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Enrich Foods’ “Climate Friendly” Rice Named NEXTY Award Finalist: The First Consumer Product Funded by USDA’s Climate-Smart Commodities Is Now Available to US Households.

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Friday, February 23, 2024

This is the first consumer product funded by USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative to hit store shelves, and has broad applications across American agriculture.

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  • This is the first consumer product funded by USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative to hit store shelves, and has broad applications across American agriculture.
  • Grown and produced in America’s heartland, climate-friendly rice represents a game-changing advance in sustainable farming—from funding to field to shelf to plate.
  • Learn more about Great River Milling Long Grain White Rice and Long Grain Brown Rice at Expo West (Booth #4790).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240223997050/en/
    Enrich Foods’ Climate-Friendly Rice Named NEXTY Award Finalist.

Global and Asia-Pacific Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2024 and 2033: Visual-Line-of-Sight (VLOS) Segment to Dominate, Growing Need for Drones Integrated with AI/ML - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, February 23, 2024

The global and Asia-Pacific unmanned aerial system (UAS) market is led by the commercial application segment, which held a 98.11% share in 2022.

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  • The global and Asia-Pacific unmanned aerial system (UAS) market is led by the commercial application segment, which held a 98.11% share in 2022.
  • The global and Asia-Pacific unmanned aerial system (UAS) market is led by the rotary wing drone type segment, which held a 78.88% share in 2022.
  • The global and Asia-Pacific unmanned aerial system (UAS) market was led by the drone receptacle infrastructure segment in 2022.
  • The airframe component segment dominated the global and Asia-Pacific unmanned aerial system (UAS) market (by component) in 2022.

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFM) today reported results for the 13-week fourth quarter and 52-week year ending December 31, 2023.

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  • Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFM) today reported results for the 13-week fourth quarter and 52-week year ending December 31, 2023.
  • "Our fourth quarter performance demonstrates our continued strength as a leading specialty grocer," said Jack Sinclair, chief executive officer of Sprouts Farmers Market.
  • "Our 2023 results exceeded our original expectations, with solid comparable sales each quarter, positive traffic, accelerating unit growth, and increasing customer engagement.
  • A webcast of the conference call will be available through Sprouts’ investor relations webpage, accessible via the following link .

FBN® Appoints Diego Casanello as CEO

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Farmers Business Network , Inc. (FBN®), the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, today announced the naming of Diego Casanello as its Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Farmers Business Network , Inc. (FBN®), the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, today announced the naming of Diego Casanello as its Chief Executive Officer.
  • Casanello begins as CEO on March 1, 2024, replacing interim CEO Devin Lammers who served in that role since November 2023.
  • He previously served as CEO of Arysta Life Science Inc., a global provider of crop protection and life science products.
  • He was most recently the managing partner and CEO of Vidavo Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in rural prosperity.

Over 5 Million Acres of Farmland Globally Use BiOWiSH® Enhanced Fertilizer

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

BiOWiSH Technologies, Inc. , a global provider of biotechnology solutions, today announced that BiOWiSH® Crop Liquid is being used on over 5 million acres of farmland.

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  • BiOWiSH Technologies, Inc. , a global provider of biotechnology solutions, today announced that BiOWiSH® Crop Liquid is being used on over 5 million acres of farmland.
  • The bio-enhanced fertilizer arrives on-farm ready to use, eliminating the need for separate applications, fermentation, or special equipment.
  • BiOWiSH® stands as out as one of the few microbial fertilizer enhancements that is recommended for coating of straight urea, the world’s most-used fertilizer.
  • Jerry and Terry Barnes of Triple B Farms Inc. are corn and soybean farmers from Columbia, MO, and had the following to say regarding their experience using BiOWiSH® Enhanced Fertilizer.

AGCO’s Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, Precision Planting® & GSI® Offer Expansive, Farmer-Focused Exhibit at 2024 Commodity Classic

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Fendt produces some of agriculture’s most innovative solutions, and its booth at Commodity Classic will be teeming with AE50 award winners.

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  • Fendt produces some of agriculture’s most innovative solutions, and its booth at Commodity Classic will be teeming with AE50 award winners.
  • Rounding out Fendt’s exhibit will be its Mobile Experience Center, which provides hands-on simulator experiences of the brand’s machines.
  • Massey Ferguson’s exhibit will also include its VE Series Planter , which leverages Precision Planting® technology to maximize farmers’ return on investment, save time and increase yields.
  • Precision Planting’s display at Commodity Classic will showcase solutions from every season of the crop cycle.

A Year of Impact: 750+ Volunteer Hours, $135,000+ Charitable Donations, $87,500 Scholarships

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

With a remarkable year of impact marked by more than 750 volunteer hours, charitable donations exceeding $135,000, and scholarships totaling $87,500, Corvias Foundation aligns its community support with the residents and partners it serves each day.

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  • With a remarkable year of impact marked by more than 750 volunteer hours, charitable donations exceeding $135,000, and scholarships totaling $87,500, Corvias Foundation aligns its community support with the residents and partners it serves each day.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220735042/en/
    The Corvias team at Purdue University delivered backpacks stuffed with school supplies to a local elementary school.
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    Using VTIME, which provides each employee with eight hours annually to volunteer during the workday, employees individually volunteered nearly 570 hours.
  • Pamela Self, who is a resident manager at Fort Johnson, used her VTIME to volunteer for a traumatic brain injury camp for survivors and caregivers.

Intelinair Expands Digital Platform Connectivity for Farmers with CNH Integration

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Intelinair , the makers of AGMRI and a leading ag data analytics company, announced today it has extended its digital connectivity options for farmers by integrating its digital platform, AGMRI, with CNH ’s global operating platform.

Key Points: 
  • Intelinair , the makers of AGMRI and a leading ag data analytics company, announced today it has extended its digital connectivity options for farmers by integrating its digital platform, AGMRI, with CNH ’s global operating platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220668138/en/
    Intelinair announced today it has extended its digital connectivity options by integrating AGMRI with CNH's farm management software solutions.
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    Through this integration, farmer customers can easily export field boundary data, as applied, and yield data to AGMRI.
  • Platform users that will have access include:
    As part of the collaboration, CNH customers will receive direct access to AGMRI’s agronomic full-season insights and analytics at the field level in a single platform.

Government of Canada invests $15 Million in Clean Fuels Projects in the Niagara Region and Across Canada

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Friday, March 8, 2024

These fuels, like gasoline and diesel, help power our economy, but their extraction and combustion represent a significant source of pollution in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • These fuels, like gasoline and diesel, help power our economy, but their extraction and combustion represent a significant source of pollution in Canada.
  • Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced in Thorold, Ontario, a federal investment of $15 million to support six clean fuels projects across Canada, including $10 million for two projects in the Niagara region.
  • This funding will help advance clean fuels while supporting new jobs, attracting more investments, and bringing more clean energy and technology businesses to our region.
  • Launched in June 2021, the Clean Fuels Fund is investing $1.5 billion to grow the production of clean fuels in Canada, such as hydrogen, renewable diesel and natural gas, cellulosic ethanol, synthetic fuels and sustainable aviation fuel.

General Purpose Engines Market Size to Grow USD 10918 Million by 2030 at a CAGR of 2.09% | Valuates Reports

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The Global General Purpose Engines Market was estimated to be worth USD 9216 Million in 2023 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 10918 Million by 2030 with a CAGR of 2.09% during the forecast period 2024-2030.

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  • The Global General Purpose Engines Market was estimated to be worth USD 9216 Million in 2023 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 10918 Million by 2030 with a CAGR of 2.09% during the forecast period 2024-2030.
  • A number of important reasons are driving the expansion of the market for general-purpose engines.
  • Moreover, the emergence of infrastructure building initiatives, especially in developing nations, increases demand for power equipment and hence propels market expansion.
  • Because of their adaptability and strength, general-purpose engines are essential for driving gear needed for infrastructure development, including generators and construction equipment.