The advance registration discount deadline for the 2024 VISION Conference is approaching quickly. Register by December 15 to join the conversation and shape the strategic roadmap for the ag tech industry. VISION 2024, a premier gathering of leaders in the ag tech ecosystem, is set to strategize the future of agriculture at its 7th annual conference January 22-24 at the …
Precision Ag News 12/6
In celebration of World Soil Day, December 5, the Soil Health Institute (SHI) announced the release of a free phone application, Slakes, to empower and engage citizens around the world to measure aggregate stability: one of the most common indicators of soil health. On Tuesday, December 12th from 12-1pm EST, Jessica Kelton, Soil Health Educator at the Soil Health Institute …
Precision Ag News 11/29
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the National Strategic Germplasm and Cultivar Collection Assessment and Utilization Plan in support of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) U.S. National Plant Germplasm System’s (NPGS) mission. The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) applauds the release of the National Plant Germplasm and Cultivar Collection Assessment and Utilization Plan. ASTA led efforts in the Agriculture …
Get to Know Pivot Bio
Pivot Bio visited the NAFB Convention Trade Talk earlier this month in Kansas City to talk about its unique offerings for farmers and companies. As a sustainable agriculture company, Pivot Bio delivers farmers patented crop nutrition technologies to deliver nitrogen to plants without the negative impacts of synthetic fertilizer. “Pivot Bio provides growers a technology opportunity to deliver a better …
VISION 2024 Shaping the Future of Ag Tech
The VISION Conference, now in its seventh year, is set to start the new year January 22-24 at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa with a transformative event focused on building a sustainable value system in food, feed, fiber, and fuel. The conference will address critical topics such as as data-driven decision-making, barriers to adoption, cross-industry insights, and more. …
AgGateway Wraps Up Successful Annual Meeting
AgGateway wrapped up another successful annual meeting last week in Nashville with strong attendance despite the conflict with Agritechnica this year. “Our attendance numbers were up over last year, which were up over the year before,” said AgGateway President and CEO Brent Kemp at the end of the meeting. “We’re on a great trajectory, we’ve had great speakers, great engagement.” …
Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford on First TIME100 Climate List
Land O’Lakes, Inc. President and CEO Beth Ford was included on the inaugural TIME100 Climate list announced this week, recognizing the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action. The list was curated from nominations and recommendations made by industry leaders and partner organizations, assessing the candidates on a variety of factors, including recency of action, measurable results, and influence. …
Gateway to Ag Careers Students Excel at Annual Meeting
Eight outstanding college students were able to attend the AgGateway Annual Conference this week in Nashville through the Gateway to Ag Careers program, sponsored by the AgCIO Roundtable. The eight students represented a variety of different disciplines and academic institutions from across the country. In order of appearance in the photo, they are: • Clara Cobb, Mississippi State University • …
AgGateway Awards
In addition to the President’s Award, there were several other very special awards presented at the AgGateway annual meeting this week in Nashville. A brand new award this year is the Ron Farrell Attitude Award, honoring the late co-founder of AgGateway who passed away in 2020 and was known for sporting a gold lapel pin with the single word “Attitude.” …
Precision Ag News 11/15
Syngenta Group announced that Mary-Dell Chilton, Ph.D., has been awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by President Biden. Dr. Chilton led the team of Syngenta researchers that produced the first transgenic plant and pioneered plant biotechnology, discovering novel methods to improve plants’ ability to control pests and withstand extreme conditions. BASF is introducing xarvio SeedSelect, a novel seed …