The Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation (IALF) has awarded 119 grants to schools across Iowa to bolster the integration of agriculture into classroom instruction and after-school programs. The foundation’s Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Supplement Grants are designed to help teachers initiate new projects and/or expand upon existing programs that promote agriculture literacy for students. Grants […]
Johnston-based Growers Edge, which provides financial technologies for the agriculture industry, has acquired software company Aquaoso Technologies. Aquaoso Technologies operates under the Agcor brand, which provides mapping, data and analytics software for agricultural lenders, according to a news release. Agcor aims to improve the agricultural lending process by integrating loan, collateral, appraisal, sales and other lending data […]
John Deere announced Monday new autonomous machines and technology at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The new lineup of machines aims to serve customers in agriculture, construction and commercial landscaping with a combination of advanced computer vision, AI, and cameras, according to a news release. John Deere’s new technology will be available on […]
Trade group plans to advocate for pharmaceutical, renewable fuel sectors The Iowa Biotechnology Association (IowaBio) has announced its 2025 legislative priorities. IowaBio is a nonprofit trade association with more than 100 members statewide that aims to unify Iowa’s bioscience industry, academic research institutions and economic development organizations. IowaBio’s priorities for the 2025 legislative session fall into […]
The Iowa Biotechnology Association (IowaBio) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Iowa Biotech Leader of the Year Award now through Jan. 17. The award aims to honor exceptional individuals who have shown leadership within their organizations and the industry, consistently delivered innovative biotech solutions and advocated for Iowa’s biotechnology sector. IowaBio will announce and honor […]
Corteva Inc. has announced a collaboration with oil and gas company bp on the companies’ intent to form a new joint venture to meet anticipated growth in demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). According to a news release, a SAF mandate begins in the European Union in 2025, requiring fuel at EU airports to contain […]
The Iowa Biotechnology Association has announced that the Ag Startup Engine will offer a $25,000 investment to one company that pitches during IowaBio’s 2025 Iowa Biotech Showcase and Conference (IBSC) Showcase Competition. A panel of judges will select a winner of the showcase to receive $10,000, and Ag Startup Engine will choose the recipient of […]
America’s Cultivation Corridor has announced that applications are being accepted from United Kingdom-based agricultural startup companies to join the 2025 cohort of Cultivo Virtual Academy. The six-week interactive program will provide up to 10 participants mentorship, interaction with Iowa’s agricultural leaders and an online curriculum focused on U.S. market entry, regulatory and financing systems and […]
AcreShield, a Des Moines-based startup founded to help farmers mitigate their financial risk by increasing yields, has raised more than $2.5 million in venture capital funding, the company recently announced. According to a news release, AcreShield aims to address the yield gap, which is the difference between a crop’s potential yield and its actual yield. […]
New pitch competition to award funding to 3 agtech startups The World Food Prize Foundation, in collaboration with America’s Cultivation Corridor, is launching the Innovate for Impact Challenge, a pitch competition for early-stage agricultural technology startups. The foundation announced the initiative Wednesday during the 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue. The challenge aims to support […]