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Thatcher: 2025 Will Be A Busy Year In D.C. For Agriculture
Thatcher: 2025 Will Be A Busy Year In D.C. For Agriculture
Thatcher: 2025 Will Be A Busy Year In D.C. For Agriculture
Most eyes are focused on the Farm Bill, or lack thereof, but that is not the only issue farm county needs to watch as 2024 draws to a close, and we start a new year.  Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager Federal Government and Industry Relations for Syngenta, said taxes will be a topic of note early in 2025.   “...
Plan Now For Next Year’s Weeds
Plan Now For Next Year’s Weeds
Plan Now For Next Year’s Weeds
T.J. Binns with Syngenta said if you’re going to have a successful season when it comes to weeds, now is the time to formulate your plan.  He added, regardless of commodity, it’s key to have realistic goals and objectives, meaning weeds are something you manage, not control.   “The be...
Syngenta Looks To Promote Climate Smart Practices
Syngenta Looks To Promote Climate Smart Practices
Syngenta Looks To Promote Climate Smart Practices
With a growing global population, and increased environmental expectations, farmers are in a challenging spot right now.  Ashley Green, Digital Ag Solutions Marketing Lead for Syngenta, said farm country will need to increase food output by 1.7% annual...
Idaho Man Honored By Syngenta
Idaho Man Honored By Syngenta
Idaho Man Honored By Syngenta
Skye Root, founder of Root Agricultural Advisory in Boise, Idaho, was named the 2022 Professional Farm Manager of the Year.  The award, co-sponsored by Syngenta, Farm Journal’s The Scoop magazine, and the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, recognizes farm managers who display excellence in client service and a commitment to agriculture.  Root has work...
Company Developing AI to Accelerate Global Soil Restoration
Company Developing AI to Accelerate Global Soil Restoration
Company Developing AI to Accelerate Global Soil Restoration
Biome Makers, a global ag tech leader in soil health analysis, recently received a $1.6 million grant from the European Union, to help answer the need for strong solutions around soil biology in agriculture.  The EU recognizes the importance of BeCrop, the company’s soil intelligence technology, and the environmental and socioeconomic impact it has on farmers.  The grant wil...
FTC Sues Companies Over Pay-To-Block Scheme
FTC Sues Companies Over Pay-To-Block Scheme
FTC Sues Companies Over Pay-To-Block Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission and a group of 10 state attorneys general, including Oregon’s Ellen Rosenblum, filed a complaint in federal court against pesticide makers Syngenta Crop Protection and Corteva.  The complaint accuses the manufacturers of allegedly paying distributors to block competitors from selling their cheaper generic products to farmers.  The complaint...
Dairy Checkoff Hires Sustainability Leader
Dairy Checkoff Hires Sustainability Leader
Dairy Checkoff Hires Sustainability Leader
Dairy Management, Inc. recently hired Lori Captain as the executive vice president of global sustainability strategy, science, and industry affairs.  Captain comes to DMI after serving more than 20 years working at Corteva Agriscience and its predecessor DuPont, most recently as chief of staff, external affairs, and counsel to the CEO. She’...

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