On-farm trials and on-going field observations by Ag Partners Coop and soybean growers in northeast Kansas are showing how a specialized soybean nutrition and stress-mitigation product called Big Bean™ can reduce stress-related yield losses. Learn more about BIG BEAN at www.planetearthagronomy.com.
Koch Ag & Energy Solutions and OCP Nutricrops S.A. have signed an agreement for Koch to invest in Jorf Fertilizers Company I, from OCP Nutricrops. Upon closing, the transaction will establish a 50/50 operating joint venture between Koch and OCP.
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) recently held its 2026 Summer Conservation Forum and Tours in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hosted in partnership with the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts, this summer’s meeting gathered conservation leaders from across the country for learning, with a spotlight on natural resources conservation in Michigan. Participants were welcomed by Kris Swartz, NACD North Central Region Chair, Jerry Miller, Michigan Association of Conservation Districts President, Louis Canfield, Chief of Staff to the Grand Rapids City Manager, and Al Vanderberg, Kent County Administrator.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to speed up progress in plant science by calling on universities and stakeholders to help build new AI tools that can translate the huge amount of germplasm data the agency collects. Through the Genesis Mission and the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AgARDA), USDA is expected to launch an Agricultural National Science & Technology Challenge later this year. Proposing teams are encouraged to read the full Genesis Mission Executive Order and bring their best ideas to advance America’s future in germplasm innovation.
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is pleased with action taken by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) under the Section 301 forced labor investigation. USTR exempted planting seeds and other agricultural products from tariffs in 60 economies which will help ensure that U.S. seed companies can conduct necessary steps of seed production that cannot be relocated and remain economically competitive in a global industry.
Stine Seed Company is bringing growers more choices and greater yield potential with the release of its 2027 Corn and Soybean Product Guide. The new guide delivers a combination of elite, high-yielding corn and soybean options designed to help farmers match the right products to the right acres.
The American Soybean Association is now accepting applications for the 2027 Conservation Legacy Awards, recognizing soybean farmers who demonstrate outstanding environmental stewardship while maintaining productive and profitable operations. Applications must be submitted by Sept. 15, 2026. Applications are available here.
Biocontrol Technologies, a specialist company in biological crop protection solutions, announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness, one of the largest agricultural retailers in the United States. The agreement is intended to support the commercialization of T34 Biocontrol in the U.S. market.
Meristem Crop Performance is doubling down on its commitment to the U.S. farmer, announcing it will hold prices flat for the 2027 crop year. The decision gives growers more ways to take cost out heading into the 2027 growing season and reinforces Meristem’s mission to help America’s farmers produce more bushels for less.
