The Conservation Technology Information Center will release the results of the 8th National Cover Crop Survey Report on April 15, noon CT, during a webinar with partners USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program and the American Seed Trade Association.
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online by June 9 for the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its 12th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities.
The Mosaic Company Foundation announced its re-launch as The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems. The Foundation brings together two decades of philanthropic work developing the practices, tools, and partnerships to advance sustainable agricultural practices in the United States, India, and Brazil.
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching its fifth iteration of Consider Corn Challenge, a contest in which participants can submit proposals for new uses of field corn that have quantifiable market demand.
The registration deadline for the 2025 Water for Food Global Conference has been extended to Friday, April 11, 2025. The conference, which runs April 28-May 2 in Lincoln Neb., U.S.A. addresses the complicated issues of global water and food security and features both traditional conference sessions and interactive side tours. Along with providing ample academic, practice and policy content, the size and format of the conference also provides an optimal setting for informal conversations and connections.
Ecorobotix, a Swiss company specializing in AI-driven agricultural technology, is expanding into Australia through a strategic dealer partnership with RDO Equipment Australia. The ARA sprayer is an advanced AI-powered solution that optimizes the application of plant protection products with an ultra-precise 6×6 cm (2.4×2.4 inch) spray footprint. This breakthrough in precision reduces inputs use by up to 95 percent, minimizing crop phytotoxicity and preserving soil health. Additionally, ARA helps reduce reliance on manual weeding crews, offering significant economic benefits. Its AI-driven software already supports over 20 different vegetable crops, including carrots, lettuce, onions and more.
In the last 10 years, quantitative research funded by the United Soybean Board (USB) reveals The SCN Coalition increased awareness and adoption of active soybean cyst nematode (SCN) management, resulting in up to 20 percent more soybean farmers actively managing SCN. Since its conception in 1997, The SCN Coalition has strived to increase farmer awareness of SCN — the No. 1 yield-grabbing pathogen of the soybean crop in North America — and increase the number of soybean farmers actively managing the pest to protect the sustainability of the soybean industry.
Loveland Products, Inc., the proprietary products company for Nutrien Ag Solutions and a leading provider of crop input solutions, and Ascribe Bioscience, the developer of the biofungicide Phytalix®, announced the expansion of their collaboration in the US market to include additional proprietary Phytalix premixes. This strategic initiative with Ascribe is designed to further strengthen Loveland Products’ market leading biological platform.
The Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council (NREC) is pleased to announce the release of its 2024 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive look at the latest research funded by Illinois farmers and ag retailers. The report highlights NREC’s continued commitment to funding practical, science-based solutions that support sustainable agriculture across the state.
Bushel, a software company serving the agricultural supply chain, has released its 2025 State of the Farm Report, offering insight into how U.S. farmers make business decisions, use technology, and business preferences in the supply chain. Bushel’s State of the Farm report is one of largest farm surveys with more than 1,300 respondents. This year’s report emphasizes a consistent theme: Trusted relationships remain at the core of how farmers do business—but digital tools are gaining ground, and age 50 is now the tipping point for stronger digital preferences.
