Sakata Seed America has appointed Bill McCarthy as director of research and development (R&D). McCarthy will be responsible for all of Sakata Seed America’s vegetable research and development activity at…
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Farm autonomy company Sabanto, Inc. announced it has closed an oversubscribed $17M Series A funding round led by leading agtech venture firm Fulcrum Global Capital, with participation from DCVC Bio,…
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Without bumble bees, a flowering plant that can self-pollinate lost substantial genetic variation within only nine generations, an experimental study found. A group of “selfing” monkeyflower plants lost 13% to…
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Move from simple data collection to putting data in action By Sonja Gjerde Smart water management saves farmers money and supports agricultural sustainability.Tools available today track water usage by field…
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Vegetable equipment manufacturer Tong Engineering has opened its new manufacturing facility in England after a three-year, two-phase construction project. The 90,000-square-foot factory includes new shot-blast, paint-spraying and powder-coating facilities, as…
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The National Onion Association (NOA) joined 445 agricultural trade associations, agribusinesses, and farmer co-ops on a letter to Senate leaders urging the passage of an agriculture workforce reform bill this Congress. “American…
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Farming equipment manufacturer Nicholson Machinery celebrated its 50th anniversary in June. The England-based company designs and manufactures harvesting and processing equipment. Founded in 1972 by David Nicholson, the company remains…
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Plant life in drier regions rely on an unsuspecting water source One of the prettiest sights first thing in the morning is finding dew droplets on surrounding greenery. During cool…
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The Utah Onion Growers Association Summer Tour will be held in Box Elder County this year. Date: Tuesday, Aug. 9 Times: 8:30 to noon (gather 8:30-9 a.m.; leave to fields…
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The National Onion Association (NOA) has joined several organizations opposing two proposed tax increases that would affect small and family owned businesses. The letter urged Congressional leaders not to raise…
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