The U.S. Geological Survey recently added phosphate to its 2025 List of Critical Minerals, recognizing its importance for crop nutrition and food security. Texas-based biotechnology company MetaPhite Genetics applauded that action, since phosphorus is one of the three primary nutrients essential for crop growth, yet much of the global phosphate supply is concentrated in a small number of countries. The …
Verditex Unveils Next-Gen Precision Tech at Agritechnica
At Agritechnica 2025 this week, smart ag solutions provider Verditex has unveiled two new flagship products which are part of an extensive product suite, each designed to deliver a significant leap in performance and reliability. The Verditex FMA300 Pro Agriculture Auto Steering System is the next-generation evolution of Verditex’s proven FMA300 platform. It inherits the core capabilities that make the …
AgGateway Building the Future with New Five Year Plan
The future of AgGateway looks bright at the 20 year mark with a new strategic plan in place for the next five years. “Our key watchwords, if you will, for the coming five years are implement, impact, and advocate,” said president and CEO Brent Kemp. “One of the things that we learned from our previous five-year plan, which was focused …
Case IH Upgrades Baler Lineup
At Agritechnica this week, Case IH is launching the RB6 series variable chamber round baler, as well as Model Year 2026 updates for the LB436 HD and LB4 XL series large square balers to boost productivity and bale quality for producers. The new RB6 series offers two models — the RB456 and RB466 – including an upgraded chain drive system …
EPA Approves Victrato® Seed Treatment
Syngenta’s Victrato® seed treatment has received registration from the Environmental Protection Agency for soybeans and cotton to protect against plant-parasitic nematodes and diseases. Victrato will be available to farmers the rest of 2025 in preparation for the 2026 planting season, subject to state approvals. Syngenta Seedcare Technical Product Lead Dale Ireland was anticipating approval of Victrado at the 2025 Farm …
Case IH Highlights New Precision Tech at Agritechnica
Case IH is showcasing new precision technology for operators through key innovations such as SenseApply™ sense and act spray technology and Case IH FieldOps™ updates at this week’s Agritechnica in Germany. SenseApply provides a versatile and economical variable rate application solution with multi-season functionality without compromising quality or reliability, and can hit target application rates at up to 40kph. Featuring …
AgGateway Celebrates 20 Years at Annual Meeting
AgGateway had a successful annual meeting last week in Clearwater, Florida to celebrate 20 years and work on building the future on two decades of achievement. Jeremy Wilson, who serves as AgGateway Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, as well as North American Director, says the conference was a little differently this year and it went great. “From my …
Case IH Showcases Red Power at Agritechnica
Case IH is doubling down on power and productivity at AGRITECHNICA 2025 in Hanover, Germany this week. From the Case IH Steiger® 785 Quadtrac®, to the new Optum series Optum™ 440, as well as the Farmall® 120 M, and the completely reimagined Puma® 185, every machine is designed to push performance forward. The new Steiger® 785 Quadtrac® increases the iconic …
Washington Update at AgGateway Annual Meeting
Well-known industry government relations specialist Mary Kay Thatcher provided a federal policy update for attendees at the 2025 AgGateway Annual Meeting. Much of Thatcher’s presentation focused on the trade and tariff policies of the Trump administration and the rapid-fire announcements of deals with different countries. “Just because something has been announced, the devil is often in the details, and we …
CruiserMaxx Vibrance Elite Receives EPA Registration
Syngenta’s latest offering for cereals, CruiserMaxx® Vibrance® Elite seed treatment, has been registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and will now be available for use in the upcoming growing season. The fungicide and insecticide seed treatment premix is an upgraded formulation of CruiserMaxx Vibrance Cereals designed to deliver early-season disease and insect protection. Syngenta spotlighted the product at the …