On Aug. 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its final Herbicide Strategy, an unprecedented step in protecting over 900 federally endangered and threatened (listed) species from the potential impacts of herbicide, which are chemicals used to control weeds. EPA will use the strategy to identify measures to reduce the amount of herbicides exposure to these species when it registers new herbicides and when it reevaluates registered herbicides under a process called registration review. The final strategy incorporates a wide range of stakeholder input, ensuring EPA not only protects species but also preserves a wide range of pesticides for farmers and growers.
Scouts are traveling across the Corn Belt to measure this year’s corn and soybean yield potential during the 32nd annual Pro Farmer Crop Tour. The tour runs Aug.19-22, covering seven states and capturing the attention of the agriculture industry and national media. Observations and results of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour will be shared nightly at in-person events throughout the tour and streamed live online at AgWeb.com.
Intelinair, an ag data analytics company, announced it has garnered “AgTech Data Analytics Company of the Year” in the 5th annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global agricultural and food technology markets today. This is the second time in three years the company has been recognized with this prestigious award.
Bushel, the leading digital platform connecting farmers and agribusinesses, announced it has been awarded “AgTech Finance Platform of the Year ” in the fifth annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global agricultural and food technology markets today.
The Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) announced the launch of its new logo, symbolizing a fresh chapter in the association’s storied history. Founded in 1958, MACA has been a cornerstone in the crop protection industry, bringing together manufacturers, distributors, formulators, warehousers, and seed companies to inform and educate members on policy issues, create educational opportunities, and advance agricultural practices across the Midwest.
Beck’s and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) announce the election of Scott Beck as the central regional vice president. Scott will represent Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin during his three-year term in this role. He is one of seven regional vice presidents serving ASTA, contributing to the organization’s mission of advocating for the seed industry’s interests.
Terra Vera, an agriculture technology company leading the charge towards a more food-secure future with amino acid-based crop management solutions, is launching ApiVera, a new division and brand to address the critical issue of declining bee populations.
Evergreen FS was recently awarded a U.S. patent (no. 12,029,147) for its Crop Disease Prediction and Associated Methods and Systems tool that uses direct-to-machine learning systems that predict crop diseases. The patent leverages data science and artificial intelligence to predict and manage plant diseases. The technology collects and analyzes various data points, such as weather conditions, soil, and pathogen pressure, to develop predictive models.
Ecorobotix Inc., the North American division of the Swiss AgTech and AI company, appointed Cameron Holbrook as the new CEO of the company’s North America business. Cameron, a passionate AgTech enthusiast, brings extensive industry knowledge and a global perspective from his previous leadership roles at Nutrien, John Deere, and Amazon.
