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BrightMa Farms Adds Innovative Process Engineering Company Collaboration to Hemp Industrial Cluster for Development of "Negative Carbon" Cement Products
BrightMa Farms (BrightMa) of Charleston, South Carolina, is pleased to announce, in partnership with SonoAsh (SonoAsh) Engineered Materials of Maryland, an industry leading collaboration to develop carbon negative building materials (green cement) that address the global building products industry... - May 18, 2022 - BrightMa Farms
BrightMa Inks Deal with Puregene to Empower and Propel American Minority Farmers Through the BrightMa Innovation Center
To drive the impact of a circular economy, driven by cutting-edge research, financial equity, and cooperation, BrightMa Farms will break ground on The BrightMa. Innovation Center (“The BIC”) in Orangeburg, SC on April 29th, 2022. The center is the result of a new collaboration between... - April 28, 2022 - BrightMa Farms
MGK Acquired DeBug Brands from Agro Logistic Systems, Inc.
MGK, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, announces the purchase of the DeBug® brand of neem products from Agro Logistic Systems, Inc. The DeBug range of products provides growers with a portfolio of solutions for insect control across a broad base of pests and crops. MGK’s plan is to incorporate neem into its product development process and deliver innovative solutions to multiple markets for decades to come. - March 31, 2022 - MGK
March 2022 - Coffee & Farming & Art & Space Travel
Free Fresh Gourmet Coffee - Rooster Farms is small permaculture farm & coffee roastery cross-pollinated with science and art. To celebrate a recent success resulting in the symbiosis of art and science, Rooster Farms is giving away free samples of their freshly roasted, small-batch coffee. - March 11, 2022 - Rooster Farms
Decarbitation Inc. Product Launch: New Cannabis Crude Oil Decarboxylation Technology Using Controlled Cavitation
DecarbitationTM will be launching its website as well brand new 2 and 25 gallon systems for the decarboxylation of cannabis on February 2, 2022. - February 01, 2022 - Decarbitation Inc.
Desert Control Appoints Michael Davidson as CEO of Desert Control Americas to Spearhead the Company’s Market Entry & Growth in the United States
Michael Davidson, Ph.D., joins Desert Control as CEO of Desert Control Americas Inc. Desert Control was founded in Norway to specialize in climate-smart Agri-tech solutions to combat desertification, soil degradation and water scarcity. Its patented Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) enables sustainable... - January 10, 2022 - Desert Control
Sackett-Waconia Turns 125
Baltimore, MD-based Sackett-Waconia is entering its 125th year of service to the Fertilizer Industry. - January 06, 2022 - Sackett-Waconia
Bigelow Brook Farm Introduces Energy Saving Venturi Nozzle
New nozzle design delivers twice the air over standard nozzles, making it a viable option over air stones. - November 12, 2021 - Bigelow Brook Farm
Locus Agricultural Solutions Named Finalist for Syngenta Innovation Challenge at World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit 2021
Agtech B Corp(TM) recognized for its revolutionary bio-based soil technologies that provide unparalleled environmental, agronomic and economic benefits. - September 29, 2021 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Globally Recognized Agricultural Leader to Become First N.C. PSI Director
Adrian Percy, one of the world’s top leaders in the agriculture field, is set to become the first executive director of the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative (N.C. PSI): a world-class research and innovation effort that is poised to solve some of the world’s grandest agricultural... - September 09, 2021 - North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative
Nuru Nigeria Marks Major Milestone with $2M USAID Award
After many months of co-creation and adaptive learning, Nuru Nigeria was awarded $2 million in funding through USAID’s Office of Local Sustainability in support of its Building Sustainable Livelihoods (BSL) program. Notably, the award is both the largest in organizational history and the... - September 04, 2021 - Nuru International
Goldenberry Farms™ Now Exporting New "Premium Select" Grade Goldenberries to Canada
A larger size and juicier flavor profile make this berry a standout in the category. - August 25, 2021 - Goldenberry Farms
Goldenberry Farms™ Joins PMA Produce Marketing Association in North America
Goldenberry Farms™ has joined the North American Produce Marketing Association (PMA), the largest trade association of top growers and producers. Goldenberry Farms™ joins brands such as Driscoll’s, Sunkist, Del Monte and Dole at the PMA, with a focus Food Safety for... - August 14, 2021 - Goldenberry Farms
Trapview NA Names Jorge Pacheco Managing Director
Trapview NA is poised for growth in the automated pest monitoring market in agriculture. Mr. Pacheco joins their team with great experience and energy to facilitate and lead the growth in NA. - August 11, 2021 - Trapview NA LLC
ServeScape, a Farm-to-Landscape Marketplace Connecting Atlanta's Home Gardeners and Landscape Pros with Georgia Growers, Selected for 2021 Techstars Atlanta Program
ServeScape, a Techstars company, is poised to evolve the plant nursery industry by offering 1,000s of live Georgia-Grown plants with real-time inventory and pricing, delivered within a week of ordering. - July 22, 2021 - ServeScape
Leading Agricultural Research Universities Show Substantial Reductions in Nitrous Oxide Emissions with Rhizolizer® Duo Soil Probiotic Technology
Locus AG releases results showing N2O emission reductions in multiple greenhouse and field studies conducted by South Dakota State and Texas A&M Universities. - July 10, 2021 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Locus AG Launches Second Line of Carbon-Accelerating Soil Probiotic Technologies with Added Phosphorus Benefits
New Pantego™ microbial soil amendment gives farmers the upper hand in crop performance and environmental impact across wider temperature ranges. - June 15, 2021 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Landmark Agreement for Desert Control to Accelerate Climate-Smart Agriculture, Food Security, and Sustainable Forestry
The agreement is the first deal of this kind for Desert Control and further proves the company's ability to generate revenue from its products and services. The deal's first stage is a pilot, where the parties will use Desert Control's Liquid Natural Clay ("LNC") on several Mawarid managed forests and agricultural properties to strengthen food security and climate action in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE"). - June 14, 2021 - Desert Control
TeleSense Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Deepens Bench of Industry Expertise and Names Former Bunge CEO as Chairman of the Board to Answer Surging Market Need and Grow Global Footprint - May 12, 2021 - TeleSense, Inc.
Technology Advancements Drive Top Agriculture Executives to Take New Leadership Positions at Locus AG
Agtech startup’s successful soil probiotic technologies and carbon platform are attracting key industry talent. - April 17, 2021 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Goldenberry Farms Receives Global GAP and Global GRASP Certifications
Medellin, Colombia-based Tropical Fruit Grower and Exporter Goldenberry Farms joins top tier Global Producers with Accredited Global GAP and GRASP Standards in place. - April 05, 2021 - Goldenberry Farms
Supernova Launches in Canada with a Unique Line of High-Grade Cannabis Strains
Craft cannabis grower, Supernova Farms Inc. (SFI) is launching into the Canadian cannabis market this year with an exciting new line of high-grade quad-level cannabis strains. - February 26, 2021 - Supernova Farms Inc.
Georgia Owned Fytiko Farms Positioned to Provide Highest Quality Low Dose THC to GA Residents
The Georgia Hope Act which allows access to medical cannabis, has expanded to low dose THC for seventeen approved conditions including cancer, post-traumatic stress, Autism and more. Request for license applications has generated substantial anticipation and interest among potential licensees and... - February 17, 2021 - Fytiko Farms
New Agricultural Carbon Initiative Pairs Buyers with American Farmers to Accelerate Fight Against Climate Change
Bluesource Enters Agricultural Carbon Market with Partnership That Provides Unmatched Financial Incentives for the Industry - February 03, 2021 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
New Agricultural Carbon Alliance Brings Immediate Revenue-Accelerating Opportunities to Growers
Bluesource joins Locus Agricultural Solutions’ next generation carbon program offering high-quality credits, acceleration technology and access to new markets. - January 18, 2021 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Red Herring Selects Locus Agricultural Solutions as a Top 100 North America Winner
Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG) has been selected as a winner for one of the technology industry’s most prestigious prizes: Red Herring’s Top 100 North America award. The B Corp™-certified, one of only six agtech companies on the list, was chosen for its award-winning solutions that successfully address climate change, farm profitability and food security. - November 21, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Locus AG Named a New 50 to Watch by Cleantech Group for Farming Solutions That Combat the Climate Crisis
Agtech B Corp™ Locus Agricultural Solutions has been named a top startup in Cleantech Group’s New 50 to Watch List for developing climate solutions that accelerate carbon farming efforts. - October 30, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
TeleSense Lands Support of Top Investors and Ag Industry Luminaries to Drive Global Expansion
Artificial Intelligence Innovator Gets Strategic Funding and Expands Board After Proving New Platform Minimizes Spoilage, Reduces Operational Costs and Preserves Grain Quality - October 22, 2020 - TeleSense, Inc.
alright Rolls Out CBD and CBG Pre-Roll Joints
The alright brand specializes in smokable hemp products. It offers premium and top shelf hemp in the form of CBD pre-rolls, CBG pre-rolls, CBD buds, CBG buds and hemp smokes. Offering everything from smokes to joints to a lb. of hemp flower, pick your strain and enjoy a smooth and flavorful experience. - October 22, 2020 - alright
3 Bros Grow Vertically Integrated Sustainable Cannabis Facility
3 Bros Grow announces sustainable vertically integrated cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, processing and distribution. - August 27, 2020 - 3 Bros Grow
Locus AG’s CarbonNOW™ Project Represents USA as National Winner in the Energy Globe Awards
The agricultural project will compete for global winner as one of the world’s most ambitious and innovative projects to fight climate change. - August 18, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
New Initiative to Accelerate Resilience and Sustainability in Tomorrow's Rum Brands
Launched on National Rum Day: empower, catalyze change and drive sustainable business practices in the Rum spirit category. - August 18, 2020 - The Rum Barrel
Food Security Assurance Delivered to Your Door; New Focus on Food Security in Shadow of COVID-19 Pandemic
Providence International in Redding, CA, is now offering a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription service which delivers locally-grown fresh produce to homes and businesses. The food is sourced from local farmers, including crops from Providence’s own Garden of Hope Farm, and... - August 11, 2020 - Providence International
Every Hour the World Loses More Than 2.000 Soccer Field's Worth of Topsoil. This Year's Winner of the Katerva Awards is Desert Control Who Set Out to Save Earth's Soil.
95% of global food production is entirely dependent on the world's topsoil and over the next 40 years, the planet needs to produce more food than has been grown over the last 500 years to feed our growing population. At the same time, topsoil is degrading at accelerating pace to droughts, overexploitation and desertification. More than 12 million hectares of fertile land are lost every year; this means that every hour the world loses more than 2.000 soccer field's worth of crucial topsoil. - July 15, 2020 - Desert Control
Locus Agricultural Solutions® Becomes Newest Innovator Member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG) has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) as its newest innovator member. The startup will join over 200 forward-thinking companies in engaging with leaders around the world to build tools and... - July 09, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
3 Bros Grow Announces Vertically Integrated Cannabis Genetics Nursery
The 3 Bros Grow, a vertically integrated cannabis company, is moving into their first phase of greenhouse nursery to provide clean secured genetics, clones and teens to their operations. Luck #7, Cherry Bomb, Twizzlas, Grease Monkey and Chocolatina are some of the exclusive genetics available only from 3 Bros Grow. - July 01, 2020 - 3 Bros Grow
Farmers2Market, Connecting Farmers to Their Communities and Communities to Their Farmers
SNtial Organics proudly Announces the Launch of Farmers2Market.ca - July 01, 2020 - SNtial Organics Inc.
Castle Valley Mill is Back to Their Full Product List After COVID
Castle Valley Mill, a small local mill in Pennsylvania that uses 300 year-old technology to produce nutrition-packed flours and meals, is back with its full line of products on their online store. - June 19, 2020 - Castle Valley Mill
S&W Seed Company and ADAMA Finalize Collaboration to Provide the First Full-Spectrum Grass Weed Control Option for Sorghum Market
S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW), a global agricultural company with a leading position in sorghum through its Sorghum Partners® brand, and ADAMA, one of the world's leading crop protection companies, today announced they have entered into a collaboration agreement to bring to market a new... - June 15, 2020 - SW Seed Co.
Kaycha Labs Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer to Support Rapid Growth
Kaycha Labs, LLC, the nationwide leader in cannabis and hemp testing, announced today the appointment of Andrew Varga as Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Varga, a marketing veteran of over 30 years has led marketing initiatives for companies such as Brown Forman Corporation, Papa John’s Pizza and... - May 30, 2020 - Kaycha Labs
Locus AG Continues Building Executive Bench by Hiring VP of Environmental Platforms
As part of its B Corp mission to help advance the climate-smart agriculture trend, Locus Agricultural Solutions (Locus AG) has hired Shane Head as its new Vice President of Environmental Platforms. Mr. Head will oversee crop and international expansion of the CarbonNOW program that delivers agronomic and ecosystem benefits. - May 23, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Kaycha Labs Named First Designated Laboratory for Florida’s Hemp Program
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Approves Kaycha Labs for their USDA Approved Hemp Program - May 20, 2020 - Kaycha Labs
Locus AG Wins NREL’s Industry Growth Forum 2020 Outstanding Venture Award
Locus AG was one of the three top-scoring companies at this year’s IGF and recognized for its soil “probiotic” technology that addresses food security and climate change. The judges were impressed with the company’s business model and the impact that its agtech solution can make on sustainable farming. Locus AG was one of 40 cleantech startups that pitched innovative technologies and disruptive business solutions to a panel of investor and industry expert judges. - May 15, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Fast Company Names Locus AG’s CarbonNOW Program a World Changing Ideas 2020 Finalist in the Food Category
Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas awards honor products, concepts, companies, policies, and designs that are pursuing innovation for the good of society and the planet. Locus AG's CarbonNOW program is an innovative idea that is already helping to solve the interrelated challenges of climate change and food security by monetizing carbon farming and driving adoption of its global award-winning, non-GMO, microbial technology that boosts crop yields and nutrients. - May 01, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Locus Agricultural Solutions Honors Earth Day by Donating Climate-Smart Technology to Help Farmers Offset Economic Losses from COVID-19
Locus AG is calling for nominations of farmers that are making a positive impact on their communities and the environment during the coronavirus pandemic. Individuals that are chosen as Earth Day 2020 Hero Farmers will receive free healthy soil treatments that can boost yields and revenue, and reduce their operating costs and carbon footprints. - April 22, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
3 Bros Grow Announces Compassion Program During COVID-19
The 3 Bros Santa Cruz dispensary is currently running a compassion program during the COVID-19 outbreak and Shelter in Place orders. As an essential business and being allowed to remain open to serve the community for cannabis products such as cannabis flower, pre-rolls, edibles, topicals and... - April 18, 2020 - 3 Bros Grow
Locus Agricultural Solutions Brings on New CEO to Drive Climate-Smart Farming Initiatives
Locus Agricultural Solutions® (Locus AG), an agtech B Corp™ dedicated to leading the climate-smart agriculture trend, has hired Grant Aldridge as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Agribusiness veteran, Aldridge will lead company growth and accelerate industry adoption of carbon farming practices. - April 02, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Leading California University Finds 78 Percent Reduction in Livestock Methane Emissions with Direct-Fed Microbials from Locus Fermentation Solutions
These highly effective, inexpensive and stable microbes can have a major impact on reducing methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is rising and threatens the chance to avoid catastrophic climate change. Locus Fermentation Solutions identified the organisms and is six months away from commercializing and scaling a patented, scalable direct-fed microbial solution that can be easily added to livestock feed. - March 26, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Hempton Farms Offers Their Smokable Hemp Flower in Long-Preserving Nitrogen Cans
Hempton Farms is now offering their popular high-quality, American grown, smokable hemp flower in nitrogen can packaging. Long used in the preservation of edible items such as popular snack foods, nitrogen gas can now keep your smokable hemp flower fresh for 18 months or more. - March 18, 2020 - Hempton Farms
Hempton Farms to Host Free Hemp Town Hall in Chatham, Virginia
Speakers and industry experts align to help farmers considering hemp as a crop. - March 05, 2020 - Hempton Farms