INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
October 31, 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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October 30, 2023
Video

Dump And Run … For Another Load Of Beets

Although this is a scene repeated hundreds, even thousands, of times during the sugarbeet harvest season all across the beet growing regions of America, it’s still pretty amazing to see how fast a semi load of beets can be unloaded.
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October 30, 2023
News

Kenneth W. Mcduffie Takes The Helm As President & CEO Of U.S. Sugar

Clewiston, FL – U.S. Sugar announced its Executive Vice President Kenneth W. McDuffie has assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Robert H. Buker, Jr. McDuffie has more than 30 years of experience in agriculture leadership ro
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October 29, 2023
News

American Agri-Women Oppose EPA Herbicide Strategy Proposal

Crookston, MN. (AgPR) – American Agri-Women (AAW), a coalition of farmers, ranchers, and women in agribusiness from across the nation, expressed grave concerns with the EPA's Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endang
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October 29, 2023
News

Newtree Impact Joins CropX Technologies’ Series C

San Francisco – CropX Technologies, a global leader in digital solutions for agronomic farm management, is thrilled to announce that Newtree Impact has joined the CropX Series C funding round. Newtree Impact is a Brussels-based impact investment firm that
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October 28, 2023
News

USDA Releases Assessment On Agriculture And Forestry In Carbon Markets: A key deliverable under the Growing Climate Solutions Act, the report identifies opportunities and needed solutions to improve farmers’ access to carb

Washington – The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released A General Assessment of the Role of Agriculture and Forestry in the U.S. Carbon Markets (PDF, 1.3 MB), a comprehensive look at current market activity, barriers to participation, and oppor
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October 28, 2023
News

Syngenta Sharpens Biologicals Focus With Launch Of First Biologicals Service Center For Seed Treatment

Basel, Switzerland – Syngenta Seedcare is strengthening its focus on biologicals and extending its leadership in seed treatment with the opening of its first biologicals service center at The Seedcare Institute in Maintal, Germany.
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October 28, 2023
News

Merit Awards Announces Winners Of 2023 Technology Awards

Irvine, Calif. – Merit Awards, an independent awards program that recognizes global industries and the market they serve, announced the winners of the 2023 Merit Awards for technology. The Merit Awards for technology were judged based on submissions that
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October 27, 2023
News

Mattracks Welcomes Experienced Global Marketing Leader, Michelle Gjerde

Karlstad, MN Mattracks announced the addition of a new marketing manager, Michelle Gjerde. Gjerde is a seasoned sales and marketing leader with more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience ranging from global manufacturing industry leaders to tec
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October 27, 2023
Feature
American Sugar Alliance,

No Tricks, Only Treats

This Halloween don’t be tricked by candy corporations’ claims that sugar prices are too high or there is not enough sugar.
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October 26, 2023
News

LSU Agcenter Scientist Receives Grant For Drone Research In Sugarcane

Baton Rouge, La. — Technological advances in artificial intelligence are making way for improved data collection for agricultural producers.
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October 26, 2023
News

USDA Bolsters Investments In International Trade And Food Aid

Des Moines, Iowa – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $2.3 billion to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities and use U.S. commodities to bolster inter
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October 25, 2023
News

American Sugar Alliance Congratulates New Speaker Of The House, Representative Mike Johnson

The American Sugar Alliance congratulates Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) on his election as Speaker of the House and as the first Speaker from Louisiana.
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October 25, 2023
News

2023 University Of Idaho Snake River Sugarbeet Conference Date Set

The 2023 University of Idaho Snake River Sugarbeet Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Burley, ID.
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October 25, 2023
News
Zippy Duvall, President AFBF

Exploring New Frontiers At The 2024 AFBF Convention

Registration is now open for the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention, and I am excited for all of us to explore new frontiers in agriculture in Salt Lake City from January 19-24.
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October 24, 2023
Feature

2024 Best Colleges For Agricultural Sciences In America

Where does your favorite college or university rank when it comes to its ag sciences program? We came across this list from Niche.com and thought we would share it.
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October 24, 2023
Feature
Rob Johansson, Director of Economics and Policy Analysis, American Sugar Alliance

Farm Bill Safety Net: Stop blaming farmers for high prices

As we get closer to the writing of the next Farm Bill, we can expect to see attacks from various sides, such as sugar-using companies that seek cheaper supplies of sugar for food manufacturing.
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October 23, 2023
News

Trimble Opens Two Technology Labs At The Ohio State University To Advance The Next Generation Of Agriculture And Construction Talent: Technology labs will help the next generation of talent gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies in agriculture and construction

Westminster, Colo. — Trimble and The Ohio State University have announced the opening of two state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Labs for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University.
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October 23, 2023
News

Jeff Rowe Named Chief Executive Officer Of Syngenta Group: Outgoing CEO Erik Fyrwald to retire, continue as Advisor to Chairman and remain on the Board of Directors

Basel, Switzerland - Syngenta Group’s Board of Directors has elected Jeff Rowe as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Syngenta Group, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Rowe is currently President, Syngenta Crop Protection, Syngenta Group’s largest business unit. He wa
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October 20, 2023
News

Dan Gowan Named Michigan Sugar Company’s Vice President Of Agriculture: North Dakota native grew up on sugarbeet farm and has 40 years of experience in the sugar industry

With 40 years of experience in the sugarbeet industry, including the role of Director of Agriculture for American Crystal Sugar Company, Dan Gowan is joining the team at Michigan Sugar Company as Vice President of Agriculture.
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October 19, 2023
News

Arkansas Attorney General Griffin Orders Divestment Of Chinese-Owned Land And Imposes $280,000 Civil Penalty

Little Rock – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing he is ordering a Chinese state-owned company to divest its ownership of approximately 160 acres of land in Craighead County and imposing a civil penalty of $280,000 for f
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October 19, 2023
Feature

Slicing Campaign Underway At Western Sugar’s Scottsbluff Factory

Western Sugar’s Scottsbluff factory is a beehive of activity these days as the slicing campaign for this season has begun in earnest.
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October 18, 2023
News

Trimble Donates $100,000 To World Food Program USA’s Erase Children’s Hunger Campaign: Donation in observance of World Food Day will provide school meals to thousands of children across the globe

Westminster, Colo. — Trimble announced a donation of $100,000 to World Food Program USA’s corporate partner program, ERASE HUNGER, raising funds in support of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)’s school meals program around the world.
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October 17, 2023
News

CNH Completes Purchase Of Hemisphere GNSS, Consolidates Guidance And Connectivity Tech Capabilities: This development strengthens CNH’s position as a leading technology provider for agriculture and construction

Basildon - CNH Industrial has completed its purchase of the global satellite navigation technology leader Hemisphere GNSS (Hemisphere) for a total consideration of USD $175 million – as announced on March 30, 2023.
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October 17, 2023
News

GROWMARK Completes Move To New Corporate Headquarters On Bloomington Campus

Bloomington, Ill. (AgPR) – GROWMARK recently completed its move to a new corporate headquarters located at 1705 Towanda Avenue in Bloomington. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned with the McLean County Chamber of Commerce for October 17.
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October 16, 2023
News

USDA Highlights Progress In Partnering With Farmers To Increase Innovative Domestic Fertilizer Production, Expand Double Cropping Through Investing In America Agenda

Kankakee, Ill. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today highlighted progress made in partnering with farmers and American businesses to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production and in making it easier for U.S. farmers
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October 16, 2023
News
Sean Ellis, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation

Quagga Mussels Pose A Major Threat To Idaho Water

Twin Falls – Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, the state’s largest general farm organization, is supporting the Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s all-out effort to stop quagga mussels from gaining a foothold in Idaho waterways.
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October 15, 2023
New Products

Northern Irish Machinery Manufacturer Seek European Distributors

Based in Northern Ireland, Blaney Agri and Quad-X design and manufacture an innovative range of tractor machinery and a huge range of ATV/UTV attachments.
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October 13, 2023
News
Jon Adamy, Farm News Media, Michigan Farm Bureau

Michigan Corn Maturity Jumps, Sugarbeet Harvest Hindered In Latest Crop Progress Report

Michigan corn maturity jumped 18 percent last week to finish at 53 percent overall for the week ending Oct. 8, according to the latest crop progress report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
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October 13, 2023
News

Washington Farm Bureau, Washington Trucking Associations File An APA Challenge Against The Department Of Ecology

Throughout the past nine months, Washington Farm Bureau (WFB), the Washington Trucking Associations (WTA), and the greater agriculture community have remained engaged on the issues surrounding the Climate Commitment Act’s (CCA) exemption of agriculture re
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October 12, 2023
News

World Agricultural Supply And Demand Estimates – October 2023

SUGAR: Mexico sugar supply for 2022/23 is increased by 31,402 metric tons (MT) to 6.474 million on increased imports. Sugar exports are reduced by 54,098 MT to 1.011 million. This reduction is based on a full-year accounting made by FAS of imports from Me
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October 12, 2023
News

Germany Sugar Company Südzucker Again Raises Group Operating Result Forecast For Fiscal 2023/24

Südzucker AG's consolidated group revenues rose 10 percent to EUR 5,078 (previous year: 4,624) million in the first half of fiscal 2023/24 (1 March to 31 August 2023). While revenues in the CropEnergies and starch segments declined, revenues in the other
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October 10, 2023
News

Landus Builds New Fertilizer Facility To Reduce Carbon Footprint

Landus has begun construction on a new facility in Boone County, Iowa.
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October 10, 2023
News

John Deere And Yara Partner To Increase Fertilization Efficiency

Walldorf and Oslo - John Deere and Yara have joined forces to launch a partnership that will combine Yara’s agronomic expertise with John Deere’s precision technology and advanced machinery. The partnership will enable farmers to increase yields and optim
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October 09, 2023
News

Corteva Acts To Stop Theft Of Intellectual Property, Protect American Farming: Illegal actions to steal proprietary technology trigger lawsuit against Inari

Indianapolis, Ind. – To protect its intellectual property, Corteva filed suit against Inari Agriculture, Inc. and Inari Agriculture NV. As noted in the complaint, the lawsuit “…seeks to prevent Inari from continuing its brazen efforts to steal Corteva’s g
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October 09, 2023
News

Kenya President Ruto: Leasing Sugar Companies To End Industry’s Woes

Kenya President William Ruto has said the government will lease sugar factories in a bid to revive the ailing sector.
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October 07, 2023
News

A New Partnership For Progress: Biome Makers Joins Field To Market Alliance

Davis, Calif., – Biome Makers announced that it has joined Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, bringing with it cutting-edge technology and soil health insights that will contribute to Field to Market's mission of fostering transpar
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October 07, 2023
News

Biotalys Announces The Appointment Of Kevin Helash As Chief Executive Officer And Director To Lead The Company In Its Next Growth Phase

Ghent, Belgium - Biotalys (Euronext - BTLS), an Agricultural Technology (AgTech) company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions for crop and food protection, announced the appointment of seasoned agricultural executive Kevin Helash as the company’s
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October 04, 2023
New Products

Screen Classifying Cutter With 2X Infeed Hopper

A new Munson Model SCC-15-SS Screen Classifying Cutter with a double-width infeed hopper accommodates conveyor-feeding of irregular shapes and sizes of hard, soft and/or fibrous materials by gravity.
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October 03, 2023
News

USDA Launches Program to Support Agricultural Employers and Farmworkers, 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 ran
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October 03, 2023
News

ACH Seeds Awards Six Recipients Through Its Homegrown Giving Program

ACH Seeds has announced its six regional winners through its Homegrown Giving Program. Each recipient will receive a $10,000 award.
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October 02, 2023
News

USDA To Begin Issuing $1.75 Billion To Agricultural Producers Through Critical Emergency Relief Programs

Washington – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will begin issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers. These much-needed payments are helping farming and ranching opera
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