AgTech Accelerator is a startup accelerator vehicle dedicated to brining about new agricultural technologies. The program recently launched with $11.5 million in initial commitments from investors like Bayer, Syngenta Ventures, Alexandria Venture Investments, ARCH Venture Partners, Flagship Ventures, Harris & Harris Group, Inc., Hatteras Venture Partners, Mountain Group Capital and Pappas Capital. Their goal is to create the next generation … Read More
FMC Welcomes Borah as TFV Segment Manager
FMC Agricultural Solutions has announced the addition of Kaustubh Borah as segment manager. Borah will be responsible for the strategic direction of tree, fruit and vine products for the company, as well as the 17 brands within the segment. “We are excited to have Kaustubh as part of our marketing team,” said Aaron Locker, FMC Agricultural Solutions North America marketing … Read More
Advancing Nutrient Efficiency
Nachurs-Alpine Solutions and Pathway Biologic, LLC are extending their exclusive marketing agreement specific to PowerBlend. The agreement means the companies will work together through 2020 to give retailers an advancement in fertility efficiency and nutrient stewardship with NACHURS Rhyzo-Link fertilizer. Nachurs-Alpine Solutions is based out of Marion, Ohio. They are a leader in quality, in-furrow fertilizer. Pathway Biologic hails from … Read More
Treurniet Joins Verdesian Life Sciences
Marc Treurniet has joined Verdesian Life Sciences as Vice President of Business Development of the company’s plant health and nutrition company. He begins immediately in North Carolina at the company’s headquarters. Treurniet will be identifying new opportunities and multi-national business development initiatives for the long-term growth of Verdesian as part of his responsibilities. “In this role, Marc brings a unique … Read More
BRANDT Acquires Majority Interest in BAICOR
BRANDT is a global leader in agriculture with a strong focus on innovation, technology and customer service. Now the company has acquired a majority interest in BAICOR L.C. out of Logan Utah. BAICOR is a manufacture and distributer of specialty fertilizers with a focus on liquids for foliar and soil applications. The new acquisition brings additional manufacturing capacity to BRANDT, … Read More
Camso, Agro Maquinas Bring Conversion Track to Brazil
Camso, formerly Camoplast Solideal, and Agro Maquinas are partnering to manufacture Camso’s Conversion Track Systems (CTS) for the Brazilian market. Brazil is an important market for Camso, a world leader in off-road tires, wheels, rubber tracks and undercarriage systems. The nation is the 5th largest exporter in the world with a sizable population of large horsepower equipment. “This is a next … Read More
Metzger Joins Digi-Star
Digi-Star welcoms Eric Metzger as the new senior OEM accounts manager in North America. “An assertive, results-driven professional, Eric will be a valuable addition to Digi-Star,” said Jack Danner, Digi-Star national sales manager. Before accepting his new position, Eric worked as a solutions manager in the dairy industry. He spent an additional 11 years with Case New Holland in a variety … Read More
Valent Expanding Agricultural R&D in North America
Valent U.S.A. Corporation has announced they are strategically expanding the research and development program in North America. The new facilities are being created to accelerate discovery and early development testing of solutions for plant protection. This announcement comes on the heels of a research and development expansion by Valent’s parent company, Sumitomo Chemical. The expansion includes a Valent Midsouth Agricultural Research … Read More
HTS Ag Acquires Aeration Management Solutions
The precision technology company HTS Ag, is announcing the acquisition of Aeration Management Solution’s (AMS) business assets. AMS has provided farmers and commercial grain markets with OPI Integris Advanced Grain Management Systems and CMC Industrial Electronics Hazard Monitoring (HazMon) sales, installation and service in Indianapolis, Indiana. AMS was founded in 2010 and has been selling, installing and servicing OPI Advanced Grain … Read More
Kinze Realigns Company Leadership
Times change, and Kinze Manufacturing is changing with them. For 51 years the company has been a leader in the manufacturing of grain carts and planter, and now have announced a shift within their own leadership. Company founder Jon Kinzenbaw will be moving into the role of CEO and Chairman of the Board, while Kinzenbaw’s daughter, Susie Kinzenbaw Veatch moves … Read More