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A week after the acquisition was announced, Wade Barnes gave a one-on-one interview to provide further details. John Demerly also spoke to The Scoop.
“InfoAg is all about making sure that agriculture continues to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to innovative products and practices,” says The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch.
The International Weed Genomics Consortium (IWGC) announced a new multipronged initiative to advance the genetic sequencing of the world’s most troublesome weeds.
Under the terms of the deal, CommoditAg will function as a wholly owned subsidiary of Farmers Edge led by the existing CommoditAg leadership team.
Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Under this collaboration, the Growmark System’s network of FS branded retailers will help farmers navigate the soil carbon market with Carbon by Indigo.
IntelinAir, Inc., the maker of AGMRI, announced the addition of Keith Porter as senior agronomist to its Indianapolis based team.
Dan Bihlmeyer says, “Adding the breadth and depth of Helena Agri-Enterprises will support Vive’s strategic focus on expanding our footprint and introducing our Allosperse-enabled precision chemistry products...”
The purchase expands Gowan’s commercial opportunities, deepens scientific capability and introduces chemical synthesis.
Drexel Chemical Company, Memphis, Tennessee, announces the addition of Hayden Becknell as Midwest Sales Representative, responsible for sales in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
Meet “Annie.” This robot being used by Corteva Agriscience is the result of a partnership with Boston Dynamics and Trimble.
The company has added four product managers to its Global Marketing team to further support the growing Verdesian business.
Zack Wilbanks will be the contact point for Drexel’s outside sales team’s product related questions including availability, pricing, and order status.
The ARA team in Washington had its own busy spring season, working on behalf of its membership on Capitol Hill as well as behind the scenes for a robust fall and winter of programming.
The Andersons and CGB join Cargill, Scoular, Continental Grain Company, Lewis & Clark AgriFood, Germin8 Ventures and others that are investing in the provider of software technology.
“We like to say that the program isn’t about the cow, but the how,” says Lauren Miller, VP Carbon Footprint Solutions at Grassroots Carbon. “Our aim is to scale up the restoration of prairie grasslands...”
It’s calculated due to the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, 90,000 restaurants have closed either permanently or long-term.
Compared to the national average of 70%, rural America falls behind with only 34% of the adult population vaccinated.
Chuck Anderson has been promoted to vice president and general manager, specialty liquids, of the Plant Nutrient business.
Grand Farm will provide spaces and opportunities for agricultural technology companies and researchers to test ideas and find solutions for existing or emerging farm and ag industry challenges.
“One thing that all the high-priced land has in common … is that they were all Sold at Auction!” Colton Lacina, a professional farm manager with Farmers National Company in Hudson, Iowa.
Greg Page, Chairman of Corteva: “Over the past several years, Jim guided the creation and launch of Corteva as a leading, independent global agriculture company and he will leave the company on a very strong footing”
The program uses key outcomes and provides side by side quality comparisons in order to comprehensively understand how regenerative agriculture affects the quality of wheat.
Scott Wine, CEO CNH Industrial “Precision agriculture and autonomy are critical components of our strategy to help our agricultural customers reach the next level of productivity...”
President and CEO Daren Coppock: “ARA is pleased that this important piece of legislation was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, and we urge the U.S. House of Representatives to follow suit.”
Michael Swanson says it’ll take fleet turnover to bring great change to gasoline consumption, and he says two factors will drive that adoption—federal policy and battery technologies.
Benson Hill was founded in 2012. CEO Matt Crisp will retain his role with the new company.
June 29, 2021, will be the official 100th anniversary of Wilbur-Ellis.
Steve Coulter, Senior Vice President at Koch Agronomic Services, gives his first interview since the completion of the company’s acquisition of the North American micronutrient portfolio from Compass Minerals.
Utilizing Halo, sponsors post areas of interest for research collaborations through requests for proposals (RFPs), and scientists respond with simple, standardized proposals.
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