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Biofuels: Bayer and BP Form Alliance to Industrialize Camelina as Low-Carbon Cover Crop

Bayer and BP have formed a strategic alliance to commercialize camelina, a promising cover crop for biofuel production. This collaboration combines BP's expertise in fuels and refining with Bayer's seed technology, aiming to market camelina in North America to meet the growing demand for biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuels.

Fungicides in Orchards: Summit Agro Expands Prolivo Use Against Powdery Mildew on Apple and Cherry

Summit Agro USA has announced the expansion of the Prolivo 300SC fungicide label to include control of powdery mildew on apples and cherries (except in California and New York), enhancing its use in high-value specialty crops. Prolivo is notable for its ability to inhibit lesion formation and sporulation, while providing extended protection through its redistribution and vapor activity, thus safeguarding a larger portion of foliage and fruit during critical disease management periods.

Indoor Agriculture: Rockwell Automation Launches Hydroponic Farm to Combat Food Insecurity

Rockwell Automation has announced the creation of Clock Tower Farms, an innovative hydroponic facility in Milwaukee designed to produce 200,000 pounds of vegetables annually. In collaboration with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Fork Farms, this initiative aims to meet the growing demand from food banks while saving 5.9 million gallons of water and 5.5 acres of traditional farmland.

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Low-Carbon Fertilizers: CF Industries and PepsiCo Launch Ready-to-Use Solution for Potatoes

CF Industries and PepsiCo announce a commercial agreement to deploy a certified low-carbon UAN fertilizer (urea-ammonium nitrate solution) in the Frito-Lay potato supply chain. This initiative, utilizing carbon capture technologies, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that account for 15-20% of emissions in potato cultivation, without altering agronomic practices.

Agri-data: CamoAg Transforms Farmer Targeting with a Commercial Intelligence Platform

CamoAg, led by Corbett Kull, has developed an agricultural intelligence platform that centralizes public data to help sales teams better target farmers. By focusing on improving sales efficiency, CamoAg has achieved profitability and positions itself as a key player in American agritech. The company concentrates on the U.S. market due to the wealth of data available through the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).

Water Optimization: Surf-max, Innovative Surfactant Enhances Irrigation and Nutrient Uptake

Huma has announced the registration of Surf-max, an innovative surfactant designed to optimize water use in crops. This product, now available in California and other key regions of the United States, has demonstrated significant reductions in irrigation over seven years of studies while maintaining high yields. By improving water circulation in the soil, it allows for better nutrient absorption, thereby increasing the nutritional density of crops.

Phosphorus Optimization and Climate Stress: Agricells Launches Biostimulants in the U.S.

Agricells, an innovative player in the biostimulant sector, announces its establishment in the United States, a strategic agricultural market. In the face of a nutrient availability paradox, particularly phosphorus, the company offers solutions to optimize crop yields. Agricells' biostimulants mobilize nutrients present in the soil, increasing yields by 10 to 17% in certain crops.

MustGrow Secures New Approval in the U.S. for Its Biofertilizer TerraSante™

MustGrow Biologics Corp. has announced the approval of its biofertilizer TerraSante™, derived from mustard, by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. This organic certification, which adds to those already obtained in other states, enhances MustGrow's business opportunities in high-value agricultural regions.

EPA Approves CarriCea T1, an Innovative Rootstock to Combat Citrus Greening in Florida

The EPA's approval of CarriCea T1, a modified citrus rootstock, marks a significant advancement in the fight against greening disease, which has devastated over 90% of citrus production in Florida over the past 20 years. By enabling trees to bolster their natural defenses, this innovation reduces reliance on chemical pesticides while supporting the sustainability of American agriculture.