The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced increased financial assistance for the Regenerative Pilot Program from $700 million to $1 billion in fiscal year 2027, providing more producers with the opportunity to adopt conservation systems that improve soil health, water quality, and long-term farm resilience. Producers can now apply for assistance with regenerative practices. Additionally, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making improvements to the program, including using NRCS’s locally led conservation model to allow State Technical Advisory Committees to add conservation practices that reflect local resource concerns, production systems, and producer needs.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new interagency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen scientific coordination and expand the evidence available to EPA’s ongoing registration review of glyphosate under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
As harvest is under way across the country, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers about the importance of taking precautions to ensure treated seed does not enter the grain supply. ASTA and other stakeholder groups offer a variety of educational resources to assist those involved in the process of treating, handling, transporting, or planting treated seeds. To learn more, visit: seed-treatment-guide.com. Get more information about treated seed benefits and safety at betterseed.org/treated-seeds.
Biotalys announced that the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has granted state registration for EVOCA, the company’s first protein-based biofungicide. The approval follows the successful completion of the public consultation process earlier in July and confirms that EVOCA has successfully met the state’s stringent regulatory requirements for human health, environmental safety and product efficacy.
Biotalys announced the appointment of Christine Berwaerts and Ioana Tudor to its Board as independent directors. Berwaerts will also assume the role of Chair of the Audit Committee, reinforcing the company’s financial governance as it continues to advance its strategic and commercial objectives.
UnitedAg announces the addition of three members to its Board of Directors: Tony Calleja of General Produce, Jennifer Keegan of Nunes Company, and Austin Flores of Grimmius Cattle.
The National Conservation Foundation proudly recognized longtime conservation leader, John Redding of Georgia, with induction into the NCF-Envirothon Hall of Fame during the 2026 NCF-Envirothon annual competition, held this past July at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi.
Innovar Ag SEA LLC announced that it has secured a perpetual, exclusive license from Innovar Ag LLC covering a defined international territory spanning Southeast Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand and Azerbaijan.
Kubota Tractor Corporation announced the official launch of WorkSmart Autosteer, a precision guidance system built for compact and utility equipment, extending technology traditionally used on Kubota large ag tractors to more machines across its broader equipment lineup. The system works like an autopilot: it holds the line while the operator stays in command of the operation.
