Syngenta is accelerating the rollout of its nature-inspired, science-based biological solutions, responding to rising demand for sustainable, high-performance tools that help farmers boost productivity efficiently and responsibly. It also contributes toward Syngenta’s fulfilment of commitments outlined in its Sustainability Priorities. GDM, a global plant genetics company committed to empowering farmers and advancing global agriculture, announced an agreement to acquire 100 …
Huma Partners with John Deere Financial
Humic products leader Huma, Inc., is partnering with John Deere Financial to offer financing programs for its full line of carbon-based crop nutrition, soil health and crop protection products. “Just in time application is a prevailing practice for crop production these days,” says Fred Nichols, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for Huma. “John Deere Financial streamlines the purchase and financing …
Women in Ag Tech Returns to Tech Hub LIVE 2025
Women in Ag Tech (WiAT) returns to Tech Hub LIVE next month in Des Moines, offering a full afternoon of inspiring conversations, actionable insights, and meaningful networking for women working in every corner of agriculture and ag tech. The event will take place Monday, July 21, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Hosted …
Precision Ag News 6/26
Early registration savings for Tech Hub LIVE 2025 end June 27. Register now to save $245 to join the largest gathering of thought leaders and innovative practitioners dedicated to turning new technology opportunities into practical business advantages, July 21-23 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The deadline for discounted hotel rates ends June 29. Further enhancing the international …
Precision Ag News 6/19
Syngenta announced that its latest weed control solution, metproxybicyclone, has been recognized under a new chemical subclass of herbicides. The decision, by the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC) and the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), reflects metproxybicyclone’s distinction as the fourth generation of ACCase-inhibitors, an important class of herbicides. The third generation of ACCase-inhibitors, represented by Syngenta’s leading molecule …
Pivot Bio and Taranis Partner for Conservation Efforts
Ag technology companies Pivot Bio and Taranis are announcing a new partnership to support growers in adopting sustainable nutrient management practices through the Taranis Conservation™ program. The collaboration will allow Pivot Bio’s dealer network to offer Taranis Conservation services to help growers unlock funding from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for regenerative practices like soil testing, nitrogen stabilizers and …
MyLand Launches Water Conservation Initiative in Arizona
Soil health innovator MyLand has announced the launch of a major initiative to help Arizona farmers conserve water and improve soil performance. The initiative in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU) will bring MyLand’s soil health technology to up to 2,400 acres of farmland across the state. Funded through a $3 million allocation from the Arizona Water Conservation Grant Fund …
Precision Ag News 6/11
Veteran’s Carbon Holdings (VCH) announced it will distribute $1.1 billion in direct payments to U.S. farmers and landowners who bury organic carbon over the next nine years. Established in 2024, the newly launched Carbon Development Program provides farmers and landowners across the Midwest and Western United States with an innovative method to generate a great deal of money and substantial …
Performance Nutrition Expands Urea Phosphite Technology
Performance Nutrition has expanded its Prudent line of urea phosphite-based fertilizers with the commercial launch of two new products now available through Performance Nutrition’s distribution partners throughout the United States. PRUDENT AG and PRUDENT SI expand upon Performance Nutrition’s urea phosphite technology platform that provides superior phosphite mobility for better root and foliar absorption, improved resilience and abiotic stress tolerance, …
Precision Ag News 6/5
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) introduced the Plant Biostimulant Act to create a uniform federal definition for plant biostimulants, establish a consistent regulatory pathway to market, and promote additional research into the benefits of biostimulant products on soil health and crop production. Veteran’s Carbon Holdings announced it will distribute $1.1 billion in direct payments to U.S. …