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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.

US Department of Agriculture Awards Palantir $300 Million Contract to Digitize Farmer Services

The partnership between the US Department of Agriculture and Palantir Technologies, valued at $300 million, aims to modernize services for farmers and enhance food security. Leveraging the Landmark platform, this project promises to expedite farmer enrollment in aid programs, reduce bureaucracy, and improve the resilience of the food supply chain.

Middle East Conflict: Concerns in the US and Brazil Over Fertilizer Dependence

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East highlights the vulnerability of agricultural systems in the US and Brazil due to increasing reliance on imported fertilizers. While the US strives to maintain strong domestic production, Brazil, the world's largest importer with 88% of its consumption sourced from abroad, faces significant challenges in meeting surging demand. Both countries must consider strategies to enhance their fertilizer autonomy to ensure competitiveness in the global grain market.

The Decline of Meat Alternatives Continues in the U.S., but Plant Proteins Gain Ground in Beverages

In 2025, sales of plant-based meat and dairy products in the U.S. saw a significant decline, while plant-based beverages recorded substantial growth. Despite a challenging investment climate, the plant protein sector continues to evolve, with companies adapting and diversifying their products.

Techwave and Capital Farm Credit Launch AgriNext for Agricultural Lending in North America

Techwave, a digital services provider, partners with Capital Farm Credit to introduce AgriNext, an innovative customer engagement platform. This initiative aims to transform interactions between agricultural borrowers and financial institutions by integrating loan application processes and portfolio management while ensuring compliance requirements are met. With over 24,500 members and a loan volume of $13 billion, Capital Farm Credit brings its agricultural finance expertise to modernize the lending experience.

North Dakota AgTech Engine Secures $45 Million from NSF

The North Dakota AgTech Engine, backed by the National Science Foundation, has secured significant funding of $45 million to enhance technological innovation in agriculture and workforce development. This initiative, which has already mobilized $60 million for its first five years, aims to foster startup growth and improve educational opportunities for future professionals in agriculture and engineering.

Breast Milk: Could Plants Replace Microbes? The Bet by Totality Biosciences

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), crucial for infants' immune development, are currently produced through costly microbial fermentation. Emerging from the ecosystem of the University of California, Berkeley, startup Totality Biosciences is developing a plant synthetic biology approach to transform plants into 'factories' for HMOs, aiming to reduce costs, expand diversity, and extend their use beyond infant formulas.