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Elicit Plant Announces Its Upcoming US Biosolution Launch With Demonstrated 20% Reduction of Water Consumption in Broad Acre Crops

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Giovedì, Marzo 14, 2024

Against this backdrop, Elicit Plant intends to demonstrate the power of its biosolutions at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit.

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Against this backdrop, Elicit Plant intends to demonstrate the power of its biosolutions at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit.
Elicit Plant is set to launch its Corn product in the United States in 2025.
Elicit Plant's technology is based on the exogenous application of phytosterols, natural plant-based molecules that induce plant defenses in the face of stress.
→ Meet the Elicit Plant team at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit on March 19th and 20th, 2024, at booth no.

Pivot Bio and Iowa State University Partner on State-of-the-Art Center for Sustainable Agriculture

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Venerdì, Febbraio 2, 2024

Partnership, Education, Life, University City (Charlotte neighborhood), Agriculture, Research, History, Iowa State University, Corn Belt, Heart, Biomass, Nitrogen, Ecosystem, Nitrous oxide, ISU, Farmer, Calibration, Seed, Fertilizer

AMES, Iowa, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivot Bio, a sustainable agriculture company, opened its new 36,000-square-foot Customer Success Center in the heart of the Iowa State University Research Park this week.

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AMES, Iowa, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivot Bio, a sustainable agriculture company, opened its new 36,000-square-foot Customer Success Center in the heart of the Iowa State University Research Park this week.
"Pivot Bio's new Customer Success Center in the ISU Research Park is a perfect fit for Iowa State's vibrant innovation ecosystem," said Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen.
"The collaborative partnership between Pivot Bio and Iowa State University not only drives economic growth and supports hardworking farmers, but also reinforces Iowa's central role in shaping a more innovative and sustainable future for agriculture."
Pivot Bio, in partnership with ISU Research Park and Story Construction, invested $14 million to bring the vision to life.

Loam Bio, Carbon Technologies Leader, Launches New Opportunities for the U.S.

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Martedì, Gennaio 9, 2024

Loam Bio, an Australian leader in carbon market technologies, announces its entry and product offering to the U.S. market.

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Loam Bio, an Australian leader in carbon market technologies, announces its entry and product offering to the U.S. market.
The company’s groundbreaking microbial technology, CarbonBuilder increases stable carbon in the soil, allowing farmers access to carbon markets through the company’s carbon program, SecondCrop, without the initial risk of major practice change.
“Our approach to carbon capture is rooted in science,” says Dr. James Presnail, Vice President of Product Development at Loam Bio.
Through SecondCrop, Loam Bio’s carbon program, farmers can unlock a higher price for premium carbon credits, making carbon sequestration more profitable and sustainable.

Pivot Bio Appoints Industry Veteran to Lead Manufacturing & Supply Chain

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Mercoledì, Novembre 1, 2023

Sustainability, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment, Corn Belt, Bio, DuPont, Food, Global Operations, Kansas Department of Agriculture, Division of Water Resources, Venkataraman, San Francisco Bay Area, Farmer, Dow Chemical Company, Safety, University City (Charlotte neighborhood), OS, Fine chemical

Pivot Bio, Inc ., a sustainable agriculture company delivering farmers patented crop nutrition technologies that harness the power of nature to reliably and productively grow the food the world needs, has named Balaji Venkataraman Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain to lead in-house and third-party manufacturing, supply chain and procurement.

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Pivot Bio, Inc ., a sustainable agriculture company delivering farmers patented crop nutrition technologies that harness the power of nature to reliably and productively grow the food the world needs, has named Balaji Venkataraman Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain to lead in-house and third-party manufacturing, supply chain and procurement.
“Balaji brings decades of expertise as a global operations leader – transforming supply chains, working with teams to deliver operational excellence, and optimizing processes to improve safety and profitability,” said Safarian.
Venkataraman comes to Pivot Bio from Corteva Agriscience where he was Vice President of Global Operations.
Prior to that, he held a variety of manufacturing leadership roles across Dow companies including the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont and Dow Chemical in the U.S. and India.

Drought, Record Heat Threaten U.S. Soybean Crop at Critical Growing Stage

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Giovedì, Agosto 31, 2023

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DENVER, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prolonged drought and record heat are threatening soybean yields in several key growing states across the Midwest.

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DENVER, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prolonged drought and record heat are threatening soybean yields in several key growing states across the Midwest.
At this stage of the growing season, yield loss due to ongoing heat stress is a much greater risk for soybeans than for corn.
Ehmke was among the scouts participating in the crop tour who observed soybean pods being aborted in the triple-digit heat.
However, high temperatures late in the growing season are associated with a higher soybean oil content, according to the United States Soybean Quality Annual Report.

Pivot Bio Names Chris Abbott CEO; Announces FY2023 Results and Expansion of U.S. Operations

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Martedì, Agosto 29, 2023

Chris has also served as a board director for several agriculture tech companies, including Pivot Bio since 2018.

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Chris has also served as a board director for several agriculture tech companies, including Pivot Bio since 2018.
“Chris has the skills, ag expertise, and strategic vision to scale Pivot Bio into its next stage of growth as it delivers solutions that growers trust for their crops,” said Pivot Bio Board Chairperson Roger Underwood .
“After conducting a thorough search, it was clear that Chris is perfectly suited to lead Pivot Bio moving forward.
“With our strong fiscal year 2023 results and expansion plans to meet farmers’ increasing demand, Pivot Bio is well-positioned for its next phase of growth under Chris’ leadership,” said Pivot Bio Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer Karsten Temme .

CovationBio and Primient Host Event Showcasing Environmental Benefits of Working with Truterra to Enable Regenerative Farming

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Lunedì, Giugno 12, 2023

NEWARK, Del., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Covation Biomaterials LLC ("CovationBio") and Primient have joined forces with Truterra, LLC ("Truterra") to highlight how regenerative agriculture—specifically, farmed corn—is helping to reduce the environmental impact of a host of industries including fashion, homegoods, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and more. The hands-on field day took place in the heart of America's Corn Belt in Dow City, Iowa, and was hosted by CovationBio CEO Dr. Michael Saltzberg, Primient Chief Sales Officer Chris Guild, Truterra President Tom Ryan, and Kelly Garrett, a local farmer at Garrett Land & Cattle and Co-founder of XtremeAg.farm. Together, they welcomed representatives of companies, distributors, and industry associations who are now looking to use corn-based materials as a more sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel-based options.

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Regenerative agriculture is helping to reduce the environmental impact of fashion, homegoods, pharmaceuticals, and more.
That type of circularity is an excellent example of how we are doing our part to fight climate change."
CovationBio, the global leader in innovative bio-based material solutions, announced its work with Truterra through the Primient program in September 2022.
The field day showcased many of the sustainable farming practices in detail and included demonstrations to illustrate the impact of those practices.

Corteva Agriscience Announces Commercial Launch of Vorceed™ Enlist® Corn Products

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Martedì, Marzo 7, 2023

FOP, Herbicide, Corn Belt, Pioneer, RNA interference, CRW, Genetics, Seed, Farmer, Choline, Agriculture, Food industry, Corteva

INDIANAPOLIS, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva Agriscience today announced plans for the commercial launch of Vorceed™ Enlist® corn products. U.S. farmers will access Vorceed Enlist corn technology across Pioneer® seeds, Dairyland Seed® and Brevant® seeds through the exclusive Corteva Horizon Network in areas of high corn rootworm (CRW) pressure in the Corn Belt.

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INDIANAPOLIS, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva Agriscience today announced plans for the commercial launch of Vorceed™ Enlist® corn products.
U.S. farmers will access Vorceed Enlist corn technology across Pioneer® seeds, Dairyland Seed® and Brevant® seeds through the exclusive Corteva Horizon Network in areas of high corn rootworm (CRW) pressure in the Corn Belt.
"We're excited to bring the next generation of corn seed innovation to help farmers protect their yields from corn rootworm pressure," said Tim Glenn, Executive Vice President, Seed Business Unit for Corteva Agriscience.
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The new Corteva Horizon Network builds on the success of the PhytoGen® Horizon Network to give select farmers in the United States first access to use emerging products and technologies – like Vorceed Enlist corn products – across several Corteva seed brands.

Navigator CO2 Project Expansion Leads to Revised Permit in Illinois

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Venerdì, Gennaio 20, 2023

Illinois Commerce Commission, Geology, Navigator, Corn Belt, Carbon

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Navigator CO2's vision of creating a comprehensive, safe and cost-effective carbon ecosystem continues to receive broad support from customers, communities and landowners.

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OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Navigator CO2's vision of creating a comprehensive, safe and cost-effective carbon ecosystem continues to receive broad support from customers, communities and landowners.
This support is reflected in the significant progress that the Heartland Greenway, one of the world's largest proposed carbon capture utilization and storage projects, has made over the past few months.
Given the successful progression of permitting and growing commercial commitments, Navigator will be filing a revised permit with the Illinois Commerce Commission before the end of February as a reflection of that expanded scope.
With this new permit, Navigator will accelerate the development of additional permanent storage locations across multiple counties in central Illinois, which is a proven home to some of the best geology in the world for carbon sequestration.

Farmers Lead Land Purchases, Setting Record Sales Levels in Several States

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Mercoledì, Gennaio 4, 2023

Kansas City metropolitan area, Growth, Insurance, Senior, Multimedia, Farm, Farmer, AG, Investment, Record, Agriculture, Auction, Real estate, Corn Belt

Strong demand across all of the country's regions brought opportunities to landowners interested in capitalizing on the current land market.

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Strong demand across all of the country's regions brought opportunities to landowners interested in capitalizing on the current land market.
Aggressive land buyers continue to drive competition through public/online auction methods, giving us a true market value in those specific areas.
Landowners continue to turn to Farmers National Company to market their farmland assets, which has resulted in a new record sales volume of $766 million during 2022.
This sales volume exceeds the previous record set in 2021 of $750 million.