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United States: Novin AgriTech Secures Funding to Develop Nitrogen Use Efficiency Trait in Wheat

Novin AgriTech has secured $174,906 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for an eight-month project aimed at developing a nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) trait in wheat cultivars. Utilizing its InPACT platform, which enables direct genetic manipulation without tissue culture, the company aims to validate this trait and extend the technology to other cereal crops.

Dispute in Alternative Proteins: Patent Tensions Between Every and Onego Bio

Amid rising tensions in the alternative protein sector, Every accuses Onego Bio of abusive litigation and false claims regarding the bio-identity of its products. Onego Bio contests Every's statements, asserting that independent analyses show Every's products are not identical to natural egg proteins. This conflict, centered on ovalbumin production via fermentation, could impact investments and innovation in the plant protein industry.

Biomanufacturing and Next-Generation Ingredients: Startup Aims to Replace Petrochemical Emulsifiers with Fermentation

Ruby Bio, a California-based startup, is poised to revolutionize the emulsifier market with a fermentation-derived range, allowing for the replacement of palm oil and petrochemical-derived additives with clean-label alternatives. Utilizing non-GMO yeast strains and a streamlined production process, the company aims to achieve cost parity with synthetic emulsifiers. With $8 million in funding, Ruby Bio is positioned for rapid scaling and plans to commercialize by 2027.

An American Startup Focuses on Decentralized Ammonia Production

Loop Chemicals, a startup from the Massachusetts Climatetech Studio, has licensed a chemical looping ammonia technology from Sandia National Laboratories. This innovation aims to decentralize ammonia production, essential for fertilizers, by bringing it closer to American farms to reduce vulnerabilities in the agricultural supply chain in the United States and lower transportation costs.

Canadian Aplantex Raises $5 Million to Scale Up Green Biotechnology

An American Startup Secures Funding from the USDA to Accelerate Wheat Gene Editing and Improve Nitrogen Efficiency

Novin AgriTech, a startup from Purdue University, has received $174,906 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop innovative traits for wheat, particularly enhancing nitrogen use efficiency. This project employs InPACT technology, enabling direct genetic manipulation without tissue culture, promising rapid and scalable validation.

Suterra Acquires Vestaron's Biocontrol Assets, Strengthening Its Bioinsecticide Portfolio in the U.S.

Suterra, a global leader in biological pest control, has acquired Vestaron's product lines and research assets, including the recently EPA-approved Spear® and Basin™ products for use in the United States. This acquisition aims to enhance Suterra's offerings and support growers with proven solutions and technical expertise, while planning to manufacture Spear® Lep, its own product, in the near future.

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.

Sensors, satellites, targeted irrigation: a plan to transform Haitian agriculture

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.

SugaROx Tests Its T6P Biostimulant in the U.S. Through H.A.R.V.E.S.T. Program

SugaROx, a British company specializing in biostimulants, has been selected to participate in the H.A.R.V.E.S.T. program in the United States, an initiative aimed at promoting innovative agricultural technologies. This program will allow SugaROx to test its trehalose-6-phosphate-based biostimulant in tomato crop trials in California, following preliminary tests in the UK on wheat crops.

United States: Biotalys Secures First Approval for Protein Biofungicide in Florida, Key Step for AGROBODY™ Biocontrols

Biotalys, an AgTech company, announced that its biofungicide EVOCA™ has received state registration in Florida, marking a breakthrough for protein-based biocontrols. This approval, the first for an AGROBODY™ in the United States, highlights EVOCA's potential in combating major fungal diseases in fruit and vegetable crops. Similar regulatory developments are underway in California and Europe, with commercial launches expected in the coming years.

Veganic Expands to the United States to Launch Its Next-Generation Biosolutions

Veganic, a company specializing in agricultural biosolutions, inaugurates its subsidiary in the United States, marking a key milestone in its international expansion strategy. With innovative products such as biofungicides, bioinsecticides, and biostimulants, Veganic is committed to reducing the use of chemical inputs while enhancing food quality and supporting farmers in their transition to sustainable production models.