AeroFarms Develops Technology for Scaling Microgreens Production
AeroFarms has unveiled patented technology designed to grow microgreens year-round in controlled environments, according to the company.
XAG & IRRI Partner to Promote Drone Technology in Philippine Rice Farming
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and XAG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance precision agriculture in the Philippines using drone technology.
The51 Food & AgTech Fund Announces $51M Final Close
The51 Food and AgTech Fund has successfully closed its early-stage venture fund at $51 million with final participation from ATB Financial.
Agroz Files For a $10M IPO to Expand Vertical Farming Operations
Agroz, a Malaysia-based vertically-integrated indoor vertical farming operator, has filed for a $10 million IPO on Nasdaq under the symbol AGRZ.
FTC Sues John Deere Over Repair Restrictions for Farmers
The FTC, alongside Illinois and Minnesota Attorneys General, filed a lawsuit against John Deere for allegedly monopolistic repair practices.
American BioCarbon’s Biochar Achieves OMRI Listing for Organic Use
American BioCarbon’s flagship biochar product has been officially listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic farming.
University of Illinois Study Validates Pivot Bio’s Gene-Edited Microbes as a Key Nitrogen Source for Corn Production
A University of Illinois study highlights Pivot Bio’s PROVEN® 40 as a nitrogen-fixing microbial technology for corn production.
Michigan Potash & Salt Project Gets $1.26Bn Loan From DOE
The U.S. DOE conditionally committed a $1.26Bn loan guarantee to Michigan Potash & Salt Company for a potash and salt production facility.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen Announces Legislative Proposals to Support Agriculture
Governor Jim Pillen and state senators presented three bills intended to preserve Nebraska’s agriculture industry.
AgTech In Turkey: FAO & EBRD Report Highlights Opportunities
The Digital Technologies for Agriculture in Turkey report outlines strategies to scale AgTech adoption in Turkey’s agriculture sector.