Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, a global leader in agricultural innovation, and Taranis, a global leader in AI-powered crop intelligence, announced they are formalizing their successful collaboration into a strategic partnership across the Midwest. The partnership will equip agricultural retailers with AI-powered crop management solutions, delivering innovative digital technologies that create significant value for both retailers and their grower customers.
GROWMARK’s newly launched myFS Agronomy platform utilized data from 4.9 million acres of farmland throughout the Midwest in 2025 through remote sensing technology using airplanes, drones, and satellites, to generate corn yield estimates ranging from a high of 255 bushels per acre in Central Iowa to a low of 193 bushels per acre in Southern Illinois. At the individual farmer level, the application has achieved results with yields of at least 95 percent accuracy at key estimate timings in late July and early August.
October 6 marked the third National Nematode Day, a day that’s especially exciting for the winners of The SCN Coalition’s $250 sweepstakes: Logan Paschke, Brad Gerten, and Erika Consoli. These winners qualified for the drawing by participating in The SCN Coalition’s “Are You Smarter Than a Nematode?” quizzes. This fun, engaging and informative series sponsored by BASF, Indigo, and Syngenta challenged participants to test their nematode knowledge.
Summit Agro USA announced the launch of its BioPowered™ product portfolio, marking a major evolution in the company’s lineup of innovative crop protection and field health solutions.
The higher cost of agricultural equipment is a large concern for U.S. farmers, and has led many decision makers to shift their replacement strategies and pursue retrofitting existing equipment or purchasing used equipment, according to a new study, “Vertical Market Outlook Series: Agricultural Equipment,” released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. The study provides an overview of the U.S. agriculture vertical and addresses issues that will impact the sector and its equipment needs.
Nutrien Ag Solutions has expanded the capabilities of its Nutrien HUB, an online portal designed to bring retail services, agronomic recommendations, environmental insights, and financing together in one streamlined platform for US farmers. This innovative tool offers a faster, simpler, and more connected way for farmers to manage their operations.
The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation is now accepting applications for the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant. Established in 2018, the grant aims to support student scientists dedicated to sustainable research, offering a $3,000 award to a deserving recipient. To qualify for the grant, students must be a U.S. citizen and provide two references when completing the application on the Foundation website.
In a major win for working lands and conservation, the Florida Cabinet has approved two Florida Conservation Group projects through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP). These approvals include the permanent preservation of 2,559 acres at Bentley Ranch in southeastern Hardee County and nearly 6,000 acres in Okeechobee County.
A new thematic map depicting primary water rights systems across the U.S. has been developed by a collaborative team from the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI), the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) and the Department of Agricultural Economics, all at the University of Nebraska. This innovative tool provides a clearer understanding of the variability of surface water and groundwater rights systems, which are crucial for effective water management and policy development by researchers, policymakers and landowners alike.
Now in its 19th year, the UAS Summit & Expo will be held October 14-15, 2025 at Alerus Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota. The event brings together policymakers, defense contractors, technology innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs to showcase the latest UAS developments, investment opportunities, and policy discussions shaping the industry.
