Forum to Focus on Global Impact of U.S. Ag and Food

Cindy Zimmerman

As world leaders prepare to convene at COP30 in Brazil next month, Agri-Pulse and JBS will be hosting a forum on October 21 in Washington, D.C., to spotlight how U.S. farmers, ranchers, and their supply chain partners are already delivering the solutions the world needs. “U.S. Agriculture and Food Systems on the Global Stage” will showcase real-world success stories and …

Agri-Pulse, AgWired Animal, AgWired Precision, regenerative ag

Prepare for National Nematode Day

Cindy Zimmerman

National Nematode Day is just a week away, named by the SCN Coalition to be October 6 this year, with the goal to increase soybean farmers’ awareness of soybean cyst nematode (SCN) – the No. 1 yield-grabbing pathogen of the soybean crop in North America. As part of the effort, Syngenta Seedcare and The SCN Coalition will be holding a …

AgWired Precision, Audio, Crop Protection, Farm Progress Show, Seed, Syngenta

Sen. Marshall Pleased With Ag Input on MAHA Report

Cindy Zimmerman

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) is pleased that the most recent Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report on the Strategy to Make Our Children Healthy Again included a lot more input from the agriculture sector. “I think the first rendition of MAHA was written without much input from agriculture,” said Sen. Marshall during the Ag Outlook Forum last week in Kansas …

Agri-Pulse, AgWired Animal, AgWired Precision, Audio, Farming, Food

GreenLight Bio Launches RNA-Based Treatment for Varroa Mites

Cindy Zimmerman

GreenLight Biosciences is pleased to announce the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) registration of NorroaTM, the first-ever nature-based treatment specifically designed to combat varroa mites, the leading threat to honey bee colonies. The registration comes at a time when data from the Honey Bee Health Coalition reveals staggering honey bee colony losses of 1.7 million colonies and commercial beekeepers sustaining …

AgWired Animal, AgWired Precision, Bees, pollinators

Ag Secretary at Ag Outlook Forum

Cindy Zimmerman

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins headlined the 11th annual Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas City this week, highlighting how the Trump Administration is taking action to address the crisis in American agriculture. Rollins outlined the administration’s five point plan to help farmers and ranchers. “Number one, prioritizing farmers by delivering relief. Eight weeks into my tenure as Secretary, we …

Agri-Pulse, Agribusiness, AgWired Animal, AgWired Precision, Audio

ADM and Alltech Form Animal Feed Joint Venture

Cindy Zimmerman

Two global agribusiness leaders – ADM and Alltech – signed an agreement this week to launch a North American animal feed joint venture, bringing together their decades of experience to create new advantages for customers. Alltech will contribute its U.S.-based Hubbard Feeds and Canada-based Masterfeeds businesses, including 18 feed mills in the U.S and 15 in Canada, and ADM will …

AgWired Animal, Alltech, Animal Agriculture, Animal Health, Feed

Intelinair Wins 2025 IoT AgTech Advancement Award

Cindy Zimmerman

AI-powered crop intelligence provider Intelinair has been named winner of the 2025 IoT AgTech Advancement Award by IoThinkTank for its innovative AGMRI platform. The award annually recognizes companies shaping the future of connected technologies that deliver measurable impact at the field level. “AGMRI is a category-defining, data-rich platform that clearly demonstrates how IoT and AI can drive better, faster, and …

AgWired Precision, AI, Precision Agriculture, Technology

Cotton Council Promotes Plant Not Plastic for Clothing

Cindy Zimmerman

The National Cotton Council (NCC) has just kicked off a new campaign called “Plant Not Plastic” Campaign in an effort to educate consumers on how to choose natural fibers in their clothing to reduce microplastic pollution and its potential health implications. NCC Vice President of Council Operations Marjory Walker says a survey conducted for the Council revealed that consumers are …

Audio, Cotton

Yield Lab Institute Launches H.A.R.V.E.S.T. AgTech

Cindy Zimmerman

The Yield Lab Institute (YLI) in St. Louis today announced the launch of H.A.R.V.E.S.T. AgTech, the next generation of a proven incubator that will further accelerate technical resources and funding for the global agtech startup community. H.A.R.V.E.S.T. (Harnessing Agricultural Research and Venture Ecosystems for Sustainable Technology) builds on the strong foundation of the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator’s (IN2) agtech track. …

Agribusiness, AgWired Precision, Precision Agriculture, Research, Technology

Denali Makes Waste into 12 Billion Pounds of Feed and Fertilizer

Cindy Zimmerman

Denali continued to lead the nation as a recycler of organics in 2024, transforming organic materials into 12 billion pounds of high-quality feed and fertilizer. According to Denali’s newly released 2024 Sustainability Report, the recycled agriculture-grade products fed nearly 50,000 cattle and enriched more than 100,000 acres of farmland, which helped build resilience for American agriculture, supporting healthy soils, nourishing …

AgWired Animal, AgWired Precision, Feed, Fertilizer, Food, Sustainability, Technology