U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) introduced the Plant Biostimulant Act to create a uniform federal definition for plant biostimulants, establish a consistent regulatory pathway to market, and promote additional research into the benefits of biostimulant products on soil health and crop production. Veteran’s Carbon Holdings announced it will distribute $1.1 billion in direct payments to U.S. …
Azotic® Technologies Names New CEO
Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) company Azotic® Technologies Limited has named Sander Pabbruwee as CEO, effective April 1, as the company aims to accelerate its global commercial success. Pabbruwee joins the York, UK-based agritech company from Koppert in the Netherlands, where he was general manager. “Azotic is not only the most cutting-edge business in biological nitrogen fixation, but also one of …
BarnTools Introduces BinTalk Pro at World Pork Expo
BarnTools is in Des Moines today at the World Pork Expo for the debut of BinTalk Pro, a next-generation feed monitoring system that delivers near real-time insights and comprehensive operational oversight for poultry and swine producers. With updates every 15 minutes, 16 times more frequent than the industry standard, BinTalk Pro enables growers and integrators to detect issues as they …
Inspire PR Group Ranked in Top Ag PR Firms
Congrats to Inspire PR Group being named one of the top agriculture PR firms in the country, moving up to rank fourth on the O’Dwyer’s PR News annual list of Top Agricultural PR Firms. “Our client-partners in agriculture lead the way in feeding those across the U.S. and worldwide, and theirs are the stories that must be told,” said Hinda …
FarmTogether Integrates MyLand Soil Health Service in Washington
FarmTogether and MyLand have partnered to integrate Soil as a Service™ technology across four high-value apple orchards in Washington State, supporting FarmTogether’s broader efforts to enhance operational efficiency, reduce input costs, and advance regenerative agriculture practices across its farmland portfolio. By implementing MyLand’s live, native soil biology service, FarmTogether is taking a proactive step toward strengthening soil structure, increasing organic …
20th Annual NAMA Boot Camp Registration is Open
It’s that time. Join Agri-Marketing’s Best at NAMA Boot Camp. Agri-marketing is always changing. That’s why each year, NAMA Boot Camp features the latest tips, trends and best practices to take you forward in your career—at any level. It’s the event to learn about modern agriculture and our industry, grow your network and prepare to be a leader. NAMA members …
Animal Ag News 6/3
March was the best sales month in history for Certified Angus Beef, with 116.8 million pounds sold. It was also a standout month for quality, with 86 percent of fed cattle carcasses grading Choice or Prime, the highest annual mark once again. USDA Prime has outpaced Select for nine weeks in a row, thanks in part to heavier carcass weights …
NRCS Chief to Keynote Agri-Pulse West Summit
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt will be the luncheon keynote speaker at the annual Agri-Pulse West Food & Ag Issues Summit in Sacramento on June 10. Prior to being named NRCS Chief, Bettencourt served as the Global Director of Government Relations and External Affairs for Netafim, an Orbia Company, and as President and Chief Executive Officer …