Ruminant Biotech Launches C$7.6M Research Program to Advance Methane Mitigation in Canada
Ruminant Biotech has announced the launch of a C$7.6 million research program focused on validating its methane mitigation solution for pasture-based cattle.
U.S. National Science Foundation Launches AI-ENGAGE Awards to Advance AI in Agriculture
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the first round of awards under the Advancing Innovations for the AI-ENGAGE initiative.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Issues Emergency Quarantine on Cotton Leafhopper
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued an emergency quarantine targeting the two-spotted cotton leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula), also known as the cotton jassid.
Mercy Corps Ventures Launches Pilot with Salicrop to Support Climate-Resilient Tomato Farming in Mexico
Mercy Corps Ventures has launched a pilot project with Salicrop to test a non-GMO seed priming process designed to enhance tomato plants’ resilience to heat and saline irrigation.
CryoBio Raises $1.3M Pre-Seed Round to Develop Frost Protection Spray
CryoBio has raised $1.3 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round. The round included participation from Ag Ventures Alliance, NY Ventures, Launch NY, and FuzeHub, as well as impact-focused angel investors including Klessig Trust and Jade Cove Partners.
Engazaat Plans $100M Regional Expansion Across Water, Energy and Food Infrastructure
Engazaat, an Egypt-headquartered asset manager focused on the water, energy, and food (WEF) nexus in the Middle East and Africa, plans to invest more than $100 million in regional expansion.
Rabobank Global Greenhouse Update 2026: Self-Sufficiency, Climate Risks, and Technology Shape Industry Outlook
Rabobank’s Global Greenhouse Update 2026 outlines how policy shifts, climate risks, & tech adoption are influencing greenhouse strategies.
Oracle Selected by ReGrow Israel to Strengthen Agricultural Recovery Through Data Intelligence
ReGrow Israel has chosen Oracle Agriculture Data Intelligence to support efforts to restore and strengthen farming operations across the country.
FuturaGene Receives CTNBio Approval for Gene-Edited Eucalyptus Variety
FuturaGene, the biotechnology subsidiary of Suzano, has received formal approval from Brazil’s National Biosafety Technical Commission (CTNBio) for a new gene-edited eucalyptus variety.
IDB Lab Invests $8 Million in AgVentures III to Support Agtech and Foodtech in Latin America
IDB Lab, the innovation and venture arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), has announced an $8 million investment in the AgVentures III Fund, managed by SP Ventures.