MANHATTAN, Kan. — A lack of a skilled agriculture workforce is a top inhibitor of growth and expansion for many Kansas agriculture entities. To help support growth in agriculture, the Kansas Department of Agriculture seeks to help the industry better understand workforce needs among agricultural employers in the state. To link the supply of human capital…
BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Syngenta Crop Protection was recognized as a winner in 5 award categories at the annual Crop Science Awards, a strong endorsement of its best-in-class scientific, technological and leadership contributions within the global crop protection industry. “We are very honored to be recognized with such prestigious awards in…
BERKELEY, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Pivot Bio , a leading nitrogen innovation company in agriculture, is pleased to announce that as an innovation sprint partner, the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate ( AIM for Climate ), committing at least $291 million in product development funding over four years to accelerate the adoption of climate-tolerant microbial nitrogen…
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a global leader that provides vital infrastructure and advances agricultural productivity while driving innovation through technology, today announced that management will participate in Roth’s 2nd Annual AgTech Answers Event. Stephen G. Kaniewski, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Renee L. Campbell, Senior Vice…
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) believes that agriculture is a vital partner in engaging students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) concepts which directly—and indirectly—impact their lives. Not only does teaching an ag-based curriculum in the science classroom spark students to solve real-world science issues, but it also familiarizes them with ag-related careers, many of…
Combine harvester sales report double-digit gains in October for both the U.S. and Canadian markets, while total tractors fell in both countries according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Total U.S. ag equipment unit sales stayed above the 5-year average for the third month since…
Monheim, November 10, 2022 – Bayer announced today the acquisition of German biotech start-up Targenomix. The spin-off of the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Plant Physiology (MPI MPP) uses novel systems biology and computational life science tools to identify new modes of action for crop protection compounds. The Targenomix expertise, personnel,…
MANHATTAN, Kansas — Holiday gift boxes are now available to order for the 2022 holiday season from the From the Land of Kansas state trademark program at the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Each gift box contains an assortment of products grown, raised or produced in Kansas, with two size options available: the…
Heartwell Renewables, a unique joint venture between The Love’s Family of Companies and Cargill broke ground recently on a new renewable diesel processing facility, the only entity of its kind, in Hastings, Nebraska, marking the start of construction for the project. The new facility is projected to produce 80 million…
With diesel prices more than $1.50 per gallon high than this time last year, the American Farm Bureau Federation calls on the Biden administration to bring more domestic supply online, A ban on U.S. imports of petroleum from Russia, lower domestic production capacity, and seasonal demand are all contributing to…
