GreenPoint CEO Keynotes Tech Hub LIVE

Cindy Zimmerman

Jeff Blair has been President and Chief Executive Officer of GreenPoint Ag Holdings, a joint venture in the wholesale and retail operations of proven agronomy leaders in the southern United States. His keynote at Tech Hub LIVE Tuesday focused on how the ag tech industry can adapt and advance beyond the headwinds of today’s current tough conditions. One of his …

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Ag Tech Excellence Awards Presented

Cindy Zimmerman

The fifth annual Tech Hub LIVE celebration Tuesday included the 2025 CropLife Ag Tech Awards of Excellence, sponsored by Carlton Fields for the first time this year. A new award was added this year – the Emerging Leader Award – and it was presented to Aman Anand, Senior Leader, Nutrien Ag Solutions. With over 20 years of experience spanning Fortune …

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Precision Ag News 7/16

Cindy Zimmerman

Stakeholders are welcome to join AgGateway for a webinar update on Version 2 of the Modus lab test data standards Thursday, July 17, 10:00 – 10:45 pm Central Time. AgGateway gathered key industry stakeholders and is in the process of a significant overhaul of Modus. Late last year new versions of the soil and manure test method lists were released, …

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Precision Ag News 7/2

Carrie Muehling

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 …

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Huma Partners with John Deere Financial

Cindy Zimmerman

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 …

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Women in Ag Tech Returns to Tech Hub LIVE 2025

Cindy Zimmerman

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 …

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Precision Ag News 6/26

Carrie Muehling

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 …

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Precision Ag News 6/19

Carrie Muehling

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 …

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Pivot Bio and Taranis Partner for Conservation Efforts

Cindy Zimmerman

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 …

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