Tech Hub LIVE 2025 was proud to celebrate five incredible years of innovation, collaboration, and growth in ag tech July 21-23 in Des Moines. Starting with another successful Women in Ag Tech meeting, THL recognized Excellence in Ag Tech, heard from the CEO of GreenPoint Ag Holdings, listened to the opinions of real farmers, and much more. THL encapsulated the current state of ag tech through dynamic discussions, forward-thinking sessions, and countless networking opportunities.
Bayer advances its blockbuster pipeline submitting registration applications for icafolin-methyl in the European Union, following completed applications in Brazil, United States and Canada, the company announced today. Icafolin is agriculture’s first new mode of action for post-emergent weed control for broadacre crops in over 30 years. With estimated peak sales potential around €750 million, Bayer expects Icafolin will be launched from 2028 onward with initial availability in Brazil. The new operating model DSO has been instrumental for advancing Icafolin regulatory submissions ahead of schedule.
Registration is now open for the 2025 Great Plains Water Conference held in Omaha, Nebraska, on September 18 and 19. This year’s conference theme is Securing Water Resources for Tomorrow. The multi-state conference will feature speakers from Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) held its 2025 Summer Conservation Forum and Tours in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hosted in partnership with Wisconsin Land + Water, this summer’s meeting gathered conservation leaders from across the country for learning, with a spotlight on natural resources conservation in Wisconsin. Participants were welcomed by Governor Tony Evers and Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), a longtime farmer and member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), along with Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), reintroduced legislation to study the effectiveness of biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from biomass. The bipartisan Biochar Research Network Act would establish a National Biochar Research Network to test the impact of biochar across various soil types, application methods and climates to learn more about its capacity to benefit farmers and the environment.
Stine® Seed Company’s new Corn and Soybean Product Guide is all about value. With Stine, farmers get reliable, high-yielding products backed by a partnership they can trust. A commitment to innovation, independence and integrity is reflected in every decision we make and every bag of seed we deliver. The 2026 Corn and Soybean Product Guide offers solutions that help maximize success and minimize risk. Leading the 2026 corn offerings is Stine MX Series Corn, which features the highest-performing hybrids available. These lines are built from Stine’s newest corn genetics and optimized for return on investment, ensuring farmers get more out of every acre.
In a new survey, American corn growers say they would face higher costs and reductions in crop yields if they were to lose access to key herbicides like atrazine and glyphosate. The survey comes after the Make America Healthy Again Commission released its preliminary report questioning the safety of the two herbicides.
