Large European field study shows reduced honeybee populations tied to neonicotinoid pesticides
In the UK, researchers from the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology found that exposure to crops treated with neonicotinoid reduced the overwintering success of...
Smithfield Foods and Anuvia Plant Nutrients turn hog manure into sustainable fertilizer
In Virginia, Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Anuvia Plant Nutrients partnered to create sustainable fertilizer from renewable biological materials collected from manure treatment systems at...
NewLeaf Symbiotics raises $30 million to convert unique biologics into agriculture products
In Missouri, NewLeaf Symbiotics completed the second close of its $30 million series C financing, accelerating plans to convert proven applications of its unique...
Farm Dog and John Deere are working to reduce pests and increase yields
In Israel and Iowa, Farm Dog and John Deere launched a joint development project to develop variable rate spray technology for pest and disease...
Calysta ships first commercial FeedKind protein samples worldwide
In England, Calysta, Inc. announced the production of over four metric tons of commercially representative FeedKind protein for distribution to customers and partners globally....
Progeny Drone converts aerial crop photos into useful information in minutes
In Indiana, Progeny Drone Inc., a Purdue-affiliated startup, has created software that rapidly converts aerial crop photos into useful information for plant breeding, crop...
CAMP3 and University of Georgia partner to share 20 years of agriculture data with...
In Georgia, CAMP3, a pioneer in practical artificial intelligence solutions, partnered with the University of Georgia to transform how farmers make planting, growing and...
Local Roots vertical farms achieve cost parity with traditional farming
In California, Local Roots announced that its next generation TerraFarm has achieved cost parity with traditional farming, an industry first. In response to demand...
Nexgen Plants emerges to commercialize novel crop technologies
In Australia, Nexgen Plants secured $3 million to commercialize two novel platform technologies developed at University of Queensland’s School of Agriculture and Food Sciences.
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Benson Hill and Agribody Technologies partner for biomass and seed yield increases
In Missouri, Benson Hill Biosystems and Agribody Technologies, Inc. partnered to deliver non-GMO yield and sustainability traits for seed companies working in corn, soy, alfalfa,...