Sepehr Achard

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As a dedicated journalist and entrepreneur, I helm iGrow News, a pioneering media platform focused on the evolving landscape of Agriculture Technology. With a deep-seated passion for uncovering the latest developments and trends within the agtech sector, my mission is to deliver insightful, unbiased news and analysis. Through iGrow News, I aim to empower industry professionals, enthusiasts, and the broader public with knowledge and understanding of technological advancements that shape modern agriculture. You can follow me on LinkedIn & Twitter.

Purdue University Latest News: Haley Oliver Awarded $10M USAID Grant

Haley Oliver, professor of food science at Purdue University, has received $10 million in funding from USAID to extend the FSIL.

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NEXCOM Unveils NDiS B339: AI-Driven Edge Computing System for Smart Agriculture Solutions

NEXCOM introduced the NDiS B339, an edge computing system designed for semi-outdoor environments, ideal for smart agriculture applications.

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Dr. Björn Krenz Takes Helm of the Plant Viruses Department at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ

Dr. Björn Krenz, a plant virologist, assumed the leadership of the Plant Viruses Department at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ.

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Washington State Department of Commerce Awards $37M in Clean Energy Grants

The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded $37 million to support clean energy innovation and infrastructure projects statewide.

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Senators Introduce Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024

Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 would add the Secretary of Agriculture to the CFIUS.

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Awarded CHS Foundation Grant to Advance Precision Agriculture Program

Key Takeaways: University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Agriculture awarded an $80,000 grant from the CHS Foundation to enhance its precision agriculture program. The grant will be used to integrate state-of-the-art […]

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Chevron Announces Finalists for 27th Annual Tractor Restoration Competition

Chevron Products Company announces 12 finalists for the 27th Annual Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition (TRC).

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Pop Vriend Seeds Rebrands as KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. Starting October 1, 2024

Key Takeaways: Pop Vriend Seeds will officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. on October 1, 2024. The name change reflects full integration into KWS’s global vegetable seed […]

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Bloomfield Robotics Acquired by Kubota to Advance Smart Agriculture Solutions

Bloomfield Robotics has been acquired by Kubota North America Corporation, enhancing AI-driven crop health monitoring.

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Farmland LP Secures Investment from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund for Regenerative Agriculture Expansion

Key Takeaways: Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund has invested in Farmland LP’s Vital Farmland III LLC. Farmland LP to develop Soil Carbon Credits on its 18,500-acre portfolio. The investment supports regenerative […]

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