INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
September 29, 2023
Video

Domino Sugar Factory Reopens As An All-Electric Office Building In Williamsburg

Williamsburg, Brooklyn (WABC) -- The former Domino Sugar Factory plant along the East River in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is reopening as an office building.
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September 29, 2023
News

AGCO To Acquire Trimble Ag Assets And Technologies Through A Joint Venture Focused On Next-Generation Precision Ag Technology

Duluth, Ga.--AGCO Corporation, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural machinery and Precision Ag technology, announced it has entered into a Joint Venture (JV) with Trimble where AGCO will acquire an 85 percent interest in Trimble’s port
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September 29, 2023
News

Trimble And AGCO To Form Joint Venture To Better Serve Farmers Worldwide With Mixed Fleet Precision Agriculture Solutions: Joint venture to accelerate innovation in factory-fit and aftermarket solutions to benefit farmers across the globe

Westminster, Colo. — Trimble announced today a definitive agreement to form a joint venture (the “JV”) with AGCO to better serve farmers with factory fit and aftermarket applications in the mixed fleet precision agriculture market. Trimble and AGCO’s shar
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September 28, 2023
Feature
Sean Ellis, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation

Idaho Easily Leads The West In Per Capita Farm Income

Pocatello – When it comes to farm income on a per capita basis, Idaho is the unchallenged leader in the West, far surpassing even agricultural juggernaut California.
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September 27, 2023
News

Partnership Led By Roeslein Alternative Energy Finalizes Grant To Develop New Climate-Smart Agriculture Value Chain: ‘Horizon II’ Pilot Project to Demonstrate How Farmers Get Environmental Credit Compensation and Renewable Energy Revenue by Planting Prairie Grasses a

St. Louis, MO - A partnership of 13 public and private entities led by Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) finalized an $80 million grant from the federal government’s first pool of funds from the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. T
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September 27, 2023
News
American Sugar Alliance

Reject Rep. Perry’s Reckless Anti-Farmer Amendment

Farmers, ranchers and stakeholder groups across agriculture, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, National Farmers Union, American Association of Crop Insurers, American Soybean Association, Crop Insuranc
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September 26, 2023
News

Sollio Agriculture Inaugurates Its New St. Thomas Fertilizer Coating Plant: A unique manufacturing undertaking in Canada made possible through Sollio Agriculture’s network and partnership with Pursell

St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada - Sollio Agriculture, the Agri-business Division of Sollio Cooperative Group, inaugurated CRF Agritech, a new controlled-release fertilizer production plant in St. Thomas, Ontario. The project was launched in 2021, after Sollio
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September 25, 2023
News
American Sugar Alliance

American Sugar Alliance, Producer Groups, Union Allies Across Agriculture Reject Reckless Anti-Sugar Anti-Farmer Amendment

Washington, D.C. – In response to Representative Scott Perry’s anti-sugar policy amendment (#173) in the FY2024 agriculture appropriations package, American Sugar Alliance Chairwoman Cassie Bladow said, “Rep. Perry’s anti-sugar amendment threatens America
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September 25, 2023
News

USDA Launches Program To Support Agricultural Employers, Farm Workers, Aiming To Increase Economic And Supply Chain Resilience

Washington, D.C., – The Biden-Harris Administration announced that agricultural employers can begin to apply for a pilot program designed to improve the resiliency of the food and agricultural supply chain by addressing workforce challenges farmers and ra
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September 25, 2023
News

NRCS Announces Application Deadline For EQIP And RCPP Sign-Ups

Boise, Idaho –The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho announces an Oct. 6 application deadline for Fiscal Year 2024 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) projects.
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September 22, 2023
News

Crisis Helpline For Oregon’s Agricultural And Forestry Communities Is Now Open

Corvallis, Ore. – A crisis helpline dedicated to serving Oregon’s agricultural and forestry communities is now open.
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September 21, 2023
New Products

New T-L Irrigation Co. Edge Controller Offers Fully Remote Pivot Operation And More: Remote operation enables moving the controller to the end tower for boosted accuracy and reliability

Hastings, Nebraska — The new fully remote Edge Controller from T-L Irrigation Co., gives irrigators the power to monitor and control pivot operations any time, any place. With no physical control panel needed at the pivot point, the controller itself is s
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September 21, 2023
Feature
Jack Falinski

100 Years Of MSU-USDA Sugar Beet Research Celebrated: Monumental milestones pave the way for industry advancements

Frankenmuth, Mich. — Michigan State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Services (ARS) are celebrating 100 years of research collaboration in advancing sugarbeet production in Michigan and beyond.
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September 20, 2023
New Products

Corteva Launches Breakthrough Innovation To Control Crop-Damaging Nematodes, Protect Soil Health: Award-winning chemistry Reklemel™ active is latest addition to company’s portfolio of sustainable innovation

Indianapolis – Plant-parasitic nematodes are microscopic organisms found in soil that feed on the roots of plants. Because they are notoriously difficult for farmers to identify and control, plant-parasitic nematodes represent a significant constraint to
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September 19, 2023
News

National Poll Reveals Strong Support for the U.S. Sugar Industry

Washington, D.C. – In a national survey of 2,000 registered voters, Morning Consult found strong bipartisan support for the U.S. sugar industry and recognition that it is an important part of the American economy and food security. An overwhelming majorit
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September 19, 2023
Feature
Rob Clark, Michigan Sugar Company; Farm News Media

Sugarbeet Harvest 2023 Underway; Neighbors Lend Fellow Farmer A Helping Hand

Michigan Sugar Company‘s 2023 sugarbeet harvest is officially underway as of Sept. 5, with J&L Gremel Farms harvesting the first sugarbeets for the season in a 37-acre field in Huron county near Gagetown.
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September 18, 2023
News

Nichino America, Sipcam Agro Sign Cross-Licensing Agreement

Wilmington, DE (AgPR) – Nichino America, Inc. and Sipcam Agro have announced a cross-licensing agreement that is set to improve the crop protection offerings in the United States mutually for each company.
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September 17, 2023
News

Hoeven, FSA Administrator Meet With Local Producers, Gather Feedback On Farm Bill Priorities: Senator outlines the need to update ARC & PLC, ensure an effective farm safety net

Mandan, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, held a roundtable with Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Zach Ducheneaux, North Dakota Agr
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September 17, 2023
News

BKT USA Leadership Change - Minoo Mehta Appointed Managing Director, BKT USA, BKT Tires Inc.

Akron, Ohio – With immediate effect, Minoo Mehta will assume the position of Managing Director, BKT USA, Inc. and BKT Tires Inc. This announcement follows the resignation of Doug Kershaw on Aug. 24.
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September 16, 2023
News

2023 Featured Farm Families Named

Food Producers of Idaho, representing more than 40 agriculture and commodity organizations in Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, joined with the Twin Falls County Fair in recognizing six Magic Valley farm/ranch families.
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September 16, 2023
News

AGCO Welcomes Agri-Service Dealership Expansion In Northern Idaho: Agri-Service acquires Lewiston and Moscow, ID, locations of AGCO dealer Blue Mountain Agri-Support

AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, welcomed Agri-Service’s acquisition of Blue Mountain Agri-Support, Inc. in Lewiston and Moscow, ID.
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September 15, 2023
News

Südzucker Executive Board Member Thomas Kölbl Retires As Of June 2024: Succession process initiated by the supervisory board

Thomas Kölbl (61) has informed the supervisory board that he will not renew his executive board contract, which expires on 31 May 2024.
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September 15, 2023
News

AGCO Announces Sustainable Test Farm In North Dakota: ”Dakota Smart Farm” is dedicated to developing sustainable farming practices and high-value retrofit precision technology solutions

AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced plans to build a state-of-the-art test farm in Casselton, ND.
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September 15, 2023
Feature

Transforming Cocoa Husks Into Low-Carbon Fertilizer In New Pilot From Nestlé And Partners

As part of Nestlé's 2050 net zero roadmap and its work to spark regenerative agriculture, the company tests many new, innovative ideas. Those that prove effective and scalable are rolled out more broadly. In the UK, Nestlé is launching a pilot to assess w
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September 14, 2023
News
India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

Sufficient Sugar Availability In The Country At Reasonable Prices: Department Of Food And Public Distribution: Indian sugar is cheapest in the world

Timely measures of Government of India have ensured sufficient availability of sugar at reasonable prices throughout the country for the whole year. As the current sugar season (Oct-Sep) 2022-23 is coming to an end on 30 Sep 2023, India has already crosse
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September 14, 2023
New Products

Big Equipment Company's New Big Bud 700 Tractor

Quincy, Illinois — Titan International, Inc. (Titan) partnered with Big Equipment Company to bring a new 2023 model Big Bud 700 to the Titan booth at Farm Progress 2023 in Decatur, IL.
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September 13, 2023
News

Sugarbeet Crop Update From Across U.S.

The USDA NASS has provided an update on the U.S. sugarbeet crop in its weekly crop progress report (https://www.nass.usda.gov/) from last week. Here’s a sample of what the latest report showed.
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September 13, 2023
New Products

New John Deere 1 Series Round Balers Are Fast And Efficient While Capturing Important Bale Data

Olathe, Kan. — John Deere's new 1 Series Round Balers help farmers ensure optimal moisture levels and consistent bale weights are maintained in every field, in every windrow and with every bale.
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September 12, 2023
News

World Agricultural Supply And Demand Estimates – September 2023

SUGAR: U.S. sugar supply for 2022/23 is raised by 90,589 short tons, raw value (STRV) on increased production and imports while use is decreased by 55,000 on lower deliveries partially offset by an increase in exports.
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September 12, 2023
News

Astarta Starts Sugarbeet Harvesting In Ukraine

Astarta (https://astartaholding.com) has started harvesting sugarbeets in Ukraine. The farmers of its agricultural subsidiaries in the Vinnytsia region were the first to commence operations on 8 September, with farmers in the Poltava region to follow from
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September 11, 2023
News
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry

USDA Forecasts Sharpest Decline In U.S. Farm Income In History

As previously documented here and here, this year’s record-high production expenses combined with weakening prices received by farmers for major crop and livestock products have led to an unsurprising large drop in U.S. net farm income in the Economic Res
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September 11, 2023
News

Bayer To Invest EUR 220 Million In New R&D Facility At Its Monheim Site: Largest single investment in crop protection in Germany for 40 years

Monheim – Bayer significantly strengthens its commitment to innovation in regenerative agriculture with a EUR 220 million investment in research and development (R&D) at its Monheim site. This is the company’s largest single investment in its crop protect
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September 08, 2023
New Products

Ceres Water Recommendations Minimizes Waste, Maximizes Grower Profitability: Completely customizable solution raises the bar on accuracy, scalability, cost effectiveness

Ceres Imaging, the data analytics company that builds precision agriculture solutions to reduce risk and improve sustainability outcomes, unveiled Water Recommendations. This new solution prescribes exactly how much water to apply every week for each irri
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September 08, 2023
News
BelTA – Belarusian Telegraph Agency

Belarus Harvests 125,600 Tonnes Of Sugarbeets

Minsk – Some 125,600 tonnes of sugarbeets have been harvested in Belarus, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry.
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September 07, 2023
New Products

2024 KingQuad 400 ATV Returning To Suzuki 4-Wheel Lineup

Brea, CA – Suzuki Motor USA has announced the return of the 2024 KingQuad 400 sport utility ATV. The KingQuad 400 models offer ATV riders, and a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts, rock-solid engineering, proven quality, and unparalleled value.
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September 07, 2023
News

DLF Acquires Corteva Agriscience Alfalfa Breeding Program And Related Assets

Lebanon, Ore. (AgPR) - DLF, the worldwide market leader in forage and turf seed, has announced its acquisition of the Corteva Agriscience alfalfa breeding program effective Sept. 1.
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September 06, 2023
New Products

Ecorobotix Unveils AI Software Release 3.0 For ARA Smart Sprayer

Salinas, Calif. & Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland (AgPR) – Ecorobotix has unveiled the latest release, 3.0, of its Plant-by-Plant AI Software, introducing a diverse range of new capabilities for the ARA ultra-high precision smart sprayer. These development
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September 04, 2023
New Products

AGCO's Fendt Expands Award-Winning Momentum Planter Line With 30-Foot Model: New size brings innovative planter to a wider range of smaller operations

AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced the introduction of a new 30-foot model for its Fendt Momentum planter line, making its agronomically-advanced c
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September 04, 2023
New Products

New Holland To Introduce New Intelliview 12 Guidance Kit In 2024 To Foster Precision And Connected Farming For All

New Holland Agriculture North America continues the evolution of its precision farming technology stack with the launch of the new IntelliView 12 Guidance Kit, a transformative aftermarket kit installation for New Holland equipment.
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September 03, 2023
Video

Conserving Water And Energy In The Deschutes Basin

The Three Sisters Irrigation District On-Farm and Renewable Energy project is funded through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This partnership project brings together NRCS Oregon, Three Sisters Irrigation District, Deschutes Soil and
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September 02, 2023
News

Polaris To Donate Ranger Side-By-Side To Farm Bureau Young Farmers And Ranchers Competition

The Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Committee announced that for the ninth consecutive year, Montana Polaris is the sponsor of the Young Farmer & Rancher Discussion Meet, awarding a Ranger 570 side-by-side to the winner of the competitio
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September 01, 2023
News

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $266 Million To Help Rural Business Owners, Farmers And Ranchers Lower Energy Costs, Generate Income, And Expand Operations

Washington – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is awarding $266 million in loans and grants to agriculture producers and rural small businesses to make investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency imp
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September 01, 2023
News

British Sugar Announces Campaign Start Dates

British Sugar (https://www.britishsugar.co.uk/) has shared the start dates for the 2023/24 sugarbeet campaign at each of British Sugar’s four factories:
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