U.S. corn farmers are facing growing uncertainty around fertilizer affordability and access, with concern mounting well beyond the current planting season, according to new survey results released by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA).
Biotalys, an agricultural technology company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions for sustainable crop protection, announced it has achieved a first research milestone in its partnership with Syngenta, a global leader in agricultural innovation, to develop a novel bioinsecticide against key insect pests. Initial laboratory tests demonstrated promising in vitro results with novel bioactive ingredients developed using Biotalys’ unique AGROBODY™ technology against the insect molecular target.
Deere & Company announced that it has reached a settlement agreement to resolve the multidistrict “right to repair” litigation pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. This settlement addresses the issues raised in the 2022 complaint and brings this case to an end with no finding of wrongdoing.
As growers gear up for another demanding season, priorities remain clear: maximizing nutrient efficiency, protecting input investments and ensuring reliable access to essential crop nutrition. SUL4R-PLUS® from Helm Crop Nutrition delivers on all three as a domestically produced calcium sulfate fertilizer with validated agronomic performance and a dependable U.S. supply chain. Backed by expanded production capacity and fully domestic sourcing, it is readily available to meet grower demand without the supply chain disruptions and challenges faced by other fertilizer products.
Syngenta announced the global launch of VIRESTINA™ technology (active ingredient: metproxybicyclone), after Argentina became the first country in the world to approve the technology. Syngenta is also planning to bring this innovation to Brazil, Australia, the U.S., and Canada.
American Drone Network (ADN) has announced a partnership with BRANDT to advance crop input solutions specifically tailored for agricultural spray drone operations. Together, BRANDT and ADN will develop and optimize adjuvant, nutritional, and surfactant systems designed to enhance the performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of drone-based crop applications. As part of the partnership, ADN members will have access to select BRANDT products with added benefits, helping drone operators adopt proven crop input technologies while improving operational efficiency and application results.
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) and Nutrien are pleased to announce a free, co-hosted webinar bringing science-based soil fertility and nutrient management tools directly to agronomists, crop consultants and farmers. “eKonomics Calculators in Practice: Tools and Resources for Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management” will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026, at noon CDT (1 p.m. EDT). The one-hour session is free, open to all and eligible for one Science Societies CEU credit for professional development. Registration is free.
