Soil

New Seasons Market Champions Sustainable Agriculture Through Earth Month Celebration

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

In observance of Earth Month, New Seasons Market is launching “ Building Better Soil for a Healthier Future ,” an effort in which the neighborhood grocer and select vendor partners are collaborating to contribute to the vitality of the planet.

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  • In observance of Earth Month, New Seasons Market is launching “ Building Better Soil for a Healthier Future ,” an effort in which the neighborhood grocer and select vendor partners are collaborating to contribute to the vitality of the planet.
  • In collaboration, New Seasons Market will also contribute one percent of its Partner Brand private label product sales.
  • “As a steward of sustainability, we are acutely aware that our decisions today shape the world we pass on to future generations.
  • By adopting practices that make the land healthier and give back to nature, farmers are fostering a truly positive and sustainable agricultural future.

United States Agricultural Surfactants Markets, 2018-2023 and 2028: Growing Emphasis on Sustainable Agriculture, Increased Adoption of Precision Agriculture Practices - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The agricultural surfactants market in the United States is a significant and dynamic sector within the agrochemical industry.

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  • The agricultural surfactants market in the United States is a significant and dynamic sector within the agrochemical industry.
  • The increasing adoption of precision agriculture and sustainable farming practices further propels the market growth.
  • One of the key drivers propelling the United States Agricultural Surfactants Market is the increased adoption of precision agriculture practices.
  • The growing emphasis on sustainable agriculture practices is driven by various factors and is playing a significant role in shaping the United States Agricultural Surfactants Market.

Plant Growth Regulators Markets: Cytokinins, Auxins, Gibberellins, Ethylene, Abscisic Acid - Global Forecast to 2031 - Increasing Need for Sustainable Agricultural Practices - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

In 2024, Europe is expected to account for the largest share of the plant growth regulators market.

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  • In 2024, Europe is expected to account for the largest share of the plant growth regulators market.
  • Based on type, the plant growth regulators market is segmented into cytokinins, auxins, gibberellins, ethylene, abscisic acid, and other types.
  • Based on function, the plant growth regulators market is segmented into plant growth promoters and plant growth inhibitors.
  • The plant growth promoters segment is expected to account for the larger share of the plant growth regulators market in 2024.

Panda Biotech Announces Commercial Operations Have Begun at Its Flagship Panda Hemp Gin

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Panda Biotech™ announced today that commercial operations have officially begun at the Panda Hemp Gin, their landmark industrial hemp processing facility in Wichita Falls, Texas.

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  • Panda Biotech™ announced today that commercial operations have officially begun at the Panda Hemp Gin, their landmark industrial hemp processing facility in Wichita Falls, Texas.
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    The Panda Hemp Gin is fully operational, and production will continue to ramp up in the coming months.
  • "Panda Biotech's state-of-the-art industrial hemp processing facility is a monumental achievement and a game-changer for both agriculture and industry,” said Dixie Carter, president of Panda Biotech.
  • The Panda Hemp Gin will focus on providing five main product lines from hemp, including mechanically cottonized fiber, decorticated fiber, hurd (cellulose), short-fiber/hurd mix, and nutrient-rich micronized hemp dust.

Lindsay Announces Agreement to Acquire a Minority Interest in Pessl Instruments

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, today announced it has agreed to acquire a 49.9 percent minority interest in Austria-based Pessl Instruments GmbH, with an option to acquire the remainder of the company at a later date.

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  • Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, today announced it has agreed to acquire a 49.9 percent minority interest in Austria-based Pessl Instruments GmbH, with an option to acquire the remainder of the company at a later date.
  • Pessl boasts more than 80,000 connected in-field data collection devices globally, with 50,000 active customers using its FieldClimate online interface.
  • “Lindsay remains committed to providing world-class solutions to growers around the globe while also delivering incredible value for our shareholders,” said Randy Wood, President and CEO of Lindsay.
  • This formal investment will make Lindsay and Pessl, together, the clear global in-field connected irrigation device leader.

Global Precision Agriculture Market Analysis, 2023-2033: Need for Input Optimization and Government Initiatives to Drive Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The precision agriculture market anticipates growth fueled by a rising labor shortage in developed nations and a growing demand for input optimization.

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  • The precision agriculture market anticipates growth fueled by a rising labor shortage in developed nations and a growing demand for input optimization.
  • Key players in the global precision agriculture market analysed and profiled in the study involve hardware systems and software manufacturers that are engaged in providing advanced precision agriculture solutions to farmers and other agriculture service companies.
  • The region's focus on increasing productivity and sustainability in agriculture underpins its leading role in the global precision agriculture landscape.
  • The precision agriculture market, experiencing robust growth, is propelled by the increasing demand for optimized farming solutions and sustainable practices.

Global IoT in Agriculture Industry Research 2023-2033: Drones, Autonomous Systems and Agricultural Robots, & Blockchain for Traceability are Key Trends Set to Change the Landscape - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Furthermore, IoT technology allows for the automation of agricultural activities ranging from planting to harvesting, which can help to alleviate manpower shortages and increase production.

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  • Furthermore, IoT technology allows for the automation of agricultural activities ranging from planting to harvesting, which can help to alleviate manpower shortages and increase production.
  • Rest-of-the-World is anticipated to gain traction in terms of IoT in agriculture adoption owing to the growing demand for modern agricultural methods among countries.
  • In North America, the U.S. is anticipated to show the highest growth in the IoT in agriculture market among other countries in North America.
  • IoT-enabled devices may automate irrigation and application systems, resulting in accurate and timely interventions that maximize plant growth and production.

Global Garden Hand Tools Market Outlook & Forecast 2024-2029: Emergence of DIY Gardening Culture and Soaring Popularity of Vertical Gardening Droves Hand Tools Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 1, 2024

As a result, there will likely be an increase in the need for ergonomic garden hand tools for garden establishment and maintenance.

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  • As a result, there will likely be an increase in the need for ergonomic garden hand tools for garden establishment and maintenance.
  • Also, a key factor driving the expansion of the garden hand tools market is the rise in native gardening techniques.
  • The online distribution channel segment holds the most prominent share in the global garden hand tools market.
  • APAC dominated the global garden hand tools market, valued at over USD 6.74 billion in 2023.

Core & Main Completes Acquisition of ACF West Inc.

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Core & Main Inc. (NYSE: CNM), a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide, has closed on its previously announced acquisition of NW Geosynthetics Inc., doing business as ACF West Inc. ACF West is a leading distributor of geosynthetic materials and provider of soil stabilization solutions with six locations across Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Utah.

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  • Core & Main Inc. (NYSE: CNM), a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide, has closed on its previously announced acquisition of NW Geosynthetics Inc., doing business as ACF West Inc. ACF West is a leading distributor of geosynthetic materials and provider of soil stabilization solutions with six locations across Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Utah.

BioConsortia secures $15 million in latest funding round

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Existing investor Otter Capital led the round, excited by progress shown in recent field trial results, as well as new discoveries that further enhance BioConsortia’s microbial gene-editing leadership position.

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  • Existing investor Otter Capital led the round, excited by progress shown in recent field trial results, as well as new discoveries that further enhance BioConsortia’s microbial gene-editing leadership position.
  • According to Marcus Meadows-Smith, BioConsortia CEO, “We have validated the consistency and impact of our nitrogen-fixing seed treatments through hundreds of field trials across a wide array of crops in recent years.
  • This announced investment underlines our confidence that these technologies, with their extended shelf- and on-seed life, set a new standard for nitrogen-fixation products.”
    The raise will fund broadened field trial programs in key agricultural regions around the world.
  • With recent discoveries that further BioConsortia’s leadership in microbial gene-editing, the Company will also invest in expanding its intellectual property estate.