A new event designed to connect farmers, commodity groups, and grower-led organizations with the latest technology and research in agriculture will take place in St. Johns, MI this fall. AgroExpo, hosted by AgroLiquid, will be held Aug. 16-18, 2016. “With our focus on innovative technology, this event is designed for farmers who are seeking the latest advances in agriculture,” Albert … Read More
Biochar Markets Grow Globally
Global biochar markets are expected to reach $5.88 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The importance of increasing agricultural productivity and crop yield is expected to augment market growth over the next seven years. The rise of biochar consumption in agriculture is owed to its ability to improve soil conditions and nutrient availability … Read More
Verdesian Focuses on Farmer Profitability
In an effort to proactively strengthen profit-driven technologies and products, Verdesian Life Sciences has expanded its team. Jake Underwood has been hired as the new executive vice president of nutritionals and John “Sam” Wilson, Ph.D. will now be serving in the role of vice president of technology development. “Global agriculture provides a unique challenge because there are so many variables,” … Read More
Bayer CropScience Expanding Credenz Brand
For the 2016 growing season, Bayer CropScience is expanding the Credenz® soybean seed brand nationally, with offerings in most of the U.S. soybean production regions. Credenz is the first global soybean seed brand from Bayer CropScience. Showcasing a full portfolio of soybean solutions and innovations from Bayer CropScience, Credenz was engineered to provide sustained support to American soybean growers. Pablo … Read More
UF Breeds Wine Grapes with Precision
A University of Florida researcher, Dennis Gray, is using what he terms “precision breeding” to develop disease-resistant grapes. Powdery mildew and black rot are torment of grape growers, but Gray has successfully bred three varieties that resist these diseases. Thompson Seedless, Seyval Blanc and Syrah are three out of only 35 varieties of grapes that are grown on 66 percent … Read More
Verdesian Offers Phosphite-Free Product
Verdesian Life Sciences has introduced a new formulation of a plant nutrition product that solves one of the problems of tree nut and stone fruit growers who export to Europe. The company says its Primacy ALPHA™ is a phosphite-free product that addresses concerns regarding European Union (EU) Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for phosphites. Primacy ALPHA™ … delivers similar crop efficacy … Read More
West Central Debuts New Chelating Agent
Crop protection, nutrient and seed treatment distributor West Central has introduced a new pure chelating agent that maximizes nutrient efficiency. This company news release says Levesol, exclusively from West Central, is made from the purest ortho-ortho EDDHA chelating agent that exists and is the only pure chelating agent that can be mixed directly with liquid fertilizer and applied in-furrow. Crops … Read More
Cellectis Plant Sciences Supports Subsistence Farming
Cellectis plant sciences, a Minnesota-based company focusing on developing healthier food products, and the Two Blades Foundation (2Blades) announced the execution of a non-exclusive cross-license agreement relating to TAL nuclease technologies. Pursuant to the agreement, 2Blades receives a license to TALENTM technology for not-for- profit uses, including use in 2Blades’ humanitarian efforts to support subsistence farming, and for certain commercial … Read More
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