Registration is now open for the 37th Independent Professional Seed Association Annual Conference set for January 12–14, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. This year’s theme, SHIFT, is all about moving perspectives, strategies, and innovations forward in the independent seed industry. Click here to register.
Corn growers will soon benefit from more accurate species data that helps guide EPA’s new pesticide strategies. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is working with experts to submit new “core maps” to the EPA that show where endangered species are actually found today, not everywhere they’ve ever been seen.
New Holland was a winner at the 2025 Agritechnica Innovation Awards, receiving two silver medals for its Corn Header Automation and ForageCam™ – both industry-first technologies. These awards recognize the most innovative industry solutions and will be given out this November at Agritechnica, the world’s leading agricultural trade fair in Hanover, Germany.
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Heritable Agriculture announced the signing of a collaboration to harness artificial intelligence (AI) technology to determine the best vegetable varieties to offer growers. Leveraging historical data on geographical conditions and crop trialing, Heritable will use AI-tools with Syngenta’s global product portfolio, with the goal of better predicting the best-performing commercial varieties in different regions to ensure growers have the best possible product offering from Syngenta.
Intelinair, a leading provider of AI-powered crop intelligence, announced that it has been named the winner of the 2025 IoT AgTech Advancement Award by IoThinkTank for its innovative AGMRI platform.
Now in its 43rd year, Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) is proud to welcome 12 new corporate members to our growing coalition of leading organizations and changemakers. They join CTIC’s coalition of 50+ member organizations, partners, and individuals who are working toward our shared mission to accelerate the adoption of conservation management practices across America’s farmlands.
At the Bio Innovations Midwest Event in Omaha, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) announced the winners of the Consider Corn Challenge V and the $300,000 prize pool. Three winners were chosen, each with a unique way to improve a product or process using corn to produce biobased materials.
Farmers put in long hours and endless dedication to feed and support their communities, and Shell Rotella is proud to spotlight these farmers with the fifth annual SuperTractors competition. Coinciding with National Farmer’s Day, the virtual event invites farmers across North America to share photos of their most impressive tractors for a chance to win prizes and recognition. Inspired by the long-running Shell Rotella SuperRigs® truck beauty contest, SuperTractors has become an exhilarating way to showcase the pride farmers take in their equipment and work. From September 15–25, farmers across North America can enter their unique farm equipment in the SuperTractors competition for a chance to win $250, 10,000 MyMilesMatter points, and a custom Shell Rotella-branded Carhartt jacket. To participate, farmers can submit a photo along with a brief explanation of why their tractor deserves to win at super-tractors.mymilesmatter.com/peopleschoice.
Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is proud to announce the full acquisition of the Whitesville Fertilizer Hub located in west-central Indiana. Previously operated as a joint venture between Keystone, its predecessors, and CHS Inc. for the past 14 years, this strategic move marks a significant milestone in Keystone’s commitment to enhancing service and value for its farmer-owners.
Biobest’s new portable mite and insect dispenser, the Entomatic™ Handheld, is engineered for precision, speed, and user comfort – offering growers an efficient new tool for targeted biological applications. Developed in partnership with Hortiworld, the Entomatic™ Handheld has been designed for use in confined or irregular growing environments. Its compact and ergonomic design makes it ideal for linear crops such as strawberries, greenhouses with narrow paths or rolling benches, ornamental nurseries with variable layouts, and small-scale operations ranging from high-tech facilities to low-tech systems.
John Deere will showcase its next generation of autonomous and precision ag technologies at FIRA USA 2025 October 21-23 in Woodland, California,. From orchard tractors to intelligent spray systems, John Deere is helping growers tackle labor challenges, reduce input costs and increase efficiency, all while improving productivity and profitability.
