Sentinel Fertigation Secures $2.5M in Seed Funding
Key Takeaways Sentinel Fertigation closes a $2.5 million series seed funding round co-led by Homegrown Capital, Grit Road Partners, and Invest Nebraska. The funding will be used to expand market […]
Altamont Capital Partners Sells Douglas Products to Brightstar Capital Partners
Key Takeaways Altamont Capital Partners announces the sale of Douglas Products, a specialty products manufacturer in agriculture and pest control, to Brightstar Capital Partners. Altamont first invested in Douglas Products […]
Press Briefing Analysis: The Impacts of a Government Shutdown on Agriculture and Nutrition Programs
Key Takeaways Risk to Nutrition Programs: A government shutdown would put vital nutrition assistance programs like WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) at risk, affecting nearly 7 million mothers and young […]
Unveiling the Interplay Between Calcium and Stress Hormones in Plant Drought Resilience
Key Takeaways Researchers discover a calcium sensing module that negatively regulates drought stress in plants. The study reveals that mutants cbl1/9 and cipk1 show hypersensitivity to the stress hormone Abscisic […]
The Reality Check: Glenn Behrman on the Myths and Realities of Indoor Farming
I recently had a candid interview with Glenn Behrman, President of CEA Advisors and the mastermind behind The Growtainer®. We discussed the intricacies of indoor and vertical farming, which is […]
Terra Drone Corporation Acquires Avirtech
Key Takeaways Terra Drone Corporation acquires Avirtech, a startup specializing in agricultural drone spraying and mapping in Southeast Asia. The acquisition led to the establishing of a new company, Terra […]
PhenoSphere: Simulating Field-Like Environments for Plant Science Research
Key Takeaways Researchers introduce PhenoSphere, a new plant cultivation infrastructure designed to simulate field-like environments. The PhenoSphere outperforms standard glasshouses in replicating the effects of weather conditions on plant growth. […]
Fire Ants Spotted in Europe: A New Threat to Agriculture
Key Takeaways Fire ants, native to South America, have been discovered in Sicily, marking their first appearance in Europe. These ants are known for their aggressive behavior and painful stings, […]
Glyphosate: Brussels Backs 10-Year Extension for Its Use
Key Takeaways The European Commission has recommended a 10-year extension for the use of glyphosate in the EU. Glyphosate, a herbicide chemical, has been controversial due to its potential carcinogenic […]
President Biden Announces American Climate Corps
Key Takeaways President Biden has announced the creation of the American Climate Corps, an interagency partnership led by AmeriCorps. The initiative aims to address climate change and build a workforce […]