Syngenta is expecting registration of Victrato®, its long-awaited seed treatment for nematode and Sudden Death Syndrome control any day now. “We should receive registration in September and we intend to launch Victrado in 2026 after we receive registration,” said Syngenta Seedcare Technical Product Lead Dale Ireland at last week’s Farm Progress Show. “Victrato is powered by TYMIRIUM® technology and this …
Syngenta R&D Delivers for Farmers
Syngenta remains focused on delivering solutions for farmers by delivering the choices they need in seed products, traits and solutions, according to Syngenta Commercial and Product Strategy Lead Steve Sterchi. “That’s what’s fun right now,” said Sterchi at last week’s Farm Progress Show. “We’re talking about these new trait technologies that are both coming in soybeans and corn. We will …
John Deere Announces B30 Biodiesel Compatibility
At the 2025 Farm Progress Show last week, John Deere announced the approval of B30 biodiesel use across its entire portfolio of Tier 4 John Deere engines, including tractors, combines, and application equipment. During the show, all John Deere equipment operated in the company’s Ride and Drive area was running on B30 biodiesel. Previously, all Tier 4 John Deere engines …
Syngenta and M.S. Technologies Announce Soybean Trait Stack
The big news for Syngenta at this year’s Farm Progress Show was the partnership with M.S. Technologies, LLC to launch a groundbreaking herbicide-tolerant soybean trait stack, with broad commercial availability expected in 2029 pending regulatory approvals. This new trait stack will be marketed by Syngenta seed brands, Stine Seed Company and others. “This is a real exciting trait stack, because …
ZimmCast 750 – Interviews from the Farm Progress Show
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I’m Chuck Zimmerman. It has been a busy time for the the ZimmComm Team in the past few weeks. After the Tech Hub Live conference it was on the way to the Southern Peanut Growers Conference, Ag Media Summit, ACE Annual Meeting and the Farm Progress Show. I’m on my way home from the …
2025 Farm Progress Show – Day 3
It’s going to another beautiful day at the 2025 Farm Progress Show. This photo is from a high platform set up at the GSI exhibit. I appreciate them letting me take some photos on it. The virtual ag newsroom we have created on AgNewsWire is full of interviews and other audio and lots of photos. I want to thank Syngenta …
Illinois Governor Announces Fertilizer Plant at FPS
At the Farm Progress Show this week, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced a $2 billion investment from Cronus Chemicals to construct a new fertilizer production facility in Tuscola, Illinois, a project more than a decade in the making. “Having a fertilizer production facility so close to home will help us meet the rising demand and keep costs lower for farmers. …
2025 Farm Progress Show – Day 2
There’s nothing better than stopping early by the Syngenta booth to see the baristas making great coffee drinks. I started with the cold brew with a little bit of cream. Very good and guaranteed to wake you up. Our virtual ag newsroom on AgNewsWire has plenty of pictures and audio. I’ll be working on some more interviews and photos throughout …
USDA Deputy Secretary at Farm Progress Show
USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden filled in for his boss at the 2025 Farm Progress Show Tuesday, chatting on the mainstage with Mike Pearson of This Week in AgriBusiness and answering question from farm reporters on site. The first topic addressed was New World Screwworm in light of the latest headlines about human case in Maryland. “So the …
2025 Farm Progress Show Day 1
I always like to find a morning farm scene as the sun starts to rise at the Farm Progress Show. On the way to the show I saw this and had to stop and snap a photo. It’s a gorgeous morning and looks like we’re going to have great weather. When I left Springfield, IL this morning it was 49 …