ultra-high precision sprayer will be available at select RDO locations nationwide.
Millborn, an independently owned seed company dedicated to enriching land and lives for more than 37 years, owns and operates seed production facilities in Imperial and Hemingford, Nebraska. Both locations will offer trusted hard red and white winter wheat varieties from AgriPro, WestBred, and PlainsGold this fall.
Marion Ag Service and Columbia Seeds LLC have agreed to a supply and marketing consortium. The endeavor combines Marion Ag’s industry-leading fertilizer technology, combination products, organics, and soil amendment offerings with Columbia Seeds’ established expertise in the seed market. The consortium will enable both companies to combine their marketing efforts, relationships, and value creation into a collective market-leading suite of agronomic solutions.
