As the agricultural industry continues to navigate complex market fluctuations and shifting weather patterns, Agtools is proud to announce its latest innovation: Crop Shoulder Insights. This cutting-edge technology harnesses the power of real-time data analysis to provide market stakeholders with unparalleled accuracy and precision.
The Yield Lab Institute announced the launch of a new platform called H.A.R.V.E.S.T. AgTech, the next generation of a proven incubator that will further accelerate technical resources and funding for the global agtech startup community. H.A.R.V.E.S.T. (Harnessing Agricultural Research and Venture Ecosystems for Sustainable Technology) builds on the strong foundation of the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator’s (IN2) agtech track. IN2 is funded by Wells Fargo & Company and co-administered by NREL, a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory.
Four start-up companies offering agricultural innovations have advanced to compete for a top prize of $100,000 in the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, continues to elevate the importance of entrepreneurship in agriculture through the contest.
Nutrien Ag Solutions celebrated the completion of its new infrastructure project at its Tipton, Indiana, retail facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 9, 2025. The Tipton location is one of many Nutrien Ag Solutions retail facilities across North America included in the company’s capital improvement initiative, designed to modernize operations and enhance service in regions experiencing rapid agricultural growth.
T-L Irrigation Co. takes their commitment to continuous movement and convenience in irrigation to the next level with the new Auto-Reverse Hose Drag Linear System for single-tractor, 4-wheel T-L Irrigation units. The sturdy upgrade fully automates a labor-intensive and time-consuming linear irrigation task—reversing direction at the end of the field. Available on new units or as a retrofit kit, the design positions the hose on the side of the linear tractor at a slight angle. At the end of the field, a rotating mechanism forces the hose to push away from the tractor, creating a loop that clears the path for the tractor to reverse direction.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), in collaboration with the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, CropLife America and National Corn Growers Association, announced the release of an updated study highlighting the wide-ranging benefits of precision agriculture across the United States. The new report, The Benefits of Precision Ag in the United States, published on AEM’s Insights page, underscores how technology adoption on farms is improving yields, reducing inputs, and strengthening the resiliency of America’s food supply chain. The updated analysis expands on AEM’s landmark 2020 study and provides quantifiable evidence of how farmers using precision ag technologies are achieving significant gains in productivity, input efficiency, and environmental stewardship.
Seitec Genetics, an independent seed company dedicated to delivering rare and uncompromising value to farmers, is pleased to announce that long-time Nebraska seed professional Brian Kopecky has joined the company’s management team. Kopecky, who will be based in the Seitec Genetics headquarters in Fremont, Nebraska, was at the 2025 Husker Harvest Days farm show; to meet with farmers and bring his deep seed industry and Nebraska farming expertise to bear to as they plan for a successful 2026 season.
The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) is proud to announce the launch of the Conservation Connector, available now at Connector.ag. This innovative online platform is the first and only tool that allows farmers, ranchers, and farm advisers to easily evaluate conservation incentive programs and connect with technical support in one place.
The Sustainable Agriculture Summit is where the entire value chain comes together—from producers to retailers, innovators to NGOs, manufacturers to researchers, and everyone in between—to tackle the future of ag sustainability. Don’t miss your chance to join us November 19-20 in Anaheim, California, to learn from world-class experts and fellow attendees as you explore new ideas and approaches to advance shared action toward a more sustainable and resilient U.S. food system.
