Category: News

NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt has outlined a new initiative designed to streamline conservation efforts. The Regenerative Pilot Program aims to help producers cut through red tape to plan and implement whole-farm regenerative practices. NRCS Launches Regenerative Pilot Program to Support Whole-Farm Conservation Washington, D.C. — February 2026 NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt has announced…

Andermatt has received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to launch FAW Eco-Dispensers in Kenya. In collaboration with sub-grantee Provivi®, the project aims to provide smallholder maize farmers with affordable, pheromone-based solutions to combat Fall Armyworm. Andermatt Receives Gates Foundation Grant to Launch FAW Eco-Dispensers in Kenya Kenya – February 2026 Andermatt,…

Summary: MustGrow Biologics Corp. has successfully completed a two-year field trial program demonstrating that its mustard-derived technology, TerraMG™, effectively suppresses Clubroot—a devastating soil-borne disease in canola. Trial results showed up to a 95% reduction in Clubroot spores and yield increases of up to 7 bushels per acre, providing a potential breakthrough for Canadian farmers who…

Rovensa Next has opened a new pilot fermentation plant in Brazil, strengthening its global capabilities in microbial biosolutions. Located at the Monte Mor industrial site, this facility acts as a critical bridge between laboratory research and full-scale industrial production. Rovensa Next Opens Pilot Fermentation Plant to Accelerate Microbial Innovation Madrid / Brazil — February 2,…

Agrotech Gartenbautechnik has officially rebranded to Plant Products Austria, marking a new phase of growth under the BioFirst Group. The transition introduces a broadened portfolio and a strengthened management team led by new General Manager Gregor Hoffmann. Agrotech Enters New Growth Phase as Plant Products Austria Austria — February 2026 Austrian horticultural supplier Agrotech Gartenbautechnik…

Summary: Carbon Robotics has launched the world’s first Large Plant Model (LPM), a foundational AI “brain” trained on 150 million labeled plants. This breakthrough enables LaserWeeders to identify and eliminate weeds in real-time across diverse crops and climates. With the new Plant Profiles feature, farmers can now personalize the AI for their specific field conditions…

Emergent, the company building America’s first nationwide automation platform for agriculture, celebrates a major milestone for its leadership team. Dr. Bob Trogele has been named the 2025 recipient of the ARA Jack Eberspacher Lifetime Achievement Award, marking the second consecutive year an Emergent advisor has received this prestigious honor. Emergent Advisor Dr. Bob Trogele Receives…

Meristem Crop Performance is helping Saratoga Partnership, a 20,000-acre operation based in northeast Iowa, drive consistent performance. By utilizing Meristem’s biological portfolio, the farm is effectively managing residue and cutting input costs while boosting yields. Meristem Products Cut Costs and Boost Yields in Northern Iowa Soils Northern Iowa — January 30, 2026 Saratoga Partnership farms…

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. is set to launch ECOARK®, a novel biological control agent designed to combat crown gall disease. Scheduled for a domestic release in Spring 2026, this breakthrough product offers a solution for fruit tree and rose growers where no effective control method previously existed. Kumiai Chemical Launches ECOARK®: A Novel Biological…

The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) is looking to fill its sixth graduating class for the Soil Health Leadership Program. Farmers, advisors, and conservation professionals are encouraged to apply by March 1 to join this premier 18-month training course. ISAP Opens Applications for Soil Health Leadership Program BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — January 2026 Farmers, advisors, and…