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Plant Science News delivers the latest insights and innovations from the world of plant biology, genetics, and sustainable agriculture.

Our coverage spans breakthroughs in crop resilience, soil health, and biotechnology, spotlighting the research and technology reshaping the future of plant science.

Explore how scientists and agronomists are advancing sustainable food production, enhancing biodiversity, and addressing global agricultural challenges. From gene editing to precision agriculture, stay informed on the developments that are driving sustainability and innovation in the field.

Explore the latest trends in fertilizer prices with a focus on urea, DAP, and sulfur costs impacting the agriculture sector.

Fertilizer Prices Weekly Update (May 4 – 11, 2026)

Explore the latest trends in fertilizer prices with a focus on urea, DAP, and sulfur costs impacting the agriculture sector.

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FMC Corporation received European Union regulatory approval for Isoflex active (bixlozone), marking a critical milestone in the company's commercialization process.

FMC Corporation Agrees to Sell India Commercial Business to Crystal Crop Protection for $252 Million

FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $759 million on a GAAP basis, down 4% from $791 million in Q1 2025.

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Loop Chemicals licensed a chemical looping ammonia technology from Sandia National Laboratories, co-developed with Arizona State University, for commercial deployment through distributed manufacturing.

Loop Chemicals Licenses Sandia National Laboratories Technology to Localize Ammonia Production for U.S. Agriculture

Loop Chemicals licensed a chemical looping ammonia technology from Sandia National Laboratories, co-developed with Arizona State University, for commercial deployment through distributed manufacturing.

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AdvanSix signed a process design and licensing agreement with Stamicarbon to evaluate expanding its ammonia platform at its Hopewell facility

AdvanSix Explores Diesel Exhaust Fluid Manufacturing Expansion at Its Integrated Virginia Ammonia Site

AdvanSix awarded a $12 million USDA grant under the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program to boost domestic fertilizer production.

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Suterra, a division of The Wonderful Company and a global leader in biological pest control, has acquired the product lines, active ingredients, and R&D pipeline of Vestaron.

Suterra Acquires Vestaron’s Biological Pest Control Product Lines and R&D Pipeline

Suterra, a division of The Wonderful Company and a global leader in biological pest control, has acquired the product lines, active ingredients, and R&D pipeline of Vestaron.

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Nutrien reports Q3 2025 net earnings of $0.5B and adjusted EBITDA of $1.4B; reviews Phosphate business and sells Profertil stake.

Nutrien Reports Record Potash Volumes and 30% EBITDA Growth in Q1 2026

Nutrien reported Q1 2026 net earnings of $139 million ($0.27 diluted EPS) and adjusted EBITDA of $1.11 billion, up 30% year-over-year.

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PepsiCo and TalusAg Announce Low-Carbon Ammonia Attribute Agreement to Accelerate Fertilizer Decarbonization

PepsiCo and the National Geographic Society awarded five new grants for on-farm regenerative agriculture research

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Pacific Hybreed closed a $1M funding round with participation from Hawaiʻi Angels and Blue Startups to expand commercial-scale hatchery ops.

Pacific Hybreed Closes $1 Million Round to Scale Hybrid Oyster Seed Production

Pacific Hybreed closed a $1M funding round with participation from Hawaiʻi Angels and Blue Startups to expand commercial-scale hatchery ops.

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The Soil Health Institute has launched the Drought Resilience Calculator (DRC), a free web-based tool that models how soil health management improves crop water availability during drought conditions.

Soil Health Institute Launches Free Drought Resilience Calculator With Cargill Support

The Soil Health Institute has launched the Drought Resilience Calculator (DRC), a free web-based tool that models how soil health management improves crop water availability during drought conditions.

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Cibus completes 2025 field trials of HT2 Canola, validating improved herbicide tolerance and advancing sustainable trait innovation.

Cibus Transfers Gene-Edited Herbicide-Tolerance Traits in Rice to Interoc Ahead of Latin American Launch

Cibus (Nasdaq: CBUS) has transferred gene-edited herbicide-tolerance materials in rice to Latin American partner Interoc, ahead of a forthcoming commercial seed launch.

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