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Precision Ag News 6/19

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  • Syngenta announced that its latest weed control solution, metproxybicyclone, has been recognized under a new chemical subclass of herbicides. The decision, by the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC) and the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), reflects metproxybicyclone’s distinction as the fourth generation of ACCase-inhibitors, an important class of herbicides. The third generation of ACCase-inhibitors, represented by Syngenta’s leading molecule pinoxaden, was launched in 2006; the nearly two-decade long gap in ACCase subclass innovation reflects in part the extreme challenges in finding new, effective and safe solutions.
  • MyLand announced the launch of a major initiative to help Arizona farmers conserve water and improve soil performance. The initiative will bring MyLand’s soil health technology to up to 2,400 acres of farmland across the state in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU).
  • Radicle Growth and the supporting corn growers’ associations are thrilled to announce investments in two companies identified through the Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge, sponsored by US Corn Farmers. The investment prize was equally split between the two finalists – Lakril Technologies and New Iridium, each of which received $750,000.
  • Kynetec, one of the leading global providers of agricultural and animal health data and insights, announces the appointment of Marcos Castro as Chief Transformation Officer.
  • A national research team led by Michigan State University has received a $500,000 grant from the United Soybean Board to develop new diagnostic tools for herbicide-resistant weeds in soybeans. The award currently covers one year but can be extended for up to three years.
  • As part of U.S. Sugar’s commitment to sustainably producing sugar for American consumers over the next 100 years, the Company announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Everglades Equipment Group, one of the nation’s leading providers of John Deere equipment and precision agriculture technology solutions. The partnership includes the use of the latest John Deere technology solutions on sugarcane harvesters and tractors used by U.S. Sugar farmers and operators across the company’s South Florida farms.
  • CNH is proud to announce that the 2025 Red Dot Design Awards has recognized Case IH brand’s Quadtrac 715 tractor in two categories. Red Dot is one of the world’s largest design competitions with over 18,000 entries from 70+ countries recorded for this edition. The Red Dot Label is internationally sought after as a mark of quality for good design.
  • CropLife International published the 2024 Annual Report of its Sustainable Pesticide Management Framework program (SPMF), the flagship initiative created in 2021 to support and enhance ongoing implementation of the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management (ICoC).
  • Pivot Bio, one of the world’s leading innovative agtech companies, and Taranis, the global leader in AI-powered crop intelligence, announced a new partnership to support growers in adopting sustainable nutrient management practices through the Taranis Conservationâ„¢ program. This collaboration will enable Pivot Bio’s dealer network to offer Taranis Conservation services to help growers unlock NRCS funding for regenerative practices like soil testing, nitrogen stabilizers and variable rate technology.
  • Machine learning and camera sensing technology are proving how powerfully AI supports agriculture by boosting efficiency, reducing input costs, and helping farmers grow more sustainably. An innovation from CNH uniting real time crop analysis and automated spraying now comes built-in for its Case IH, New Holland and Miller brands’ sprayer portfolio.
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