Inari, the SEEDesign™ company, announced that Lisa Nunez Safarian has been appointed Inari’s new chief executive officer, effective Nov. 4. Safarian will replace the interim CEO, Ignacio Martinez. Safarian previously spent more than 30 years building Monsanto’s $12 billion seeds, traits, licensing and crop protection businesses before transitioning to President, Crop Science North America for Bayer as part of the …
SAN Agrow Announces Launch of Duralev™ Fungicide
Following the recent signing of a distribution agreement with Agrauxine, SAN Agrow crop protection company announces the launch of Duralev™, a breakthrough preventative foliar fungicide that strengthens the company’s sustainable solutions portfolio ahead of the 2026 season. Duralev represents a new class of crop protection tools. Unlike conventional fungicides, it is composed of a non-living organism that activates the plant’s …
Agtonomy Secures Funding for Physical AI Adoption
Ag software and services company Agtonomy has secured $18 million series B funding to accelerate physical AI adoption in agriculture and other off-road industries. This investment was led by DBL Partners, a pioneering double bottom line venture capital firm renowned for early investments in Tesla, SpaceX, and Farmers Business Network, with participation from new investor Nuveen, one of the world’s …
Precision Ag News 10/22
MyLand, a leading innovator in soil health, announced an expansion of its collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Research, designed to accelerate the adoption of sustainable soil practices across Texas and beyond. The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is proud to announce its new role as the leading voice for crop biotechnology advocacy and regulation, following the dissolution of the Agriculture …
MyLand and Texas A&M Expand Soil Health Research
Soil health innovator MyLand and Texas A&M AgriLife Research are expanding their collaboration designed to accelerate the adoption of sustainable soil practices across Texas and beyond. The new phase will focus research in Texas on microalgae’s impact on nutrient density, water efficiency, citrus greening, and sustainable farming practices This milestone builds on the success of the collaboration, which began in …
Traction Ag Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Cloud-based farm accounting software company Traction Ag has appointed Hannah Parsons as Chief Operating Officer. Parsons is an experienced operator known for building structure around innovation and aligning vision, people, and process to deliver results. At Barn Owl Technologies, she established the systems, teams, and culture that enabled the company’s evolution from an early-stage e-commerce startup to a respected name …
Agtonomy Accelerates Global Expansion
Agriculture software and services company Agtonomy, today announced its expansion in the United States with new deployments in the Southeast and its first international commercial operation in Australia. Agtonomy’s latest expansion marks a pivotal moment for agricultural automation, with the company making its commercial debut in Australia. This initiative introduces an advanced physical AI platform to Australian growers, empowering them …
Precision Ag News 10/15
Farm Foundation, in partnership with The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems and the PepsiCo Foundation, proudly announces the launch of FarmPath, a national program designed to create a more resilient, diversified, and innovative farming community by strengthening rural economies, supporting food security, and promoting a flourishing future for American agriculture. Rob-See-Co is proud to announce the addition of …
Fusionware Expands Team to Support Produce Industry
Fusionware, the leading cloud-based Digital Operations platform for the fresh produce industry, has responded to record growth and innovation over the past year by announcing several key hires to continue expansion and serve the operational needs of produce growers, packers, and shippers. “As we scale, it’s essential to bring in industry leaders who understand both agriculture and technology. These new …
Precision Ag News 10/8
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, a global leader in agricultural innovation, and Taranis, a global leader in AI-powered crop intelligence, announced they are formalizing their successful collaboration into a strategic partnership across the Midwest. The partnership will equip agricultural retailers with AI-powered crop management solutions, delivering innovative digital technologies that create significant value for both retailers and their grower customers. GROWMARK’s …