Industry News

New Ways to Supercharge No-Till Yields

kdowning@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:14:57 -0400

Alpha, Ill., No-Till Innovator Marion Calmer started conducting independent on-farm research in 1985 and no-tilling in 1988. During a classroom presentation at the 2026 National No-Tillage Conference, Calmer shared his observations, insights and tips for supercharging no-till corn and soybean yields.

Farmers and Nature to Benefit from Newly Launched Agroforestry Project

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners today announced the launch of the Expanding Agroforestry Project (EAP), an effort to help U.S. farmers strengthen their operations, diversify revenue, and improve land health.

Exploring the Future of Planter & Seeder Technologies

kdowning@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

No-tillers have many different priorities to filter through when making equipment decisions. These include agronomic potential, financial returns, conservation practices, diversification advantages and landowner relationships, to name a few. Regardless of the top priority, says Rob Rudolphi, farmers have to evaluate how a new piece of equipment will fit in on their farm.

ASA Farmer Forum to Deliver Practical Insights on Conservation Programs & Profitability

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The half-day forum is designed to help soybean farmers better understand and evaluate conservation incentive programs while connecting directly with organizations and companies offering these opportunities.

John Fulton Named as a CFAES Dean’s Chair

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

John Fulton has been appointed as a Dean’s Chair in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

Continuum Ag & Aztalan Bio Prepare to Help Farmers Maximize Profits with the Pending 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Continuum Ag, a leader in Carbon Intensity (CI) measurement, reporting, and verification, and Aztalan Bio, an ethanol producer based in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, are preparing for future opportunities tied to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit.

Clean Seed Receives Patent for Residue Management Technology

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Notice of Allowance relates to U.S. Patent Application No. 18/557,669 entitled Residue Management System for an Agricultural Row Unit Assembly, covering technology designed to improve residue handling and field performance at the row-unit level.

Rovensa Next to Distribute Novonesis’ Biosolutions for Plant Health in the United States

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Novonesis and Rovensa Next today announced a distribution agreement under which Rovensa Next will commercialize select Novonesis agricultural biosolutions in the United States, beginning with the 2027 growing season.

Ducks Unlimited Honors The Mosaic Company with Corporate Conservation Achievement Award

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ducks Unlimited (DU) is proud to announce The Mosaic Company and The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems (The Mosaic Company Foundation) as the 2025 joint recipients of the DU Corporate Conservation Achievement Award, honoring their exceptional commitment to conservation in North America.

360 Yield Center Splits Into Two Brands: 360 RAIN for Adaptive Application, 360 YIELD for Retrofit Equipment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

After more than a decade of agricultural innovation, 360 Yield Center announced today a strategic brand restructuring that establishes two distinct divisional brands: 360 RAIN, focused on adaptive application, and 360 YIELD, focused on retrofit equipment upgrades.

Higher Diesel Prices, Higher Custom Rates

lessitef@lesspub.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Earlier this year, 205 custom operators and farm managers in Iowa responded to the annual Iowa farm custom rate survey that is coordinated by Iowa State University ag economists.

WinField Launches AI Tool Oz

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The AI-powered tool helps make near-instant agronomic recommendations, and new updates to its BioVerified designation, a vetted list of biological products that meet a set of criteria developed by WinField United research and agronomy teams.

MASCHIO GASPARDO Opens Its First Full Line Store in North America

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Group’s fifth Full Line Store worldwide opened on May 22, 2026, in partnership with Roc-Pit Equipment LLC. Located in the heart of the American Corn Belt, the new dealership brings the full MASCHIO GASPARDO range to North American farmers.

Ag Leader Introduces Z-Row Integrated Row Guidance for Combines

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

By eliminating the need for additional displays, controllers, or complex setup, the system helps operators stay focused during a demanding time of the year.

Pivot Bio Relocates Headquarters to Minnesota, Strengthening Midwest Presence

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Pivot Bio recently announced it has moved its corporate headquarters to Minneapolis, Minn., relocating from its prior headquarters in Berkeley, Calif.

Yetter Signs on as Title Sponsor for 2027 National No-Tillage Conference

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:27:26 -0400

Yetter has signed on as a Title Sponsor for the 2027 National No-Tillage Conference.

Corteva's Seed & Genetics Spinoff to be Branded as Vylor

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With more than 4,000 germplasm patents and more than 2,000 biotechnology patents, Vylor's innovation engine will be anchored in the industry's most elite germplasm and transformative biotechnology, the company says.

Pivot Bio Expands St. Louis Footprint with New Centers of Excellence

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Pivot Bio announced the expansion of its Greater St. Louis footprint with two new Centers of Excellence anchored in Hazelwood and Creve Coeur.

Beck's Hybrids Acquires Soybean Processing Facility

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The facility includes approximately 150,000 square feet of warehouse space and an additional 5,000 square feet of office space.

Key Precision Takeaways from Auburn Cotton Planting Studies

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

These studies included evaluations of different planter types (seed meters), seeding configurations, seeding rates, and high-speed planting technology.

Kinze Product Innovation Day Set for June 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The invitation-only event is designed to provide farmers with deeper access to Kinze equipment, expertise, and people. The event will replace Kinze Manufacturing’s exhibit at the annual National Farm Machinery Show.

Important Deadlines Loom for Economic Assistance and Conservation Programs

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The USDA announced that Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) offers can be submitted during a second batching period that runs through May 1, 2026.

Bushel Plus Ltd. Awarded New Technology Innovation Award

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Bushel Plus Ltd. has been named the recipient of the New Technology Innovation Award at Canada’s Farm Show.

Resurrect Bio and Corteva Join Forces to Tackle Corn Production

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Resurrect Bio and Corteva announced a joint development agreement to tackle some of the most economically devastating diseases currently affecting corn production.

DOI Investing $889M in Water Infrastructure in Western States

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The funding will support Bureau of Reclamation projects in California, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming that improve water conveyance, expand storage and modernize infrastructure that supports American communities and agriculture.

Relentless Ag Launches Drone-Ready Product Line

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

To better serve local customers, Relentless Ag is launching a new drone-ready product line for protecting in-season yield potential in 2026, powered by Meristem Crop Performance.

New Study Compares Dual-Line & Single-Line Precision Spraying Systems

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In the 2025 season, the Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) conducted replicated field trials to evaluate two different approaches to deploying AI-driven precision spraying.

NACD Honors National Conservation Award Winners at 80th Meeting

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The National Association of Conservation Districts recognized planners, producers and conservation leaders for outstanding service and innovation at its 80th Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

CIBO’s Data and Analytics Platform Helps Power Nutrien’s Sustainable Agriculture Programs

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:05:42 -0500

Through this collaboration, CIBO will provide essential measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) services to Nutrien’s sustainable agriculture programs across the Midwest, helping expand farmer access to both private and public incentives while supporting credible, scalable outcomes.

Cover Crop Business Accelerator Opens Applications for 2026

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Now in its seventh year, the program helps new and established cover crop businesses expand to meet rising farmer demand for cover crop seed and application.