by Becca Frazier | Oct 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
The EPA has put atrazine on the chopping block (well… at least on the trimming table). And many folks aren’t happy. Refresher: Back in 2020, the EPA determined that an “aquatic level of concern” for the herbicide was 15 parts per billion (ppb). But in...
by Becca Frazier | Oct 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
There’s a new weed in town, and Iowa farmers aren’t feeling cool about it in the least bit. Hello, Asian copperleaf. A nasty plant from the spurge family (but without the milky sap), it can grow as high as 2-3 feet, but normally stays under 18 inches (in Iowa at...
by Becca Frazier | Sep 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Vestaron continues to collect on its Series C funding, adding another $10M to its funds. You may recall hearing about Vestaron in May when the startup closed on $82M. Who invested? Grosvenor Food & AgTech added the $10M boost, joining Ordway Selections, Cavallo...
by Becca Frazier | Aug 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Some good news for soybeans! Scientists have found a way to increase yields by as much as 30% through genetic modifications to boost photosynthesis efficiency. How did they do it? Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) researchers have spent more than a...
by Becca Frazier | Aug 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Apparently, payday was last week. At least for Pattern Ag. On Thursday, the AgTech company based in Emeryville, California announced that it landed $35M in a Series B funding round that will be used to soup up operations. The Sultans of Soil Analysis:...
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